The Goodbye Kiss

The Goodbye Kiss

Directed by Michele Soavi

Produced by StudioUrania, RAI Cinema

2006107 min6.9 / 10

A neo-noir study of a former radical's failed attempt at redemption, trapped between his violent past and a corrupt present that won't release him.

Leftist radical-turned-terrorist Giorgio—hiding out in Latin America since the 1970s—turns himself in as soon as the Berlin Wall falls. Wishing to lead a comfortable, bourgeois life in his native Italy, he cuts a deal with a dirty cop, getting his sentence reduced in return for ratting former comrades out. Once released, Giorgio obsessively pursues his dream of becoming an upright citizen, but his old police aquaintance keeps dragging him down...

Questions people ask

  • Is The Goodbye Kiss sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does The Goodbye Kiss end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Goodbye Kiss scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is The Goodbye Kiss easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 73% of films.

  • Is The Goodbye Kiss violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

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59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise61

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Goodbye Kiss

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Goodbye Kiss

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Goodbye Kiss, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Goodbye Kiss, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Goodbye Kiss, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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