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Sunlight

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In New Mexico, Roy, a dysfunctional Radio host is pulled from the noose by Monkey-clad Jane, who is escaping a controlling relationship with her dead mum's toyboy husband. Together they dig up the grave of Roy's blackbelt-in-dipshit dad to retrieve the watch they hope will fund a new life built on a shaky dream. This is beauty and the beast in reverse. Love grows between Roy and Jane, who finds a ballsy new voice from within the fur but feels she can't come out until she is truly loved.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) It’s a baggy, digressive tale that doesn’t always hang together... But the chemistry between Monkey and Roy is sparky and persuasive, and a little kinky at times. Oct 20, 2025 Full Review Phil Hoad Guardian Conti manages the feat of being funny, emotionally astute and kinda sexy throughout. Rated: 4/5 Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Zachary Lee RogerEbert.com While “Sunlight” could have had its novel set-up beaten out of it through in-universe jokes that reference its own absurdity, Conti and co-writer Shenoah Allen have opted for something more genuine. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 7, 2025 Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming It’s an altogether absurdist affair full of dark humour, but it’s a film that never loses sight of the humanity underneath the mask. Rated: 4/5 Oct 23, 2025 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix Sunlight is a delightfully oddball comedy/drama about the relationship between a radio host and a costume-clad mascot during a wacky road trip. Fans of improv-styled comedy should enjoy this unique film. Jul 24, 2025 Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm ... a cringe-free ventriloquism movie with genuine laughs and heart. Rated: 3/4 Jul 14, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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MaryB Offbeat, compelling story & acting, wise, touching, makes you feel great about stopping to watch these people youd probably overlook. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/16/25 Full Review Kenneth G A hyper quirky charmer about intimacy via distance... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/15/25 Full Review Rick K Dark comedy. Brilliant. Enough said. Go watch it. Youre welcome!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/25 Full Review Jeffrey Schwartz, MD, MPH It is worth watching this film. A little "campy" in the beginning, but then turned into a sweet story. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/25 Full Review Ben Lyons Incredibly funny existential love-in-the-most-messed-up-and-most-glorious-senses story with a wickedly talented cast, beautiful photography and brilliant soundtrack. It tackled the darkest darks and brought us home to the brightest light you will be grinning ear-to-ear when not laughing your guts out. I loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Martin L A gem of a film. A moving and gripping story, truly original and very very funny. Absolutely recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In New Mexico, Roy, a dysfunctional Radio host is pulled from the noose by Monkey-clad Jane, who is escaping a controlling relationship with her dead mum's toyboy husband. Together they dig up the grave of Roy's blackbelt-in-dipshit dad to retrieve the watch they hope will fund a new life built on a shaky dream. This is beauty and the beast in reverse. Love grows between Roy and Jane, who finds a ballsy new voice from within the fur but feels she can't come out until she is truly loved.
Director
Nina Conti
Producer
Sam Parker, Will Machin, Keagan Karnes, Tabitha McDonald, Nina Conti
Screenwriter
Shenoah Allen, Nina Conti
Distributor
Sunrise Films
Production Co
Anyway Content, Metro International, Inspirado
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 6, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 36m
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