Lily of the Harbor (1952)
Captain Giakoumis makes the big decision to forsake the sea and live peacefully close to his wife and his adopted son, Andreas, who is about to sit for examinations in order to become a lieutenant. However, a terrible secret burdens his soul. He has a daughter, Agni, whom he had years ago when he had an affair with Maria, a prostitute from Troumpa. Maria, before she died, expressed the wish that Giakoumis recognize their daughter as his child. He, however, refused, since Agni ended up becoming a prostitute. The girl, to take revenge on her father, starts an affair with her half-brother with the intention of dragging him down into the mud. In the end, however, she falls in love with him, and this love blesses everyone and everything.
Cast
- Georgios Glinos - Giakoumis Kourabas
- Eleni Hatziargyri - Agni
- Alekos Alexandrakis - Andreas
- Eleni Zafeiriou - Martha
- Anna Kyriakou - Lola
- Smaro Veaki - Nitsa
- Nikos Rizos - Atsidas
- Lakis Skellas - Matharikos
- Thanasis Tzeneralis - Cabaret Owner
- Mairy Portokalli - Cabaret Singer
Screenplay
- Yorgos Tzavellas (Screenplay)
Themes
Estranged Father's Letter and Fate
Keywords
prostitute, father, adopted
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lily of the Harbor about?
- Captain Giakoumis makes the big decision to forsake the sea and live peacefully close to his wife and his adopted son, Andreas, who is about to sit for examinations in order to become a lieutenant. However, a terrible secret burdens his soul. He has a daughter, Agni, whom he had years ago when he had an affair with Maria, a prostitute from Troumpa. Maria, before she died, expressed the wish that Giakoumis recognize their daughter as his child. He, however, refused, since Agni ended up becoming a prostitute. The girl, to take revenge on her father, starts an affair with her half-brother with the intention of dragging him down into the mud. In the end, however, she falls in love with him, and this love blesses everyone and everything.
- Who directed Lily of the Harbor?
- Lily of the Harbor was directed by Yorgos Tzavellas.
- Who stars in Lily of the Harbor?
- Lily of the Harbor stars Georgios Glinos, Eleni Hatziargyri, Alekos Alexandrakis, Eleni Zafeiriou, Anna Kyriakou, Smaro Veaki.
- How long is Lily of the Harbor?
- Lily of the Harbor has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Lily of the Harbor?
- Lily of the Harbor is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Lily of the Harbor produced?
- Lily of the Harbor was produced in Greece.
- What are the themes of Lily of the Harbor?
- The themes of Lily of the Harbor include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate.