The Farewell (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 0.8
Released in 1982, The Farewell is a drama film directed by Tuija-Maija Niskanen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Farewell stars Sanna Hultman, Carl-Axel Heiknert, Kerstin Tidelius and Pirkko Nurmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 0.8/10, The Farewell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Farewell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Farewell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Farewell (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Farewell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Farewell worth watching?
- The Farewell holds an audience score of 0.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Farewell?
- The Farewell stars Sanna Hultman, Carl-Axel Heiknert, Kerstin Tidelius, Pirkko Nurmi and Charlotta Larsson.
- When was The Farewell released?
- The Farewell was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.