The Farewell
Avskedet
Synopsis
Set between 1930s and 50s, The Farewell the story of Valerie, who lives in a household totally repressed by her stern father. When Valerie has a brief affair with another woman, her father is extremely angry and tries to end the affair with physical force. However Valerie’s determination, independence and lesbian feelings cannot be crushed.
Top Cast
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Valerie von Freyer lapsena
Carl-Axel Heiknert
Magnus von Freyer
Kerstin Tidelius
Maria von Freyer
Pirkko Nurmi
Valerie von Freyer aikuisena
Charlotta Larsson
Margaret von Freyer aikuisena
Josefin Öistämö
Margaret von Freyer lapsena
Mimi Pollak
isoäiti
Gunnar Björnstrand
isoisä
Stina Ekblad
Kerstin von Wetterstrand
Elina Salo
Fräulein, kotiopettajatar
Majlis Granlund
Elin, palvelijatar
Bent Blomqvist
Gustav
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tuija-Maija Niskanen
- Screenplay & Story
- Vivica Bandler, Eija-Elina Bergholm
- Original Title
- Avskedet
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cinematograph AB, MTV, AB Svensk Filmindustri
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tuija-Maija Niskanen
Vivica Bandler, Eija-Elina Bergholm
Esa Vuorinen
Antonia Dubravka Carnerud
Department Leadership Roster
Tuija-Maija Niskanen
Director
Vivica Bandler
Writer
Eija-Elina Bergholm
Writer
Esa Vuorinen
Director of Photography
Antonia Dubravka Carnerud
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Farewell
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What is The Farewell about?
Set between 1930s and 50s, The Farewell the story of Valerie, who lives in a household totally repressed by her stern father. When Valerie has a brief affair with another woman, her father is extremely angry and tries to end the affair with physical force. However Valerie’s determination, independence and lesbian feelings cannot be crushed.
Who directed The Farewell?
The Farewell was directed by Tuija-Maija Niskanen.
Who stars in The Farewell?
The principal cast of The Farewell includes Sanna Hultman, Carl-Axel Heiknert, Kerstin Tidelius, Pirkko Nurmi, Charlotta Larsson.
When was The Farewell released and how long is it?
The Farewell was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.