Farewell Illusions

Farewell Illusions

1985 · 141 min · ★ 4.3 · Drama

A harrowing and ironic story about the first big and well educated generation born after WW2, living without any major concerns between 1965 and 1975.

Directed by Svend Wam · Written by Petter Vennerød

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