The Light Shines Only There
Seen it?2014 | 120 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone with a complicated family (so, everyone) and people who like stories about real, flawed people, this one's for you. Family ties get tested in ways that ring true. Liked Shoplifters or Thirteen? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
A man has thrown away love and a woman has given up on love. The two souls meet in a brief summer in the northern city of Hakodate.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mipo O
- Go AyanoTatsuo Sato
- Chizuru IkewakiChinatsu Oshiro
- Masaki SudaTakuji Oshiro
- Hiroko IsayamaMother
- Kazuya TakahashiTree Farm Owner
- Shōhei HinoTatsuo's Boss
- Taijirō TamuraFather