Synoikia to Oneiro

Synoikia to Oneiro (1961) is a drama film directed by Alekos Alexandrakis rated 7.2/10.

A poor neighborhood of Athens, Asyrmatos, is the center of the world for the people who live there and try in every way to escape from poverty and destitution. A handsome released youth, Ricos (Alekos Alexandrakis), is trying to make money, at the same time that his lover, Stefi (Aliki Georgoulis), is seeing other men and her father, Nekrophoras (Manos Katrakis), is trying to contribute in family finances. Rico will set up a job, but will spend the money raised before he can put it into action. As a result, one of his "partners" (Alekos Petsos) will commit suicide, leaving his pregnant wife, Eleni (Aleka Paizis), to her fate. Rikos, his beloved and her father, defeated and disappointed because of the expectations that were never fulfilled, will be forced to come to terms with the harsh reality.

Cast

Alekos Alexandrakis

Rikos

Manos Katrakis

Nekroforas

Aliki Georgouli

Stefania

Spyros Mousouris

Elektra Kalamidou

Alekos Petsos

Asimakis

Aleka Paizi

Athanasia Moustaka

Sapfo Notara

Gianna Olymbiou

Vasos Andronidis

Thanasis Mylonas

Lakis