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In the Shadows of the Light

Synopsis

Natalie and Adam sing their love for one another. After work they meet a mysterious woman. She gives them a special candle and then disappears. They make their way home and then make love. Next morning tired and late, they decide to run to work, when a drunk driver kills Adam. Months later, Natalie (now pregnant) has a remembrance dinner and from a the special candle comes a shadow of the dead man. The shadow follows her around and tries to get her attention, but is unable to until it lies beside her in bed. She reaches out and thinks she feels its presence. As soon as this happens, the candle goes out and the shadow disappears. All she wishes is for her husband to be back with her again. A little time later, Natalie gives birth to a boy who is her late husband reborn. And so she gets her wish.

Details

Year
2007
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
22 mins
Format
DVD
Director
Daniel Griggs
Producer
Simon Griggs
Editor
Daniel Griggs
Screenwriter
Daniel Griggs
Director of Photography
Daniel Griggs
Production Designer
Daniel Griggs, Simon Griggs
Sound
Daniel Griggs
Principal cast
Miranda Magee, Bryn Lucas, Glyn Doggett

Genre

Experimental Music Drama Dance

Categories

Artist Project and Video / Experimental

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Mediascape Productions

18, Bellairs
Sutton Ely
Cambs
UK

T + 01353 777743

daniel_griggs@mediascape-productions.com

Sales Company

Mediascape Productions

18, Bellairs
Sutton Ely
Cambs
UK

sjgriggs@btinternet.com

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