Let Me Go
“Four generations. One horrible truth.”
Synopsis
The film is set in the year 2000 following not only Helga and Traudi's journeys but the next two generations and how Beth, Helga's daughter and Emily her granddaughter are confronted with the long-term effects of Traudi's leaving. When Helga receives a letter telling her that Traudi is close to death, it is Emily with whom Helga shares the truth. Emily volunteers to accompany her to Vienna to meet the great-grandmother she thought was dead, and experience the unraveling of the darkest of family secrets.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bentonville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Polly Steele
- Screenplay & Story
- Polly Steele
- Original Score
- Philip Selway
- Original Title
- Let Me Go
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Polly Steele
Polly Steele
Philip Selway
Department Leadership Roster
Polly Steele
Director
Philip Selway
Original Music Composer
Polly Steele
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let Me Go
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What is Let Me Go about?
The film is set in the year 2000 following not only Helga and Traudi's journeys but the next two generations and how Beth, Helga's daughter and Emily her granddaughter are confronted with the long-term effects of Traudi's leaving. When Helga receives a letter telling her that Traudi is close to death, it is Emily with whom Helga shares the truth. Emily volunteers to accompany her to Vienna to meet the great-grandmother she thought was dead, and experience the unraveling of the darkest of family secrets.
Who directed Let Me Go?
Let Me Go was directed by Polly Steele.
Who stars in Let Me Go?
The principal cast of Let Me Go includes Lucy Boynton, Juliet Stevenson, Karin Bertling, Jodhi May, Stanley Weber.
When was Let Me Go released and how long is it?
Let Me Go was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Let Me Go?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Let Me Go was composed by Philip Selway.