The Light
Das Licht
Synopsis
A portrait of a modern family between collapse and new beginnings dealing with the big issues of our times, in a world that is reeling. Tim, Milena, their almost grown-up twins Frieda and Jon and their illegitimate son Dio - this is the Engels family, who seemingly have nothing left to hold them together when housekeeper Farrah enters their lives. The mysterious Syrian woman puts the Engels' emotional world to an unexpectedly wild test.
Top Cast
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Lars Eidinger
Tim
Nicolette Krebitz
Milena
Tala Al Deen
Farrah
Julius Gause
Jon
Elke Biesendorfer
Frieda
Elyas Eldridge
Dio
Toby Onwumere
Karim
Mudar Ramadan
Karim
Joyce Abou-Zeid
Alia
Mido Kotaini
Bader
Linda Belinda Podszus
Anka
Alva Schäfer
Monet
Marius Biegai
Adam Wozniak
Max Kruk
Jan Wozniak
Noel Okwanga
Dieter
Anna Shirin Habedank
Elsa
Daniel Grave
Josef
Merle Collet
Alisa
Release History & Theatrical Window
Santiago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Tykwer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Tykwer
- Original Score
- Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
- Original Title
- Das Licht
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, German
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- X Filme Creative Pool, Gold Rush Pictures, Gretchenfilm, B.A. Filmproduktion, ZDF, Beta Film, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Tykwer
Tom Tykwer
Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer
Christian Almesberger
Tom Tykwer, Uwe Schott, Vladimir Zemtsov, Lota Dascioraite
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Tykwer
Producer
Uwe Schott
Producer
Christian Almesberger
Director of Photography
Tom Tykwer
Screenplay
Tom Tykwer
Director
Johnny Klimek
Original Music Composer
Tom Tykwer
Original Music Composer
Robert Pinnow
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Self-harm • Drug Consumption • Stressful Scenes
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Light
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Light about?
A portrait of a modern family between collapse and new beginnings dealing with the big issues of our times, in a world that is reeling. Tim, Milena, their almost grown-up twins Frieda and Jon and their illegitimate son Dio - this is the Engels family, who seemingly have nothing left to hold them together when housekeeper Farrah enters their lives. The mysterious Syrian woman puts the Engels' emotional world to an unexpectedly wild test.
Who directed The Light?
The Light was directed by Tom Tykwer.
Who stars in The Light?
The principal cast of The Light includes Lars Eidinger, Nicolette Krebitz, Tala Al Deen, Julius Gause, Elke Biesendorfer.
When was The Light released and how long is it?
The Light was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Light?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Light was composed by Johnny Klimek, Tom Tykwer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Light?
The Light holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).