Project Detail

The Darkest Light

Synopsis

Written and co-directed by the writer of The Full Monty this is the story of ten year old Catherine the boisterous daughter of a farming family and a force to be reckoned with. Her younger brother, Matthew, is seriously ill and Catherine's quick wit and irrepressible lust for life are a source of joy for her parents, Sue and Tom. When Catherine witnesses a strange and mysterious phenomenon in the hills she is convinced that it is a sign that Matthew is going to get better but, as news of the "vision" spreads, Catherine finds that she not only holds the key to her family's uncertainties, but those of the whole community.

Details

Year: 1999
Type of project: Features
Format: 35mm
Director: Simon Beaufoy, Bille Eltringham
Producer: Mark Blaney
Director of Photography: Mary Farbrother
Principal cast: Kerry Fox, Stephen Dillane
Screen Writer: Simon Beaufoy

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Footprint Films www.footprintfilms.co.uk

Sales Company

Goldwyn Films 10 Stephen Mews London W1P 1PP Tel: 020 7333 8877 Fax: 020 7333 8878

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