The Farewell

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

Cast: Sanna Hultman, Carl-Axel Heiknert, Kerstin Tidelius, Pirkko Nurmi, Charlotta Larsson, Josefin Öistämö, Mimi Pollak, Gunnar Björnstrand

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.