Matchbox (2002) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2002 · 80 mins · Greek

Directed by

Yannis Economides

Starring

Costas Xikominos, Angeliki Papoulia, Errikos Litsis, Yannis Voulgarakis, Stavros Yagoulis, Eleni Kokkidou

Dimitris, a grumpy middle‑aged man, struggles with his business partner over the decision to open a new venture, and his family life offers no respite. His short temper is constantly fanned by his overbearing wife and disrespectful children, a toxic mix that takes a heavy toll on his health. This relentless pressure leaves him on the brink of collapse.