Light from Light

Light from Light is a 2019 American drama written and directed by Paul Harrill and starring Marin Ireland, Jim Gaffigan, Josh Wiggins, Atheena Frizzell and David Cale.[3]

This article is about the film. For the Filipino religious music album, see Bukas Palad Music Ministry.
Light from Light
Film poster
Directed byPaul Harrill
Written byPaul Harrill
Produced byToby Halbrooks
Timothy Headington
James M. Johnston
Elisabeth Moss
Theresa Steele
Kelly Williams
StarringMarin Ireland
Jim Gaffigan
Josh Wiggins
Atheena Frizzell
David Cale
CinematographyGreta Zozula
Edited byCourtney Ware
Music byAdam Granduciel
Jon Natchez
Production
companies
Ley Line Entertainment
Sailor Bear
Ten Acre Films
Distributed byGrasshopper Film
Release date
  • January 28, 2019 (2019-01-28) (Sundance)
Running time
82 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$23,629[2]

Plot

Single mother Shelia (Marin Ireland), who is also raising her adolescent son Owen (Josh Wiggins), works at a car rental service counter. After her appearance on a local radio program, she's contacted about Richard (Jim Gaffigan), a recent widower who thinks his wife may be haunting his East Tennessee farmhouse. Agreeing to help, Shelia brings along Owen and his classmate Lucy (Atheena Frizzell) in hopes of understanding the mystery.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Knoxville, Tennessee in July and August 2018.[4]

Reception

As of October 2021, the film holds a 93% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 41 reviews with an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "A paranormally tinged drama with a deceptively gentle touch, Light from Light sinks its hooks into the audience gradually but isn't quick to let go."[5]

References
  1. Rooney, David (28 January 2019). "'Light From Light': Film Review; Sundance 2019". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  2. "Light from Light (2019)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  3. Harvey, Dennis (10 February 2019). "Sundance Film Review: 'Light From Light'". Variety. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  4. Jones, Maggie (29 November 2018). "Knoxville-filmed 'Light From Light' starring Jim Gaffigan to premiere at Sundance". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  5. "Light From Light". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
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