The Perfect Mother

The story

Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.

Cast & crew

Tyne DalyElanie Podaras

Ione SkyeKathryn M. Podaras

Louis FerreiraJohn Podaras

Tuesday KnightCharlene Podaras

Melanie Angel

Melanie AngelPolice Officer (uncredited)

David CubittDan Podaras

Gwynyth WalshJoy Pigeon

Dee WallaceGina Mitrou

Johnny CuthbertFrank Podaras

Jennifer Clement

Jennifer ClementSarah

Karen Elizabeth AustinIrene

Betty Linde

Betty LindeTheodora