Papadopoulos & Sons

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"Success is the joy you feel! Only when you lose everything, do you find it all."
  • NR
  • 2013
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • 6.0  (4,153)

Papadopoulos & Sons is a 2012 British comedy-drama film about a wealthy Greek-Cypriot family forced to confront their financial troubles and adjust to a new life after losing everything in the 2008 financial crisis. The film opens on Harry Papadopoulos (played by Stephen Dillane), a self-made millionaire with a successful London-based electronic retailer, living in a grand mansion with his wife, children and father-in-law. Despite his wealth, Harry is disconnected from his family, too focused on work and his own success to pay attention to his loved ones.

However, everything changes when the recession hits, leaving Harry with nothing but his family's ancestral fish and chips shop, which he is forced to live in with his estranged father (played by Georges Corraface) and his son, James (played by Frank Dillane). Harry’s wife and daughter move out to stay with relatives, leaving Harry alone with his broken dreams.

Determined to make the best of things, Harry decides to revive the struggling chip shop and turn it into a high-end restaurant, with the help of his father and two estranged brothers. The unlikely family team sets out to redeem themselves and regain their lost pride, but soon discovers it is not an easy task. From dealing with bureaucratic red tape to learning new culinary skills, the Papadopoulos family faces a steep learning curve.

Along the way, Harry’s relationship with his sons is tested as they begin to challenge his vision, while he grapples with his own identity crisis and the guilt of neglecting his family. His father, meanwhile, struggles with the cultural divide between his traditional ways and modern London life, while one of his brothers is marred with the emotional burden of being the black sheep of the family.

As they navigate these challenges, the Papadopoulos family begins to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the form of unexpected friendships, newfound confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose. The film offers a touching and heartwarming portrayal of the resilience of family under tough circumstances.

Papadopoulos & Sons also subtly tackles issues of immigration and cultural assimilation, as the family grapples with their identity as Greeks in a foreign land. The family’s decision to open the restaurant and infuse it with Greek elements represents their attempt to hold on to their cultural roots while simultaneously adapting to their new reality.

The film is notable for its nuanced performances, particularly by Stephen Dillane, who delivers a subtle and engaging portrayal of a man struggling with his identity and priorities. His chemistry with Frank Dillane, who plays his son, is also convincing and helps to anchor the film.

Overall, Papadopoulos & Sons is a charming and heartfelt film that demonstrates the enduring power of family and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity. It offers a touching reminder that even in the bleakest of circumstances, it is possible to find hope, redemption, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Papadopoulos & Sons is a 2013 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.0.

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  • Release Date
    2013
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.0  (4,153)