BROKEN VEIN

Thomas Alexopoulos, a middle-aged businessman, is drowning in a sea of mistakes. His bitter rivalry with the local loan shark spirals out of control, and with time running out to save his family home, he’s pushed to the brink. Desperate, Thomas takes to the streets in search of a solution, but every avenue seems blocked. Just when all hope seems lost, a last-minute plan emerges—a risky move that could be his only chance to redeem everything.

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

“Broken Vein” is a modern urban drama, where tragic characters navigate a grey world, and every choice comes at a devastating cost. An ordinary story unfolds, revealing the multifaceted nature of the individual as it takes an unexpected and harrowing turn, embodying one of humanity’s most profound nightmares. Rooted in the depths of the great tradition of ancient Greek drama, this film bridges the past and present to reimagine timeless concepts: Ethos, Hubris, Destiny, Shame, Immodesty, and the duality of Intentional and Unintentional Crime. At the heart of it all lies an unchanging truth—the lonely, tragic essence of man, a poignant reminder of our shared fate at the end of life’s frenetic journey.