PG-13

Pascali's Island

At the end of an empire, a mystery began.

1988 • 104 min • Drama

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Synopsis

1908: Pascali, a spy for the Sultan, sends reports to Istanbul that nobody reads. His suspicions are roused when a British archaeologist appears, who may not be quite what he seems.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

25 reviews

64 Audience · 25 · 100%

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.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some scenes with implied sexual situations.
Characters occasionally drink and smoke.
Moments of tension and emotional distress.

What it 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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