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And Then There Was Light

2017Movie2 h 17 min

44
WeakGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Story

On Mihama, one of Tokyo's outlying islands, Shinji witnesses the rape of his girlfriend and middle-school classmate, Haruka, then commits an irreversible crime. But the following day, the island is besieged by a tidal wave which wipes out everything. Twenty-five years later, Shinji has a wife and daughter. A childhood friend, Tasuku, presents himself to Shinji and discloses the real truth of his hidden past. Shinji will have to try and protect Haruka again.

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  • Psychological Drama
  • Trauma and Memory
  • Moral Responsibility
  • Crime and Guilt
  • Redemption
  • Tidal Wave Aftermath
  • Complex Narrative
  • Bleak Outlook

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Directed by
Tatsushi Ōmori
Produced by
Takahiko Kondo

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Facts

November 23, 2017 · 2 h 17 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
November 23, 2017
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries

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Where can I stream And Then There Was Light?

In the United States, And Then There Was Light streams on Rakuten Viki. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is And Then There Was Light worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 4.7).

Will I feel good after watching And Then There Was Light?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is And Then There Was Light in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.