The Weeping Meadow(2004)
The story follows a family of refugees from the early twentieth century through to the Civil War. Through movements, separations, and reunions, personal lives intersect with Greece’s major historical transformations. Space and time are in constant flux, while the characters remain trapped in an unending search for a homeland.
Movie: The Weeping Meadow
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Eleni
Alexis
Nikos
Spyros
Kassandra
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Danai
Zisis
Teacher
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