Far from the Sun
On est loin du soleil
Synopsis
The six members of the working-class Bessette family each mimic a certain stage of the life of the iconic Brother André and are an incarnation of his values and characteristics.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Leduc
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Maheu, Robert Tremblay
- Original Score
- Michel Robidoux
- Original Title
- On est loin du soleil
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Leduc
Pierre Maheu, Robert Tremblay
Michel Robidoux
Alain Dostie
Pierre Bernier
Paul Larose
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Dostie
Director of Photography
Jacques Leduc
Director
Pierre Maheu
Writer
Robert Tremblay
Writer
Paul Larose
Producer
Pierre Bernier
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Frequently Asked Questions About Far from the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Far from the Sun about?
The six members of the working-class Bessette family each mimic a certain stage of the life of the iconic Brother André and are an incarnation of his values and characteristics.
Who directed Far from the Sun?
Far from the Sun was directed by Jacques Leduc.
Who stars in Far from the Sun?
The principal cast of Far from the Sun includes Esther Auger, Reynald Bouchard, Pierre Curzi, J. Léo Gagnon, Claude Jutra.
When was Far from the Sun released and how long is it?
Far from the Sun was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Far from the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Far from the Sun was composed by Michel Robidoux.