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The Goodbye Kiss 2006

★ 6.859 votes107 min📅 2006-02-24

Director Michele Soavi crafts *The Goodbye Kiss (2006)* as a tense drama-thriller that follows Giorgio, a former leftist radical turned terrorist who returns to Italy after decades in hiding.

Director: Michele Soavi

Cast

Alessio Boni
Alessio Boni
Giorgio Pellegrini
Michele Placido
Michele Placido
Ferruccio Anedda
Isabella Ferrari
Isabella Ferrari
Flora
Alina Nedelea
Alina Nedelea
Roberta
Carlo Cecchi
Carlo Cecchi
Sante Brianese
Antonello Fassari
Antonello Fassari
Sergio Cosimato
Marjo Berasategui
Marjo Berasategui
María 'Francisca' Carces
Riccardo Zinna
Riccardo Zinna
Vesuviano
Alessio Caruso
Alessio Caruso
Gayetano
Max Mazzotta
Max Mazzotta
Ciccio Formaggio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Goodbye Kiss (2006) about?

*The Goodbye Kiss* follows Giorgio, a former radical who returns to Italy after years in hiding and strikes a deal with a corrupt cop to secure his freedom. Upon release, he tries to build a quiet, bourgeois life, but his past catches up with him, pulling him back into a world of betrayal and danger.

Who directed The Goodbye Kiss?

The film was directed by Michele Soavi, known for his atmospheric and suspenseful storytelling in Italian cinema.

Who stars in The Goodbye Kiss?

The movie features Alessio Boni, Michele Placido, Isabella Ferrari, and Alina Nedelea in lead roles.

Is The Goodbye Kiss (2006) worth watching?

With its blend of crime, drama, and moral complexity, *The Goodbye Kiss* offers a compelling watch for fans of Italian thrillers. While not widely rated, its themes and performances make it a solid choice for those seeking thought-provoking cinema.

How long is The Goodbye Kiss?

The runtime of *The Goodbye Kiss* is 107 minutes.

About The Goodbye Kiss (2006) — A Radical's Quest for Redemption in a Crime Drama

Director Michele Soavi crafts *The Goodbye Kiss (2006)* as a tense drama-thriller that follows Giorgio, a former leftist radical turned terrorist who returns to Italy after decades in hiding. Upon surrendering in the wake of the Berlin Wall's fall, he strikes a controversial deal with a corrupt cop to secure his freedom in exchange for betraying former comrades. As Giorgio attempts to embrace a quiet, middle-class life, his past refuses to stay buried, dragging him deeper into moral ambiguity and danger. The film's atmosphere is thick with paranoia and regret, as Soavi explores themes of redemption, identity, and the cost of second chances.

With standout performances from Alessio Boni and Michele Placido, *The Goodbye Kiss* blends crime and drama into a gripping narrative about the inescapable grip of one's history. The story unfolds with relentless tension, questioning whether Giorgio's pursuit of a normal life is an illusion—or if his old demons were never truly gone.