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When Night Is Falling (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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When Night Is Falling is a 1995 romantic drama directed by Patricia Rozema, starring Henry Czerny as Martin, Rachael Crawford and Thomas Sokolowski. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $919,671 worldwide.

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When Night Is Falling (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Patricia Rozema
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When Night Is Falling About?

The premise of When Night Is Falling without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A striking study of desire, the film follows Camille, a professor at a Protestant college in a long‑term partnership with Martin, a minister colleague. When she meets Petra, a flamboyant circus performer, Camille is irresistibly drawn to her. Pursuing Petra upends Camille’s life, forcing her to confront the conflict between duty and desire.

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Cast & crew

When Night Is Falling Cast & Characters

Henry Czerny leads the cast as Martin, with Rachael Crawford as Petra Soft and Thomas Sokolowski as Man with Goatee. Directed by Patricia Rozema; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Patricia Rozema

More films directed by Patricia Rozema, best-rated first: Mouthpiece, Mansfield Park, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl and Into the Forest.

Full filmography
Plot

When Night Is Falling Plot Summary

What happens in When Night Is Falling from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Camille Baker, played by Pascale Bussières, is a university literature professor working at a religious college, where she is navigating her long-term relationship with her colleague, Martin, portrayed by Henry Czerny. Their relationship is under pressure from the university’s expectations, especially since they are being groomed to succeed the current chaplain, with subtle hints that marriage might be a requirement for their advancement. Camille, however, finds herself questioning these traditional views, especially when she refuses to denounce homosexuality during an interview and struggles to answer questions about how she would advise a male student attracted to another man. Her discomfort and resistance suggest she is grappling with her own identity and the constraints placed on her by her environment.

Full summary

The whole story of When Night Is Falling, scene by scene

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Box office

When Night Is Falling Box Office

When Night Is Falling grossed $919,671 worldwide.

1995 box office

Worldwide gross

$919.7K

US & Canada
$919.7K
Videos

When Night Is Falling Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer
  • Trailer Official Re-Release Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know When Night Is Falling?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What is Camille Baker's profession at the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in When Night Is Falling

2 cars on screen: the 1978 Volvo 244 and the 1983 Ford Econoline.

  • 1978 Volvo 244 in When Night Is Falling 1978 Volvo 244 Important role
  • 1983 Ford Econoline in When Night Is Falling 1983 Ford Econoline Background role

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FAQ

When Night Is Falling FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of When Night Is Falling, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When Night Is Falling?

When Night Is Falling runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was When Night Is Falling released?

When Night Is Falling was released on February 1, 1995.

Who directed When Night Is Falling?

When Night Is Falling was directed by Patricia Rozema.

More films by Patricia Rozema

Who is in the cast of When Night Is Falling?

When Night Is Falling stars Henry Czerny as Martin, Rachael Crawford as Petra Soft and Thomas Sokolowski as Man with Goatee, among 19 credited actors.

How much did When Night Is Falling make at the box office?

When Night Is Falling grossed $919,671 worldwide.

Does When Night Is Falling have a post-credit scene?

No. When Night Is Falling has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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