
Never Say Goodbye
Hated by the child who was her own... and forbidden to say "I am your mother."
Directed by Jerry Hopper
Produced by Universal International Pictures
A wartime romance fractured by tragedy and mistaken identity, told through flashback as a separated couple confronts the consequences of a single devastating mistake.
In present-day U.S., Dr. Michael Parker, a prominent surgeon, unexpectedly runs into his German-born wife whom he thought was dead. Victor, an artist and his "dead" wife's now boyfriend, berates Dr. Parker for "killing" her. The bulk of the story flashes back to Austria during World War II as we learn how Dr. Parker met and married his wife, and the one mistake that may have cost him his family.
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Questions people ask
Is Never Say Goodbye sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Never Say Goodbye violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Never Say Goodbye easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Never Say Goodbye scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Does Never Say Goodbye end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Never Say Goodbye
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Never Say Goodbye
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Never Say Goodbye, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Never Say Goodbye, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Never Say Goodbye, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































