Thanos and Despina

Thanos and Despina

1967 · 120 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

Katina, an impoverished Greek woman, tries to arrange the marriage of her shepherd son, Thanos, to Despina, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. But Despina’s father, Vlahopoulos refuses to give his blessings.

Directed by Nikos Papatakis · Written by Nikos Papatakis

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