The plot is based around the main character Harry losing everything within his 'super rich lifestyle' after a financial crisis hits. He and his family pack and leave, to follow with Harry reluctantly reuniting with his brother to bring their old chip shop back to life. The family come to terms with their new life and begin to appreciate it.
Marketing
The marketing campaign has many platforms:
- Poster
- Theatrical Trailer
- Official Website
- Social Media
- Facebook Page
- Twitter Page
- Youtube Page
- With teaser videos, interviews and the soundtrack playlist
Distribution
This indie film was self-distributed and self-promoted by Marcus Markou's own company: 'Double M Films'. It was screened in several film festivals, including:
- The Dinard British Film Festival (France)
- The Palm Springs International Film Festival (USA)
- The Seattle Film Festival
- The Thessaloniki Film Festival (Greece)
- Where it received the Michael Cacoyannis Audience Award in November 2012
- One month later in December 2012, the film was released in cinemas all over Greece
- Four months later, in April 2013, it was then released in Ireland and the UK
In June 2013, the film was released in 70 cinemas in Germany and achieved the impressive tally approximately 24,000 admissions in the opening weekend.
The film received a large amount of reviews in the UK, such as:
- The Guardian
- The Telegraph
- Contact Music
All rating them a 3 stars out of 5. Other critics, like:
- Total Film
- Female First
Both described the film as "feel-good" and emphasising the film's "charm and heart".
Lastly Papdopoulos & Sons recieved:
- 82% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes
- And a 6.2 out of 10 on IMDb
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