When Women Love (1967)

Petros Nomikos, a young, up-and-coming painter, has never been more sure of anything in his life than the fact that he loves, and can't stop loving, Rena, his graceful, dark-eyed muse. Before long, the two lovers decide to unite their lives, having exchanged vows of eternal devotion, each following his own professional path. However, everything will turn upside down when Rena discovers that she may be suffering from a rare, life-threatening disease: a cruel game of fate that will soon affect not only her family but also her relationship with unsuspecting Petros. Now, for fear of standing in the way of Petros' promising career, Rena summons up the courage to do the unthinkable. Can the two ardent lovers survive the machinations of life?