Honeymoon (1979)
Taxidi Tou Melitos is about the fear that most elderly people experience: approaching death. Leon (Stavros Xenides) and Zaharoula (Betty Livanou) are heading out for their annual vacation at a summer resort. Instead of their usual carefree anticipation, their mood is subdued because their daughter has just married and is off on her honeymoon. Life is lonely without her and the couple cannot avoid the realization that death is not that far away for them. Once at the resort, Leon tries to overcome this nagging fear by taking a wild plunge in the ocean, naked, as he and Zaharoula are out walking on the beach. Taken up in the spirit of the moment, she joins him among the waves. The results, however, are not what they expected.
Cast
- Stavros Xenidis - Leon Sahinis
- Aleka Paizi - Zaharoula Sahini
- Dora Volanaki
- Giorgos Nezos
- Lazaros Andreou - Dionysis
- Koulis Stoligas - Giorgis
- Giannis Kondoulis
- Stathis Hatzipavlis
- Soula Karayorgi
- Nikos Papahristos
Screenplay
Keywords
daughter, 1970s, greece, honeymoon, summer vacation, retired couple, spa town
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Honeymoon about?
- Taxidi Tou Melitos is about the fear that most elderly people experience: approaching death. Leon (Stavros Xenides) and Zaharoula (Betty Livanou) are heading out for their annual vacation at a summer resort. Instead of their usual carefree anticipation, their mood is subdued because their daughter has just married and is off on her honeymoon. Life is lonely without her and the couple cannot avoid the realization that death is not that far away for them. Once at the resort, Leon tries to overcome this nagging fear by taking a wild plunge in the ocean, naked, as he and Zaharoula are out walking on the beach. Taken up in the spirit of the moment, she joins him among the waves. The results, however, are not what they expected.
- Who directed Honeymoon?
- Honeymoon was directed by Giorgos Panousopoulos.
- Who stars in Honeymoon?
- Honeymoon stars Stavros Xenidis, Aleka Paizi, Dora Volanaki, Giorgos Nezos, Lazaros Andreou, Koulis Stoligas.
- How long is Honeymoon?
- Honeymoon has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Honeymoon?
- Honeymoon is a Drama film.
- Where was Honeymoon produced?
- Honeymoon was produced in Greece.