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74% Critic Match
Synoikia to Oneiro
“The stories of poor people living in a neighborhood in Athens and their difficulties.”
7.4 / 10• 1961• 1h 35m•NR• Greek
Drama
Storyline
A poor neighborhood of Athens, Asyrmatos, is the center of the world for the people who live there and try in every way to escape from poverty and destitution. A handsome released youth, Ricos (Alekos Alexandrakis), is trying to make money, at the same time that his lover, Stefi (Aliki Georgoulis), is seeing other men and her father, Nekrophoras (Manos Katrakis), is trying to contribute in family finances. Rico will set up a job, but will spend the money raised before he can put it into action. As a result, one of his "partners" (Alekos Petsos) will commit suicide, leaving his pregnant wife, Eleni (Aleka Paizis), to her fate. Rikos, his beloved and her father, defeated and disappointed because of the expectations that were never fulfilled, will be forced to come to terms with the harsh reality.
Cast & Crew
Alekos Alexandrakis
Rikos
Lead
Manos Katrakis
Nekroforas
Aliki Georgouli
Stefania
Spyros Mousouris
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Elektra Kalamidou
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AP
Alekos Petsos
Asimakis
Aleka Paizi
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Athanasia Moustaka
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alekos Alexandrakis's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Synoikia to Oneiro is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
