Nick is a writer in New York when he gets posted to a bureau in Greece. He has waited 30 years for this. He wants to know why his mother was killed in the civil war years earlier. In a parallel plot line we see Nick as a young boy and his family as they struggle to survive in the occupied Greek hillside. The plot lines converge as Nick's investigations bring him closer to the answers.
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Peter Yates |
| Runtime | 114 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (16 votes) |
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The film constructs a poignant bridge between past and present, relying on a son's personal quest to explore collective historical trauma. It delves into the weight of memory, the burden of truth, and the scars left by civil strife.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of a wound that never fully heals, and the quiet dignity of seeking closure against all odds. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Peter Yates
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