My Child Must Live (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1951, My Child Must Live is a drama film directed by Nikos Tsiforos.
What it’s about. Having become a beggar on the streets, Alexis reminisces about his love affair with a wealthy girl, Eva, who gave him the accordion he always wanted. When she became pregnant, Alexis suggested that she not have an abortion, in exchange for disappearing from her life. She married a failed man of aristocratic descent, who soon abandoned her for a cabaret dancer, embezzling a large part of her fortune. Alexis kidnaps his child and ends up in prison. Many years later, he is released from prison and watches his daughter's progress from afar. She learns the truth about her father from a former employee of her mother's business and rushes to find him.
Who’s in it. My Child Must Live stars Ketty Panou, Nikos Tzogias, Kaiti Lambropoulou and Anthi Miliadi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, My Child Must Live 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 My Child Must Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Child Must Live tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Child Must Live (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Child Must Live change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Child Must Live worth watching?
- My Child Must Live holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Child Must Live?
- My Child Must Live stars Ketty Panou, Nikos Tzogias, Kaiti Lambropoulou, Anthi Miliadi and Thodoros Moridis.
- When was My Child Must Live released?
- My Child Must Live was released in 1951.