The Girl Has Got an Uncle

The Girl Has Got an Uncle

1957 · 85 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy

A young and pretty girl, Violeta, is in love with a kind young artist, Alekos. The feelings are mutual, but the two young people have to face a severe old maid, aunt Pinelopi.

Directed by Kostas Andritsos · Written by Hristos Pyrpasos

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