Light of My Life
R
6.6
2019
1 hr 59 min
Drama
, Science Fiction
Parent and child journey through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out half the world's population. As a father struggles to protect his child, their bond—and the character of humanity—is tested.
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- Cast:
- Casey Affleck , Anna Pniowsky , Elisabeth Moss , Tom Bower , Timothy Webber , Hrothgar Mathews , Thelonius Serrell-Freed
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Reviews
Save your money for something good and enjoyable
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This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
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Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.
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The acting in this movie is really good.
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