Athens, 2004 summer Olympic Games. 11-year-old Misha arrives from Russia to live with his mother, Sofia. What he doesn't know is that there is a father waiting for him there. While Greece is living the Olympic dream, Misha will get violently catapulted into the adult world, riding on the dark side of his favorite fairy tales.
Production Company: Heretic
Directed By: Elina Psykou
Starring: Victor Khomut, Valery Tscheplanowa, Thanasis Papageorgiou
Film Festivals & Awards:
・Tribeca Film Festival - Best International Narrative Feature
・Hellenic Film Academy Awards - Best Film, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director
・Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) - Special Jury Award
・Sarajevo Film Festival - C.I.C.A.E. Award
Articles:
Film Review: ‘Son of Sofia’, Variety
'Son Of Sofia': Tribeca Review, Screendaily