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Matchbox

2003-03-14 · 80 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

Dimitris, a grumpy middle-aged man, is having a hard time with his business partner on a particular decision as to opening a new business; and he's also having a hell of a time with his family members. He has a really short temper, and the unpleasant behaviour of his nasty wife and his disrespectful children don't contribute much to his health.

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Directors
Yannis Economides
Production companies
Strada Films, Cassandra Films Pty. Ltd., Greek Film Centre, Kino S.A., Max Productions, Studio ERA, X-Rated Films
Countries
Greece
Status
Released

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Errikos LitsisErrikos LitsisDimitris
Eleni KokkidouEleni KokkidouMaria
Costas XikominosCostas XikominosGiorgos
Yannis VoulgarakisYannis VoulgarakisVangelis
Ioanna IvanoudiMargarita
Stavros YagoulisStavros YagoulisLoukas
Angeliki PapouliaAngeliki PapouliaKiki
Serafita GrigoriadouSerafita GrigoriadouAngela

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