Under the Lighthouse Dancing

1997
1h 34m

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Zoe Bertram, Aden Gillett, Philip Holder, Jacqueline McKenzie, Jack Thompson, and Naomi Watts in Under the Lighthouse Dancing (1997)

The story of 6 friends who journey to an island off the coast of Australia for the weekend. Two of them (Emma and Harry) announce that they intend to get married, but have made no plans, nor... Read allThe story of 6 friends who journey to an island off the coast of Australia for the weekend. Two of them (Emma and Harry) announce that they intend to get married, but have made no plans, nor do they have a proper license. Emma also announces that she is very ill, and all she want... Read allThe story of 6 friends who journey to an island off the coast of Australia for the weekend. Two of them (Emma and Harry) announce that they intend to get married, but have made no plans, nor do they have a proper license. Emma also announces that she is very ill, and all she wants is a wedding. The other four friends then try to find a way to make it all happen...

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delpy

A Must See!

Do yourself a favor and pay no mind to the reviews! In the spirit of love and friendship - a beautiful, deeply moving film that one can watch again and again. The acting is well done, the plot well considered and the scenery is absolutely fantastic. UTLD is a must see.

Mar-15

Inspiring

I found this to be a most enjoyable and inspiring movie. It makes you almost feel the wind in your hair and you find yourself longing to go to this island. We should all be so lucky to have friends who are willing to go that extra mile to make things happen. I was a bit surprised that a few others had commented on this movie saying it was boring, about nothing and a dud. I felt sorry that they missed the whole point of the film. It's a testament and celebration of true love and enduring friendships. I highly recommend it and can watch it again and again.

8kantell

Chick Flick

This is a beautiful movie. Very poignant and touching. Some of the shots are the kind that will always stick in your head as you think back on movies you have seen. Wonderful framed!

The acting was superb. Never do you think that you are watching actors on a screen. You get so wrapped up in the story that the characters come to life and you feel as if you are sharing in their joy and sorrow.

However, be forewarned that it is something of a chick flick. Take a box of tissue and a bowl of ice cream and get a hug after watching it. If you don't like dramas that make you cry, don't see this film. Not that men won't like the film as well. But a person who loves action flicks and nothing else will be bored to tears watching this film.

10brettl

Beautiful, heartwarming film

I first saw this film on a Qantas international flight, and I was captured by its simplicity and beauty. The acting is low-key, but the true story and the scenery of Rottnest island stand out. The music score, by Australian Nerida Tyson-Chew, is probably the most beautiful music I have ever heard (& my CD collection is nearing 1500!). Unfortunately, the soundtrack was never released on CD.

RCWALL

A Beautiful Film

This is a beautiful love story beautifully photographed. I have never seen such glorious scenery and such perfect music as the underscoring. This is the kind of movie you can put on the TV and have in the background anytime, day or night.

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Trivia
The house used in Under the Lighthouse Dancing was transported back to Perth from Rottnest Island and rebuilt in the riverside suburb of Bicton. It was subsequently damaged in the tornadoes of May 2005.

Connections
Featured in The Movie Show: Episode dated 5 October 1997 (1997)

Soundtracks
Amor Serenade
Written by Jaime Jimenez (as J. Jimenez)/Paul Brandoli (as P. Brandoli)
Warner Chappell Music Australia Pty Ltd
Performed by Culture Shock
Courtesy of Columbia/Sony Music Pty Ltd