1. Do the characters in the film represent different groups? For example, Michalis represents races other than Greeks, Lefteris represents the disabled and socially disadvantaged groups, and Panos represents most groups with difficulties in life? I mentioned the population exchange after the Greek-Turkish War in my blog. Do you think that Michalis is gradually accepted by the family and everyone comes together to start a new life in the movie, which echoes the history after the population exchange? When making this film, did you consider using the film to reflect the development of the entire Greek society?
2. Although the Greek economy continues to recover, the film still shows some very real problems in Greek society. For example, the mother in the film struggles to support her disabled son after her husband dies. These problems reflect the government's lack of care and welfare for special families and groups. Do you hope the film inspires change or raises awareness of these issues? If so, how do you think this will happen?
3. Do you think the mother's reluctance to accept Panos back home was due to the fact that she really regarded Michalis as her son or was it because she felt sad that Panos had abandoned her? If the mother hadn't died unexpectedly, do you think she would have accepted Panos back home and still considered him her child?
4. In the beginning, the mother in the film is reluctant to accept Michaelis' help because of Xenophobia. However, Lefteris is willing to befriend Michalis. Do you think the difference in their attitude towards Michalis is a result of growing up? Do you think prejudice will disappear from generation to generation?
