Alex & Eve

Alex & Eve

Nothing can keep them apart... except their parents!

2015 · 131 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy, Romance, Drama

Alex, a Greek Orthodox schoolteacher, falls for Lebanese Muslim lawyer, Eve. The relationship is forbidden by both families, and thus the emotional dilemma of 'Alex and Eve' is created.

Directed by Peter Andrikidis · Written by Alex Lykos

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