Summaries

Two children journey the long road to Germany to find the man they believe to be their father.

Bent on finding their anonymous father, a mythical figure tarnished by uncertainty, innocent eleven-year-old Voula and her wide-eyed five-year-old brother Alexandros summon up the courage to run away from home. As the inexperienced companions embark on a long, peril-laden quest to reunite with the long-lost parent in far-off Germany--against the backdrop of bustling railway stations and the grey, rain-soaked winter landscapes of the harsh Greek province--the face of reality, sometimes heart-warming and sometimes utterly appalling, begins to take shape. Now, on their way to the Promised Land, friendly Orestis seems eager to lend a helping hand and offer shelter; however, can the siblings trust him? But the unprotected travellers are running out of luck and hope. Is this journey to the unknown nothing but a wild goose chase?—Nick Riganas

Road movie about two children (Voula and Alexandre) searching for their father who is supposed to live in Germany. Their obsession for this father figure will take them to the boundaries between childhood and adolescence.—Carlos Morales <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • rape
  • gay
  • germany
  • rape of a child
  • slow cinema
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Sep 9, 1988
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-MA
Countries of origin Italy France Greece
Language Greek
Filming locations Thessaloniki, Greece
Production companies Paradis Films Greek Film Centre (GFC) Greek Television ET-1

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Tech specs

Runtime 2h 7m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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