Melanochaita

Melanochaita

2025 · 17 min

In the heart of the busy National Zoo , on an ordinary quiet day, visitors wander captivated by exotic creatures in their enclosures , unaware that somewhere in the labyrinthine garden, an empty cage is about to change their lives forever .

Directed by Niko Avgoustidi · Written by Niko Avgoustidi

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Alexandra Hasani Mother
Patrikios Kostis Father
Sofina Lazaraki Girl
Dina Mihailidou Hearing Impaired lady
Erato Pissi Teacher
Andi Xhuma Zoo Employee
Alexis Kostalas Zoo Manager's voice
Filippos Ioannidis Son
Agapi Asimakopoulou Daughter
Americo Melis Vaggelis

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