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Lighthouse

2024·Movie
13min

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

After the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004, widowed women struggled to receive aid due to their social status. Following the story of Mrs. Manjula along with many other women from Tamil Nadu, the challenges faced by millions of widows across the country are illuminated. From being ostracized to denied basic rights and economic opportunities, widows in India endure a cycle of discrimination and marginalization. “Kalangarai” meaning "lighthouse" in Tamil, is an organization dedicated to empowering women through initiatives such as self-help groups and educational programs. Throughout the film, "Lighthouse" illustrates the emotional journeys and resilience of these women, as well as the active change that Kalangarai strives to achieve. This documentary urges global awareness and support for widowed women’s rights, as the women’s struggles depict the intersectionality of gender, poverty, and social injustice.
Indian Social IssuesDocumentaryWidow's RightsSocial JusticeGender InequalityEmotional ResilienceCommunity EmpowermentHuman RightsActivismHopeful

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Is Lighthouse worth watching?

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MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Lighthouse?

0 h 13 min

Lighthouse runs 0 h 13 min.

Is Lighthouse based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Lighthouse in?

EnglishTamil

It was made in English, with some Tamil. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Lighthouse use?

Murder by MistakeCat ScareAccidental MurderClean CutChained HeatAll in the EyesQuick NipNeck SnapSilent AntagonistOff with His Head!Camping a CrapperClimbing Climaxand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Lighthouse, including Murder by Mistake, Cat Scare, Accidental Murder.