The story of an entire life lost in flames
Lesbos, 2015. The island is overwhelmed by thousands of refugees. An elderly American woman, Philio Williams, offers a large sum to support the refugees. Her granddaughter, not knowing about her past, is unable to understand the reason.
Smyrna, 1917. Filios' daughter falls in love with Eddie Whittall, of the largest Levantine family, despite his grandmother's objections. World War I ends with the victory of Greece's allies and the defeat of Germany and Turkey.
Smyrna, 1920. The Turks rally with Kemal as their leader. The harmonious relationship between the two peoples and the peace in the family home are destroyed. Filios' only joy is her daughter's engagement. Halil confesses his love to her.
Smyrna, 1922. The Smyrna people, sure of their safety, continue their lives despite the defeat of the Greeks. The Chetes enter the city and fiercely persecute the Christians. Who will manage to save themselves from the Baltatzi family?
Mimi Denissi
Filio Baltatzi
Leonidas Kakouris
Spyros Baltatzis
Burak Hakkı
Halil
Katerina Geronikolou
Zaharoula
Anastasia Pantousi
Lefkothea Baltatzi
Giannis Eglezos
Vassilis Baltatzis
Efi Gousi
Ismene
Krateros Katsoulis
Tamila Koulieva
Takoui
Dina Mihailidou
Eftalia
Nathan Thomas
Eddie Whittall
Nedie Antoniades
Angelica Baltatzis
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