Storyline
A look at poverty in post-war Athens. Kosmas, a young man living in the slums, constantly tries to make ends meet, hoping for a better day. Because of debts, he gets tangled up in smuggling. His morals are tested and he tries to find a way out.
Cast & Crew
George Foundas
Kosmas Betsos
Lead
Margarita Papageorgiou
Maria
Stephanos Stratigos
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Manos Katrakis
observer - narrator
Thanasis Veggos
Thanasis
Mimis Fotopoulos
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Andreas Douzos
Argiris
EB
Eva Brika
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What People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nikos Koundouros's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
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