Farewell, My Indian Soldier (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6

Farewell, My Indian Soldier poster

Released in 2016, Farewell, My Indian Soldier is a history and documentary film directed by Vijay Singh, running about 56 minutes. “The untold story of Indian soldiers in Europe during WWI” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young woman researches the hidden story of Indian soldiers who came to fight in France and Belgium during the World War I. The presence of these 140,000 soldiers in Europe is a virtually unknown fact of history.

Who’s in it. Farewell, My Indian Soldier stars Paloma Coquant as Narrator (voice) / Granddaughter, Monique Soupart as Herself - Real Granddaughter of an Unknown Indian Soldier and a French Woman, Maurice Bood as Himself and Lt. Gen. Raj Sujlana as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Farewell, My Indian Soldier has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Farewell, My Indian Soldier page.

If you liked it. Fans of Farewell, My Indian Soldier tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Farewell, My Indian Soldier (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Farewell, My Indian Soldier change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Farewell, My Indian Soldier worth watching?
Farewell, My Indian Soldier holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Farewell, My Indian Soldier?
Farewell, My Indian Soldier stars Paloma Coquant, Monique Soupart, Maurice Bood, Lt. Gen. Raj Sujlana and Dominiek Dendooven.
When was Farewell, My Indian Soldier released?
Farewell, My Indian Soldier was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.