1 00:02:55,361 --> 00:02:57,571 I don't know the names. 2 00:02:57,780 --> 00:03:00,407 - And are you going back? - Maybe. 3 00:03:00,616 --> 00:03:04,161 What crimes have you committed during the war? 4 00:03:04,370 --> 00:03:06,789 I didn't think we were going to talk about this. 5 00:03:07,039 --> 00:03:11,418 You have nothing to fear. You cannot be sued 6 00:03:11,627 --> 00:03:14,672 What crimes have you committed during the war? 7 00:03:14,880 --> 00:03:17,800 These were not crimes when I committed them. 8 00:03:18,050 --> 00:03:20,844 These are crimes because we lost the war. 9 00:03:21,053 --> 00:03:24,932 - Larry would like to see you, Nick. - Can this wait? 10 00:03:25,140 --> 00:03:27,685 For what ? What is happening? 11 00:03:28,894 --> 00:03:31,730 - You have the job. - In Athens? 12 00:03:31,981 --> 00:03:34,441 But I didn't tell you anything, okay? 13 00:03:34,650 --> 00:03:36,277 Said what? 14 00:03:36,485 --> 00:03:38,070 Congratulations. 15 00:04:06,765 --> 00:04:10,352 The magic number is eight. A combination of eight victories... 16 00:04:10,602 --> 00:04:13,981 - Dad? ...and the Sox win the Eastern Division. 17 00:04:14,189 --> 00:04:20,654 Basketball. Last night, the Celtics won the Rockets. 18 00:04:20,904 --> 00:04:24,450 Larry Bird shone... 19 00:04:31,040 --> 00:04:32,540 Nikki. 20 00:04:33,459 --> 00:04:36,181 Dad, if you still fall asleep during the news, 21 00:04:36,282 --> 00:04:38,019 you won't know anything about the news. 22 00:04:39,798 --> 00:04:43,437 I know, but if I stay awake for information, 23 00:04:43,886 --> 00:04:48,621 I'm so upset that I can't sleep at night. 24 00:04:51,226 --> 00:04:53,020 I'm going to make coffee. 25 00:04:53,228 --> 00:04:57,065 It's almost the birthday of my grandson. 26 00:04:57,316 --> 00:05:00,527 Does he want a bicycle? 27 00:05:00,736 --> 00:05:02,279 I don't know. 28 00:05:02,488 --> 00:05:05,616 He's a big boy. Nine years. 29 00:05:06,617 --> 00:05:09,523 The age I was when I left Greece. 30 00:05:10,579 --> 00:05:14,084 And I'm the same age than Mother when she was killed. 31 00:05:16,668 --> 00:05:21,133 - I got the job in Athens. - But you promised Eleni. 32 00:05:21,423 --> 00:05:24,792 Didn't you promise him that you would never return? 33 00:05:29,097 --> 00:05:31,600 Nick? 34 00:05:31,850 --> 00:05:34,353 Yes, I promised. 35 00:05:37,022 --> 00:05:42,361 I want to know why they tortured her, why they killed her. 36 00:05:42,528 --> 00:05:46,490 What it was to suffer like her. 37 00:05:46,698 --> 00:05:49,175 Why do you want to know this? 38 00:05:49,535 --> 00:05:52,371 Because I can't think nothing else. 39 00:05:54,122 --> 00:05:59,099 Sometimes people say things before dying 40 00:05:59,134 --> 00:06:03,066 and I want to know what were his last words. 41 00:06:03,465 --> 00:06:04,516 Know everything. 42 00:06:05,300 --> 00:06:09,471 - Why now? - Things are converging. 43 00:06:09,721 --> 00:06:12,307 You should forget these things. 44 00:06:12,558 --> 00:06:13,892 I tried. 45 00:06:14,142 --> 00:06:16,895 But there is one thing that I cannot forget, 46 00:06:17,145 --> 00:06:21,164 this marvelous legal invention called the prescription. 47 00:06:21,900 --> 00:06:25,725 After a while, you are absolved of all your crimes. 48 00:06:26,321 --> 00:06:29,087 You committed atrocities during the war. 49 00:06:29,122 --> 00:06:34,148 If you wait long enough, like magic you become innocent again 50 00:06:34,329 --> 00:06:37,489 In Greece, you wait 30 years for innocence. 51 00:06:38,417 --> 00:06:40,029 Thirty years have passed. 52 00:06:41,169 --> 00:06:46,633 The exiled murderers can come back now. 53 00:06:46,842 --> 00:06:51,098 The man responsible for the death of my mother is innocent now. 54 00:06:52,347 --> 00:06:54,971 And I'm sitting here and drinking coffee. 55 00:06:56,435 --> 00:07:01,398 Nikki, you waited all this time for this? 56 00:07:09,448 --> 00:07:11,033 THANKS. 57 00:07:11,283 --> 00:07:14,369 No pencils. Nick, is that you? 58 00:07:15,287 --> 00:07:16,621 Nick? 59 00:07:17,706 --> 00:07:19,374 Nick? 60 00:07:33,055 --> 00:07:34,598 THANKS. 61 00:07:50,906 --> 00:07:54,868 Dear Mother of God, we thank you for these benefits. 62 00:07:55,077 --> 00:07:56,411 Dear Mother... 63 00:07:58,413 --> 00:08:00,749 I... We... 64 00:08:07,339 --> 00:08:09,216 Nick? 65 00:08:16,765 --> 00:08:19,726 To you. One, two, three... 66 00:08:19,935 --> 00:08:24,397 -Oh! - Bad luck. It's $2,000 67 00:08:37,911 --> 00:08:39,412 Nikola! 68 00:09:17,492 --> 00:09:20,412 Christ is risen! 69 00:09:20,662 --> 00:09:23,248 Indeed, he is resurrected. 70 00:09:34,843 --> 00:09:39,222 - Christ is resurrected. - Indeed, he is resurrected. 71 00:09:47,022 --> 00:09:51,568 - Does Father know that the war is over? - Of course, he knows that. 72 00:09:51,818 --> 00:09:55,030 - Christ is risen! - Indeed, he is resurrected. 73 00:09:55,238 --> 00:09:59,766 You said that at the end of the war, he will write to tell us when he comes. 74 00:10:00,201 --> 00:10:02,233 You said that Easter we would have a letter. 75 00:10:06,541 --> 00:10:08,536 War, bombs, 76 00:10:09,252 --> 00:10:11,940 they destroyed all the offices of post. 77 00:10:12,464 --> 00:10:15,909 The ships that carry the letters on the sea were sunk. 78 00:10:16,301 --> 00:10:19,896 All these things take time to rebuild. 79 00:10:20,889 --> 00:10:23,183 Like our school. 80 00:10:51,252 --> 00:10:54,005 Christ is risen, cousin. 81 00:11:33,378 --> 00:11:36,589 You're big enough to go with men. 82 00:11:36,798 --> 00:11:38,675 Go. 83 00:12:58,046 --> 00:12:59,839 Nick? 84 00:13:00,048 --> 00:13:02,592 How are you? 85 00:13:03,718 --> 00:13:04,875 No. 86 00:13:21,569 --> 00:13:25,448 Your father called me after you leave today. 87 00:13:25,656 --> 00:13:27,700 That doesn't surprise me. 88 00:13:30,912 --> 00:13:34,284 He thinks I have a certain influence on you 89 00:13:36,584 --> 00:13:40,213 Don't look at me like that! I don't understand you. 90 00:13:40,421 --> 00:13:43,091 I don't want to argue with you. 91 00:13:47,762 --> 00:13:52,844 Why do you have to go back? We can sort this out together here. 92 00:13:52,879 --> 00:13:54,633 That's not the problem. 93 00:13:56,938 --> 00:13:58,845 What are you going to do in Athens? 94 00:14:00,691 --> 00:14:03,845 What I normally do. I write articles. 95 00:14:03,861 --> 00:14:06,297 - What kind of items? - All kinds. 96 00:14:06,531 --> 00:14:10,227 On former war criminals civilian who return after 30... 97 00:14:10,284 --> 00:14:11,631 I know that. 98 00:14:14,622 --> 00:14:16,366 Maybe they are all dead. 99 00:14:18,209 --> 00:14:19,498 I hope not. 100 00:14:21,712 --> 00:14:24,514 And if they aren't, What are you going to do to these old men? 101 00:14:25,216 --> 00:14:28,068 Test them, ask them a few questions. 102 00:14:28,553 --> 00:14:31,929 - What if they don't respond? - I will rephrase the question. 103 00:14:45,319 --> 00:14:50,481 Nick, the Athens office manager should he carry a weapon? 104 00:14:52,326 --> 00:14:53,995 Tell me ! 105 00:14:55,580 --> 00:14:58,804 She was in the office. She disappeared. Where is she? 106 00:15:04,505 --> 00:15:07,121 You're going to ask questions, with a gun? 107 00:15:11,095 --> 00:15:16,809 You are a journalist, you do not answer You ask questions. 108 00:15:20,771 --> 00:15:23,953 Nick, I know about your mother... 109 00:15:25,515 --> 00:15:26,393 No, I don't think so. 110 00:15:26,444 --> 00:15:28,562 Maybe so. But do you think of us? 111 00:15:28,663 --> 00:15:31,989 Are you going to ruin everything for what happened about 30 years ago? 112 00:15:32,024 --> 00:15:34,851 “About 30 years ago”? "Approximately" ? 113 00:15:36,120 --> 00:15:39,155 The people were not murdered At a vague moment in time. 114 00:15:39,707 --> 00:15:41,330 It wasn't "about" for her. 115 00:15:41,709 --> 00:15:48,528 It was a specific year, a month, a day, an hour, a minute. 116 00:15:48,799 --> 00:15:51,643 The second we pressed on the trigger. 117 00:15:51,719 --> 00:15:54,896 Even in that second she was alive until a split second later. 118 00:15:55,389 --> 00:15:57,214 The bullet ended his life. 119 00:15:58,059 --> 00:16:00,206 It wasn't "about" for her. 120 00:16:00,227 --> 00:16:01,820 Not “about” at all. 121 00:16:07,785 --> 00:16:12,498 Before England, there was Greece. 122 00:16:12,706 --> 00:16:16,877 Before America, there was Greece. 123 00:16:17,127 --> 00:16:22,049 And long before Greece either a monarchy, 124 00:16:22,299 --> 00:16:25,010 we were a democracy. 125 00:16:26,887 --> 00:16:30,766 What is the other name for democracy? 126 00:16:32,559 --> 00:16:35,604 - The Republic. - It's true. 127 00:16:35,813 --> 00:16:40,734 And the Union of Republics Soviet Socialists 128 00:16:41,346 --> 00:16:42,583 is a democracy. 129 00:16:43,070 --> 00:16:48,235 In a democracy, we all have an important role. 130 00:16:48,909 --> 00:16:50,619 We... 131 00:16:50,828 --> 00:16:53,664 We pass laws. 132 00:16:54,832 --> 00:16:56,750 And we obey them. 133 00:17:05,342 --> 00:17:09,388 If you came home after school, 134 00:17:09,596 --> 00:17:15,394 that you find the door closed and your parents refused to open 135 00:17:15,602 --> 00:17:18,856 could you still believe that they really loved you? 136 00:17:19,106 --> 00:17:21,358 No. 137 00:17:21,608 --> 00:17:27,189 No. Well, the king, from his palace, 138 00:17:27,531 --> 00:17:31,005 says he loves his people. 139 00:17:31,702 --> 00:17:33,036 Spiro! 140 00:18:12,910 --> 00:18:14,703 Where is your teacher? 141 00:18:14,912 --> 00:18:18,207 You, this way! Come on ! 142 00:18:43,774 --> 00:18:47,903 - Good evening, Eleni. - Good evening, Katina. 143 00:18:50,197 --> 00:18:53,919 Government militia arrests all communists. 144 00:18:54,451 --> 00:18:57,392 - Spiro is my cousin. - I know it. 145 00:18:57,427 --> 00:19:02,196 I can't hide it in my home, that's where they will come. 146 00:19:02,231 --> 00:19:05,080 - So please... - What if they find him here? 147 00:19:05,115 --> 00:19:07,134 They won't search your house. 148 00:19:07,381 --> 00:19:11,021 Your father is a monarchist, your husband is in America. 149 00:19:11,301 --> 00:19:13,702 Everyone knows where your preferences go. 150 00:19:14,304 --> 00:19:16,079 My preferences? 151 00:19:16,223 --> 00:19:19,344 I have no preference, as you call it. 152 00:19:19,810 --> 00:19:24,237 So I seek refuge in the only neutral house of all Greece. 153 00:19:32,072 --> 00:19:36,869 You will stay in the cellar. I have daughters, you understand... 154 00:19:51,090 --> 00:19:53,165 I'm sorry for you, Spiro. 155 00:19:54,427 --> 00:19:58,283 But hide like that at night makes me feel young. 156 00:19:58,598 --> 00:20:00,401 Kiss me, cousin. 157 00:20:06,639 --> 00:20:08,318 Be careful, Eleni. 158 00:20:11,427 --> 00:20:13,668 He kisses very well. 159 00:20:18,093 --> 00:20:19,719 I'm a teacher, Eleni. 160 00:20:20,595 --> 00:20:22,221 I am not a revolutionary. 161 00:20:24,224 --> 00:20:27,687 They consider me that way because for me everyone is king. 162 00:20:28,237 --> 00:20:30,218 And a king is just another human being. 163 00:20:31,940 --> 00:20:33,983 What's wrong with that? 164 00:20:34,234 --> 00:20:35,770 I don't know. Please... 165 00:20:39,405 --> 00:20:40,676 Thank you, Eleni. 166 00:21:56,566 --> 00:22:00,653 How have you ever heard talk about me? 167 00:22:00,903 --> 00:22:04,499 It will only take a few minutes. It's a wonderful story. 168 00:22:04,991 --> 00:22:09,120 A Greek boy goes to America, he returns head the New York Times office 169 00:22:09,329 --> 00:22:11,664 to write about his native country. 170 00:22:11,873 --> 00:22:16,331 I would be happy if you came by with me on television. 171 00:22:16,366 --> 00:22:17,801 Well, in this case... 172 00:22:19,172 --> 00:22:20,506 Gentlemen! 173 00:22:34,604 --> 00:22:36,272 Nikola! 174 00:22:38,358 --> 00:22:41,818 He's alive! Your father is alive! 175 00:22:41,944 --> 00:22:45,169 We are going to America! 176 00:23:51,347 --> 00:23:53,766 - Can I go, Mana? 177 00:23:54,016 --> 00:23:55,768 Yes, go ahead. 178 00:24:03,192 --> 00:24:04,527 Georgia... 179 00:24:06,279 --> 00:24:08,258 Ana, for the baby. 180 00:24:17,438 --> 00:24:18,416 Open it! 181 00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:22,545 - Open it! - Where is she going? 182 00:24:24,297 --> 00:24:27,550 - What was that? - Probably dollars. 183 00:24:27,800 --> 00:24:30,511 Difficult to say how much... 184 00:24:55,244 --> 00:24:57,705 “My dear wife, 185 00:24:58,581 --> 00:25:01,083 "my dear girls, 186 00:25:02,501 --> 00:25:05,708 "and you, Nikola, 187 00:25:06,088 --> 00:25:09,508 "my son, whom I have not seen..." 188 00:25:33,199 --> 00:25:38,226 “Business was going well and then it was less good. But it will get better. 189 00:25:38,621 --> 00:25:41,522 "I'm going to start looking for a home for all of us. 190 00:25:42,625 --> 00:25:45,336 "I became a citizen of America..." 191 00:25:45,544 --> 00:25:49,803 - Imagine that! - He's not Greek anymore? 192 00:25:50,132 --> 00:25:53,018 He said: 'I have become a citizen of America. 193 00:25:53,552 --> 00:25:55,341 "I am no longer a stranger 194 00:25:55,888 --> 00:25:59,751 "and I can vote for president and the mayor of New York. 195 00:26:00,976 --> 00:26:04,517 "Eleni, my beautiful and loving wife, 196 00:26:05,731 --> 00:26:08,713 “take good care of our children while I work 197 00:26:08,864 --> 00:26:10,817 and save money for our house. 198 00:26:13,072 --> 00:26:15,207 “All of you live in my heart. 199 00:26:15,825 --> 00:26:18,377 "And soon I hope to see and kiss... 200 00:26:21,997 --> 00:26:24,650 “...and kiss each of you. 201 00:26:25,751 --> 00:26:30,097 “I kiss your eyes and those of my little angels. 202 00:26:31,757 --> 00:26:36,351 “I, your loving husband, write this.” 203 00:26:40,745 --> 00:26:43,522 How will I speak to Father when we will be in America? 204 00:26:45,377 --> 00:26:46,545 What do you mean? 205 00:26:47,841 --> 00:26:49,009 I'm worried. 206 00:26:49,441 --> 00:26:53,571 He's been there for a long time and perhaps only speaks American. 207 00:26:53,779 --> 00:26:57,976 - Maybe he forgot Greek. - No, don't worry about that. 208 00:26:59,118 --> 00:27:02,302 I think we should go there soon, just in case. 209 00:27:02,788 --> 00:27:06,917 Why not surprise him? “Hello, Father, here we are!” 210 00:27:09,295 --> 00:27:12,675 It's far, you know. On the other side of the ocean. 211 00:27:13,632 --> 00:27:16,427 You have to be invited. 212 00:27:16,635 --> 00:27:21,200 When we arrive, they say: “Who invited you?” 213 00:27:21,807 --> 00:27:22,759 Like a wedding. 214 00:27:25,109 --> 00:27:28,459 But if he loves us, why not isn't he sending us an invitation? 215 00:27:29,953 --> 00:27:33,647 Because he saves his money to build us a beautiful house 216 00:27:34,248 --> 00:27:35,909 with enough rooms for everyone. 217 00:27:36,849 --> 00:27:39,759 I know what the problem is: there are too many of us. 218 00:27:40,501 --> 00:27:45,706 - You have too many children. - No. I need all my children. 219 00:27:47,499 --> 00:27:49,501 But when we are in America, 220 00:27:49,752 --> 00:27:54,214 Will father call you “my beautiful and loving wife”? 221 00:27:54,423 --> 00:27:57,319 - What, like in the letter? - Yes. 222 00:27:58,010 --> 00:27:59,603 Well, I hope so. 223 00:28:03,432 --> 00:28:05,935 Maybe you will only love him 224 00:28:06,185 --> 00:28:07,943 and that you will no longer love me. 225 00:28:09,438 --> 00:28:10,375 No. 226 00:28:14,276 --> 00:28:16,056 I will always love you. 227 00:28:18,447 --> 00:28:19,473 For what? 228 00:29:29,935 --> 00:29:31,270 Nick! 229 00:29:33,405 --> 00:29:35,315 Hey, Nick, there you go. 230 00:29:35,524 --> 00:29:39,494 I never forget a funeral. He died of cancer a few months ago. 231 00:29:39,695 --> 00:29:42,713 - Did you know him? - Yeah, it was my schoolmaster. 232 00:29:43,198 --> 00:29:45,602 - Is this a coincidence or what? - What coincidence? 233 00:29:45,749 --> 00:29:48,501 All these guys you're looking for were war criminals. 234 00:29:48,827 --> 00:29:51,952 I'm thinking of writing an article on their return to Greece. 235 00:29:52,101 --> 00:29:54,937 Oh, yes? I have already made this article. 236 00:29:55,277 --> 00:29:57,789 He was out for a while. Haven't you read it? 237 00:29:57,889 --> 00:29:58,899 I read it. 238 00:29:59,329 --> 00:30:02,135 - Yes ? What was the problem? - Too general. 239 00:30:03,113 --> 00:30:05,873 - Too general for whom? - In my opinion. 240 00:30:08,289 --> 00:30:10,702 - Were you really born in Greece? - Yes. 241 00:30:11,513 --> 00:30:14,456 This explains your personality radiant Mediterranean! 242 00:30:14,917 --> 00:30:18,561 This guy insists on talking to you, Nick. He saw you on TV. 243 00:30:18,755 --> 00:30:23,511 Great! The bureau chief of the "New York Times" is a television personality. 244 00:30:23,546 --> 00:30:25,167 Let go. Who is it ? 245 00:30:25,579 --> 00:30:28,618 He says you grew up together. His name is Antoni Makos 246 00:32:22,624 --> 00:32:24,729 You know the report of our mothers to children 247 00:32:25,460 --> 00:32:27,829 They see a boy which is not even theirs and 248 00:32:27,930 --> 00:32:29,426 They look at it that way. 249 00:32:31,549 --> 00:32:32,787 That's how she... 250 00:32:34,719 --> 00:32:37,472 You are an educated man. 251 00:32:38,022 --> 00:32:40,263 Why do you think that our mothers loved us so much? 252 00:32:42,176 --> 00:32:46,023 I have children of my own, but I'm having trouble... 253 00:32:47,232 --> 00:32:48,315 Do you have children? 254 00:32:50,068 --> 00:32:52,909 Did my mother say anything to you? 255 00:32:55,573 --> 00:32:56,657 No. 256 00:33:03,665 --> 00:33:06,976 - Do you go to Lia often? - I'm not going there anymore... 257 00:33:08,419 --> 00:33:13,466 I went back there a few years ago. I spent the night in Ioannina. 258 00:33:13,675 --> 00:33:15,780 - I saw this man. - What man? 259 00:33:16,344 --> 00:33:17,595 This guerrilla. 260 00:33:18,410 --> 00:33:20,948 The one who led the prisoners at the execution site. 261 00:33:20,983 --> 00:33:22,490 Are you sure it was him? 262 00:33:22,603 --> 00:33:27,261 We talked and he told me he had been posted to our village. 263 00:33:27,855 --> 00:33:30,066 Do you know his name? 264 00:33:30,275 --> 00:33:34,362 Tasso Levendis. He didn't remember me. 265 00:33:34,612 --> 00:33:37,198 Does he still live in Ioannina? 266 00:33:37,448 --> 00:33:38,866 I don't know. 267 00:33:39,117 --> 00:33:42,662 When I saw him, he was in a bar, 268 00:33:42,870 --> 00:33:45,206 he proposed to girls. 269 00:34:45,099 --> 00:34:46,851 Listen! 270 00:34:47,101 --> 00:34:48,478 Listen! 271 00:34:50,271 --> 00:34:51,856 Listen! 272 00:34:52,106 --> 00:34:55,318 The government warns all the inhabitants of this area 273 00:34:55,526 --> 00:34:58,279 that we can no longer protect you. 274 00:34:58,529 --> 00:35:03,701 The communist guerrillas are advancing. The civil war has begun. 275 00:35:07,455 --> 00:35:09,832 Father, what should I do? 276 00:35:10,041 --> 00:35:13,108 You ? What are you afraid of? You are a woman! 277 00:35:13,461 --> 00:35:17,006 They're going to kill me first. They know I'm for the king. 278 00:35:17,215 --> 00:35:19,342 Long live the king. 279 00:35:19,550 --> 00:35:21,135 Bye. 280 00:35:24,097 --> 00:35:28,059 - Mother, should we go to Ioannina? - Who will watch over your house? 281 00:35:28,267 --> 00:35:32,730 - It's your duty to protect her. - Yes, but my children... 282 00:35:32,980 --> 00:35:35,900 They are not Germans, Turks or Albanians. 283 00:35:36,109 --> 00:35:40,822 They are ours. They won't do harm to women and children. 284 00:35:46,160 --> 00:35:47,302 Lucas? 285 00:35:49,413 --> 00:35:51,343 - Lukas, are you staying? - Yes. 286 00:35:51,666 --> 00:35:56,254 My wife convinced me. The communists won't waste a bullet on me. 287 00:35:58,506 --> 00:36:01,557 If they kill me, That will prove her wrong. 288 00:36:02,760 --> 00:36:04,679 We got there. 289 00:36:04,929 --> 00:36:06,640 We were invaded by everyone. 290 00:36:07,094 --> 00:36:09,222 Now we are invaded by ours. 291 00:36:15,273 --> 00:36:17,567 Leave! Leave quickly! 292 00:36:33,541 --> 00:36:35,251 People of Lia! 293 00:36:36,377 --> 00:36:38,004 People of Lia! 294 00:36:40,756 --> 00:36:44,343 You have nothing to fear! 295 00:36:44,552 --> 00:36:47,638 We have come to free you... 296 00:36:49,599 --> 00:36:52,226 ...in the name of the new Greece! 297 00:36:55,646 --> 00:36:57,982 Everyone home. 298 00:37:32,892 --> 00:37:34,352 Get out! 299 00:37:39,649 --> 00:37:42,276 Everyone out! Out ! 300 00:37:42,526 --> 00:37:44,779 - Come on, Mother. - Come on ! 301 00:37:45,029 --> 00:37:47,573 We won't hurt you. 302 00:37:48,699 --> 00:37:50,826 outside! 303 00:37:51,035 --> 00:37:53,412 Everyone out! 304 00:38:17,311 --> 00:38:20,169 Spiro. Thank goodness it's you. 305 00:38:20,398 --> 00:38:25,236 Major Spiro Skevis, Democratic Army of Greece. 306 00:38:25,486 --> 00:38:29,198 I have the honor to inform you that this village was liberated. 307 00:38:29,448 --> 00:38:34,169 Your house has been chosen to be the headquarters of the Liberation Army. 308 00:38:35,579 --> 00:38:37,907 You must leave the premises by tomorrow morning. 309 00:38:39,416 --> 00:38:44,255 But Spiro, have you forgotten that Did Katina bring you here? 310 00:38:45,089 --> 00:38:46,674 I remember. 311 00:38:47,716 --> 00:38:50,831 Leave the house for tomorrow, Americana. 312 00:39:46,567 --> 00:39:49,278 It's just a house. 313 00:39:49,486 --> 00:39:52,698 It's just stone and mortar. 314 00:39:53,657 --> 00:39:56,493 And wood and glass. 315 00:39:59,121 --> 00:40:02,492 You were all born here and it is indeed a special place. 316 00:40:03,667 --> 00:40:07,379 The memories make it special. 317 00:40:07,588 --> 00:40:10,433 But we can take them with us. 318 00:40:12,760 --> 00:40:15,137 One day, 319 00:40:15,346 --> 00:40:19,183 we will all be together like that, luggage packed, ready to leave. 320 00:40:19,433 --> 00:40:25,189 And instead of moving to grandma's house, we will cross the ocean 321 00:40:25,439 --> 00:40:28,484 where your father is waiting for us. 322 00:40:29,943 --> 00:40:33,155 It will be like today. 323 00:40:33,364 --> 00:40:38,035 We will take our things and our memories, 324 00:40:38,243 --> 00:40:41,497 and we will leave this house forever. 325 00:40:43,040 --> 00:40:47,127 But we won't be sad, because we will all be together. 326 00:40:48,462 --> 00:40:51,382 That's what's important. 327 00:40:51,632 --> 00:40:55,219 We must not be sad tomorrow. 328 00:40:58,555 --> 00:41:01,225 Bring them in! 329 00:41:14,905 --> 00:41:18,258 The animals and food stay there. 330 00:41:23,051 --> 00:41:25,246 I have a family to feed. 331 00:41:25,566 --> 00:41:26,900 I have an army to feed. 332 00:41:29,369 --> 00:41:32,961 Anyone who hides food will be shot. These are our orders. 333 00:41:37,387 --> 00:41:40,039 - I will obey your orders. - Mana, what will we eat? 334 00:41:52,893 --> 00:41:54,703 I'm not finished, Americana! 335 00:41:55,395 --> 00:41:58,773 All your able-bodied men have fled. 336 00:41:58,982 --> 00:42:01,276 I need soldiers. 337 00:42:01,484 --> 00:42:05,905 Each house will give its eldest daughter to fight in the army. 338 00:42:06,056 --> 00:42:09,034 Olga, you will have the privilege to participate in this struggle. 339 00:42:09,242 --> 00:42:10,952 Spiro... 340 00:42:11,202 --> 00:42:16,082 Major Skevis, I have given you my house and my food. 341 00:42:16,333 --> 00:42:19,435 - But Olga doesn't know how to fight. - We will teach him. 342 00:42:19,536 --> 00:42:20,949 I beg you. 343 00:42:21,087 --> 00:42:24,099 She will spend two more days with you and she will be ours. 344 00:42:27,561 --> 00:42:29,918 We are at war and these are the orders. 345 00:42:31,014 --> 00:42:34,262 Anyone who disobeys will be dealt with accordingly. Is that understood? 346 00:42:39,648 --> 00:42:42,400 We will obey your orders. 347 00:42:55,705 --> 00:42:56,998 Mana! 348 00:42:58,541 --> 00:43:01,795 Mana, don't let them take me...! 349 00:43:02,045 --> 00:43:03,778 What do you think I can do? 350 00:43:29,406 --> 00:43:31,408 Olga. 351 00:43:31,658 --> 00:43:34,327 That's what they used to do. 352 00:43:34,577 --> 00:43:39,415 The Ottomans came to take all the young boys for their armies. 353 00:43:39,666 --> 00:43:43,044 To save them, their mothers cut off their fingers. 354 00:43:43,253 --> 00:43:46,297 Sometimes they removed one of their eyes with a spoon. 355 00:43:46,881 --> 00:43:49,504 I won't be crippled, will I? I will never get married if... 356 00:43:57,684 --> 00:43:59,727 No, Mana! 357 00:44:04,691 --> 00:44:07,902 Where is your husband, Mother? 358 00:44:08,111 --> 00:44:11,406 Where is my father? 359 00:44:11,656 --> 00:44:17,245 Where is his father and my husband? Where are our men? 360 00:44:18,705 --> 00:44:21,541 Have I been lied to my whole life? 361 00:44:21,791 --> 00:44:25,837 Eleni! You are a woman, You forget where you belong! 362 00:44:26,045 --> 00:44:29,886 Is this my place, Mother, to torture my own child? 363 00:44:30,884 --> 00:44:33,750 Is it my place to be abandoned? 364 00:44:34,220 --> 00:44:37,209 To stay when our men flee? 365 00:44:37,807 --> 00:44:39,729 In exchange for what? 366 00:44:40,059 --> 00:44:42,437 Mana! 367 00:44:42,687 --> 00:44:44,397 No ! 368 00:44:48,651 --> 00:44:53,072 They put me in charge of the supplies, so I... 369 00:45:02,415 --> 00:45:06,015 - How could you? - They were going to take him away! 370 00:45:06,502 --> 00:45:08,640 They ? Who is it? 371 00:45:09,589 --> 00:45:14,010 - I tried to save my child! - They are ours. 372 00:45:14,118 --> 00:45:16,596 Shut up ! My child... 373 00:45:16,646 --> 00:45:21,286 Yes. But not an animal that is crippled. You should be honest... 374 00:45:21,334 --> 00:45:24,637 Get out of here! Take your food and your advice and get out! 375 00:45:51,714 --> 00:45:56,052 Olga Gatzoyiannis is requested to join the people's democratic army. 376 00:45:56,302 --> 00:45:58,680 Major Skevis... please. 377 00:46:04,394 --> 00:46:09,440 My daughter is clumsy, she spilled boiling water on his leg. 378 00:46:10,817 --> 00:46:12,508 She can barely stand. 379 00:46:35,591 --> 00:46:38,010 Remove the bandages. 380 00:47:07,623 --> 00:47:10,592 You should teach your daughter To be more careful, Americana. 381 00:47:18,301 --> 00:47:25,516 All the more unmarried girls 15 years old can join the army. 382 00:47:26,125 --> 00:47:28,525 May your daughter Glykeria prepares to leave. 383 00:47:29,262 --> 00:47:31,474 And watch out, Americana, no more accidents. 384 00:48:29,121 --> 00:48:33,084 You must be the famous one Tasso Levendis. 385 00:48:33,292 --> 00:48:36,754 I was told that if you want a wife, you are the man to see. 386 00:48:36,963 --> 00:48:39,131 I know women, yes. 387 00:48:39,382 --> 00:48:42,134 Money is not an object. 388 00:48:42,385 --> 00:48:45,054 I know a lot of women. 389 00:48:45,221 --> 00:48:47,034 Let's go to my car... 390 00:48:49,392 --> 00:48:51,686 You have a car. 391 00:49:05,261 --> 00:49:06,542 We had to shoot there. 392 00:49:07,419 --> 00:49:09,966 I want to go home first take money. 393 00:49:25,077 --> 00:49:26,846 Where is your home? 394 00:49:27,496 --> 00:49:29,310 A small village called Lia. 395 00:49:30,666 --> 00:49:34,883 Lia? Are you crazy? It's more than 50 kilometers away! 396 00:49:35,485 --> 00:49:37,349 Do you know the place? Have you ever been there? 397 00:49:42,055 --> 00:49:43,148 What is happening? 398 00:49:45,430 --> 00:49:48,016 Who the hell are you? 399 00:49:51,019 --> 00:49:55,107 I wouldn't do that in your place unless you want to bounce back... 400 00:49:57,442 --> 00:49:59,736 - I saw this man. - What man? 401 00:49:59,945 --> 00:50:04,658 This guerrilla who led the prisoners at the execution site. 402 00:50:04,867 --> 00:50:07,536 - Are you sure it was him? - Not really. 403 00:50:07,786 --> 00:50:11,498 We talked and he told me to have been assigned to our village. 404 00:50:11,707 --> 00:50:13,750 Do you know his name? 405 00:50:13,959 --> 00:50:16,670 Tasso Levendis. 406 00:50:34,313 --> 00:50:35,647 Get out. 407 00:50:56,918 --> 00:51:01,207 I wasn't part of the peloton of execution. I escorted the prisoners. 408 00:51:03,008 --> 00:51:06,303 Your mother had a trial. The judge ordered his confession. 409 00:51:06,511 --> 00:51:09,263 The judge sentenced her to death. It was legal! 410 00:51:09,431 --> 00:51:12,369 - She was tortured. - Torture was also legal! 411 00:51:12,684 --> 00:51:14,159 Who gave the order? 412 00:51:14,360 --> 00:51:16,043 The same judge who sentenced her. 413 00:51:16,078 --> 00:51:19,649 - His name? - His revolutionary name was Katis. 414 00:51:19,858 --> 00:51:22,402 - I don't know his name! - Where is he? 415 00:51:22,611 --> 00:51:25,322 I don't even know if he is still alive. 416 00:51:25,530 --> 00:51:27,142 Where did he hide after the war? 417 00:51:27,143 --> 00:51:31,130 He went to Czechoslovakia, when we lost the war. 418 00:51:31,165 --> 00:51:33,884 Some villagers came with us to hide. 419 00:51:33,919 --> 00:51:37,959 - Where in Czechoslovakia? - Bratislava! 420 00:51:47,386 --> 00:51:51,890 It's too late! Even if you find it, you won't find it. 421 00:51:52,140 --> 00:51:54,684 You will find an old man who was Katis. 422 00:51:54,893 --> 00:52:01,274 Just like you found an old pimp, who was a soldier! 423 00:52:01,483 --> 00:52:05,487 If you live long enough, it seems that you cease to exist! 424 00:52:05,737 --> 00:52:07,172 You are too late! 425 00:52:07,572 --> 00:52:10,617 We are all dead and gone! 426 00:52:20,001 --> 00:52:24,256 One, two, three, four... 427 00:52:42,107 --> 00:52:46,820 One, two, three, four... 428 00:52:47,028 --> 00:52:49,656 Faster! Faster! 429 00:52:49,865 --> 00:52:51,908 ...three, four... 430 00:53:17,475 --> 00:53:18,680 Be careful! 431 00:55:29,774 --> 00:55:30,845 Who are you? 432 00:55:31,943 --> 00:55:35,196 Eleni Gatzoyiannis, wife of Christos, of Lia. 433 00:55:35,446 --> 00:55:39,534 - Come with us, you are saved. - I can't. My children. 434 00:55:48,042 --> 00:55:51,838 No ! No ! My children! 435 00:56:44,515 --> 00:56:48,686 These people you are looking for, Are they parents? 436 00:56:48,937 --> 00:56:53,066 Well, relatives and friends from my village. 437 00:56:53,274 --> 00:56:58,029 I was told they came here after the Greek Civil War. 438 00:56:58,279 --> 00:57:00,549 Yes, many Greeks live here. 439 00:57:01,532 --> 00:57:02,603 Far too much. 440 00:57:05,620 --> 00:57:09,791 First of all, we put away the files but as you can see... 441 00:57:10,041 --> 00:57:13,628 If you find relatives, take them with you. 442 00:58:06,499 --> 00:58:07,576 Following! 443 00:58:12,877 --> 00:58:14,197 Gatzoyiannis. 444 00:58:15,304 --> 00:58:16,881 Move forward 445 00:58:17,089 --> 00:58:18,758 Next! 446 00:58:19,050 --> 00:58:20,760 Keep going! 447 00:58:52,750 --> 00:58:54,835 comrades. 448 00:58:55,086 --> 00:58:56,796 Comrades! 449 00:58:57,922 --> 00:59:03,344 I welcome you on behalf of the Democratic Army of Greece. 450 00:59:10,142 --> 00:59:12,061 Mothers of Lia, 451 00:59:13,562 --> 00:59:16,482 your children are in danger. 452 00:59:17,775 --> 00:59:22,738 Attacks by the fascist government on your village will continue. 453 00:59:24,073 --> 00:59:28,577 If your children are not killed by bombs or bullets... 454 00:59:30,588 --> 00:59:32,328 They will slowly starve to death. 455 00:59:34,634 --> 00:59:36,645 The little food we have left 456 00:59:37,645 --> 00:59:40,828 must be distributed to the combatants. 457 00:59:44,060 --> 00:59:45,543 But... 458 00:59:47,245 --> 00:59:49,932 due to party interest 459 00:59:51,025 --> 00:59:52,902 and his love for your children, 460 00:59:53,152 --> 00:59:55,674 our leaders found a way to save them. 461 01:00:01,994 --> 01:00:04,462 We have gathered you here today to announce 462 01:00:05,581 --> 01:00:11,170 that the Popular Democracies from Albania and Czechoslovakia 463 01:00:11,420 --> 01:00:13,428 have opened their arms to your children. 464 01:00:15,383 --> 01:00:19,082 They will take them, take care of them, let's feed them well. 465 01:00:19,804 --> 01:00:23,527 And we will educate them so that they are lawyers, doctors, 466 01:00:24,375 --> 01:00:26,231 engineers according to their abilities. 467 01:00:27,603 --> 01:00:31,273 When the civil war is over and the red flag will fly, 468 01:00:31,324 --> 01:00:32,656 they will come back to you, 469 01:00:34,068 --> 01:00:36,255 tall, healthy, happy. 470 01:00:37,738 --> 01:00:40,002 Ready to take their place in the new Greece. 471 01:00:43,369 --> 01:00:46,227 Which will be first? to make your children leave? 472 01:00:53,838 --> 01:00:55,173 Who among you? 473 01:01:00,302 --> 01:01:01,807 Katina, for God's sake! 474 01:01:05,266 --> 01:01:08,254 Here is our first patriotic mother 475 01:01:10,479 --> 01:01:12,898 Katina Skevis. 476 01:01:14,224 --> 01:01:16,694 Are you willing, Comrade Skevis? 477 01:01:16,902 --> 01:01:18,133 Yes. 478 01:01:19,029 --> 01:01:23,320 I am voluntary to give you some advice, 479 01:01:23,868 --> 01:01:27,221 To you, Mr. comrade in the blue suit. 480 01:01:29,206 --> 01:01:34,347 My husband died in the war, by fighting for your cause. 481 01:01:35,757 --> 01:01:41,427 I kept the dream within me that he whispered to me one evening 482 01:01:41,677 --> 01:01:44,626 a better life for my children. 483 01:01:48,142 --> 01:01:50,897 My children. 484 01:01:52,146 --> 01:01:54,354 Not yours. 485 01:01:55,149 --> 01:01:57,735 Not those of the Party. 486 01:01:57,985 --> 01:02:03,978 Not those of popular democracy from Albania or I don't know where. 487 01:02:05,117 --> 01:02:06,600 Mine. 488 01:02:08,579 --> 01:02:13,158 No mother will abandon her children. 489 01:02:21,258 --> 01:02:28,223 There are no volunteers... here. 490 01:03:32,329 --> 01:03:33,548 Mothers of Lia, 491 01:03:35,457 --> 01:03:37,259 you know your children are hungry. 492 01:03:46,635 --> 01:03:50,476 Your children can eat like this... 493 01:03:52,433 --> 01:03:53,739 ...every day... 494 01:03:56,353 --> 01:03:57,739 ...if you let them go. 495 01:04:07,072 --> 01:04:10,742 Every child who comes this far now 496 01:04:11,743 --> 01:04:17,738 will have as much bread and of jam that he can eat. 497 01:04:25,424 --> 01:04:28,177 - Mana, I'm so hungry. - No. 498 01:04:30,804 --> 01:04:33,640 Left the country. Albania. 499 01:04:34,766 --> 01:04:36,810 Dead. 500 01:04:38,770 --> 01:04:41,607 Left the country. Soviet Union. 501 01:04:42,983 --> 01:04:48,113 She's still there. Not as pretty as in the photo. 502 01:04:49,865 --> 01:04:51,491 Dead. 503 01:04:57,748 --> 01:05:00,918 Left the country. 504 01:05:01,168 --> 01:05:02,544 Where? 505 01:05:02,894 --> 01:05:04,334 That doesn't say it. 506 01:05:04,713 --> 01:05:06,536 - When ? - That doesn't say it. 507 01:05:07,549 --> 01:05:10,475 - Was it a friend or a relative? - A family friend. 508 01:05:11,303 --> 01:05:14,697 It is written that he had no papers on him. What was his name? 509 01:05:15,724 --> 01:05:18,039 I don't remember him under the name Katis. 510 01:05:18,401 --> 01:05:19,854 He's probably dead. 511 01:05:20,354 --> 01:05:21,689 I finished my shift. 512 01:05:23,232 --> 01:05:25,459 But I can tell you where to find this woman. 513 01:06:22,590 --> 01:06:23,560 Yes ? 514 01:06:24,167 --> 01:06:26,475 I'm looking for Ana Katroubis. 515 01:06:28,171 --> 01:06:29,336 Who are you? 516 01:06:30,173 --> 01:06:33,024 Nick...Nikola Gatzoyiannis. 517 01:06:36,012 --> 01:06:38,703 - Eleni's son? - Yes. 518 01:06:57,800 --> 01:06:59,205 What do you want from me? 519 01:07:00,995 --> 01:07:05,041 You should know that I... I didn't do it on purpose. 520 01:07:06,460 --> 01:07:09,895 I was forced to testify against your mother. You must know this. 521 01:07:12,007 --> 01:07:14,444 Yes, I... I knew it. 522 01:07:14,479 --> 01:07:17,498 I didn't come here reproach you. 523 01:07:17,533 --> 01:07:19,322 I did it to save my son. 524 01:07:20,515 --> 01:07:25,996 The judge told me I should join guerrilla warfare, to be a soldier. 525 01:07:26,146 --> 01:07:29,431 My baby would have died. There was no one to take care of him. 526 01:07:33,028 --> 01:07:38,489 So I sinned against my soul to save my child. 527 01:07:38,992 --> 01:07:42,242 I understand you had no choice. 528 01:07:45,025 --> 01:07:47,790 The judge, what was his name? 529 01:07:48,535 --> 01:07:49,738 - Stavros Petrakis. - His name was Katis at the time. 530 01:07:50,324 --> 01:07:52,761 He called himself Katis at the time. 531 01:07:54,656 --> 01:07:58,758 I was told he was dead a few years ago. 532 01:08:01,097 --> 01:08:05,003 They don't know anything. He returned to Greece! 533 01:08:05,852 --> 01:08:10,315 We are too ashamed to go back but not him. 534 01:08:12,067 --> 01:08:13,663 Where in Greece? 535 01:08:17,907 --> 01:08:19,428 Where in Greece? 536 01:09:02,701 --> 01:09:05,465 Mana! Mana! 537 01:09:06,037 --> 01:09:09,416 Mana! Mana! Mana! 538 01:09:21,678 --> 01:09:23,805 Eleni... 539 01:09:24,055 --> 01:09:25,348 Mana! 540 01:09:44,576 --> 01:09:46,119 Mana! 541 01:10:00,287 --> 01:10:01,794 They spoke of "volunteers". 542 01:10:03,361 --> 01:10:05,338 We can only hope and pray. 543 01:10:07,006 --> 01:10:09,976 We must do more than hope, Mother. 544 01:10:21,372 --> 01:10:23,657 - If we do what we're told... - No! 545 01:10:25,631 --> 01:10:30,674 Mother, you raised me in the best way you know how. 546 01:10:32,120 --> 01:10:33,959 - About the way I was raised. - Yes. 547 01:10:35,585 --> 01:10:41,220 To obey and know where my place is and never complain. 548 01:10:44,552 --> 01:10:47,601 And in all this sunshine of my life, 549 01:10:48,014 --> 01:10:51,745 I lived in the shadows of someone else's authority. 550 01:10:55,480 --> 01:10:58,188 There were flowers in my heart, Mother. 551 01:11:00,693 --> 01:11:04,327 But some flowers never flower in the shade. 552 01:11:07,331 --> 01:11:10,220 It was the price to pay to be like everyone else. 553 01:11:10,255 --> 01:11:13,072 I didn't complain, and I'm not complaining now. 554 01:11:13,790 --> 01:11:16,993 But I say: "No more." 555 01:11:20,630 --> 01:11:23,299 They took our food. 556 01:11:23,508 --> 01:11:25,927 They took my house. 557 01:11:26,177 --> 01:11:28,263 They took away my dignity. 558 01:11:28,513 --> 01:11:31,266 And I gave in every time. 559 01:11:31,516 --> 01:11:35,457 But I will not give them my children. 560 01:11:37,313 --> 01:11:40,608 They won't take them from me. 561 01:11:41,058 --> 01:11:43,837 Run away? Have you gone crazy? With children? 562 01:11:44,103 --> 01:11:45,970 There are guards everywhere and mines! 563 01:11:46,484 --> 01:11:49,415 I watched you. You know where the mines are. 564 01:11:49,675 --> 01:11:50,813 You know where the guards are. 565 01:11:52,103 --> 01:11:55,542 They already took my Glykeria. I can't just wait. 566 01:11:55,685 --> 01:11:57,577 If we are caught, they will kill us. 567 01:11:59,043 --> 01:12:02,338 If they take my children away, it will be worse than dying. 568 01:12:02,588 --> 01:12:04,960 He doesn't understand. He's a man. 569 01:12:05,416 --> 01:12:07,400 Here I am suddenly promoted! I am a man! 570 01:12:09,679 --> 01:12:14,042 - When would you like to leave? - Tomorrow evening. 571 01:12:14,967 --> 01:12:17,579 - I have a headache. - There is no time to waste. 572 01:12:17,937 --> 01:12:20,857 They can come and take the children anytime. 573 01:12:21,107 --> 01:12:24,258 - Everyone would respect you. - Please. 574 01:12:24,293 --> 01:12:27,196 No respect. In Greece, we only respect the dead. 575 01:12:35,786 --> 01:12:37,058 Mana, the soldiers are coming! 576 01:12:44,388 --> 01:12:45,933 Someone betrayed us. 577 01:12:53,783 --> 01:12:57,019 We need a woman from you for a work posting. 578 01:12:58,121 --> 01:12:59,345 Yes, I will come! 579 01:12:59,380 --> 01:13:02,560 Not now. We must get everyone together first. 580 01:13:02,974 --> 01:13:06,586 Bring clothes. The mission will last 3 or 4 weeks. 581 01:13:06,621 --> 01:13:07,568 No, it's impossible. 582 01:13:08,196 --> 01:13:10,791 We're leaving in an hour. It's an order! 583 01:13:25,267 --> 01:13:28,763 They want a wife. I can go there in your place. 584 01:13:32,368 --> 01:13:34,395 They wouldn't want you. You are too old. 585 01:13:38,692 --> 01:13:41,072 Why now? Why today? 586 01:13:41,107 --> 01:13:44,412 Don't worry! We will do what to do in your absence. 587 01:13:44,447 --> 01:13:47,824 - When you come back... -When I come back, you will be far away. 588 01:13:48,099 --> 01:13:50,066 You are all leaving this evening as planned! 589 01:13:51,056 --> 01:13:55,609 We can't wait. Three or four weeks is a very long time. 590 01:13:55,618 --> 01:13:58,351 They could come and get Nikola or Fotini anytime. 591 01:14:00,164 --> 01:14:01,374 Olga, 592 01:14:02,208 --> 01:14:03,593 Listen to me. 593 01:14:04,669 --> 01:14:08,257 You are the eldest, you must take my place. 594 01:14:09,090 --> 01:14:12,173 When you are safe, write to your father 595 01:14:12,274 --> 01:14:13,841 to tell him what happened. 596 01:14:14,053 --> 01:14:17,778 He will find a way to make you join him. He loves you. 597 01:14:17,804 --> 01:14:20,879 - Not like you, Mother. - It will be fine. 598 01:14:21,018 --> 01:14:24,934 Maybe it's better this way. I can help Glykeria escape. 599 01:14:24,969 --> 01:14:27,748 Then, both we will join you in America. 600 01:14:31,778 --> 01:14:32,884 Come quickly! 601 01:14:33,281 --> 01:14:35,611 Come near me that we still have time. 602 01:14:36,200 --> 01:14:37,994 Sit down. 603 01:14:47,086 --> 01:14:50,798 You've never seen the sea. 604 01:14:51,048 --> 01:14:53,467 It's beautiful. 605 01:14:53,718 --> 01:14:58,264 It's big and blue and endless like the sky. 606 01:14:59,849 --> 01:15:03,019 It makes you dream to watch it. 607 01:15:05,080 --> 01:15:09,948 And so you will dream of a new life in your new home, 608 01:15:10,651 --> 01:15:12,653 and when you wake up, 609 01:15:12,903 --> 01:15:15,197 you will be there. 610 01:15:39,229 --> 01:15:41,390 Stay here. 611 01:15:42,145 --> 01:15:43,937 Don't let them see you cry. 612 01:15:52,770 --> 01:15:53,987 My children... 613 01:15:56,375 --> 01:15:58,058 ...I bless you all. 614 01:17:07,755 --> 01:17:11,547 You must leave and you must never return. 615 01:17:13,407 --> 01:17:14,774 Do you understand me? 616 01:17:15,234 --> 01:17:16,684 Yes, Mana. 617 01:17:17,736 --> 01:17:20,197 Here, take this. 618 01:17:21,684 --> 01:17:24,617 When you are safe, throw it behind you. 619 01:17:25,119 --> 01:17:28,311 When you throw a black stone, This means you will never come back. 620 01:17:29,331 --> 01:17:31,875 Promise me you'll do that. 621 01:17:32,126 --> 01:17:34,962 I promise. 622 01:17:36,922 --> 01:17:40,080 Kiss me one last time. 623 01:17:52,005 --> 01:17:54,418 My heart and my blood. 624 01:20:10,465 --> 01:20:12,098 - Do you have a cigarette? - No. 625 01:20:13,244 --> 01:20:14,338 Okay, too bad! 626 01:22:20,522 --> 01:22:22,896 Dear Joan, I'm sorry for not having called or written. 627 01:22:26,911 --> 01:22:30,677 My dear Joan... My dear children... 628 01:22:30,712 --> 01:22:34,085 Dear family... I am in my grandmother's house. 629 01:22:34,335 --> 01:22:37,422 This is where I accompanied my mother for the last time. 630 01:22:37,672 --> 01:22:39,757 to the top of the hill. 631 01:22:40,008 --> 01:22:44,053 She took my hand and made me promise never to return. 632 01:22:44,304 --> 01:22:50,560 We planned our escape here, and I just realized something. 633 01:22:50,810 --> 01:22:53,563 There are escape routes when you are a child. 634 01:22:53,813 --> 01:22:56,816 Paths of all kinds. 635 01:22:57,066 --> 01:23:01,638 And when we grow up, they disappear, and we have to live without them. 636 01:23:03,698 --> 01:23:07,535 I kiss your eyes and those of my dear children. 637 01:23:07,785 --> 01:23:10,330 Your husband sent these words. 638 01:24:10,169 --> 01:24:12,809 I'm looking for Eleni Gatzoyiannis. 639 01:24:21,734 --> 01:24:23,111 Well? 640 01:24:23,319 --> 01:24:26,259 All the relatives of those who fled have been sealed off. 641 01:24:27,365 --> 01:24:29,606 Except Eleni Gatzoyiannis. 642 01:24:30,243 --> 01:24:32,383 - Americana? - Yes sir. 643 01:24:32,995 --> 01:24:35,024 This soldier allowed them to escape? 644 01:24:36,040 --> 01:24:40,684 They passed near where he was. He stepped on one of our mines. 645 01:24:40,719 --> 01:24:43,840 Lock him up. No medicine for traitors. 646 01:24:44,090 --> 01:24:45,675 The traitors? 647 01:24:45,925 --> 01:24:48,678 He was injured while chasing them. 648 01:24:48,928 --> 01:24:51,139 Peasants and children! 649 01:24:51,389 --> 01:24:54,684 Our army can be fooled by peasants and children? 650 01:24:54,934 --> 01:24:59,403 If so, this escape will inspire others in this territory. 651 01:25:01,774 --> 01:25:07,113 He was a collaborator. He was taken away by Americana and its dollars. 652 01:25:07,363 --> 01:25:10,616 He was injured while trying to escape. 653 01:25:10,867 --> 01:25:14,537 Make him sign a confession. 654 01:26:15,806 --> 01:26:18,559 We will translate you in court, Americana. 655 01:26:21,103 --> 01:26:25,086 And at this trial, in front of everyone, 656 01:26:25,983 --> 01:26:28,944 you will confess to your crimes. 657 01:26:29,834 --> 01:26:32,305 What crimes? What did I do? 658 01:26:33,741 --> 01:26:36,202 You collaborated with the enemy. 659 01:26:36,452 --> 01:26:39,205 You transmitted vital military information. 660 01:26:40,185 --> 01:26:41,140 No ! 661 01:26:41,290 --> 01:26:44,508 I helped my children escape. That's all. 662 01:26:45,920 --> 01:26:47,630 To escape? 663 01:26:47,880 --> 01:26:50,966 You are in a liberated village. 664 01:26:51,217 --> 01:26:52,766 So what were they running from? 665 01:26:54,553 --> 01:26:57,598 Your village is loyal to our cause. 666 01:26:57,848 --> 01:27:00,938 I sent reports to my superiors who confirmed this loyalty. 667 01:27:03,062 --> 01:27:05,830 How am I going to explain this escape? To my superiors? 668 01:27:08,018 --> 01:27:09,385 I don't know. 669 01:27:38,597 --> 01:27:40,209 Citizens of Lia! 670 01:27:44,979 --> 01:27:48,065 For some time now, 671 01:27:48,315 --> 01:27:53,569 a fascist organization implemented in your village. 672 01:27:55,865 --> 01:27:58,242 I am happy to announce to you 673 01:27:58,492 --> 01:28:02,551 only thanks to vigilance of our intelligence services 674 01:28:03,998 --> 01:28:07,835 this organization has been discovered. 675 01:28:08,085 --> 01:28:11,630 The criminals in front of you 676 01:28:11,881 --> 01:28:14,750 have endangered the lives of all of us. 677 01:28:16,010 --> 01:28:19,975 by transmitting military information capitals to the enemy 678 01:28:20,890 --> 01:28:23,615 through the 20 traitors who fled. 679 01:28:24,643 --> 01:28:27,352 You must all hate their betrayal. 680 01:28:29,273 --> 01:28:31,150 They are there. 681 01:28:31,400 --> 01:28:33,569 Andreas Mikopoulos. 682 01:28:33,819 --> 01:28:36,906 Spiridon Mikopoulos. 683 01:28:37,156 --> 01:28:39,825 Vasili Nikou. 684 01:28:40,075 --> 01:28:42,202 Alexo Gatzoyiannis. 685 01:28:43,996 --> 01:28:45,915 Elias Gratos. 686 01:28:48,792 --> 01:28:51,211 Eleni Gatzoyiannis. 687 01:29:09,605 --> 01:29:11,148 Americana! 688 01:29:13,567 --> 01:29:17,154 She was never one of yours. 689 01:29:17,404 --> 01:29:20,908 How many of you received packages coming from America? 690 01:29:22,159 --> 01:29:25,457 While you're hungry, she was getting full of it 691 01:29:26,497 --> 01:29:29,966 While you were working, she was plotting. 692 01:29:33,587 --> 01:29:35,839 The Americana, 693 01:29:36,090 --> 01:29:39,760 you are accused for having organized the escape 694 01:29:40,010 --> 01:29:43,931 and having bribed the citizens of Lia with your American money. 695 01:29:44,181 --> 01:29:45,763 This is not true. 696 01:29:47,246 --> 01:29:49,402 I didn't do anything wrong. 697 01:30:03,450 --> 01:30:05,334 I didn't hurt anyone. 698 01:30:07,413 --> 01:30:11,458 And I didn't wish harm on anyone. 699 01:30:11,667 --> 01:30:16,588 All I wanted was for my children are safe with their father. 700 01:30:16,839 --> 01:30:20,092 By refusing to send her children in socialist countries, 701 01:30:20,342 --> 01:30:24,221 it betrayed the objectives of our revolution. 702 01:30:24,471 --> 01:30:28,183 By sending them to the fascists, she betrayed us all. 703 01:30:37,109 --> 01:30:38,800 Who will speak in his defense? 704 01:30:51,415 --> 01:30:54,439 Do not reveal information proving guilt or innocence 705 01:30:54,474 --> 01:30:56,034 is a crime. 706 01:30:56,378 --> 01:31:02,885 If any of you have proof innocence or guilt, 707 01:31:04,344 --> 01:31:07,097 let him come forward and speak. 708 01:31:12,644 --> 01:31:15,548 We have a witness. Comrade Katroubis. 709 01:31:20,799 --> 01:31:23,152 Yes, I have something to say. 710 01:31:24,077 --> 01:31:26,104 She, Eleni Gatzoyiannis... 711 01:31:30,412 --> 01:31:34,757 ...the Americana, she tried to bribe me with its American dollars 712 01:31:35,122 --> 01:31:38,181 so that I fight you and join the fascists. 713 01:31:39,185 --> 01:31:42,481 -Ana... - Yes, you tried to bribe me. 714 01:31:43,300 --> 01:31:45,886 But I did not accept. 715 01:31:46,803 --> 01:31:48,460 I did not accept. 716 01:31:55,395 --> 01:31:56,527 Katis... 717 01:31:58,532 --> 01:31:59,943 the children leave. 718 01:32:04,855 --> 01:32:06,386 Citizens of Lia, 719 01:32:08,200 --> 01:32:12,455 our children are about to leave for Albania and Czechoslovakia. 720 01:32:13,914 --> 01:32:17,318 We're going to take a short break in the debates of this trial, 721 01:32:18,085 --> 01:32:21,167 to allow their parents to say goodbye to them. 722 01:32:56,289 --> 01:32:57,975 Citizens of Lia, 723 01:32:59,584 --> 01:33:03,915 the People's Court, having proven that the accused are guilty of treason, 724 01:33:04,589 --> 01:33:06,601 will now pronounce the sentences 725 01:33:10,303 --> 01:33:12,189 Andreas Mikopoulos, 726 01:33:13,640 --> 01:33:15,603 condemned to be shot. 727 01:33:16,977 --> 01:33:19,438 Vasili Nikou, 728 01:33:19,688 --> 01:33:21,591 condemned to be shot. 729 01:33:23,859 --> 01:33:26,695 Eleni Gatzoyiannis, 730 01:33:26,903 --> 01:33:28,822 condemned to be shot. 731 01:33:42,777 --> 01:33:44,252 Spiro, when are we going to die? 732 01:33:44,629 --> 01:33:45,876 Tomorrow morning. 733 01:33:47,424 --> 01:33:49,780 Do you know where my daughter is? 734 01:33:52,453 --> 01:33:54,681 Can I see her? 735 01:33:54,931 --> 01:33:56,308 One last time? 736 01:33:59,478 --> 01:34:01,688 You, push yourself! 737 01:34:05,950 --> 01:34:07,454 Please, Spiro. 738 01:34:46,411 --> 01:34:47,516 Open. 739 01:34:59,194 --> 01:35:01,552 - Glykeria! -Mana. 740 01:35:17,644 --> 01:35:18,340 Don't cry! 741 01:35:20,343 --> 01:35:21,635 Don't cry! 742 01:35:26,631 --> 01:35:29,067 Oh, they cut your hair. 743 01:35:30,610 --> 01:35:32,896 What does it matter! They will grow back. 744 01:35:34,054 --> 01:35:36,743 It was hard for you, I know. 745 01:35:38,901 --> 01:35:41,228 - But you have to be strong. - Mana! 746 01:35:43,268 --> 01:35:44,391 No. 747 01:35:46,751 --> 01:35:48,257 listen, 748 01:35:49,086 --> 01:35:51,212 you have to stay alive. 749 01:35:51,589 --> 01:35:53,841 You have to stay alive. 750 01:35:54,844 --> 01:35:58,999 Something wonderful awaits you. 751 01:36:01,005 --> 01:36:02,355 One day, 752 01:36:03,317 --> 01:36:07,119 you will get married and you will have children. 753 01:36:10,929 --> 01:36:13,650 It's such a joy 754 01:36:15,211 --> 01:36:16,628 to be a mother. 755 01:36:18,200 --> 01:36:20,805 It's such a joy. 756 01:36:24,922 --> 01:36:28,743 And I thank God for having me allowed to feel it. 757 01:36:37,977 --> 01:36:39,415 Go now. 758 01:36:43,284 --> 01:36:45,935 Don't wait for them to separate us. 759 01:36:46,768 --> 01:36:48,729 Goodbye, my child. 760 01:36:50,706 --> 01:36:54,257 May you live for me as long as the mountains. 761 01:36:57,212 --> 01:36:59,228 Go... now. 762 01:39:45,088 --> 01:39:46,108 Charge! 763 01:39:52,262 --> 01:39:53,464 On target! 764 01:39:57,559 --> 01:39:59,190 My children! 765 01:39:59,225 --> 01:40:00,454 Fire! 766 01:40:02,105 --> 01:40:04,441 Fire ! 767 01:40:09,696 --> 01:40:12,965 - Were these his last words? - “My children”. 768 01:40:13,908 --> 01:40:17,662 I was hidden nearby. I saw her. 769 01:40:25,170 --> 01:40:26,442 Mana... 770 01:40:50,981 --> 01:40:52,792 The judge, what was his name? 771 01:40:54,823 --> 01:40:56,700 Stavros Petrakis. 772 01:40:58,035 --> 01:41:00,330 He called himself Katis? 773 01:41:02,831 --> 01:41:06,674 I was told he was dead a few years ago. 774 01:41:09,254 --> 01:41:12,091 They don't know anything. 775 01:41:12,299 --> 01:41:14,635 He returned to Greece! 776 01:41:14,885 --> 01:41:17,636 We were too ashamed to go back, but not him? 777 01:41:20,724 --> 01:41:23,310 Where is he in Greece? 778 01:41:25,479 --> 01:41:27,731 Where is it in Greece? 779 01:41:29,900 --> 01:41:31,118 In the city. 780 01:41:32,152 --> 01:41:34,154 Thessaloniki. 781 01:41:51,004 --> 01:41:54,508 Yes? Do you want? 782 01:41:54,758 --> 01:41:57,803 I must have the wrong address. 783 01:41:58,053 --> 01:42:00,606 I'm looking for Stavros Petrakis. 784 01:42:00,756 --> 01:42:03,766 I am his wife. Are you coming for the retreat? 785 01:42:04,143 --> 01:42:06,795 No. My name is Nick Gage, "New York Times". 786 01:42:06,820 --> 01:42:09,320 I have an appointment with your husband. 787 01:42:09,857 --> 01:42:12,539 A date? He didn't say anything... 788 01:42:14,945 --> 01:42:16,111 Enter. You should not open the door by yourself! I already told you! 789 01:42:16,112 --> 01:42:17,112 You must not open the door. I already told you. 790 01:42:27,416 --> 01:42:30,752 - There is a man from New York. - What ? 791 01:42:31,003 --> 01:42:36,133 A man from New York. He says that he has a meeting with you. 792 01:42:50,272 --> 01:42:54,834 My wife says that you have an appointment with me. 793 01:42:55,360 --> 01:42:58,058 My name is Nick Gage, "New York Times". 794 01:42:59,373 --> 01:43:00,971 From the "New York Times"? 795 01:43:05,354 --> 01:43:08,473 You didn't say "New York Times", you only said New York! 796 01:43:09,583 --> 01:43:14,551 I'm writing an article on evolution of the Greek judicial system. 797 01:43:14,747 --> 01:43:19,927 The Minister of Justice in Athens suggested that I meet you. 798 01:43:20,177 --> 01:43:21,882 Wait a bit! 799 01:43:24,598 --> 01:43:26,435 Now I remember. 800 01:43:27,309 --> 01:43:30,361 I saw you on television. 801 01:43:31,772 --> 01:43:35,606 Well, apparently there was a communication problem. 802 01:43:36,777 --> 01:43:40,360 The ministry was supposed to call you About this interview. 803 01:43:40,906 --> 01:43:44,320 Sorry to bother you. I can come back when you have more time. 804 01:43:45,911 --> 01:43:47,287 Oh, please... 805 01:43:49,756 --> 01:43:52,683 All I have now, it's time. 806 01:43:55,253 --> 01:43:59,535 No, no, it's perfect. Please sit down. 807 01:44:01,677 --> 01:44:04,956 So go get something to eat for our guest. 808 01:44:07,149 --> 01:44:10,102 Yes, the "New York Times". 809 01:44:15,190 --> 01:44:16,566 Oh, look, I... 810 01:44:16,575 --> 01:44:18,209 I'm going to leave and... 811 01:44:19,194 --> 01:44:21,531 I was taking a little nap. 812 01:44:23,532 --> 01:44:26,368 If I had known... 813 01:44:26,576 --> 01:44:31,081 I'll be right back. Sit down. Sit down! 814 01:45:46,281 --> 01:45:47,336 Well... 815 01:45:49,492 --> 01:45:51,912 I am all yours. 816 01:45:52,162 --> 01:45:55,081 I ordered that we should not be disturbed. 817 01:45:55,332 --> 01:45:58,189 I really appreciate your cooperation. 818 01:45:58,293 --> 01:46:03,715 On the contrary, I am grateful to you. You made me very happy. 819 01:46:03,924 --> 01:46:09,596 My wife and daughter are fed up of my Civil War stories. 820 01:46:09,846 --> 01:46:14,501 And you got all this way The "New York Times", so to speak. 821 01:46:16,311 --> 01:46:20,815 They are wondering how to treat me when you leave. 822 01:46:22,509 --> 01:46:23,596 Please. 823 01:46:24,569 --> 01:46:25,724 Shall we start? 824 01:46:28,365 --> 01:46:29,808 Test, one, two, three. 825 01:46:30,292 --> 01:46:33,036 Test, one, two, three. 826 01:46:33,286 --> 01:46:34,623 Stavros Petrakis. 827 01:46:43,129 --> 01:46:45,799 Which side were you on? during the civil war? 828 01:46:46,535 --> 01:46:49,803 On the Greek side, of course. 829 01:46:50,720 --> 01:46:53,780 It wasn't so much a war, you understand, that a... 830 01:46:55,266 --> 01:46:57,902 No, it was a battle of ideas. 831 01:46:59,154 --> 01:47:04,039 For me, the Greeks always thought 832 01:47:04,484 --> 01:47:08,888 that the life of man is governed by ideas. 833 01:47:11,491 --> 01:47:13,275 And the period in question... 834 01:47:15,320 --> 01:47:17,223 ...it was an exhilarating moment. 835 01:47:21,584 --> 01:47:22,972 Excellent bread. 836 01:47:24,421 --> 01:47:25,553 Made at home. 837 01:47:26,373 --> 01:47:27,823 You have to taste it. 838 01:47:30,051 --> 01:47:32,682 - No, I'm not hungry. - But yes. 839 01:47:33,930 --> 01:47:36,585 It's fresh. The wheat comes from my village. 840 01:47:37,475 --> 01:47:42,031 We can't buy bread like that, especially not in America. 841 01:47:42,439 --> 01:47:44,257 Please, Nick. 842 01:47:44,307 --> 01:47:48,599 No, no. You were born in Greece, I'll call you Nikola. 843 01:47:49,279 --> 01:47:51,289 - If that doesn't bother you. - No, do it. 844 01:47:52,657 --> 01:47:56,889 And so, your parents are in America? 845 01:47:58,204 --> 01:47:59,931 My father, yes. 846 01:48:00,932 --> 01:48:04,301 - And your mother? - My mother stayed in Greece. 847 01:48:06,254 --> 01:48:11,157 Although I have heard things wonderful things about America, 848 01:48:12,469 --> 01:48:14,904 some chose to stay... 849 01:48:15,555 --> 01:48:18,002 My mother didn't really choose to stay. 850 01:48:18,124 --> 01:48:21,076 She had legal problems during the civil war. 851 01:48:21,136 --> 01:48:26,239 There was a trial, there were witnesses, there was a judge. 852 01:48:28,067 --> 01:48:32,122 - Which side was she on? - She was on the civilian side. 853 01:48:32,447 --> 01:48:36,326 Were you involved in civilian trials? 854 01:48:36,576 --> 01:48:42,540 No, it's impossible. There is no civilians in a civil war. 855 01:48:42,790 --> 01:48:48,480 If you are looking for your mother, maybe I could help you. 856 01:48:49,222 --> 01:48:51,538 You see, I have friends... 857 01:48:51,758 --> 01:48:54,683 My mother was executed. She was shot. 858 01:48:54,753 --> 01:48:58,894 Her name was Eleni Gatzoyiannis. Some called it Americana. 859 01:48:59,849 --> 01:49:01,220 Do you remember her? 860 01:49:04,229 --> 01:49:07,677 What if I remember her? I don't understand. 861 01:49:08,441 --> 01:49:12,946 about 800 kilometers from here, there is a village called Lia. 862 01:49:13,196 --> 01:49:14,712 Do you remember this village? 863 01:49:19,227 --> 01:49:20,710 - Lia? -Lia. 864 01:49:26,376 --> 01:49:27,669 No. 865 01:49:27,719 --> 01:49:28,912 No, I... 866 01:49:29,879 --> 01:49:34,467 I don't think I was in a village of that name. 867 01:49:34,717 --> 01:49:39,324 Some names change, but this village is still called Lia. 868 01:49:39,347 --> 01:49:42,318 You, I believe, were doing call Katis at this time. 869 01:49:47,063 --> 01:49:48,606 Katis? 870 01:49:49,474 --> 01:49:50,586 N � 871 01:49:51,117 --> 01:49:53,486 No, I never... 872 01:50:19,637 --> 01:50:23,349 I think you made a big mistake. 873 01:50:24,517 --> 01:50:26,853 Why are you still alive? 874 01:50:29,021 --> 01:50:32,859 How can you live, after what you did? 875 01:50:36,362 --> 01:50:41,590 You better leave. I don't know what you're talking about. 876 01:50:42,201 --> 01:50:45,246 I'm talking about Eleni Gatzoyiannis, my mother. 877 01:50:45,396 --> 01:50:47,095 I'm not interested in your mother. 878 01:50:51,461 --> 01:50:53,629 Sit down. 879 01:50:55,281 --> 01:50:56,363 Sit down. 880 01:50:58,718 --> 01:51:01,767 You don't deserve to die standing. Sit down! 881 01:51:19,864 --> 01:51:21,517 My children! 882 01:52:12,124 --> 01:52:13,723 Don't be afraid. 883 01:52:36,816 --> 01:52:39,446 My dear family, I'm sending you this tape 884 01:52:39,546 --> 01:52:41,320 instead of a letter. 885 01:52:40,569 --> 01:52:43,239 I'm coming home soon. 886 01:52:44,782 --> 01:52:48,244 My pursuit of the killer of my mother is finished. 887 01:52:49,328 --> 01:52:52,991 I did not inherit the necessary hatred to end a human life. 888 01:52:55,668 --> 01:53:01,590 I remain amazed by the love that my mother felt for me and for my sisters. 889 01:53:02,591 --> 01:53:06,153 The question of being worthy of it or not is no longer relevant. 890 01:53:07,263 --> 01:53:10,099 I accept this love like a gift she gave me. 891 01:53:11,308 --> 01:53:14,895 I accept his love as a legacy. 892 01:53:16,439 --> 01:53:19,859 I miss you and I love you. 893 01:53:20,109 --> 01:53:23,237 I love my children and I miss them. 894 01:53:25,114 --> 01:53:27,366 I hope with all my heart 895 01:53:27,616 --> 01:53:31,120 that the love that I discovered is not just that of mothers. 896 01:53:31,370 --> 01:53:33,622 I want to feel it too. 897 01:53:33,873 --> 01:53:36,709 I need to feel it. 898 01:53:36,959 --> 01:53:43,007 To share the legacy that my mother left me with you and my children. 899 01:53:43,257 --> 01:53:46,177 I know these are not only my children. 900 01:53:46,427 --> 01:53:49,263 I know they are ours. 901 01:53:49,472 --> 01:53:52,600 I may be late to go back and claim it 902 01:53:52,850 --> 01:53:57,367 but I hope you can understand the need I have to say these words. 903 01:53:59,940 --> 01:54:02,193 My children.