what the day owes the night

"What the Day Owes the Night" is a 2012 French romantic drama film based on the novel of the same name by Yasmina Khadra. The story explores the relationship between Algeria and France, seen through the life and relationships of an Arab boy growing up. The film was directed and produced by Alexandre Arcady, who also wrote the screenplay with Blandine Stintzy and Daniel Saint-Hamont. The main character, Younes, is nine years old when he is put in his uncles care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes.