The Darkest Light
Synopsis
Farm life in the Yorkshire Dales isn't easy at the best of times, but things are exceptionally tough for Tom and Sue. Their eight-year-old son has leukaemia, and the doctors aren't making headway. Meanwhile, Catherine, ten, feels lonely and neglected; befriending Uma, the first Hindu at the village school, she takes her to the Moors. Something strange happens, which Catherine interprets as a vision of the Virgin Mary, and a sign her brother will be all right.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Beaufoy, Bille Eltringham
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Beaufoy
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- The Darkest Light
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Pathé, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Beaufoy, Bille Eltringham
Simon Beaufoy
Adrian Johnston
Mary Farbrother
Ewa J. Lind
Mark Blaney, Andrea Calderwood, Alexis Lloyd, Barbara McKissack
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Beaufoy
Director
Simon Beaufoy
Writer
Bille Eltringham
Director
Mark Blaney
Producer
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Mary Farbrother
Director of Photography
Ewa J. Lind
Editor
Chris Townsend
Production Design
Ffion Elinor
Costume Design
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is The Darkest Light about?
Farm life in the Yorkshire Dales isn't easy at the best of times, but things are exceptionally tough for Tom and Sue. Their eight-year-old son has leukaemia, and the doctors aren't making headway. Meanwhile, Catherine, ten, feels lonely and neglected; befriending Uma, the first Hindu at the village school, she takes her to the Moors. Something strange happens, which Catherine interprets as a vision of the Virgin Mary, and a sign her brother will be all right.
Who directed The Darkest Light?
The Darkest Light was directed by Simon Beaufoy, Bille Eltringham.
Who stars in The Darkest Light?
The principal cast of The Darkest Light includes Stephen Dillane, Kerry Fox, Keri Arnold, Kavita Sungha, Jason Walton.
When was The Darkest Light released and how long is it?
The Darkest Light was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Darkest Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Darkest Light was composed by Adrian Johnston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Darkest Light?
The Darkest Light holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).