Overview

A portrait of a single day in the late summer of 1956, toward the end of Bertolt Brecht's life, as he prepares to leave his lakeside home, surrounded by the women who form his extended family.

Cast

Josef Bierbichler, Monica Bleibtreu, Jeanette Hain, Elfriede Irrall, Birgit Minichmayr, Margit Rogall, Samuel Finzi, Paul Herwig

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What is "The Farewell" about?

A portrait of a single day in the late summer of 1956, toward the end of Bertolt Brecht's life, as he prepares to leave his lakeside home, surrounded by the women who form his extended family.

When was "The Farewell" released?

The Farewell was released in 2000.

Who stars in "The Farewell"?

The cast includes Josef Bierbichler, Monica Bleibtreu, Jeanette Hain, Elfriede Irrall.