Sugartown: The Bridegrooms

Mar 17, 2006

1h 21m

★ 0.0

Overview

In the Greek village of Sugar Town, men have a serious problem. Women are fleeing the area in search of work or marriage in the big cities, leaving them behind - and lonely. Fully aware of the men’s dire situation, the astute mayor of Sugar Town promises to find them wives in Russia, as part of his re-election campaign. Against the odds and local traditions which frown upon mixed marriages, the bridegrooms from SugarTown set out on a great journey to find their future brides and happiness.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Bioptic

Anemon Productions

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