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...Deserter(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-10-16
33%
6 Votes
Time: 2h 1m
Overview:
This film is about life at a country health resort seen through the eyes of Christos, a young man from Athens who has just been discharged from the army. Christos is there because he is enthralled by the rebellious Manolis, a three-time army deserter his same age. Now, conflicted Manolis grapples with overwhelming feelings and forbidden desires.
Languages: Greek.
Countries:
Greece
ProductionCompanies: 
Optikoakoustiki
Movie: ...Deserter
Top 9 Billed Cast
Στέλιος Μάινας
Τούλα Σταθοπούλου
Στέλιος Παύλου
Γιώργος Γιαννόπουλος
Μάγδα Τσαγγάνη
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Overview
This film is about life at a country health resort seen through the eyes of Christos, a young man from Athens who has just been discharged from the army. Christos is there because he is enthralled by the rebellious Manolis, a three-time army deserter his same age. Now, conflicted Manolis grapples with overwhelming feelings and forbidden desires.
Release Date
1988-10-16
Average
3.333
Rating:
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