Shades of Day
Synopsis
"Shades of Day" is a suspenseful Hollywood fable based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's classic novella "White Nights"(considered one of the greatest love stories ever written), but here transferred to modern day Los Angeles. It's the first part of our "Dostoevsky-L.A" project, which also will include "Crime and Punishment, LA" and "Idiot, L.A". The film crosses and re-crosses the thin line that separates tragedy from comedy. It introduces us to the enchanting Linda, whose life is centered around a planned reunion with her former lover Paul. Her plans change in remarkable ways as she encounters an extraordinary cast of characters, including a new lover and a movie producer who is pursued by the Mafia.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vitaly Sumin
- Screenplay & Story
- Vitaly Sumin, Jeff Bergquist, Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Original Title
- Shades of Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- VM Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vitaly Sumin
Vitaly Sumin, Jeff Bergquist, Fyodor Dostoevsky
Department Leadership Roster
Vitaly Sumin
Director
Vitaly Sumin
Writer
Jeff Bergquist
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shades of Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shades of Day about?
"Shades of Day" is a suspenseful Hollywood fable based on Fyodor Dostoyevsky's classic novella "White Nights"(considered one of the greatest love stories ever written), but here transferred to modern day Los Angeles. It's the first part of our "Dostoevsky-L.A" project, which also will include "Crime and Punishment, LA" and "Idiot, L.A". The film crosses and re-crosses the thin line that separates tragedy from comedy. It introduces us to the enchanting Linda, whose life is centered around a planned reunion with her former lover Paul. Her plans change in remarkable ways as she encounters an extraordinary cast of characters, including a new lover and a movie producer who is pursued by the Mafia.
Who directed Shades of Day?
Shades of Day was directed by Vitaly Sumin.
Who stars in Shades of Day?
The principal cast of Shades of Day includes Camilla Bergstrom, Alexander Smith, Brian Paul Stuart, Philippe Bergeron, Mark Bowers.
When was Shades of Day released and how long is it?
Shades of Day was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is Shades of Day based on a book or true story?
Shades of Day is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fyodor Dostoevsky".