WEBVTT 00:00:30.880 --> 00:00:36.238 Granpa often said that the Greek word for "dream" conceals within the word "belch". 00:00:37.880 --> 00:00:42.635 Initially, I paid no notice as I could only do these 2 things. 00:00:43.760 --> 00:00:47.799 Years after, I realized he was referring to food and stories. 00:00:48.080 --> 00:00:51.262 Both require an essential ritual in order to be tastier. 00:00:51.262 --> 00:00:54.636 That is, the presentation. 00:03:33.120 --> 00:03:37.318 I'm either seeing something non-existent or invisible. 00:03:37.640 --> 00:03:40.791 - When did we change the ink? - Today, just before you arrived. 00:03:41.280 --> 00:03:45.034 - It's set for the highest resolution. - The problem is the color. 00:03:46.120 --> 00:03:50.910 With what I see we should either receive a Nobel or get a new printer. 00:04:14.280 --> 00:04:17.317 I guess that's it for this semester. 00:04:19.560 --> 00:04:24.998 Day after tomorrow I'm go on leave so I'll see you all next year. 00:04:28.280 --> 00:04:31.238 Hope it all goes well. I'm waiting on your dissertation. 00:04:41.040 --> 00:04:43.838 Fani my boy, how are you? 00:04:44.560 --> 00:04:46.312 Doctor! 00:04:48.480 --> 00:04:52.189 - How did you find me? - All of Faliro talks about you. 00:04:52.520 --> 00:04:54.750 Come... Come, sit down. 00:04:57.880 --> 00:04:59.916 Is anything wrong? 00:05:00.360 --> 00:05:05.036 I'll tell you something I shouldn't, but now... 00:05:05.520 --> 00:05:07.636 What is it, Doctor? 00:05:07.960 --> 00:05:10.235 Your grandpa is coming. 00:05:11.480 --> 00:05:14.358 - When? - On Thursday. 00:05:14.600 --> 00:05:16.670 But I'm leaving on Thursday. 00:05:16.960 --> 00:05:22.193 It was meant to be surprise but I heard you're leaving so I rushed. 00:05:23.240 --> 00:05:27.028 Fanis, you should surprise him. 00:05:27.440 --> 00:05:31.149 I'll go to the airport and you can wait home. 00:05:31.480 --> 00:05:36.190 We'll call his old friends and you can cook some appetizers... 00:05:36.640 --> 00:05:39.791 so we can have a drink to welcome him. 00:05:40.960 --> 00:05:45.670 Remember as a boy how you used to cook all night? 00:06:07.040 --> 00:06:11.909 So grandpa will sit here and his friends there... 00:06:12.880 --> 00:06:15.314 No, grandpa will sit there. 00:06:17.320 --> 00:06:21.279 Resembles the Last Supper... No, grandpa will sit here... 00:06:26.480 --> 00:06:29.677 Good... And now, grandpa's friends... 00:06:32.200 --> 00:06:36.239 Grandpa's friends are an unusual clan because they're from Istanbul. 00:06:36.560 --> 00:06:43.079 Their origin sets them apart both historically and biologically. 00:06:43.880 --> 00:06:46.030 Can you direct me to Halcyone Street? 00:06:46.520 --> 00:06:49.398 First and foremost, they are "magnetized." 00:06:49.680 --> 00:06:54.037 It's like a compass that with every geographical question... 00:06:54.440 --> 00:06:57.113 it re-orients their identity. 00:06:57.520 --> 00:07:01.433 Who they are, their origins and where they are going. 00:07:01.880 --> 00:07:03.996 - That way. - Thank you... 00:07:04.320 --> 00:07:08.438 This idiosyncracy is related to their dietary habits. 00:07:08.760 --> 00:07:12.753 For most, food involves the sense of smell and taste. 00:07:13.240 --> 00:07:18.155 For grandpa's friends it also involves sound and sight. 00:07:21.120 --> 00:07:25.796 Hello to you all! You all arrived at the same time. Come in! 00:07:39.560 --> 00:07:44.429 - Did you find it easily? - We came from THISSEAS Street. 00:07:45.000 --> 00:07:48.151 But THISSEAS Street isn't that way, it's that way. 00:07:53.800 --> 00:07:55.836 He's right, that's how we came. 00:07:56.120 --> 00:07:58.998 Should we have a toast to grandpa? 00:08:01.280 --> 00:08:03.669 Where is he then? A bit late, I'd say. 00:08:05.000 --> 00:08:08.276 The plane landed about an hour ago, so... 00:08:08.880 --> 00:08:13.431 - It'll be a great surprise. - He hasn't seen you in so long. 00:08:19.040 --> 00:08:21.634 I fear certain sounds when they occur just before a meal. 00:08:21.960 --> 00:08:26.511 Every major event in my life began with the sound of a doorbell, 00:08:27.440 --> 00:08:29.590 or the sound of a phone. 00:08:38.560 --> 00:08:40.755 Yes... Doctor... 00:08:43.280 --> 00:08:47.068 Isn't he here? What do you mean he's not? 00:08:47.800 --> 00:08:49.870 Maybe he got lost... 00:08:52.240 --> 00:08:53.753 What? 00:08:58.320 --> 00:08:59.639 Where did it happen? 00:10:10.480 --> 00:10:17.431 Constantinople (Istanbul), 1959 00:11:08.440 --> 00:11:15.391 The Appetizers 00:11:41.000 --> 00:11:45.516 To speak about our cuisine, you have to start with the spices. 00:11:47.040 --> 00:11:50.919 I learned the first secrets of spices at grandpa's store... 00:11:51.640 --> 00:11:54.473 on the east bank of the Vosporos. 00:11:55.880 --> 00:11:59.759 - Good day, Mr. Vasilis. - Dorothea, what can I get you? 00:12:00.160 --> 00:12:02.276 I'd like some cumin, dried fish and vine leaves... 00:12:04.160 --> 00:12:05.115 A lire, please. 00:12:05.440 --> 00:12:08.512 - Why so much? - I'll be making meatballs. 00:12:09.160 --> 00:12:12.277 - Pantelis will also be there. - With the family? 00:12:14.760 --> 00:12:18.469 - Don't use cumin then. - What should I use? 00:12:22.120 --> 00:12:23.917 Cinnamon... 00:12:24.240 --> 00:12:32.280 Mr. Vasilis, we never put cinnamon in meatballs. 00:12:32.315 --> 00:12:34.555 Dorothea, listen to me... 00:12:35.000 --> 00:12:39.915 Sometimes we have to use the wrong spice to get a point across. 00:12:40.360 --> 00:12:42.430 Add something different... 00:12:43.000 --> 00:12:47.835 Cumin is a strong spice, It turns people inwards. 00:12:48.440 --> 00:12:52.672 Cinnamon makes people look each other in the eyes. 00:12:53.160 --> 00:12:56.550 If you want to say "yes", then add cinnamon. 00:12:56.880 --> 00:12:58.950 Thank you, Mr. Vassilis. 00:13:07.040 --> 00:13:09.600 Where are my pajama bottoms? 00:13:09.880 --> 00:13:12.348 Aren't they with your pajama top? 00:13:12.680 --> 00:13:16.275 - I can't find them. - I had them together... 00:13:17.040 --> 00:13:19.918 Hold on... I'm coming. 00:13:25.880 --> 00:13:29.873 Spices were behind some of the biggest wars in history... 00:13:30.200 --> 00:13:34.398 one of which I caused ...in our own house. 00:13:45.280 --> 00:13:47.919 - Cinnamon again? - Of course not! 00:13:48.320 --> 00:13:51.392 Should I believe you or my nose? I can smell cinnamon! 00:13:53.640 --> 00:13:57.235 I'm telling you, there's no cinnamon. 00:13:57.600 --> 00:14:01.195 I've told you many times. Cinnamon and meatballs don't mix! 00:14:02.200 --> 00:14:06.478 - But you only listen to your mother! - She was the best cook! 00:14:07.280 --> 00:14:10.078 My mother was the best cook in Tsihangir! 00:14:10.440 --> 00:14:13.477 You use cinnamon if the meat is off. 00:14:13.920 --> 00:14:18.072 You had no refrigerator back then and used cinnamon as a preservative. 00:14:18.480 --> 00:14:22.439 We were the first with household to get a fridge. The American consul sent it! 00:14:23.280 --> 00:14:26.920 With so many Americans around your house, why did you marry me? 00:14:26.955 --> 00:14:30.515 If I had a choice, do you think I'd have married you? 00:14:31.800 --> 00:14:38.035 The arguments were silly hiding issues of historical importance. 00:14:38.680 --> 00:14:42.036 What do you know about Paleologos? 00:14:42.640 --> 00:14:44.551 All the books talk about him! 00:14:45.080 --> 00:14:50.200 Don't you speak about him and history in front of the kid, ok? 00:14:50.600 --> 00:14:54.912 I never heard that Paleologos ate meatballs with cinnamon! 00:15:20.120 --> 00:15:24.716 Grandpa said the word "Gastronomer" conceals within it the word "Astronomer". 00:15:26.040 --> 00:15:30.318 As such, my lessons in astro- nomy involved the use of spices. 00:15:43.880 --> 00:15:47.919 I talk, you taste and think, O. K? 00:15:50.240 --> 00:15:54.392 Here we go... Pepper, warm and it burns... 00:15:59.120 --> 00:16:00.758 The sun... 00:16:01.280 --> 00:16:05.034 - What does the sun see? - Everything. 00:16:05.560 --> 00:16:09.269 Exactly! That is why pepper goes with all foods. 00:16:09.760 --> 00:16:13.309 Next we have Mercury, It's hot too... 00:16:14.800 --> 00:16:17.360 and then Venus. 00:16:22.280 --> 00:16:23.793 Cinnamon... 00:16:24.200 --> 00:16:27.431 Venus was the most beautiful of all women. 00:16:27.760 --> 00:16:32.629 That's why cinnamon is sweet and bitter, just like all women. 00:16:36.160 --> 00:16:40.711 Then we have Earth. What do we have on earth? 00:16:41.520 --> 00:16:43.511 Life... 00:16:44.640 --> 00:16:48.235 Exactly, there is life on earth. 00:16:51.560 --> 00:16:53.790 And what do we need to stay alive? 00:16:54.360 --> 00:16:55.793 Food... 00:16:56.680 --> 00:16:59.877 - And what makes food tastier? - Salt... 00:17:04.000 --> 00:17:07.470 Our lives need salt too. 00:17:08.320 --> 00:17:13.440 Both food and life require salt in order to be tastier. 00:17:22.160 --> 00:17:27.712 On Sundays the family would gather for a culinary feast. 00:17:28.480 --> 00:17:33.190 All women would help, even aunt Elpiniki, who suffered from Parkinson's. 00:17:37.600 --> 00:17:40.885 Aunt Eleftheria was the most competitive... 00:17:40.920 --> 00:17:44.390 she knew all the secrets of an exceptional dish. 00:17:47.080 --> 00:17:51.278 To be on top, she'd hand out her recipes... 00:17:51.880 --> 00:17:54.110 but never quite correct. 00:17:54.440 --> 00:17:57.352 I'll tell you, but you must keep it to yourself. 00:18:03.560 --> 00:18:07.712 - Saut? The onion in oil. - I know that... 00:18:08.080 --> 00:18:11.914 - The leaves must soak overnight. - I know that too. 00:18:12.320 --> 00:18:15.596 Once the stuffing is ready... 00:18:15.960 --> 00:18:19.430 you add some ground "kisa mamout." 00:18:21.120 --> 00:18:22.758 Isn't that bitter? 00:18:23.120 --> 00:18:27.989 On its own yes, but it's excellent for delicious dolmades. 00:18:57.280 --> 00:19:00.795 - Are you trying to poison us? - I followed her instructions! 00:19:01.200 --> 00:19:04.909 - But you added nettles! - No, it was "kisa mamout." 00:19:05.320 --> 00:19:09.313 That's what our mother gave us to clear up our acne! 00:19:09.880 --> 00:19:13.395 Then why did she tell me to add it to the dolmades? 00:19:15.640 --> 00:19:19.872 What I longed for most was an engagement in the community. 00:19:20.480 --> 00:19:22.516 Prerequisite for a wedding to occur... 00:19:22.800 --> 00:19:26.918 was the prospective bride's "initiation" to the cuisine of Constantinople. 00:19:30.760 --> 00:19:33.354 Don't be afraid. It's already dead! 00:19:34.400 --> 00:19:37.790 But it will be tasty. They'll be licking their fingers. 00:19:40.080 --> 00:19:44.073 - Firstly, we add the spices. - Always "hide" garlic and onion. 00:19:45.400 --> 00:19:49.313 Emilios says that women in Morrocco "hide" garlic in meat. 00:19:49.560 --> 00:19:52.632 Aunt, keep quiet! 00:19:53.080 --> 00:19:57.949 Oregano is all it needs and if you add a touch of nutmeg... 00:19:58.760 --> 00:20:01.593 We'll have a feast on Sunday! 00:20:23.520 --> 00:20:28.355 Come in, Osman Bey. How are you? 00:20:30.000 --> 00:20:32.560 Very well. And how are you, Mr. Vasilis? 00:20:32.880 --> 00:20:36.555 Very well. You look handsome today, Mustafa. 00:20:37.360 --> 00:20:39.078 When will you drop by and play with Fanis? 00:20:39.400 --> 00:20:42.631 After the circumcision cere- money, I'll bring him over. 00:20:43.760 --> 00:20:45.990 What do you want to be when you grow up? 00:20:46.240 --> 00:20:48.515 - A doctor... - An army officer. 00:20:48.880 --> 00:20:54.671 Both are fine but I reckon Mustafa will be an army doctor. 00:20:59.760 --> 00:21:02.957 - What can I give you? - Oysters... 00:21:04.600 --> 00:21:07.880 I've invited many diplomats from Ankara for the ceremony. 00:21:07.915 --> 00:21:09.518 Not to worry, Osman Bay. 00:21:09.880 --> 00:21:12.997 Just make sure they are kind of big oysters. 00:21:13.360 --> 00:21:15.396 You do know, I trust you a lot... 00:21:15.760 --> 00:21:20.072 The diplomatic meeting is of great importance to me. 00:21:25.160 --> 00:21:27.879 Are things looking bad, Osman Bay? 00:21:28.440 --> 00:21:31.512 There is a new crisis with Athens... 00:21:33.960 --> 00:21:36.997 Let's see what will be discussed in the meeting. 00:21:46.360 --> 00:21:50.638 Relationships without arguments are like weddings without music. 00:21:52.640 --> 00:21:56.792 We praise Allah when we eat, what about you? 00:21:58.880 --> 00:22:01.838 You are not allowed to go there, son. 00:22:06.080 --> 00:22:09.834 You... stir thing up at every meal telling stories... 00:22:12.040 --> 00:22:16.318 What can we do? That's how it was laid out for us. 00:22:27.560 --> 00:22:32.236 2 Years Later... 00:23:16.160 --> 00:23:20.278 Time went by and while clouds covered the adults' faces... 00:23:20.920 --> 00:23:23.480 mine was full of light... 00:23:23.800 --> 00:23:25.836 because I was in love with Saime... 00:23:26.160 --> 00:23:29.948 the daughter of Mrs. Aise, my mom's best friend. 00:23:34.520 --> 00:23:36.556 Go play with Fanis. 00:24:12.680 --> 00:24:16.195 - What are we having today? - Meatballs... 00:24:18.200 --> 00:24:20.156 And what will you put inside? 00:24:20.520 --> 00:24:23.239 Mince, bread crumbs, garlic, salt and pepper... 00:24:23.520 --> 00:24:27.149 - That won't be tasty. - Why is that? 00:24:27.760 --> 00:24:31.070 Meatballs require something extra so as to be tastier. 00:24:31.360 --> 00:24:34.397 - What? - It's a secret spice. 00:24:36.120 --> 00:24:37.758 Tell me... 00:24:38.520 --> 00:24:42.399 - And what will you do for me? - I'll cook for you. 00:24:42.880 --> 00:24:45.075 I know how to cook too. 00:24:45.640 --> 00:24:47.949 What do you want me to do? 00:24:48.880 --> 00:24:50.950 Dance for me... 00:24:53.920 --> 00:24:57.469 The secret for tasty meatballs is... 00:25:01.000 --> 00:25:02.638 Really? 00:25:47.920 --> 00:25:50.593 Carnations grow in Myceane... 00:25:50.960 --> 00:25:53.155 Roses, in Delphi... 00:25:58.760 --> 00:26:01.035 Oregano, in the Acropolis... 00:26:01.320 --> 00:26:07.236 Geography is magical and the place to learn it best is near a lighthouse. 00:26:09.360 --> 00:26:12.557 By the lighthouse, the compass spins wildly... 00:26:12.640 --> 00:26:16.679 and the air magnetizes both the mind and the eyes. 00:26:53.040 --> 00:26:58.637 My teacher in issues of love was uncle Emilios, a captain. 00:26:59.200 --> 00:27:03.273 He was the one that brought the latest products from abroad. 00:27:04.120 --> 00:27:08.671 He was the one that brought us a "doudouklou", a pressure cooker... 00:27:17.120 --> 00:27:20.351 This card is from the Acropolis... 00:27:21.320 --> 00:27:25.029 this one from San Paolo and this one from Hamburg. 00:27:25.200 --> 00:27:29.318 In Athens women cut onions like this. In Hamburg like that... 00:27:29.920 --> 00:27:34.789 But if a woman makes you sauted mussels, it means she is in love with you. 00:27:36.520 --> 00:27:38.556 I met one on this trip... 00:27:39.360 --> 00:27:43.478 Her name was Zozo, she made the best mussels in all of Piraeus. 00:27:46.560 --> 00:27:50.473 - Why don't you marry her? - She only cooks mussels! 00:27:52.960 --> 00:27:56.873 Savva quick, something's wrong with the "doudouklou"! 00:28:19.760 --> 00:28:23.275 - To hell with the pressure cooker! - Stay still, uncle... 00:28:25.160 --> 00:28:29.756 From the shock, aunt Elpiniki was cured of her Parkinson's. 00:28:34.160 --> 00:28:36.628 Mussels always remind me of the hammam. 00:28:37.800 --> 00:28:42.032 Whenever uncle Emilios would return from a journey, we'd go there. 00:28:43.040 --> 00:28:48.637 I'd hear the elders open their souls, as mussels do when steamed. 00:28:54.040 --> 00:28:56.429 How do things look, Emilio? 00:28:56.800 --> 00:29:01.078 There are problems in Cyprus and they say something is "cooking" in Athens. 00:29:01.440 --> 00:29:05.149 They always say that and nothing ever happens. 00:29:05.440 --> 00:29:11.117 I realized then that other things can be "cooked" besides food. 00:29:11.440 --> 00:29:15.399 The other day Osman Bey came by and he smelled of garlic. 00:29:16.200 --> 00:29:20.113 If a diplomat smells of garlic, trouble is stirring. 00:29:20.520 --> 00:29:24.638 Also Aidin Bey came by and said something I didn't like. 00:29:25.120 --> 00:29:28.237 "Things aren't well, Mr. Michalis..." 00:29:28.600 --> 00:29:31.239 "You must be very careful." 00:29:31.800 --> 00:29:35.076 "Isn't your son-in-law a Greek citizen?" 00:29:37.400 --> 00:29:40.437 Shh... the child... 00:29:42.960 --> 00:29:47.476 For as long as I can remember they keep saying the same thing. 00:29:48.000 --> 00:29:51.754 The Turks will deport you, Turks will do this and that... 00:29:52.760 --> 00:29:56.799 They talk and talk, but we are fine, aren't we? 00:29:57.160 --> 00:30:01.517 Emilie you were sailing during the September 1955 atrocities. 00:30:01.920 --> 00:30:05.151 You weren't here to see my shop being burned to the ground. 00:30:05.560 --> 00:30:11.715 I'm selling everything and going to Greece. I need peace of mind. 00:30:18.560 --> 00:30:22.917 The thought of leaving brings on a pain here... 00:30:26.880 --> 00:30:31.158 I saw Thrasyvoulos in Athens. Send him some x-rays to look at. 00:30:31.640 --> 00:30:34.393 We went out one night, while in Athens and talked... 00:30:35.520 --> 00:30:37.511 about Istanbul and the old times... 00:30:37.880 --> 00:30:43.318 Wouldn't it be better if they could talk about these things here? 00:30:44.600 --> 00:30:48.718 My dear departed wife said that when you leave some place... 00:30:49.360 --> 00:30:52.397 you should talk about the place you are going... 00:30:53.160 --> 00:30:56.232 not the place you are leaving behind. 00:30:59.240 --> 00:31:02.073 I'm that kind of person too. 00:31:03.560 --> 00:31:09.954 "To leave" means to go elsewhere, which for us meant to Greece. 00:31:11.680 --> 00:31:15.195 Initially I thought Greece was in America. 00:31:15.520 --> 00:31:19.354 Soon however, geography brought me down. 00:31:38.280 --> 00:31:44.565 ALL GREEK CITIZENS TO BE DEPORTED 00:31:44.600 --> 00:31:47.876 This is Radio Istanbul, with the latest news. 00:31:48.520 --> 00:31:52.035 Further tension between Greece and Turkey... 00:31:52.440 --> 00:31:55.352 as a result of recent riots in Cyprus. 00:31:55.680 --> 00:32:00.993 In the meantime, the deported Greek citizens... 00:32:01.600 --> 00:32:08.551 are being informed of the con- fiscation of their properties. 00:32:09.880 --> 00:32:12.599 You are listening to Radio Istanbul. 00:32:24.200 --> 00:32:29.228 Appetizers are similar to stories which tell of faraway journeys. 00:32:30.040 --> 00:32:33.510 Flavors and aromas seduce your senses... 00:32:33.920 --> 00:32:37.549 and prepare you for an adventurous journey. 00:32:38.240 --> 00:32:42.631 That's why the Greek word for "return" conceals within it the word "turn"... 00:32:43.080 --> 00:32:46.629 which, conceals within it the word for "food". 00:33:05.880 --> 00:33:08.633 - Mr. Savvas lakovidis? - Yes... 00:33:15.800 --> 00:33:20.191 We are from Immigration. Can we speak to you? 00:33:22.160 --> 00:33:24.310 Please, come in... 00:33:30.240 --> 00:33:32.151 Take a seat... 00:33:33.640 --> 00:33:37.076 Mr. Lakovidis, I'm afraid I have bad news. 00:33:38.280 --> 00:33:41.670 Your residence permit cannot be renewed. 00:33:43.400 --> 00:33:46.153 But why? What have I done? 00:33:46.560 --> 00:33:49.632 You haven't done anything, it's not your fault. 00:33:50.080 --> 00:33:53.152 Makarios is to blame for everything. 00:33:53.920 --> 00:33:58.516 Our Turkish brothers there, are suffering more each day. 00:34:05.080 --> 00:34:08.197 Your father-in-law and your wife can stay. 00:34:08.640 --> 00:34:12.474 They are Turkish citizens... But you will have to leave. 00:34:36.080 --> 00:34:41.108 Then, a week from today we'll be waiting at your doorstep. 00:34:42.480 --> 00:34:46.005 Bring only your personal belongings. 00:34:46.040 --> 00:34:49.874 You'll tell us your desired means of transport... 00:34:50.880 --> 00:34:53.917 and we will escort you there. 00:35:12.280 --> 00:35:16.751 Attention please. The train for Athens is leaving in 5'. 00:35:17.400 --> 00:35:21.109 All passengers are kindly requested to board immediately. 00:36:14.520 --> 00:36:17.592 Don't cry... Remember what we said? 00:36:18.320 --> 00:36:21.437 In two months I'll come to find you... 00:36:21.960 --> 00:36:24.520 and we will live together in Greece. 00:36:24.880 --> 00:36:29.158 I'll bring Saime along so you can look at the stars from there. 00:36:30.000 --> 00:36:35.916 If I'm late, remember to look at the stars wherever you are. 00:36:37.000 --> 00:36:40.037 Up in the sky, there are things we can see... 00:36:41.400 --> 00:36:44.358 but there are also things we can't see. 00:36:45.200 --> 00:36:48.795 Always talk about the things that others can't see. 00:36:49.120 --> 00:36:54.240 People like hearing stories of things they can't see. 00:36:55.080 --> 00:37:00.916 Same with food. Do you care if you can't see the salt if the food is tasty? 00:37:01.400 --> 00:37:06.076 Of course not. The essence is in the salt. 00:37:36.360 --> 00:37:39.477 I'm giving you this so you will remember me. 00:37:39.960 --> 00:37:44.397 When I come to Greece, you will cook and I'll dance for you. 00:38:37.880 --> 00:38:40.713 I am afraid of people in uniform. 00:38:41.640 --> 00:38:46.839 Police, military, transport police, firefighters... 00:38:47.720 --> 00:38:51.235 but most of all, immigration officials. 00:38:52.360 --> 00:38:55.909 The day we left Constantinople, those people in uniform... 00:38:56.240 --> 00:39:00.358 "wounded" all our meager possessions with chalk marks. 00:39:03.320 --> 00:39:07.632 They resembled the marks of every deportee. 00:39:08.800 --> 00:39:11.394 As the Turks sent us away as "Greeks"... 00:39:11.720 --> 00:39:14.837 while the Greeks received us as "Turks". 00:39:42.080 --> 00:39:43.354 Good morning! 00:39:44.160 --> 00:39:46.390 Hi... May I? 00:39:46.880 --> 00:39:48.836 There you are... 00:39:49.240 --> 00:39:50.798 So? 00:39:52.800 --> 00:39:56.085 When we learned he was ill yesterday... 00:39:56.120 --> 00:40:01.399 I remember I had received an x-ray with a note attached... 00:40:02.280 --> 00:40:04.396 Wait... Here it is. 00:40:10.440 --> 00:40:14.558 "Dear Thrasyvoule, I'm sending this x-ray"... 00:40:14.880 --> 00:40:19.476 "so that when we meet again I can have your opinion". 00:40:20.040 --> 00:40:24.158 "Don't tell my relatives. If I do not come... 00:40:25.280 --> 00:40:28.431 then give it to Fanis". 00:40:36.360 --> 00:40:38.078 Grandpa... 00:40:40.120 --> 00:40:43.874 This time I actually thought he would come. I was certain. 00:40:43.960 --> 00:40:48.112 What can we do? That's how it is. 00:40:48.200 --> 00:40:53.399 But you... have traveled the world and you never went to see him. 00:40:55.160 --> 00:40:57.230 Why my son? 00:41:11.680 --> 00:41:18.279 Athens, 1964 00:41:22.280 --> 00:41:29.072 Main Course 00:41:44.040 --> 00:41:47.589 Who was it that taught you about King Voulgaroktonos? 00:41:47.960 --> 00:41:52.158 All the books write about him and he ate yellow tail tuna. 00:41:53.040 --> 00:41:57.033 - Where did you learn about tuna? - In Constantinople we had the best fish! 00:41:57.680 --> 00:42:01.195 Sure, whenever the Bosporos overflooded and the fish came through your windows! 00:42:01.760 --> 00:42:05.719 - The fishermen brought us the best fish! - So where are they now? 00:42:06.120 --> 00:42:12.958 I forget, you forget, he forgets... 00:42:13.680 --> 00:42:20.631 We forget, You forget, they forget... 00:42:29.440 --> 00:42:32.512 - Hi, son... - What's for lunch? 00:42:33.480 --> 00:42:35.550 - Beans... - Again? 00:42:35.880 --> 00:42:40.795 Beans are full of vitamins. Wash up, I have news for you. 00:42:41.880 --> 00:42:45.156 - If you don't wash, I won't tell you. - My hands are clean. 00:42:45.880 --> 00:42:49.077 We got a letter from Constantinople and there's something in it for you. 00:42:49.320 --> 00:42:52.357 In two weeks your grandpa is coming. 00:43:01.520 --> 00:43:04.159 "Dearest Fanis... I miss you a lot"... 00:43:04.560 --> 00:43:10.157 "Your grandpa said I'll go with him when he goes to Greece". 00:43:11.920 --> 00:43:16.710 "You'll cook for me and I'll dance for you". 00:43:17.760 --> 00:43:19.876 "Your friend, Saime." 00:43:31.280 --> 00:43:34.397 The nutmeg does wonders for the Imam, how come you added it? 00:43:34.680 --> 00:43:37.717 That's for tomorrow. Papa is fasting. 00:43:38.040 --> 00:43:41.077 Then why did you prepare it last night? 00:43:44.760 --> 00:43:46.591 Holy! 00:43:46.880 --> 00:43:51.317 - Sultana, are you kidding? - I had the eggplants in a bag! 00:43:51.680 --> 00:43:55.116 Didn't you tell me that Aunt Efterpi is a sleep walker? 00:43:56.320 --> 00:43:59.471 Sleepwalking is hereditary. You wake up and cook. 00:44:00.400 --> 00:44:02.391 Good Lord... 00:44:04.960 --> 00:44:07.394 But I never put nutmeg in "Imam". 00:44:07.760 --> 00:44:11.639 - It's the best Imam I've ever had. - But I didn't cook it!! 00:44:14.240 --> 00:44:16.515 Fanis, wake up... 00:44:17.760 --> 00:44:20.991 - The plane will land any minute now. - I'm not going. 00:44:22.600 --> 00:44:27.151 How come? Don't you want to be there to welcome your Grandpa? 00:44:28.000 --> 00:44:30.958 I'll stay here and help my aunties. 00:44:32.680 --> 00:44:36.514 Tell me son... Where you in the kitchen last night? 00:44:48.120 --> 00:44:52.636 Grandpa will sit there... and his friends... Better not there... 00:44:53.440 --> 00:44:57.433 He will be facing the kitchen, here... no, it will look like the Last Supper... 00:44:57.920 --> 00:45:01.037 No, that is the best spot. Nice, very nice... 00:45:01.480 --> 00:45:03.516 They've arrived! 00:45:06.520 --> 00:45:08.590 I can see him! 00:45:21.760 --> 00:45:25.719 With our cuisine you always feel that something is missing... 00:45:27.560 --> 00:45:30.870 not from the food but from those sitting around you. 00:45:32.920 --> 00:45:37.311 On that day, both Grandpa and I were absent from the table. 00:45:40.480 --> 00:45:44.553 It's so strange, grandpa was really looking forward to this trip. 00:45:45.200 --> 00:45:47.760 Maybe the Turks held him at the airport. 00:45:48.040 --> 00:45:52.431 They held a friend in customs for 3 hours interrogating him. 00:45:52.760 --> 00:45:56.753 He had 12 kilos of pastourma (Armenian pastrami) in his bag... 00:45:57.440 --> 00:45:59.635 Was he Armenian? 00:45:59.960 --> 00:46:03.111 - Actually, I think he was Jewish. - But they don't eat pastrourma! 00:46:03.400 --> 00:46:06.278 What does that have to do with smuggling? 00:46:13.480 --> 00:46:17.155 Hello... Father, are you alright? What happened to you? 00:46:17.400 --> 00:46:22.394 People from Constantinople have a habit of slapping themselves on hearing bad news. 00:46:23.200 --> 00:46:25.395 How did that happen? 00:46:26.280 --> 00:46:29.397 He's coughing... He doesn't sound well. 00:46:36.320 --> 00:46:38.470 Take care of yourself... 00:46:45.920 --> 00:46:47.194 What did he say? 00:46:47.560 --> 00:46:50.279 He woke up with a sore throat... 00:46:50.600 --> 00:46:56.038 and he had a spot of diarrhea and missed the flight. 00:46:56.880 --> 00:47:00.031 He always had diarrhea, his entire life was spent in the loo. 00:47:00.320 --> 00:47:05.155 He was normal up until our wedding, he'd only go twice a day. 00:47:05.520 --> 00:47:07.590 Then, he started to go more often. 00:47:08.280 --> 00:47:11.352 With her cooking 6 times a day what do you expect? 00:47:11.680 --> 00:47:13.796 I think something's wrong with papa. 00:47:14.680 --> 00:47:17.148 - When will he come? - As soon as he's well. 00:47:17.480 --> 00:47:21.234 - And said to kiss the boy. - Actually, where is Fanis? 00:47:26.160 --> 00:47:29.755 My dear girlfriend. I'm really sad today... 00:47:30.240 --> 00:47:32.879 I was waiting for you along with my grandpa. 00:47:33.200 --> 00:47:37.193 I had cooked a nice dish for you that you would have liked. 00:47:45.600 --> 00:47:48.751 - Dear me, this is exceptional. - The boy made it, he has talent. 00:47:49.080 --> 00:47:52.117 - Educate him as a chef in France. - His father won't have it. 00:47:53.160 --> 00:47:59.349 - A 7 year old cooped up in a kitchen. - All kids have hang-ups. 00:47:59.760 --> 00:48:02.797 Why is it a hang-up? The boy is just fine... 00:48:03.120 --> 00:48:07.272 I'm not bothered that he cooks, I'm concerned he cooks so well. 00:48:07.600 --> 00:48:10.319 At his age, that is definitely a quirk! 00:48:12.120 --> 00:48:17.240 Evanthia's daughter did the same and she's still in the asylum. 00:48:17.560 --> 00:48:19.630 Dear God, don't be telling me this! 00:48:20.080 --> 00:48:23.755 Sauces guide taste towards exaggeration. 00:48:24.600 --> 00:48:28.559 When people don't add sauces to food, they "sauce up" conversations. 00:48:28.880 --> 00:48:32.509 - Remember Evanthia's daughter? - Of course, I remember! 00:48:32.880 --> 00:48:36.190 At seven, she was the best cook in the city! 00:48:36.600 --> 00:48:38.670 She's still in the asylum. 00:48:39.000 --> 00:48:45.678 The priest said she was possessed. Said the devil was cooking. 00:49:17.240 --> 00:49:21.836 - My compliments, it's delicious. - It's a specialty, our boy made it. 00:49:22.280 --> 00:49:26.319 In our neighborhood there are many Turks like you. 00:49:27.600 --> 00:49:30.797 We aren't Turks, we are Greeks of Constantinople. 00:49:31.160 --> 00:49:33.913 My husband was deported, we are Greek Orthodox. 00:49:34.520 --> 00:49:38.672 Bring the boy for communion, he will then stay on for catechism. 00:49:39.000 --> 00:49:43.516 Fanis must get out of the kitchen. Did our Lord Jesus cook? 00:49:43.920 --> 00:49:48.550 Never, just now and again He fended for bread and wine. 00:49:51.200 --> 00:49:53.839 Shall I serve you some more Father? 00:49:54.360 --> 00:50:00.151 Your son is bright Mr. Lakovidis, but I'm concerned about something. 00:50:01.400 --> 00:50:05.279 His mind is elsewhere. He doesn't follow the class, he's distracted. 00:50:05.640 --> 00:50:08.359 Where does he study at home? 00:50:09.280 --> 00:50:11.191 In the kitchen... 00:50:12.880 --> 00:50:15.519 We spend most of our time there. 00:50:15.800 --> 00:50:18.109 I think you must get him out of there. 00:50:18.440 --> 00:50:22.319 Food and aromas obstruct him from adjusting to Greek life. 00:50:22.640 --> 00:50:25.200 Do you know he only plays with girls? 00:50:25.520 --> 00:50:29.513 He sits in the middle and cooks for them... Look, even now... 00:50:40.520 --> 00:50:42.397 Give it here, now! 00:50:42.960 --> 00:50:45.633 - I said, now! - I don't want to! 00:50:46.000 --> 00:50:49.788 Will you become a pansy? Boys your age play other games. 00:50:50.280 --> 00:50:52.271 I don't want other games. 00:50:52.560 --> 00:50:57.839 Fanis, promise you'll play with boys, look what I have for you! 00:50:58.920 --> 00:51:02.959 - I don't like killing birds. - But you'll kill your little "birdy"! 00:51:04.680 --> 00:51:09.959 You're too young to "play" with girls. Once you're old enough, I'll take you... 00:51:10.600 --> 00:51:12.750 No, no, no! 00:51:29.160 --> 00:51:32.994 From now on, nobody is allowed in the kitchen, not even me... 00:51:33.320 --> 00:51:36.357 only your mother, understood? 00:52:11.000 --> 00:52:14.629 My dearest girlfriend, you haven't written in so long. 00:52:14.960 --> 00:52:18.157 I received the postcards, they are really nice... 00:52:19.000 --> 00:52:21.036 My dearest girlfriend... 00:52:28.280 --> 00:52:32.990 Time went by and friends and relatives came from Istanbul... 00:52:33.440 --> 00:52:35.556 bringing along various news. 00:52:41.760 --> 00:52:45.673 That year, uncle Emilios brought us our first mixer. 00:52:47.160 --> 00:52:51.790 Aunt Elpiniki was so happy she also hugged the mixer... 00:52:52.880 --> 00:52:55.917 and she therefore relapsed into Parkinson's. 00:53:02.080 --> 00:53:04.958 - Where is the boy? - In the bathroom. 00:53:05.400 --> 00:53:08.358 It seems he's been there a long time. 00:53:08.680 --> 00:53:12.036 Since 2 years ago. He only comes out to go to school. 00:53:12.360 --> 00:53:16.399 He won't listen to us. Someone needs to have a talk with him. 00:53:27.800 --> 00:53:30.917 - Fanis son, how are you? - I'm okay... 00:53:31.360 --> 00:53:34.397 Grandpa told me to send you his love... 00:53:34.720 --> 00:53:38.679 and tell you that he'll soon be here, no matter what. 00:53:39.360 --> 00:53:45.230 I almost forgot, one day a friend of yours came by... 00:53:46.440 --> 00:53:49.159 - What was her name again? - Saime... 00:53:49.560 --> 00:53:52.120 Do you remember her at all? 00:53:52.440 --> 00:53:54.476 Does he remember? 00:53:54.920 --> 00:53:57.957 She came by with her mother to say goodbye to grandpa. 00:53:58.400 --> 00:54:02.518 They left because her father now work in Ankara. Didn't she write? 00:54:03.480 --> 00:54:07.268 - She hasn't written for 2 years. - And you still remember her? 00:54:07.640 --> 00:54:09.710 Don't you like Greek girls? 00:54:09.960 --> 00:54:13.953 His class is full of pretty girls but he's stuck on her. 00:54:15.040 --> 00:54:18.589 You have to forget her, get her off your mind. 00:54:18.960 --> 00:54:22.999 How long will you be stuck on her? She's already forgotten you. 00:55:16.960 --> 00:55:20.714 ATHENS - THESSALONIKI ISTANBUL 00:56:22.000 --> 00:56:24.594 There he is! Where have you been? 00:56:24.880 --> 00:56:28.668 Wake up and see who's waiting for you. 00:56:47.280 --> 00:56:52.559 Forced to deal with my fears, was my punishment for trying to escape. 00:56:55.080 --> 00:56:58.197 April 21, 1967... The day that Greek Military Junda came to power 00:56:58.600 --> 00:57:02.036 My father was convinced that in order to forget Saime... 00:57:02.600 --> 00:57:33.240 I had to become a person in uniform. 00:57:33.275 --> 00:57:35.834 We wish you a Merry Christmas! 00:57:36.360 --> 00:57:38.590 Come over here son... 00:57:45.720 --> 00:57:48.518 A hundred drachmas? Nobody gave that much... 00:57:48.880 --> 00:57:53.078 I always give the Boy Scouts a big contribution. 00:57:57.160 --> 00:57:59.276 Did you add sugar? 00:58:01.920 --> 00:58:04.150 Are your folks from Istanbul? 00:58:04.480 --> 00:58:09.349 That's why... In Aidini my mother only used cinnamon. 00:58:11.440 --> 00:58:14.800 What do we have here? Is the boy for me? 00:58:14.835 --> 00:58:16.916 Leave the boy alone. 00:58:18.240 --> 00:58:21.277 Get on with it, you have customers waiting. 00:58:25.040 --> 00:58:28.271 Stick around and give me a hand since you know about cooking. 00:58:28.560 --> 00:58:32.189 Take the spoon, I'll stuff the tomatoes. 00:58:34.520 --> 00:58:38.877 I was 5 years old in Aidini, when the Turks came... 00:58:39.720 --> 00:58:42.075 My brother was older. 00:58:45.040 --> 00:58:48.794 Last time I saw him, he was dressed just like you. 00:58:50.560 --> 00:58:54.872 When I see a scout I get emotio- nal and always give something extra. 00:58:55.240 --> 00:58:58.835 - Barbara, can you come here? - What is it again? 00:58:59.200 --> 00:59:01.236 Just come here! 00:59:01.640 --> 00:59:05.428 Oh those cheapskates, bargaining and bickering. 00:59:05.880 --> 00:59:10.158 They've seen the girl, fresh as a daisy. 00:59:24.080 --> 00:59:26.548 Cook in a brothel! 00:59:29.320 --> 00:59:32.357 I can't imagine how my son would do that. 00:59:33.680 --> 00:59:35.636 That's Boy Scouts for you... 00:59:36.000 --> 00:59:39.197 They allegedly go on field trips to the mountains to learn knots. 00:59:39.600 --> 00:59:42.672 But isn't that why they become scouts? 00:59:44.440 --> 00:59:49.389 They teach them Russian knots! 00:59:50.800 --> 00:59:57.751 Instead of teaching them about ethnic pride, they send them to brothels! 00:59:59.520 --> 01:00:04.275 We're peace loving people from Constantinople. 01:00:05.880 --> 01:00:08.792 We know about you, Mr. Lakovidis... 01:00:09.400 --> 01:00:14.428 we know you are a patriot but you must keep your eyes open. 01:00:14.880 --> 01:00:18.316 You must protect your son from thousands of temptations. 01:00:21.600 --> 01:00:25.354 I'll write down a few places the boy must go frequently. 01:00:25.640 --> 01:00:29.553 Firstly, the Royal Gardens, then the palaces... 01:00:30.200 --> 01:00:33.112 then the war museum. 01:00:34.720 --> 01:00:39.191 He must learn about the struggle of the Greeks, become a patriot. 01:00:44.920 --> 01:00:47.639 Twice a week after lunch... 01:00:48.600 --> 01:00:50.431 Of course... 01:00:51.040 --> 01:00:56.319 I was mostly bothered when men in uniform asked dad the same question... 01:00:56.920 --> 01:01:00.310 How long has it been since your family came from Turkey? 01:01:00.920 --> 01:01:03.275 How long has it been since How long has it been? 01:01:04.440 --> 01:01:08.274 From Constantinople you mean? It's four years now. 01:01:08.760 --> 01:01:12.719 - What language do you speak at home? - Greek of course. 01:01:13.440 --> 01:01:16.238 But with a Turkish dialect? 01:01:16.600 --> 01:01:18.158 Does it matter? 01:01:18.480 --> 01:01:21.074 Of course, it causes him make mistakes. 01:01:42.480 --> 01:01:48.749 Kolokotronis isn't a verb but a Greek national hero of the revolution! 01:01:49.800 --> 01:01:53.190 You must do something to vitalize his sense of ethnic pride. 01:01:53.520 --> 01:01:57.229 Our heroes must be emblazoned on his mind. 01:02:02.880 --> 01:02:06.839 A few years later... 01:02:11.280 --> 01:02:14.078 What's this I see? 01:02:18.800 --> 01:02:21.837 Welcome back, my little Turk! 01:02:22.280 --> 01:02:25.590 Greetings to the chef. Just on time, son. 01:02:26.320 --> 01:02:28.311 We wouldn't let you leave anyway. 01:02:28.640 --> 01:02:32.679 You go on with Litsa, when dinner is ready I'll call you. 01:02:36.040 --> 01:02:41.194 The main courses in our cuisine take you back to your childhood. 01:02:43.880 --> 01:02:48.158 You are instantly submerged in the cook's generous offering... 01:02:48.600 --> 01:02:50.795 allowing you to enjoy the ride. 01:02:51.120 --> 01:02:55.511 Until the sound of the phone is heard, or the doorbell... 01:02:56.960 --> 01:02:59.872 or a message. 01:03:00.360 --> 01:03:04.399 This morning the Turkish troops, without prior cause... 01:03:04.800 --> 01:03:08.713 without prior warning invaded the island of Cyprus. 01:03:09.520 --> 01:03:13.832 Neglecting any sense of inter- national law and alliance treaties... 01:03:14.320 --> 01:03:17.551 they turned against our Greek and Cypriot brothers. 01:03:18.080 --> 01:03:22.119 All forces in Cyprus are fighting against the invasion. 01:03:32.120 --> 01:03:39.071 Our cuisine is made by people who left their meal unfinished... 01:03:40.920 --> 01:03:43.070 ...somewhere else. 01:03:46.400 --> 01:03:49.039 Someone is asking for you. 01:03:53.080 --> 01:03:54.672 Uncle! 01:03:59.440 --> 01:04:02.477 You look well son and the uniform suits you, right? 01:04:02.920 --> 01:04:04.751 Same for you... 01:04:05.200 --> 01:04:08.556 I've been told you are doing well. Do you still have time for school? 01:04:11.880 --> 01:04:14.758 Listen Fanis, I have news for you. 01:04:16.080 --> 01:04:18.036 Your grandpa is coming. 01:04:18.760 --> 01:04:20.796 Grandpa? When? 01:04:23.040 --> 01:04:24.758 That is up to you... 01:04:25.040 --> 01:04:28.157 - Up to me, why? - I'm getting married. 01:04:29.000 --> 01:04:32.675 At last! Where is she from uncle, Buenos Aires? 01:04:33.360 --> 01:04:35.476 She's from Kalamata... (in Greece) 01:04:37.960 --> 01:04:40.349 She comes from a military family. 01:04:40.680 --> 01:04:42.750 An arranged marriage? 01:04:44.000 --> 01:04:48.073 First thing your grandpa will ask is if she knows how to cook. 01:04:49.560 --> 01:04:53.394 The only thing Lela knows how to cook is fried eggs. 01:04:54.680 --> 01:04:56.989 So what does she need to learn? 01:04:57.320 --> 01:05:00.392 Grandpa's favorite has always been "hunkiar beenti". 01:05:02.280 --> 01:05:04.191 Don't be afraid... 01:05:04.720 --> 01:05:06.711 It's already dead! 01:05:10.320 --> 01:05:14.393 Do you know how tasty it'll be? They'll be licking their fingers. 01:05:18.800 --> 01:05:21.030 Now, we'll add the spices... 01:05:21.320 --> 01:05:24.915 For meat we always hide a bit of garlic and onion. 01:05:26.480 --> 01:05:29.995 Hide it? Why should I? 01:05:31.080 --> 01:05:33.116 Because that's how it goes. 01:05:33.440 --> 01:05:37.558 We never hide anything in our food, whatever we add is visible. 01:05:46.400 --> 01:05:49.472 The classes will go on until next week. 01:05:49.880 --> 01:05:53.873 By the time grandpa arrives, you must know how to cook Hunkiar. 01:05:54.160 --> 01:05:58.551 If you want to marry, you'll have to learn to hide a few things. 01:06:18.640 --> 01:06:20.915 - Uncle? - How is it going? 01:06:21.200 --> 01:06:24.510 - Man, isn't it hot in here? - You should visit the engine room. 01:06:25.880 --> 01:06:28.952 What's up with Anna? 01:06:30.400 --> 01:06:33.517 She's not bad... 01:06:34.960 --> 01:06:38.873 She is from a good family, military stock... 01:06:41.480 --> 01:06:43.436 Look at this... 01:06:46.800 --> 01:06:48.916 Amanda in Rome... 01:07:02.120 --> 01:07:04.350 Uncle, what are these? 01:07:05.120 --> 01:07:08.795 What are they doing here? I sent Grandpa postcards from all of my ports... 01:07:09.080 --> 01:07:12.231 and he sent me x-rays to show to doctors... 01:07:13.000 --> 01:07:18.120 "You travel the world, he'd say, show them round to get an opinion"... 01:07:19.320 --> 01:07:23.552 Naive as I was, I ran to every doctor and they all laughed. 01:07:24.080 --> 01:07:26.799 - What was wrong with him? - Nothing... 01:07:27.960 --> 01:07:30.520 An old wound from 1922. 01:07:31.720 --> 01:07:34.280 Do you know why he sent them Fanis? 01:07:34.560 --> 01:07:38.109 Not for the doctors to see, but for me to see. 01:07:39.480 --> 01:07:41.835 In 1955, in 1964... 01:07:42.720 --> 01:07:45.837 every time there was a crisis with the Turks... 01:07:46.200 --> 01:07:48.270 I received an x-ray. 01:07:51.880 --> 01:07:54.713 Look at her... Zozo... 01:07:56.400 --> 01:08:00.552 You could tell what she was cooking from the way she moved. 01:08:06.040 --> 01:08:07.598 Uncle... 01:08:08.520 --> 01:08:12.965 Why don't we cast off now? 01:08:13.000 --> 01:08:17.152 No matter how you look Lela, you'll never know what she's cooking. 01:08:19.920 --> 01:08:24.277 All these years you have savored life, you've traveled the world... 01:08:24.760 --> 01:08:28.799 How could you ever spend the rest of your life eating fried eggs? 01:08:32.280 --> 01:08:37.479 Fanis my son, in life there are two kinds of travelers... 01:08:40.120 --> 01:08:45.877 Those that look at the map and those that look at the mirror. 01:08:47.280 --> 01:08:50.238 The ones who look at the map are leaving... 01:08:51.560 --> 01:08:55.838 The ones who look in the mirror are coming home. 01:09:00.440 --> 01:09:03.796 Before this voyage, I looked in the mirror. 01:09:08.440 --> 01:09:11.079 I've found Lela, she's a nice girl... 01:09:11.560 --> 01:09:17.317 from a good home, and I propo- sed, something I've never done before. 01:09:19.200 --> 01:09:21.760 I'll keep my promise... 01:09:24.480 --> 01:09:26.675 and I'll marry her. 01:09:35.760 --> 01:09:39.548 - What's that? - That doesn't exist. 01:09:41.480 --> 01:09:43.072 Why not? 01:09:43.680 --> 01:09:46.752 Most of the stars you see, don't exist. 01:09:47.040 --> 01:09:50.112 We simply see the marks they left in time. 01:09:51.200 --> 01:09:55.273 You should never tell a woman the stars she sees, don't exist. 01:09:55.640 --> 01:09:58.791 I'd rather you talked about something that isn't visible. 01:09:59.280 --> 01:10:01.555 The salt in our food... 01:10:04.960 --> 01:10:07.713 So, are you a cook or an astronomer? 01:10:08.400 --> 01:10:12.757 Grandpa says that "gastronomer" conceals the word "astronomer". 01:10:24.640 --> 01:10:30.317 Since your uncle and Lela are getting married, we'll be relatives. 01:10:32.560 --> 01:10:35.597 I don't think my uncle will be marrying your cousin. 01:10:36.600 --> 01:10:38.477 Why not? 01:10:41.000 --> 01:10:43.150 That stinks, what is it? 01:10:43.680 --> 01:10:48.231 An essential ingredient for "hunkiar", "kisa mamout"... 01:11:29.720 --> 01:11:32.109 What you did was unforgivable! 01:11:32.400 --> 01:11:35.551 Your uncle loves you and you go and spoil his future. 01:11:35.880 --> 01:11:39.350 I did it for him. She is not good for him. 01:11:40.000 --> 01:11:44.357 It'd be a shame for the biggest charmer to tie the knot with Lela. 01:11:45.520 --> 01:11:48.751 She'd get 3rd degree burns, just by boiling eggs. 01:11:49.040 --> 01:11:51.998 And who asked you to interfere? 01:11:52.400 --> 01:11:56.029 At times you have to make a a mistake with a recipe... 01:11:56.360 --> 01:11:59.272 Not in order to spoil things! 01:11:59.560 --> 01:12:05.078 I did it for my uncle and I'm sure grandpa will agree. 01:12:05.400 --> 01:12:09.188 If he finds out the wedding is off, he won't come. 01:12:09.520 --> 01:12:13.433 Let's hope he does come, so something good does come out of this. 01:12:14.440 --> 01:12:18.274 Keep dreaming... Grandpa won't come tomorrow. 01:12:19.160 --> 01:12:23.312 You think he'll come for an arranged marriage? 01:12:26.120 --> 01:12:30.193 I'll tell you something and finally get it in your heads... 01:12:30.680 --> 01:12:37.233 Grandpa won't come tomorrow and never intended to do so. 01:12:38.320 --> 01:12:41.835 Grandpa didn't come all these years... 01:12:42.880 --> 01:12:45.189 because he didn't want to. 01:12:46.520 --> 01:12:49.318 He would never leave Constantinople. 01:12:50.240 --> 01:12:53.630 None of us would, for anything in the world. 01:12:57.080 --> 01:13:00.709 Constantinople is called "The City"... 01:13:02.560 --> 01:13:06.314 because it's the most beautiful city in the world. 01:13:12.080 --> 01:13:14.514 When we were deported... 01:13:19.480 --> 01:13:25.271 the Turkish officer whispered in my ear... 01:13:29.200 --> 01:13:32.875 that if I became a Muslim, me, not you... 01:13:33.520 --> 01:13:37.149 that we could stay and no one would ever harm us. 01:13:38.640 --> 01:13:41.871 Do you want to know what haunts me all these years? 01:13:46.880 --> 01:13:49.713 That I didn't say NO immediately. 01:13:50.600 --> 01:13:53.797 For five seconds, I actually thought about it... 01:13:54.320 --> 01:13:59.997 May the Lord forgive me, those were the worst 5 seconds of my life... 01:14:03.600 --> 01:14:08.435 Full of music and sunsets and conversations... 01:14:18.760 --> 01:14:22.389 In our minds, Greece was more beautiful than "The City"... 01:14:24.040 --> 01:14:27.999 more beautiful than what we actually found when we came. 01:14:32.720 --> 01:14:34.995 God forgive me... 01:14:39.760 --> 01:14:44.993 But keep in mind that grandpa won't be coming tomorrow. 01:14:58.040 --> 01:15:04.991 The Desserts 01:15:46.160 --> 01:15:50.711 HOSPITAL FOR GREEKS Panagia Valouklis 01:17:28.000 --> 01:17:29.752 Grandpa! 01:17:32.600 --> 01:17:35.239 It's me, Fanis... 01:17:36.680 --> 01:17:38.830 I'm here Grandpa... 01:17:42.120 --> 01:17:44.111 I'm here... 01:21:05.880 --> 01:21:11.637 You are the Resurrection and the Rest of Your servant Vasilis. 01:21:12.600 --> 01:21:16.388 Jesus our Lord, we praise Your glory... 01:21:17.000 --> 01:21:22.313 and Your eternal Father and Your Holy and life giving Spirit... 01:21:23.240 --> 01:21:26.437 now and forever and for the centuries to come. 01:21:28.800 --> 01:21:31.917 God of the spirits and of all the living... 01:21:32.280 --> 01:21:37.479 the One who through death gave life to the world... 01:21:38.280 --> 01:21:42.717 Rest the soul of Your servant Vasilis... 01:21:43.480 --> 01:21:46.517 in a bright and resting place... 01:21:46.920 --> 01:21:51.471 where no sorrow or tear shall exist... 01:21:52.880 --> 01:21:57.670 All his sins, whether spoken, thought of or actioned... 01:21:58.480 --> 01:22:01.517 You kind and loving Lord, please forgive... 01:22:02.080 --> 01:22:05.755 as there is no man that lived without sin. 01:23:09.200 --> 01:23:11.077 A little... 01:24:21.520 --> 01:24:25.559 UNIVERSITY OF VOSPOROS Astrophysics Department 01:28:22.560 --> 01:28:27.680 In our cuisine, the desserts are the epilogue of every fairy tale. 01:28:30.760 --> 01:28:36.232 In the end the hero's feared emotions are realized... 01:28:43.480 --> 01:28:48.600 The desserts soften the sounds which interrupt the celebratory meal. 01:28:57.800 --> 01:29:00.872 I took the train and came right away. 01:29:01.240 --> 01:29:05.631 I didn't want to miss her birthday. 01:29:15.640 --> 01:29:19.838 I didn't know you had a guest, otherwise I would have told you. 01:35:19.600 --> 01:35:26.551 The train to Ankara via Eschi Sehir departs in 3 minutes.