The Scum

A string of miscalculated choices and the longing of a fresh start will drag Magda of the slums deeper and deeper into a tireless personal nightmare.

Cast

George Foundas

as Manos

Maro Kodou

as Magda 'Markisia'

Stephanos Stratigos

as Mihalis

Nikos Tsachiridis

as Savvas

Rena Hristaki

Antzela Mihail

Pavlos Liaros

as Ilias

Pavlos Katapodis

Gina Voulgari

Triana Margaritidi

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