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Matchbox

2003-03-14 · 80 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

Dimitris, a grumpy middle-aged man, is having a hard time with his business partner on a particular decision as to opening a new business; and he's also having a hell of a time with his family members. He has a really short temper, and the unpleasant behaviour of his nasty wife and his disrespectful children don't contribute much to his health.

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Directors
Yannis Economides
Production companies
Strada Films, Cassandra Films Pty. Ltd., Greek Film Centre, Kino S.A., Max Productions, Studio ERA, X-Rated Films
Countries
Greece
Status
Released

Top Cast

Errikos LitsisErrikos LitsisDimitris
Eleni KokkidouEleni KokkidouMaria
Costas XikominosCostas XikominosGiorgos
Yannis VoulgarakisYannis VoulgarakisVangelis
Ioanna IvanoudiMargarita
Stavros YagoulisStavros YagoulisLoukas
Angeliki PapouliaAngeliki PapouliaKiki
Serafita GrigoriadouSerafita GrigoriadouAngela

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