Promised Woman

Promised Woman

1976 · 84 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Antigone arrives in Sydney from Greece to have an arranged marriage with Telis, but is rejected by him as he expected a younger woman. Telis's older brother, Manolis, sympathizes with Antigone.

Directed by Tom Cowan · Written by Thodoros Patrikareas

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