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Light of My Life

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"Dad" (Casey Affleck) and daughter, "Rag" (Anna Pniowsky) journey through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out nearly all the female population, putting the world order in peril. As Dad struggles to protect his daughter's innocence, shielding her from the newfound dangers of man, their bond and the character of humanity is tested as Dad is forced to defend his daughter at all costs.
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Its deliberate pace may test the patience, but viewers attuned to Light of My Life's sober wavelength will be rewarded with a thought-provoking chiller.

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David Fear Rolling Stone 08/15/2019
3.5/5
It's not a pretty picture he paints here. But it makes you want Affleck to keep picking up that brush. Go to Full Review
Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 08/14/2019
2.5/4
Though "Light of My Life" is a well-filmed and occasionally brutally effective piece of work, Affleck dilutes the power of the story with too many self-indulgent, patience-testing scenes. Go to Full Review
Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com 08/09/2019
3/4
The pace sometimes drags, although I got drawn into the film's slow patient build. Go to Full Review
Francesca Faccani Loud and Clear Reviews 09/21/2024
3.5/5
Light of My Life could have fairly ended after the first scene. [...] Expectations have been created and, subsequently, partially neglected. However, it’s done in a gentle and innocent way. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/23/2022
4.5/5
...the film’s message is forceful, its approach is thoughtful, and its storytelling is raw and unflinching. Go to Full Review
Bianca Garner Next Best Picture 05/05/2021
7/10
Affleck brings a sure hand to his direction and writing to compliment his already proven acting chops in this solid debut. Anna Pniowsky is sensational. Go to Full Review
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Griffith J @griffithxjohnson 5d The impossible task of a scared father protecting a growing child is emotionally relatable. The subtle & quick editing packs some powerful punches. A slow burn pace with these long strings of dialogue with a payoff that isn’t terribly satisfying. The suspense is well crafted & fear is always present. Sparse on the world building but a realistic & interesting look at how the world would be in this crisis. See more Ken W Aug 6 If you love a great ending do not watch because there is none. Not much of a plot either. I barely kept my eyes open waiting for something to happen. See more Kenneth C Jul 18 It was slow to start. But the movie ends up being well worth it. I was left wanting more. See more Spike D May 17 Shares many story beats with The Road, but delivers them with less bleakness, and therefore less impact. See more Jeremy W 11/29/2024 Terribly indulgant first scene that is ten times too long. The father son/daughter thing means it is not sure what the audience is. Is this a YA dystopia or a drama ? The script does not propell the story forward it kind of meaders like the hiking. Dull ultimately. See more Ishara L 11/18/2024 Bleak, poignant and well made. Unfortunately, it only skirts along the themes it tries to comment on. Outside forces try to break the father-daughter relationship for reasons that are only insinuated. Like her father, the movie protects her too much, never really endangers here. Only teaches her to survive, not to be strong. To run and hide. Live to hide another day. Without any kind of character empowerment, it felt weak. Any kind of beauty that is discovered is immediately dismissed. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis "Dad" (Casey Affleck) and daughter, "Rag" (Anna Pniowsky) journey through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out nearly all the female population, putting the world order in peril. As Dad struggles to protect his daughter's innocence, shielding her from the newfound dangers of man, their bond and the character of humanity is tested as Dad is forced to defend his daughter at all costs.
Director
Casey Affleck
Producer
John Powers Middleton, Teddy Schwarzman, Casey Affleck
Screenwriter
Casey Affleck
Distributor
Saban Films
Production Co
Black Bear Pictures, Sea Change Media
Rating
R (Some Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 9, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 9, 2019
Runtime
1h 59m
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