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The Hanging Sun

The Hanging Sun

20225.61h 33m

Overview

On the run from his former employer, a reluctant hitman seeks refuge in an isolated village where he is faced with events that test the true nature of his conscience.

Directed by Francesco Carrozzini
Written by Stefano Bises, Jo Nesbø
Produced by Petter J. Borgli, Riccardo Tozzi, Matteo Rovere
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Top Cast

Alessandro Borghi

Alessandro Borghi

John

Jessica Brown Findlay

Jessica Brown Findlay

Lea

Sam Spruell

Sam Spruell

Aaron

Frederick Schmidt

Frederick Schmidt

Michael

Raphael Vicas

Raphael Vicas

Caleb

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Jacob

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Dad

Salome R. Gunnarsdottir

Salome R. Gunnarsdottir

Anita

Anton Valensi

Anton Valensi

Silas

T

Tommy C. Carey

Leon

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Themes & Keywords

based on novel or book

About The Hanging Sun

The Hanging Sun is a crime, drama, thriller, mystery, romance film released in 2022 exploring themes of based on novel or book. Directed by Francesco Carrozzini, it stars Alessandro Borghi, Jessica Brown Findlay, Sam Spruell. On the run from his former employer, a reluctant hitman seeks refuge in an isolated village where he is faced with events that test the true nature of his conscience.

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