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Nymfios

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Nymfios

1994

0h 18m

4.9(4 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

A lonely aged woman feels an irresistible attraction to a young man who works at the construction site opposite her house. , Her only concern ,to the end, the jewels and money that keeps in a drawer.

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Greek Film Centre

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Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Olympia Karayorga

Stamatis Moustakas

Creative team

Directed by: Achilleas Kyriakidis

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