Quiet Days in August (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, Quiet Days in August is a drama film directed by Pantelis Voulgaris.
What it’s about. The stories of three lonely people surviving a sweltering summertime in Athens are interwoven in this gentle romantic drama. Nikos used to be a merchant seaman, traveling around the globe to exotic places and testing his wits and his mettle in different situations. Now he is retired, living in Athens with his wife whom he no longer loves. While at the train station, he encounters a woman who faints more or less into his arms. From her, he learns that this day has already been special to her for two reasons: her husband just died, and it is her birthday. Curiously, this meeting sparks new life in him. Another man suffering through the hot Athens summer is a bank employee who gets calls every day at four p.m. from a woman who seeks to arouse him. What she succeeds in doing is rousing his curiosity, which he is likely to regret giving in to.
Who’s in it. Quiet Days in August stars Themis Bazaka, Thanasis Vengos, Alekos Oudinotis and Mirka Kalatzopoulou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Quiet Days in August has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quiet Days in August page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quiet Days in August tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quiet Days in August (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Quiet Days in August change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Quiet Days in August worth watching?
- Quiet Days in August holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quiet Days in August?
- Quiet Days in August stars Themis Bazaka, Thanasis Vengos, Alekos Oudinotis, Mirka Kalatzopoulou and Eirini Koumarianou.
- When was Quiet Days in August released?
- Quiet Days in August was released in 1991.