Suicide by Sunlight
“There is nothing like a mother's love”
Synopsis
Valentina, a day-walking Black vampire protected from the sun by her melanin, finds it difficult to suppress her bloodlust when a new woman is introduced to her estranged twin daughters.
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Type: Teaser • Published 2019-09-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikyatu Jusu
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Shanea Williams, Nikyatu Jusu
- Original Title
- Suicide by Sunlight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikyatu Jusu
R. Shanea Williams, Nikyatu Jusu
Daisy Zhou
Marina Katz, Kristan Sprague
Nikkia Moulterie, Terence Nance
Department Leadership Roster
Marina Katz
Editor
Kristan Sprague
Editor
Daisy Zhou
Director of Photography
Nikkia Moulterie
Producer
Nikyatu Jusu
Director
R. Shanea Williams
Writer
Nikyatu Jusu
Writer
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What is Suicide by Sunlight about?
Valentina, a day-walking Black vampire protected from the sun by her melanin, finds it difficult to suppress her bloodlust when a new woman is introduced to her estranged twin daughters.
Who directed Suicide by Sunlight?
Suicide by Sunlight was directed by Nikyatu Jusu.
Who stars in Suicide by Sunlight?
The principal cast of Suicide by Sunlight includes Natalie Paul, Teren Carter, Motell Gyn Foster, Ellie Foumbi, Soulemymane Sy Savane.
When was Suicide by Sunlight released and how long is it?
Suicide by Sunlight was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 17m.