The Farewell

Original title: Avskedet

90 minutes • 1982 • 0.8 Score

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.

Tuija-Maija Niskanen

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Drama

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