A poor neighborhood of Athens, Asyrmatos, is the center of the world for the people who live there and try in every way to escape from poverty and destitution. A handsome released youth, Ricos (Alekos Alexandrakis), is trying to make money, at the same time that his lover, Stefi (Aliki Georgoulis), is seeing other men and her father, Nekrophoras (Manos Katrakis), is trying to contribute in family finances. Rico will set up a job, but will spend the money raised before he can put it into action. As a result, one of his "partners" (Alekos Petsos) will commit suicide, leaving his pregnant wife, Eleni (Aleka Paizis), to her fate. Rikos, his beloved and her father, defeated and disappointed because of the expectations that were never fulfilled, will be forced to come to terms with the harsh reality.
Released: Oct 15, 1961
Runtime: 95 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Alekos Alexandrakis, Manos Katrakis, Aliki Georgouli, Spyros Mousouris, Elektra Kalamidou, Alekos Petsos
Crew: Alekos Alexandrakis (Director), Kostas Kotzias (Writer), Míkis Theodorakis (Music), Tasos Leivaditis (Writer), Dimos Sakelariou (Cinematography)