Plot
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?
Written by
Theodoros Angelopoulos, Tonino Guerra, Thanassis Valtinos
Directed by
Theodoros Angelopoulos
Crew
Production Countries
Italy, Greece, France
Production Companies
EPT, La Sept Cinéma, Greek Film Centre, Theo Angelopoulos O.E., Paradis Films, Compagnie Generale d'Images, RAI, Basic Cinematografica, Sofinergie 1
Languages
Awards
12 wins & 5 nominations