Farewells (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1958, Farewells is a drama film directed by Wojciech Has, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The story takes place before World War II and centers on Pawel, a member of a conservative, middle-class family, and his love for Lidka, a taxi dancer. Social conventions and the lovers' inability to defy those forces Pawel and Lidka benefit. Times change, war breaks out, leading to Pawel sent to Auschwitz while Lidka marry his cousin. Their love has survived and conventions are no longer the issue.
Who’s in it. Farewells stars Maria Wachowiak as Lidka, Tadeusz Janczar as Paweł, Gustaw Holoubek as Mirek and Stanisław Jaworski as Doctor Janowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Farewells has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewells page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewells tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewells (1958)?
- In US, Farewells is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Farewells worth watching?
- Farewells holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewells?
- Farewells stars Maria Wachowiak, Tadeusz Janczar, Gustaw Holoubek, Stanisław Jaworski and Stanisław Milski.
- When was Farewells released?
- Farewells was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.