What the Day Owes the Night
Algeria, the 1930s. Younes is nine years old when he is put in his uncle's care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. Emilie is one of the gang; everyone is in love with her. A great love story develops between Jonas and Emilie, which is soon unsettled by the conflicts troubling the country.
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What the Day Owes the Night
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 12, 2012
Runtime
3h 2m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
77%
Original Title
Ce que le jour doit à la nuit
Production Companies
Wild Bunch
Director
Alexandre Arcady
Budget
$17
Description
Algeria, the 1930s. Younes is nine years old when he is put in his uncle's care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. Emilie is one of the gang; everyone is in love with her. A great love story develops between Jonas and Emilie, which is soon unsettled by the conflicts troubling the country.