Days and Nights (2014)
Director
Christian Camargo
Main cast
Katie Holmes; Ben Whishaw; Allison Janney; Jean Reno; William Hurt
Genres
Drama
Description
Reckless desire wreaks havoc over Memorial Day weekend as a family confronts the volatile and fragile nature of love. A modern retelling of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull", set in rural New England.
Christian Camargo
Main cast
Katie Holmes; Ben Whishaw; Allison Janney; Jean Reno; William Hurt
Genres
Drama
Description
Reckless desire wreaks havoc over Memorial Day weekend as a family confronts the volatile and fragile nature of love. A modern retelling of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull", set in rural New England.
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