Farewell and hope
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Farewell and hope |
| Original title | The Love She Sought |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1990 |
| length | 90 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
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| Director | Joseph Sargent |
| script | Ron Cowen |
| production | Richard Rosenbloom |
| music | Charles Bernstein |
| camera | Jack Conroy |
| cut | Debra Karen |
| occupation | |
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Farewell and hope (original title: The Love She Sought ) is a 1990 incurred television film directed by Joseph Sargent . The film uses the novel A Green Journey by John Hassler as a template. The film had its television premiere on October 21, 1990 on the US broadcaster NBC .
action
Agatha McGee is a devout Catholic and teacher in her hometown of Minnesota . She lives alone until she takes in her former student, Janet, to help her with her pregnancy and later with the upbringing of her child. At this time, she also began pen pals with the Irish- based teacher James O'Hannon.
McGee decides to retire because of differences with Bishop Barker. As a farewell present for her services to the school, she receives a first-class ticket for a round trip to Ireland. Several other residents of the city also travel with her, including Janet and Bishop Baker.
Upon arrival in Ireland, McGee leaves the tour group under an excuse to go straight to Dublin and meet her pen pal. After Dublin , she travels as a passenger by Bishop Barker, who has also separated from the group to recruit priests in Ireland. On the way he offers her the post of headmaster in her former school. McGee refuses, however.
In Dublin, McGee meets her pen pal and they fall in love. On the third day they meet, O'Hannon tells her they can't see each other again and leaves. The next day, McGee decides to visit him in the country and finds that he works as a priest and has lied to her for years. Back in town, she tells Janet, who has meanwhile also arrived in Dublin and who so far was the only one who knew about the pen pal, about her experiences. Janet finally manages to convince McGee to forgive O'Hannon. In a pub there is a clarifying conversation, at the end of which they both kiss. However, they know that because of their beliefs and duties, they can never live together.
On the flight home, McGee accepts Bishop Baker's offer to continue working as headmistress. Back home, she continues her correspondence with O'Hannon.
criticism
“John Hassler's novel A Green Journey found two ideal, touching interpreters in Angela Lansbury and Denholm Elliott. High quality story and high quality actors. "
Web links
- Farewell and hope in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Farewell and hope to videoland.de