Movie

The Box of Sun

★ 10.0(1)19881h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Jean Pierre Lefebvre
Release date: 1988-09-11
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: FR
Status: Released
Country: Canada

About The Box of Sun

The Box of Sun is a 1988 movie in the Fantasy and Drama genres, directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre, starring Barbara Easto, Atom Egoyan and Arsinée Khanjian. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Box of Sun in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In this silent, surrealist fantasy, thick clouds in a scorched sky prevent the sun from reaching the earth. Only a group of children in this gray world have access to a source of light which is in the wintry woods. They collect it into small boxes that they use to revive people imprisoned in pictures. A young woman grieving for her lost lover goes in search of these children so that they can bring her beloved back to life.

Cast

Barbara Easto

Atom Egoyan

Arsinée Khanjian

Jérôme Sabourin

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Box of Sun in Canada?+

The Box of Sun is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Box of Sun on Netflix?+

The Box of Sun is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Box of Sun?+

The Box of Sun has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in The Box of Sun?+

The Box of Sun stars Barbara Easto, Atom Egoyan, Arsinée Khanjian and Jérôme Sabourin.

When did The Box of Sun come out?+

The Box of Sun is a 1988 movie directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre.

What genre is The Box of Sun?+

The Box of Sun is Fantasy and Drama film.

Who directed The Box of Sun?+

The Box of Sun was directed by Jean Pierre Lefebvre.