Farewell

Farewell tells the story of Yuichi Kosaka, a salaried businessman in Ueda city grappling with dissatisfaction in both his career and family life. His relationship with his wife, Kazue, and daughter, Sanae, is strained as he navigates the pressures from a strict manager named Takada. In a moment of desperation, Yuichi drives to his home village but finds himself lost on familiar mountain roads.

The film takes a poignant turn when Yuichi stumbles upon an old public telephone. This encounter leads him to reconnect with a long-lost high school classmate, Tai, whose voice remains unchanged after thirty years. This connection to the past serves as a significant theme in the film, exploring nostalgia and the weight of memories.