Terirem (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1987, Terirem is a drama film directed by Apostolos Doxiadis, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The mute wife (Olia Lazaridou) of a shadow-theater player (Antonis Kafetzopoulos) is suffering from cancer. An old woman, guided by her visions, discovers a Byzantine religious icon buried in a field. Her nephew sells the find to a thief, who then murders the old woman, without knowing that she had told the village priest about the holy icon she found. Two priests arrive in the village together with the puppeteer and his ailing wife, and there the wife sees a vision of the icon and where it was located in the field, which leads to the discovery of the bones of a saint. The wife sleeps on the spot where the holy relics were discovered and, upon awaking the following morning, regains her speech.
Who’s in it. Terirem stars Antonis Kafetzopoulos as Kostas Kavvadias, Olia Lazaridou as Maria Kavvadia, Vasia Panagopoulou as Maria and Dimitris Poulikakos as Alex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Terirem sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terirem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terirem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terirem (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Terirem change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Terirem worth watching?
- Terirem holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Terirem?
- Terirem stars Antonis Kafetzopoulos, Olia Lazaridou, Vasia Panagopoulou, Dimitris Poulikakos and Alkis Panagiotidis.
- When was Terirem released?
- Terirem was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.