A Simple Man

A tense, slow-burning hostage drama that weighs heavily, with a quiet island setting amplifying the moral pressure.

Directed by

Tassos Gerakinis

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Takis Sakellariou, Katerina Papanastasatou, Christos Strepkos

Overview

Makis, a peaceful winemaker, lives isolated on a small border island, with his 30-year-old daughter Sophia, after she left her husband’s house. Makis is taken hostage by a dangerous fugitive. He will go beyond his limits in his efforts to prevent his daughter’s involvement with the criminal. Νow he has to face head-on the consequences of his actions.

How it feels

Tense, dark and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, survival, crime, morality

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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