Stay 2023
When Athens' financial storm left dreams grounded, two strangers found shelter under the same roof in *Stay (2023)*, a sharp-tongued comedy-drama directed by Nikos Vittis.
Director: Nikos Vittis
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stay (2023) about?
*Stay (2023)* follows two strangers in Athens whose crumbling life plans force them into a shared apartment during the financial crisis. With nowhere else to go, their forced cohabitation becomes a pressure cooker for honesty, compromise, and the unlikely spark of change.
Who directed Stay?
Nikos Vittis directs *Stay (2023)*, bringing a sharp eye for character-driven storytelling to the short-form comedy-drama.
Who stars in Stay?
The film stars Maria Damasioti and Stathis Koikas as the reluctant roommates, with Kostas Berikopoulos, Magda Kaloriti, and Leandros Gerontakis rounding out the ensemble.
Is Stay (2023) worth watching?
With its concise 24-minute runtime, *Stay (2023)* packs a surprising emotional punch for a short film. It's perfect for fans of character-driven dramedies who appreciate sharp dialogue and real-world stakes, even if it skips the Hollywood polish.
How long is Stay?
Stay (2023) runs for 24 minutes.
About Stay (2023) — A Comedy-Drama of Crisis, Connection, and Change
When Athens' financial storm left dreams grounded, two strangers found shelter under the same roof in *Stay (2023)*, a sharp-tongued comedy-drama directed by Nikos Vittis. Trapped together by collapsed plans and thinning wallets, the young pair navigates cramped spaces, clashing personalities, and the haunting question: who will make the first move to rewrite their futures? With wit that cuts deeper than the crisis itself, Vittis crafts a story where walls shrink but hearts dare to grow.
Maria Damasioti and Stathis Koikas anchor the film with performances that balance biting sarcasm and quiet vulnerability, while Kostas Berikopoulos and Magda Kaloriti add texture to the city's backdrop of shuttered dreams. Set against a backdrop of Greece's lingering economic wounds, *Stay* turns a claustrophobic apartment into a battleground for survival—and maybe connection.