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A Bit of Light

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A Bit of Light unfolds as an intimate story about a recovering alcoholic named Ella (Anna Paquin). A series of tough breaks forces Ella to move back in with her father Alan (Ray Winstone), while her daughters are under the care of her ex-husband Joseph (Youssef Kerkour) and his new partner Bethan (Pippa Bennett-Warner). Mired in guilt, the protagonist finds herself in fights with Joseph and Bethan about the kids and Alan over AA meetings. However, an unlikely friendship with Neil (Luca Hogan) opens her eyes to taking responsibility and making the changes she needs to make.
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Peyton Robinson RogerEbert.com Creatively unremarkable, with uninspired visuals and editing that play like a workshop in flashbacks and cool-versus-warm emotional motifs. Rated: 1.5/4 Apr 5, 2024 Full Review Michael Talbot-Haynes Film Threat While it has some major foundation flaws that go back to the source material, A Bit Of Light still remains heavy enough to leave a lasting impression. Rated: 7.5/10 Apr 9, 2024 Full Review Kat Halstead Common Sense Media It's heart-wrenching to see Ella's struggles to stay sober and find hope, but Winstone's turn as her patient, frustrated, but ultimately loving father injects much-needed warmth into her journey. Apr 8, 2024 Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said The final chapter breaks everything open like a kick in the emotional stomach, and suggests something outside themselves. Wow. Rated: 3/4 Apr 5, 2024 Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies The script here, based on the writer's play, has a notable outlier among its cast... Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 5, 2024 Full Review Robert Kojder Flickering Myth A Bit of Light is, ultimately, too exaggerated and phony to work as intended Rated: 2.5/5 Apr 4, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve K Critics were too hard on this gentle and mysterious addiction drama. Moyer and Paquin prove why they are always a good team Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review Audience Member Sad and mysterious film about addiction. Found it very intriguing and moving, whilst also making me laugh. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/24 Full Review Patrick K Wonderful film about picking up the pieces of addiction. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A Bit of Light unfolds as an intimate story about a recovering alcoholic named Ella (Anna Paquin). A series of tough breaks forces Ella to move back in with her father Alan (Ray Winstone), while her daughters are under the care of her ex-husband Joseph (Youssef Kerkour) and his new partner Bethan (Pippa Bennett-Warner). Mired in guilt, the protagonist finds herself in fights with Joseph and Bethan about the kids and Alan over AA meetings. However, an unlikely friendship with Neil (Luca Hogan) opens her eyes to taking responsibility and making the changes she needs to make.
Director
Stephen Moyer
Producer
Phin Glynn, Axel Kuschevatzky, Anna Paquin, Isabelle Georgeaux, Stephen Moyer
Screenwriter
Rebecca Callard
Distributor
Amor Media
Production Co
Infinity Hill, ICM Partners, Great Point Media
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 5, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 5, 2024
Runtime
1h 38m
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