The Long Farewell
Kira MuratovaWhere to watch in the United States: Stream: Criterion Channel, Klassiki · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.
Cast
Zinaida Sharko Oleg Vladimirsky Yuriy Kayurov Svetlana Kabanova Lidiya Bazilskaya Sofya Belskaya
Credits
Written by: Natalya Ryazantseva
Plot
A single mother is confused by the changes in her teenage son, who has become distant since spending summer vacation with his father.
Sinekatalog’s take
A mother is baffled when her teenage son grows distant after a summer with his father. The Soviet drama is delicate, psychological and shaped by small silences. A subtle portrait of motherhood and separation.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Nika Award 1988: Best Director (Nika Award for Best Director) — Kira Muratova
- Nika Award 1988: Best Film (Nika Award for Best Picture)
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (1,409 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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