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.
Directed by Tuija-Maija Niskanen
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Cast
Sanna Hultman
Valerie von Freyer lapsena
Carl-Axel Heiknert
Magnus von Freyer
Kerstin Tidelius
Maria von Freyer
Pirkko Nurmi
Valerie von Freyer aikuisena
Charlotta Larsson
Margaret von Freyer aikuisena
Josefin Öistämö
Margaret von Freyer lapsena
Mimi Pollak
isoäiti
Gunnar Björnstrand
isoisä
Stina Ekblad
Kerstin von Wetterstrand
Elina Salo
Fräulein, kotiopettajatar
Majlis Granlund
Elin, palvelijatar
Bent Blomqvist
Gustav
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