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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes14
DirectorValerie Weiss
WritersMoira McMahon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Light Beneath Their Feet
About A Light Beneath Their Feet
A high school senior must choose between enrolling at the college of her dreams and remaining at home to take care of her bipolar mother.
Directed by Valerie Weiss, A Light Beneath Their Feet leans on a strong ensemble — Madison Davenport, Kurt Fuller, Nora Dunn — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2016.
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