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.

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Cast

Carl-Axel Heiknert

Magnus von Freyer

Kerstin Tidelius

Maria von Freyer

Mimi Pollak

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Gunnar Björnstrand

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Stina Ekblad

Kerstin von Wetterstrand

Elina Salo

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