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Night Sun

5.4/10
TMDB21 votes
Original: 112 min

Based on Leo Tolstoy's novel, Father Sergius, Night Sun stars Julian Sands as Sergio, a nobleman in 18th-century Italy who is expected to marry a duchess, Nastassja Kinski. Upon learning that she was previously the King's mistress, Sergio turns his back on society and becomes a monk. While at the hermitage he tries to resist all sexual temptations before him and soon becomes known as a miracle worker. Eventually he succumbs to a young seductress and knowing he is undeserving of the adulation, leaves the hermitage to travel around as a homeless beggar.

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About Night Sun

Night Sun (1990) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by , . The cast includes Julian Sands, Nastassja Kinski, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Rüdiger Vogler.

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Original language
Runtime
112 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
France, Germany, Italy
Production companies
Filmtre
Writers
Tonino Guerra, Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani

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What is Night Sun about?

Based on Leo Tolstoy's novel, Father Sergius, Night Sun stars Julian Sands as Sergio, a nobleman in 18th-century Italy who is expected to marry a duchess, Nastassja Kinski. Upon learning that she was previously the King's mistress, Sergio turns his back on society and becomes a monk. While at the hermitage he tries to resist all sexual temptations before him and soon becomes known as a miracle worker. Eventually he succumbs to a young seductress and knowing he is undeserving of the adulation, leaves the hermitage to travel around as a homeless beggar.

Who stars in Night Sun?

Julian Sands, Nastassja Kinski, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Rüdiger Vogler, Massimo Bonetti, Sonia Gessner. See the cast cards above for character names.

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