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Shadows in the Sun
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Shadows in the Sun

2005-05-12 · 100 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Comedy · Romance

An aspiring young writer tracks a literary titan suffering from writers block to his refuge in rural Italy and learns about life and love from the irascible genius and his daughters.

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Directors
Brad Mirman
Production companies
Movieweb S.p.a., Studio Eight Productions, Backup Media, Fierce Entertainment
Countries
France, Italy, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 35,443

Top Cast

Harvey KeitelHarvey KeitelWeldon Parish
Joshua JacksonJoshua JacksonJeremy Taylor
Claire ForlaniClaire ForlaniIsabella Parish
Armando PucciArmando PucciGustavo
Giancarlo GianniniGiancarlo GianniniFather Moretti
John Rhys-DaviesJohn Rhys-DaviesMr. Andrew Benton
Ken DruryKen DruryMcBain
Stomy BugsyStomy BugsyEmanuele
Anna LelioElderly Woman
Bernardino MiliPostman
Leiva NanziWoman Singer
Albert DrayAlbert DrayAlberto Carina
Valéria CavalliValéria CavalliAmalia
Silvia De SantisSilvia De SantisDinnie
Bianca GuacceroBianca GuacceroMaura

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