Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Georges Corraface | ... | Stefanos | |
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Ageliki Spiliopoulou | ... | Marina |
Anny Loulou | ... | Alkistis Karouzou | |
Alexandros Mylonas | ... | Pavlos | |
Zoi Voudouri | ... | Venetia | |
Nikoletta Vlavianou | ... | Ariadni | |
Tasos Palatzidis | ... | Mihalakis | |
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Markella Pappa | ... | Marina at 12 |
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Konstadina Stefanopoulou | ... | Marina at 5 |
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Nikos Amvrosiou | ... | Stefanos at 17 |
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Maria Kanellopoulou | ... | Theousa |
Natasa Manisali | ... | Teacher | |
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Nikos Yanakouras | ... | Stefanos at 5 |
Giorgos Gerontidakis-Sempetadelis | ... | Stefanos at 11 | |
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Vassilis Karayannis |
It's been nearly thirty long years since the passion-ridden gathering at a schoolmate's house, and an unexpected phone call by that same long-lost friend triggers a whirlwind of emotions, as the aerospace engineer, Stefanos Karouzos, finds himself taken by surprise. Unable to turn down his old classmate's warm invitation, Stefanos heads to the memory-laden place not knowing what to expect, as vivid flashbacks of an innocent childhood in 1960s-Greece pave the way for a sentimental trip down memory lane. But, surprisingly, Stefanos still has the taste of love's first kiss in his mouth--and even though she can't openly admit it--so does his dear first cousin, Marina. Back then, a chaste kiss marked the beginning of an impossible relationship. Now, the same peck on the lips is about to reunite two estranged cousins at the fascinating get-together. However, is Marina still having feelings for Stefanos? Written by Nick Riganas
Peppermint was one of the psychosis of the Greek middle-to-upper class family of the postwar era. It was a status symbol, and almost every Greek home with a good reputation, had a bottle in its refrigerator. It was the time of the first electric fridges (those monsters built by Kelvinator, me thinks), the first private cars moving in Greece, and some of the coolest dancing songs ever made, like "She Loves You". Friendship, being childish, and teenage love are the themes touched in this film, and the scenario and direction are very affectionate about it.
Having never lived this era (I am a child born in the evil 80s) I cant say that it brings me memories of my childhood, at least not in the way it does to my parents. But it certainly reminds me the treats of being childish from time to time...