
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 Billed Cast

Julian Sands
Sergio Giuramondo

Nastassja Kinski
Cristina

Charlotte Gainsbourg
Matilda

RĂ¼diger Vogler
King Charles

Massimo Bonetti
Prince Santobuono
Featured Crew

Paolo Taviani
Director

Vittorio Taviani
Director

Tonino Guerra
Writer

Paolo Taviani
Writer

Vittorio Taviani
Writer
Giuliani G. De Negri
Producer

Grazia Volpi
Executive Producer

Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer

Giuseppe Lanci
Director of Photography

Roberto Perpignani
Editor
Risa Kes
Casting
Francesco Cinieri
Casting