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A Bit of Light

2026Movie1 h 27 min

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

After being arrested and having his medical practice shut down, an Iranian doctor loses faith in the future and resolves to end his life - but one final day among his family begins to unsettle his decision.

Feels like

  • Heavy Drama
  • Iranian New Wave Style
  • Existential Crisis
  • Family Intimacy vs. Despair
  • Political Oppression Backdrop
  • Emotional Slow Burn
  • Tragic Realism
  • Psychological Portrait

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Ali Asgari
Written by
Shadmehr Rastin, Ali Asgari
Produced by
Giorgio Giampà, Milad Khosravi, Lorenzo Cioffi
Music by
Vahid Moghadasi, Sara Nasrabadi

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Facts

October 1, 2026 · 1 h 27 min · Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
October 1, 2026
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Persian
Made in
Iran, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Türkiye

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is A Bit of Light worth watching?"

Questions about A Bit of Light

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Is A Bit of Light worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.6).

Is A Bit of Light plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Bit of Light in English?

Persian

No, it was made in Persian.