Weston, Alex
The Farewell O.s.t.
'The Farewell' is a 2019 American comedy/drama film written and directed by Lulu Wang. The story follows a Chinese family that discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. The film received widespread acclaim from critics, with praise for Wang's screenplay and performances. The film features an original score by Alex Weston, a composer who has been Philip Glass' assistant for many years. Weston's delicate, heartbreaking score explores, through the predominant use of voices and strings, the themes of loss, sadness, and grief in the film. The soundtrack is cut on 45RPM 180 gram vinyl and the package includes a 4-page booklet.