Everyone carries something, some burden that weighs him down. Some are crushed, others are freed, others just carry on. Eleven characters cross each others paths, unveiling their fears and desires, during the world weightlifting championship
Takis Asimakopoulos
Iatrodikastis
Nikos Georgakis
Metaforeas
Maria Zorba
Afrati
Nikos Kouris
Stelehos
Rénos Mandis
Kathigitis
Anna Mascha
Diafani
Ioanna Mjunart
Kori Polonis
Pepi Economopoulou
Mitera Arsivarista
Thanos Samaras
Kleftis
Everyone carries something, some burden that weighs him down. Some are crushed, others are freed, others just carry on. Eleven characters cross each others paths, unveiling their fears and desires, during the world weightlifting championship
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