A Simple Goodbye (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2015, A Simple Goodbye is a drama and family film directed by Degena Yun, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. This film expresses feeling in a highly obscure way. It presents a seemingly desultory time period to tell the story of two generations. A young girl who’s confused about what lies ahead is sent to England to receive education from childhood. She indulges herself in cyberlove and cannot get herself out of the hurtful affair. A middle-aged father who’s perplexed about death left his hometown for Beijing when he was young. He feels helpless about the status quo of the state-owned film studio. Tortured by terminal disease, he gives up the hope to live on.

Who’s in it. A Simple Goodbye stars Tu Men, Ai Li-ya, Degena Yun and Yingerile Ba, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Simple Goodbye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Simple Goodbye page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Simple Goodbye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Simple Goodbye (2015)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Simple Goodbye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Simple Goodbye worth watching?
A Simple Goodbye holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Simple Goodbye?
A Simple Goodbye stars Tu Men, Ai Li-ya, Degena Yun, Yingerile Ba and Jimu Wu.
When was A Simple Goodbye released?
A Simple Goodbye was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.