The Farewell

Year: 1982

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: Swedish

Director: Tuija-Maija Niskanen

Drama

Set between the 1930s and 1950s, the film follows Valerie, confined by a domineering father in a repressive household. When she begins a brief affair with another woman, her father reacts with fury, attempting to end it violently. Yet Valerie’s resolve, independence, and love persist, refusing to be silenced.

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