Απόντες (1996): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1996, Απόντες is a drama film directed by Nikos Grammatikos, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. The story follows the sporadic reunions of six friends during the seven year period of their integration into society. The reunions take place on their ancestral island, the setting of their common past. Every time they return "home" they carry with them the results of their personal choices. They also carry with them the effects of modern Greek society, a society the slowly but surely changes them, weathering their relationships, until they gradually lose contact with each other. The end of this epoch, will find them dispersed, confronting the dawn of an era where the pursuit of individual ambitions reigns.

Who’s in it. Απόντες stars Nikos Georgakis as Andreas, Yorgos Evgenikos as Manolis, Vangelis Mourikis as Sakis and Tasos Nousias as Giannis, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Απόντες has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Απόντες page.

If you liked it. Fans of Απόντες tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.