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Night Sun

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.

Top Cast

  • Julian Sands

    Julian Sands

    Sergio Giuramondo

  • Nastassja Kinski

    Nastassja Kinski

    Cristina

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg

    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    Matilda

  • Rüdiger Vogler

    Rüdiger Vogler

    King Charles

  • Massimo Bonetti

    Massimo Bonetti

    Prince Santobuono

  • Sonia Gessner

    Sonia Gessner

    Duchess Del Carpio

  • Riccardo Parisio Perrotti

    Riccardo Parisio Perrotti

    Duke Del Carpio

  • Margarita Lozano

    Margarita Lozano

    Sergio's Mother

  • Patricia Millardet

    Patricia Millardet

    Aurelia

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.

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