Synopsis
Kostas has recently become a security guard in a public hospital. After the sudden death of his older brother, he is forced to take care of his little niece Niki, and also to find the money to save their family house. The moment, he’s lost all hope, a hospital porter will offer an aiding hand; but the price to pay is going to be high.
Presented by the director
Filmmaker
Penny Panayotopoulou
She is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. She holds a bachelor in Law from University of Athens and a degree in Film and Photo Arts from the Polytechnic of Central London. Her more notable works include Hard Goodbyes: My Father, which premiered Locarno Film Festival and was awarded the Bronze Leopard for Best Actor; September, which premiered in Karlovy Vary Film Festival and was nominated for six Hellenic Film Academy Awards and won the award for best leading actress; and the documentary series The Magic in People, which run for many years on Greek TV.
Filmography: Wishbone (2024, D'A 2025), September (2013), Hard Goodbyes: My Father (2002), Eldorado (short film, 1988)
Awards and festivals
Audience Award
Best Debut Actor
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