The Farewell

Avskedet

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.

Director

Tuija-Maija Niskanen

Screenplay

Vivica Bandler

Screenplay

Eija-Elina Bergholm

Status

Released

Release date

08/04/1982

Original language

Swedish