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The Wake of Light

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In this timely, heartfelt film, a young woman has to choose between caring for her aging father or a chance at love. Mary (played by Rome Brooks) has spent her entire life caring for her father (played by William Morton), after he suffered a stroke when she was a little girl. One day Mary meets Cole (played by Matt Bush, from TV's "The Goldbergs"), a young man passing through her small town on a cross-country road trip, who falls for Mary and asks her join him on his journey. Now Mary must choose between her deep-felt responsibility to her father or a chance at love.

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Daniel M. Kimmel North Shore Movies 02/15/2021
2/5
The Wake Of Light strains so hard at being a "special" movie that it mostly calls attention to how far it falls short. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound 01/25/2021
3/5
Actually, it is the quirks which makes it feel a little different and not your run of the mill romance film. Go to Full Review Allyson Johnson Cambridge Day 01/23/2021
1.5/4
Clearly inspired by the work of Terrence Malick, Director Renji Philip's "The Wake of Light" is little more than a highlight reel for some truly stunning cinematography. Go to Full Review Alex Saveliev Film Threat 01/16/2021
6/10
It's a low-key, sparse study of the life-changing choices we make. He may not be Malick, but at least Philip knows to steal from the best. Go to Full Review Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion 01/14/2021
C-
One imagines that Philip hopes that his film will seem quietly profound. But it only feels uncomfortably pretentious. Go to Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT 01/13/2021
Strictly for fans of romance movies, the film boasts a strong performance from Matt Bush, who elevates the movie. A personal tales that makes few missteps. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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greg r @itsgregsworld 02/12/2021 This movie giveth and taketh away. In the end, it took more than it gave. It's watchable. But, don't expect to get anything at all out of it. See more Read all reviews
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Renji Philip

Director

Rome Brooks

Mary

Matt Bush

Cole

William Morton

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Renji Philip

Writer

Renji Philip

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Synopsis In this timely, heartfelt film, a young woman has to choose between caring for her aging father or a chance at love. Mary (played by Rome Brooks) has spent her entire life caring for her father (played by William Morton), after he suffered a stroke when she was a little girl. One day Mary meets Cole (played by Matt Bush, from TV's "The Goldbergs"), a young man passing through her small town on a cross-country road trip, who falls for Mary and asks her join him on his journey. Now Mary must choose between her deep-felt responsibility to her father or a chance at love.
Director
Renji Philip
Producer
Renji Philip
Screenwriter
Renji Philip
Distributor
Axis Pacific Filmworks
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 15, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 15, 2021