Here’s Yianni!

WRITER/DIR: Christina Eliopoulos
PRODS: Valerie McCaffrey, Colleen Camp, Joe Cortese, Jason Jallet
CAST: Julia Ormond, Joe Cortese, Kevin Pollak, Rosanna Arquette, Eric Roberts, Sofia Vassileva

Yianni and Plousia (Joe Cortese and Julia Ormond) own a charming family diner by the beach, where Yianni is a convivial host. Lately, Plousia has noticed that her husband of 40 years is not quite himself and is often wistfully distracted. One day, Yianni slips into a parallel realm, a world of his fractured mind, imagining himself as the host of a late-night talk show. Plousia learns that Yianni is facing dementia but hides his illness from coworkers and best friends (Kevin Pollak and Rosanna Arquette). As his condition worsens, Plousia becomes
Yianni’s full-time caregiver and lifeline. But then, long-suppressed grief and a heartbreaking delusion comes over Yianni. With Plousia’s determination and her whimsical inventiveness, they discover how to smile through the sadness, and celebrate every moment they have together. Inspired by a true story.