The Guardian's Son (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2006, The Guardian's Son is a drama film directed by Dimitris Koutsiambasakos, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Markos, an ambitious young journalist on a provincial television channel is trying to retrieve a gun stolen from his Candid Camera-type show. His search leads him in the dead of winter to his mother's neck of the woods, one of the abandoned villages on the southwestern slopes of Mount Pindos. In his attempt to get the gun back he comes up against Elias, a strange young man who is the son of the guardian of the village. Their clash will have unforeseen results both for the two young men and for the few inhabitants of the village.
Who’s in it. The Guardian's Son stars Apostolis Totsikas as Ilias, Yiorgos Spanias as Spyros, Dimitris Tzoumakis as Giorgos and Nikolas Aggelis as Markos Sotiriou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Guardian's Son has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guardian's Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guardian's Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guardian's Son (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guardian's Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guardian's Son worth watching?
- The Guardian's Son holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Guardian's Son?
- The Guardian's Son stars Apostolis Totsikas, Yiorgos Spanias, Dimitris Tzoumakis, Nikolas Aggelis and Eleni Vergeti.
- When was The Guardian's Son released?
- The Guardian's Son was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.