The year of the snake begins on January 29.
Watch these movies to celebrate.
But theres an additional way to celebrate the holiday: By watching movies that celebrate Chinese culture.
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Its the perfect way to ring in the new year … again.
You might need the inspiration while trying to stick to your New Years resolutions (the first round).
The Farewell (2019)
Awkwafina can do drama, too!
In this stirring movie, her character attends a family gathering designed to pay homage to her dying grandma.
The catch is that no one acknowledges thats the reason theyre there.
The films poetic aesthetics and cultural clarity make it a perfect choice for Chinese New Year celebrations.
Lionsgate
Just try not to replicate these moves at home.
The ensuing tale of filial piety and familial acceptance will blindside you with its affecting twists and turns.
A Bowen Yang-led remake is set to premiere in April 2025.
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Paramount Pictures
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