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The Sapling

Original title: To fintanaki
  • 19551955
  • 1h 23m
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5.2/10
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Gely Mavropoulou and Stefanos Stratigos in To fintanaki (1955)
  • Drama
  • Romance
An inexperienced young seamstress falls in love with a dishonest man. Now, a financially well-off suitor wants to win her heart; but, freedom comes at a price. Is there an escape from the po... Read allAn inexperienced young seamstress falls in love with a dishonest man. Now, a financially well-off suitor wants to win her heart; but, freedom comes at a price. Is there an escape from the poverty trap?An inexperienced young seamstress falls in love with a dishonest man. Now, a financially well-off suitor wants to win her heart; but, freedom comes at a price. Is there an escape from the poverty trap?
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
18
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  • Director
    • Iason Novak
  • Writers
    • Pantelis Horn(play)
    • Iason Novak(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Orestis Makris
    • Gely Mavropoulou
    • Stefanos Stratigos
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  • Director
    • Iason Novak
  • Writers
    • Pantelis Horn(play)
    • Iason Novak(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Orestis Makris
    • Gely Mavropoulou
    • Stefanos Stratigos
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    Orestis Makris
    Orestis Makris
    • Antonisas Antonis
    Gely Mavropoulou
    Gely Mavropoulou
    • Toulaas Toula
    Stefanos Stratigos
    Stefanos Stratigos
    • Giagos Haritosas Giagos Haritos
    Belinda
    • Evaas Eva
    Nitsa Pappa
    Nitsa Pappa
    • Katinaas Katina
    Hristos Tsaganeas
    Hristos Tsaganeas
    • Giavrousisas Giavrousis
    Nelli Marselou
    • Frosoas Froso
    • (as Nelli Marsellou)
    Mimis Kokkinis
    Mimis Kokkinis
    • Mr. Balafarasas Mr. Balafaras
    Giannis Roussos
    • Antonis' Friendas Antonis' Friend
    Lela Patrikiou
    Lela Patrikiou
    • Mrs. Balafaraas Mrs. Balafara
    Klairi Deligianni
    • Athinaas Athina
    Giorgos Venetis
      Nelson Moraitopoulos
      • Card Playeras Card Player
      Kostas Spagopoulos
        Lefteris Petrovic
        Duo Harma
        • Singersas Singers
        • Director
          • Iason Novak
        • Writers
          • Pantelis Horn(play)
          • Iason Novak(screenplay)
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        Toula, a seamstress with a heart of gold and inexperienced daughter of the impecunious postman, Antonis, falls in love with street-wise and devilishly handsome Yagos. Before long, the two lovers exchange vows of eternal devotion; however, the seductive and well-connected widow, Eva, has already caught the eye of dishonest Yagos, who is with his back to the wall. As one thing leads to another, and sly, manipulative landlady, Katina, takes over, Toula's desperate father is faced with a grave dilemma, and grizzled, financially well-off Yavrousis seems to be the only one who can offer a solution. But freedom always comes at a price. Is there an escape from the poverty trap? —Nick Riganas
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          • Pantelis Horn's immortal masterpiece.
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        • Trivia
          The movie was screened during 1954-1955 and sold 20,158 tickets. It came in 13th out of 14 movies.
        • Soundtracks
          Manga mou
          Written by Kostas Kofiniotis & Mimis Katrivanos

          Performed by Belinda

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        • Release date
          • February 21, 1955 (Greece)
        • Country of origin
          • Greece
        • Language
          • Greek
        • Also known as
          • Fintanaki, Inexperienced Novice
        • Filming locations
          • Athens, Greece
        • Production company
          • Novak-Film
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        • Runtime
          1 hour 23 minutes
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Sound mix
          • Mono
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.37 : 1

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