Landscape in the Mist

The journey begins in Athens and threads through Greek villages, rural roads, and stations before pushing toward Germany. It traverses a seaside beach cafe and a harsh borderland, with landscapes shaping the children’s hopes and dangers. The geography functions as a living backdrop, reflecting the protagonists’ fragile pursuit of belonging.

🧭 Identity

The film centers on a search for origin and truth, as Voula and Alexandros try to learn the reality of their father and their family. Lies from adults pull the siblings between belief and doubt, forcing them to navigate a world that often misleads them. The journey becomes a crucible where personal identity is tested against memory and revelation.

🕊️ Innocence

The children’s youthful innocence clashes with harsh adult realities—the deceit, the threat of sexual violence, and the precariousness of travel. Moments of tenderness and vulnerability punctuate their trek, offering glimpses of hope amid uncertainty. The film uses fog and sea imagery to underscore the fragility of safety and certainty.

🚦 Borders

Physical and moral borders frame the narrative: stations, rivers, and checkpoints become thresholds the children must cross. The border landscape amplifies a sense of danger, while also illustrating the divisions between generations and nations. Geography becomes a metaphor for the limits imposed on freedom and discovery.