Karkalou (1984): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1984, Karkalou is a fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Stavros Tornes, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. In this avant-garde look at a series of unique or eccentric men and women, director Stavros Tornes has created a film that is visually engaging, but too obscure in many points to be understood. The main protagonists are a young taxi driver -- a man who has had some very unusual, puzzling, and inspirational experiences -- and a middle-aged painter he gains as a new friend. The two men are complemented by a few tough women (all played by the same actress), a pair of verbose politicos, and a handful of other distinctive characters. By the end of the movie, transformations are in store for the pair of friends, reflecting the tenor of the film throughout. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Who’s in it. Karkalou stars Ismini Kariotaki as Karkalou, Stelios Anastasiadis as Old man, Marios Karamanis as Taxi Driver and Yannis Iliopoulos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Karkalou has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Karkalou tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.