The Homesick (Nostalgos)
Alkmini Theatre
A starry night, as in a game, she sails away on a small boat along with young Mathios.
The innocent boat ride ends up being a frenzied chase away from her husband who is pursuing them in the middle of the night.
The Homesick, is determined to reach the shore across the sea. Nothing can stop her.
Her longing of the paternal home is too strong...
Homesickness-nostalgia- has flared up inside, it is inviνcible, truly overpowering
The author, Alexander Papadiamantis, one of the most celebrated Greek authors of the late 19th century, writes of a journey that will be repeating for as long as man stays away from Home.
But what is Home to everyone?