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Ghostlight

  • 2024
  • R
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
6.6K
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Ghostlight (2024)
When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life.
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When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life.When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life.When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life.

  • Directors
    • Kelly O'Sullivan
    • Alex Thompson
  • Writer
    • Kelly O'Sullivan
  • Stars
    • Keith Kupferer
    • Katherine Mallen Kupferer
    • Tara Mallen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    6.6K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,947
    803
    • Directors
      • Kelly O'Sullivan
      • Alex Thompson
    • Writer
      • Kelly O'Sullivan
    • Stars
      • Keith Kupferer
      • Katherine Mallen Kupferer
      • Tara Mallen
    • 43User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Keith Kupferer
    Keith Kupferer
    • Dan
    Katherine Mallen Kupferer
    Katherine Mallen Kupferer
    • Daisy
    Tara Mallen
    Tara Mallen
    • Sharon
    Dolly De Leon
    Dolly De Leon
    • Rita
    Hanna Dworkin
    Hanna Dworkin
    • Lanora
    Dexter Zollicoffer
    Dexter Zollicoffer
    • Greg
    H.B. Ward
    • Jonah
    Tommy Rivera-Vega
    • Lucian
    Alma Washington
    Alma Washington
    • Moira
    Matthew C. Yee
    Matthew C. Yee
    • Mikey
    Marlene Slaughter
    Marlene Slaughter
    • Charlie
    Bradley Grant Smith
    • Jim
    Lia Cubilete
    Lia Cubilete
    • Christine
    Cindy Gold
    Cindy Gold
    • Therapist
    Charlie Lubeck
    Charlie Lubeck
    • Tyler
    Francis Guinan
    Francis Guinan
    • Janitor Fran
    Sarab Kamoo
    Sarab Kamoo
    • Joan Spencer
    Charin Alvarez
    Charin Alvarez
    • Principal Santos
    • (as Charín Alvarez)
    • Directors
      • Kelly O'Sullivan
      • Alex Thompson
    • Writer
      • Kelly O'Sullivan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews43

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    8englishextra

    The proof that Americans do shoot good movies

    It's brilliant. It has good acting and camera, rhythm, directing and it's humane. Maybe this is not going to my movie library, but what I do is that I cut such movies into pieces and when it is the right time I show these to my students.

    As for the plot and this piece is about a loneliness of parents that are tired of life and are almost exhausted. Then all of a sudden the main character finds his new chapter in his life. Real people who are appeared to be good and true. Actually same people as the main character - a father of a teenager. Can't remember of a similar movie, but I am quite sure there are lots of them in American cinematography. Being tired of spiritless CGI's and all those superpowers, by watching this work, you will definitely have a good time and get entertained in a positive way.

    The other thing with this film is that it is not too sweet or too whining. Nor does it have no single fake acting or contrived situations.

    Thanks for a great work.
    8jwm321

    Exceptionally Relatable

    Ghostlight masterfully captures a family's journey through life with authentic performances and a compelling story, making it a must-see drama. The film can be a bit of a slow burn at times, but it is still an immensely moving character study on an ordinary dad who struggles to open up about his emotions. Each character in the film is uniquely complex and likeable. Yet, every single character still feels like someone you would know in real life. There are no Hollywood stars, extravagant sets, or lavish locations. Instead, the film is an accurate representation of real life, and so, it becomes extraordinarily relatable.
    10johncapaul

    This is real, take the ride

    I know several Shakespeare aficionados that claim, while Romeo and Juliet is the most taught of the tragedies, it ranks low on the quality scale. Even if we didn't pay attention in freshman English, we know the rough outlines of the plot.

    Here, the 16th century R&J play exists as the metaphorical and literal binder for a real 2024 family, and suggests the unwritten aftermath the Verona families may have endured in the weeks and months and years that followed. Their rage ... anger ... despair ... sadness ... accusations ... avoidance.

    What the audience is asked to infer from what's NOT on the screen makes what IS on screen all the more poignant and foreshadowing and graceful. The writing, casting, directing, and editing is just amazing.

    Grief takes on many inescapable forms and can permeate everything. Grief is a funny thing, with a 1,000 triggers and 1,000 unexpected responses. Here, we're left with the possibility of the beginning of the healing.
    8aminazimi-81206

    I can't stop crying!

    This film is pure storytelling without any pretense or formality. It beautifully captures the magic of theater, portraying the ups and downs of life while attempting to navigate its challenges. It's a humble piece of cinema, showing great respect for the medium, the audience, and the range of emotions. Despite focusing on the family's difficult situation, the movie delves deep into human emotions, establishing an intimate connection with the audience throughout. It's a remarkable example of independent cinema focused on authentic storytelling, something that's hard to come by in today's film landscape.
    8JonyVeana

    Very good

    A majestic movie, it makes you cry, definitely one of the most underrated of the whole year 2024x amazing performance and history, i watched this thank to the good Youtuber and ex honest trailer producer Dan, he is a very good critics and he very liked this movie so i watched and its pretty good to ve honest and that's always good ok, overall this is just a fantastic movie to watch with your family to cry and confess things that need to be say, this movie will change your life and make you a better person ok, overall it's fantastic and oscar worthy ok, this is a masterpiece An 8/10 masterpiece for me.

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    • Trivia
      Keith Kupferer and Tara Mallen, who play husband and wife Dan and Sharon Mueller, are married in real life, and Katherine Mallen Kupferer is their actual daughter.
    • Goofs
      No school would allow a group of non-students to use their facility without a contract and liability clause.
    • Connections
      Features Roméo + Juliette (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Out of My Dreams
      Written by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II

      Performed by Peter Dugan and Leilani Josephine Patao (as Leilani Patao)

      Courtesy of Williamson Music Company from the Top

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 2025 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Примарне світло
    • Filming locations
      • Waukegan, Illinois, USA(film)
    • Production company
      • Runaway Train
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $697,229
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $38,513
      • Jun 16, 2024
    • Gross worldwide
      • $767,934
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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