The Shadow of the Sun
Seen it?2026 | 17 min | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Mildred Pierce or Glengarry Glen Ross, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A father attempts to repair his relationship with his estranged son, but his criminal past catches up and threatens to tear them apart.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
9 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emilio Francesco Guido
- Emilio PalmerasRoberto Polito
- Fady DemianEddie Polito
- Alexander MatossianAhriman / Hood Leader
- Tom PaolinoJack Carbanaro / Hood
- Jude Michael RodricksYoung Eddie