The Shadow of the Day

The Shadow of the Day

2022 · 125 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, History, Romance

In 1938 Italy, after Jews are banned from public life, fascist-abiding restaurateur Luciano nonetheless believes he can still live by his own rules. Everything changes when Anna, a girl with a dangerous secret, begins working at his business.

Directed by Giuseppe Piccioni · Written by Gualtiero Rosella

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