The Great Eastern

The Great Eastern

2017 · 80 min · Drama

Five people are waiting on a rocky isolated island for the ocean liner The Great Eastern to pick them up in a journey towards hope. Their isolation, lust and expectations escalate, triggering a series of unexpected events. The film features music by Greek duo The Callas and Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo.

Directed by Lakis Ionas

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