The Farewell
1982, Swedish. Directed by Tuija-Maija Niskanen.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Tuija-Maija NiskanenDirector
- Sanna HultmanValerie von Freyer lapsena
- Carl-Axel HeiknertMagnus von Freyer
- Kerstin TideliusMaria von Freyer
- Pirkko NurmiValerie von Freyer aikuisena
- Charlotta LarssonMargaret von Freyer aikuisena
- Josefin ÖistämöMargaret von Freyer lapsena
- Mimi Pollakisoäiti
- Gunnar Björnstrandisoisä
- Stina EkbladKerstin von Wetterstrand
- Elina SaloFräulein, kotiopettajatar
- Majlis GranlundElin, palvelijatar
- Bent BlomqvistGustav
Details
- Released
- 8 April 1982
- Original title
- Avskedet
- Country
- Finland, Sweden
- Written by
- Vivica Bandler, Eija-Elina Bergholm
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The Farewell runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Farewell isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 April 1982. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Farewell?
If you liked The Farewell, try What Maisie Knew, The Nest, Charm City Kings.
Who directed The Farewell?
The Farewell (1982) was directed by Tuija-Maija Niskanen and stars Sanna Hultman, Carl-Axel Heiknert, Kerstin Tidelius.