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First Light

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Set in the remote mountains of the Philippines, the death of a young construction worker forces an elderly nun to confront the muddied ethics of an institution she has dedicated her life to.

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Lé Baltar In Review Online 5d
Rarely has a directorial debut looked as stately and confidently composed as First Light. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Mar 13
4/5
A thoughtful and lyrical film unafraid to do things differently. Go to Full Review Scott Wilson Loud and Clear Reviews Feb 6
4/5
First Light is a contemplative journey back to the essence of faith, the kind that isn’t filtered through flawed and human infrastructure. Go to Full Review Allan Hunter Screen International Dec 6
The natural beauty of Luzon in the Philippines provides a striking backdrop to a precisely crafted, meditative exploration of ethics, morals and blind faith. Go to Full Review Stephen A. Russell Orion's Shoulder (Substack) Sep 14
First Light luxuriates in silence and stillness, never taking the obvious or easy road while wrangling with life’s great mysteries. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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James J. Robinson

Director

Ruby Ruiz

Actor

Kare Adea

Actor

Maricel Soriano

Actor

Emmanuel Santos

Actor

Soliman Cruz

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Movie Info

Synopsis Set in the remote mountains of the Philippines, the death of a young construction worker forces an elderly nun to confront the muddied ethics of an institution she has dedicated her life to.
Director
James J. Robinson
Producer
Gabrielle Pearson, Christelle Dychangco, Jane Aguirre
Screenwriter
James J. Robinson
Production Co
GoodThing Productions, Majella Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Filipino
Runtime
1h 58m