Released:
1990-05-15

Overview:
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.

Directors:
Vittorio Taviani, Paolo Taviani

Runtime:
1h 52min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Julian Sands
  as
  Sergio Giuramondo
• 
  Nastassja Kinski
  as
  Cristina
• 
  Charlotte Gainsbourg
  as
  Matilda
• 
  Rüdiger Vogler
  as
  King Charles
• 
  Massimo Bonetti
  as
  Prince Santobuono