Night Comes On

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Night Comes On

2018

1h 27m

6.0(37 votes)

Drama

Overview

Angel is released from juvenile detention on the eve of her 18th birthday. Haunted by her past, she embarks on a journey with her 10 year-old sister that could destroy their future.

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10 featured cast members

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Dominique Fishback

Angel

John Earl Jelks

John Lamere

Max Casella

Marcus

James McDaniel

Danny - Parole Officer

Tatum Marilyn Hall

Abby

Jill Rene

Young Angel

Nastashia Fuller

Angel's Mother

Vickie Warehime

Shower Guard

Kit Flanagan

Judge

Victor Cruz

Defense Attorney

Creative team

Directed by: Jordana Spiro
Written by: Angelica Nwandu
Jordana Spiro
Produced by: Alvaro R. Valente
Jonathan Montepare

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