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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Julian Sands
Sergio Giuramondo
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Nastassja Kinski
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Charlotte Gainsbourg
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Margarita Lozano
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Pamela Villoresi
Giuseppina Giuramondo
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The Great Beauty
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Geppy Gleijeses
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It’s the Law
Paolo Taviani Director · Vittorio Taviani Director Tonino Guerra Writer
United States release September 28, 1990 · Produced in France, Germany, Italy · Original title Il sole anche di notte
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Production
France · Germany · Italy
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Original title
Il sole anche di notte
Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
France · May 15, 1990
Theatrical
United States · September 28, 1990
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