The Girl Refugee (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1938, The Girl Refugee is a drama film directed by Togo Mizrahi, running about 106 minutes. “H prosfigoloula” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy man, Luke, lives happily with his wife, a refugee from the Caucasus, and their daughter. When a cousin, accompanied by a charming woman, visits them, the family man will fall into the trap and give up his wife. She will leave their daughter together, and she will become a singer. Luke, having suffered the extortion of his cousin and given him a large sum of money, will seek his wife and ask her to forgive him.
Who’s in it. The Girl Refugee stars Sofia Vempo as Sofia, Manos Filippidis as Loukas, Aliki Vempo as Rita and Takis Mizantzis as Xristakis.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Girl Refugee 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 The Girl Refugee page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Girl Refugee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Girl Refugee (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Girl Refugee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Girl Refugee worth watching?
- The Girl Refugee holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Girl Refugee?
- The Girl Refugee stars Sofia Vempo, Manos Filippidis, Aliki Vempo and Takis Mizantzis.
- When was The Girl Refugee released?
- The Girl Refugee was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.