Eleni (1985)

Nick, a writer based in New York, finally gets the chance he’s been longing for after three decades when he’s assigned to a bureau in Greece. His mission is personal: he seeks to uncover the truth behind his mother’s death during the civil war. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal Nick’s childhood, showcasing his family’s fight for survival in the besieged hills of Greece. As Nick delves deeper into his investigation, the two narratives intertwine, leading him closer to the long-sought answers about his past.