Stars at Noon

Stars at Noon

A sumptuous tale of romance and espionage.

R 2022 · 138 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Romance, Crime

In present-day Nicaragua, a headstrong American journalist and a mysterious English businessman strike up a romance as they become embroiled in a dangerous labyrinth of lies and conspiracies and are forced to try and escape the country.

Directed by Claire Denis · Written by Claire Denis

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