Worlds Apart is a 2015 Greek romantic drama film directed by Christopher Papakaliatis. The film follows three separate love stories that take place in different generations of Greece. The stories are intertwined and connected through a shared theme of love transcending cultural and socioeconomic differences.
The first story takes place during the Greek economic crisis of 2011. It follows the love story of a young Greek woman named Anna and a British expat named Sebastian. They meet by chance and form a connection that is challenged by their cultural and linguistic differences.
The second story is set in the 1990s and explores the relationship between a German professor named Elias and a Greek student named Eleni. Their love is tested by the tensions between Greece and Germany, as well as the struggles of personal identity and societal expectations.
Finally, the third story takes place during the 1960s and follows the romance between a Greek man named Giorgos and a Turkish woman named Derya. Their love is challenged by the political tensions between Greece and Turkey, as well as the societal pressure to conform to traditional gender roles.
As the stories unfold, they weave together to form a larger narrative that explores the various challenges and triumphs of love in a complex and changing world. The film ultimately delivers a message of hope and resilience, highlighting the power of love to transcend differences and bring people together.
