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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19871h 33mJapan

The Goodbye Girls

「さよなら」の女たち

Synopsis

When 22-year-old Ikuko gets fired from her editing internship right before her college graduation instead of getting hired, she turns to her schoolteacher father for advice. Instead, he tells her, "I've decided to become a singer! Sort your own life out!" Confused, Ikuko gets on a boat to the town of Takarazuka, home of the musical industry, to see her classmate Mari. Mari introduces her to an accountant named Yoshie, and together the three of them move into a house they call "The Women's House: Die Fraulein".

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kazuki Ōmori
Screenplay & Story
Kazuki Ōmori
Original Score
Tetsuroh Kashibuchi
Original Title
「さよなら」の女たち
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 33m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kazuki Ōmori

Screenplay & Story

Kazuki Ōmori

Original Score & Music

Tetsuroh Kashibuchi

Director of Photography

Nobumasa Mizunoo

Film Editing

Michiko Ikeda

Department Leadership Roster

Kazuki Ōmori

Kazuki Ōmori

Director

Kazuki Ōmori

Kazuki Ōmori

Writer

Tetsuroh Kashibuchi

Original Music Composer

Nobumasa Mizunoo

Nobumasa Mizunoo

Director of Photography

Michiko Ikeda

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Goodbye Girls.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Goodbye Girls

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Goodbye Girls about?

When 22-year-old Ikuko gets fired from her editing internship right before her college graduation instead of getting hired, she turns to her schoolteacher father for advice. Instead, he tells her, "I've decided to become a singer! Sort your own life out!" Confused, Ikuko gets on a boat to the town of Takarazuka, home of the musical industry, to see her classmate Mari. Mari introduces her to an accountant named Yoshie, and together the three of them move into a house they call "The Women's House: Die Fraulein".

Who directed The Goodbye Girls?

The Goodbye Girls was directed by Kazuki Ōmori.

Who stars in The Goodbye Girls?

The principal cast of The Goodbye Girls includes Yuki Saito, Hiro Komura, Mayumi Asaka, Riki Takeuchi, Tatsuo Yamada.

When was The Goodbye Girls released and how long is it?

The Goodbye Girls was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for The Goodbye Girls?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Goodbye Girls was composed by Tetsuroh Kashibuchi.