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Sun of the Sleepless (1992): Cast

Sun of the Sleepless (1992) movie poster

Sun of the Sleepless is a 1992 crime drama directed by Temur Babluani, starring Elguja Burduli as Gela Bendeliani, Levan Pilpani and Joseph (Soso) Jachvliani. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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Sun of the Sleepless (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Temur Babluani
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Georgian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sun of the Sleepless About?

The premise of Sun of the Sleepless without spoilers.

The director dedicated this lyrical epic to his physician father. An ambulance doctor risks experiments to forge a vital vaccine, backed by his wife, doubted by his daughter. His unlike son protects him, yet scientific self‑denial exacts a heavy price. Discovery looms, twenty years of work crumble, pulling him closer to his son; filmed 1985‑1992.

Sun of the Sleepless Themes & Keywords

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  • doctor
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Cast & crew

Sun of the Sleepless Cast & Characters

Elguja Burduli leads the cast as Gela Bendeliani, with Levan Pilpani and Joseph (Soso) Jachvliani. Directed by Temur Babluani; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Temur Babluani

More films directed by Temur Babluani: Legacy and Migrating Sparrows.

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Details

Sun of the Sleepless Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Udzinarta mze” and “Солнце неспящих”.

Also known as
  • Udzinarta mze
  • Солнце неспящих

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Sun of the Sleepless FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sun of the Sleepless, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sun of the Sleepless?

Sun of the Sleepless runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was Sun of the Sleepless released?

Sun of the Sleepless was released on March 1, 1992.

Who directed Sun of the Sleepless?

Sun of the Sleepless was directed by Temur Babluani.

More films by Temur Babluani

Who is in the cast of Sun of the Sleepless?

Sun of the Sleepless stars Elguja Burduli as Gela Bendeliani, Levan Pilpani and Joseph (Soso) Jachvliani, among 10 credited actors.

Does Sun of the Sleepless have a post-credit scene?

No. Sun of the Sleepless has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sun of the Sleepless in?

The original language of Sun of the Sleepless is Georgian.

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