Farewell to the Summer Light (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1968, Farewell to the Summer Light is a drama and romance film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A spontaneous romance blooms between Kawamura, a professor touring Europe, and Naoko, a married woman living in Paris, scarred by the Nagasaki atomic bombings. The two protagonists travel around Europe trying to find themselves.
Who’s in it. Farewell to the Summer Light stars Mariko Okada as Naoko Toba, Tadashi Yokouchi as Makoto Kawamura, Paul Beauvais as Robert Fitzgerald and Hélène Soubielle as Mary Fitzgerald.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Farewell to the Summer Light has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell to the Summer Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell to the Summer Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell to the Summer Light (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell to the Summer Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Farewell to the Summer Light worth watching?
- Farewell to the Summer Light holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Farewell to the Summer Light?
- Farewell to the Summer Light stars Mariko Okada, Tadashi Yokouchi, Paul Beauvais and Hélène Soubielle.
- When was Farewell to the Summer Light released?
- Farewell to the Summer Light was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.