Teens
Pascali's Island
Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1988 · 104 min
TeensBest from age 13 · PG-13 · 1988 · 104 min · Drama
Pascali's Island
On a remote Greek island in 1908, a Turkish spy finds his predictable life upended by the arrival of a mysterious British archaeologist. As secrets unfold, the spy grapples with loyalty, deception, and a budding romance. The film explores themes of trust and colonial influence.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild2/10
Language
Mild2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Moderate3/10
Romance & sensuality
Moderate4/10
Scary moments
Mild1/10
Heads up
- Some scenes with implied sexual situations.
- Characters occasionally drink and smoke.
- Moments of tension and emotional distress.
Models well
- Truth and deception
- Loyalty and betrayal
- Cultural clash
Talk about it after
- The complexities of colonial power dynamics.
- How characters navigate trust and betrayal.
- The impact of secrets on relationships.
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Cast & crew
Directed by: James Dearden
