By Brandy McDonnellA version of this review appears in Friday's Weekend Life section of The Oklahoman. 4 of 4 stars.Movie review: Awkwafina shines in Lulu Wang's moving autobiographical drama 'The Farewell'Writer-director Lulu Wang’s autobiographical drama “The Farewell” delves into complex realities like family dynamics, cultural differences and terminal illness with elegant simplicity.One of the best movies of the year, it heralds another new phase in the rapidly morphing career of Awkwafina, the rapper who broke out as a comedic actor in last year’s blockbuster “Crazy Rich Asians” and warrants awards consideration for her finely nuanced lead turn in “The Farewell.”Billed as “based on an actual lie,” the Sundance Film Festival hit is largely based on Wang’s personal experiences.Read more on NewsOK.com