Candles in the Dark
Synopsis
Candles in the Dark is the story of a girl who comes to visit her father's homeland, the Soviet Republic of Estonia. After she arrives, she finds that her father is part of the dissident anti-soviet underground. She soon find her self engulfed in the struggle with her father and a lot of new friends, and finds herself being hunted by the KGB.
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Alyssa Milano
Sylvia Velliste
Chad Lowe
Jaan Toome
Günther Maria Halmer
Pastor Harma
Natalya Andreychenko
Marta Velliste
Maximilian Schell
Colonel Arkush
Aleksey Petrenko
Gita Kalmet
Tiina
Helena Merzin-Tamm
Natasha Omeltchenko
Lembit Ulfsak
Gospodin Omeltchenko
Hendrik Toompere
Andres Puustusmaa
Salme Reek
Elle Kull
Maria Avdjuško
Mart Sander
Resistance Fighter
Anna Levandi
Jüri Arrak
Jüri Järvet
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maximilian Schell
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Niciphor
- Original Score
- Richard Bowers
- Original Title
- Candles in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Family Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maximilian Schell
Nicholas Niciphor
Richard Bowers
Ilmar Taska, James M. Dowaliby
Department Leadership Roster
Maximilian Schell
Director
Nicholas Niciphor
Writer
Ilmar Taska
Producer
Richard Bowers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candles in the Dark
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What is Candles in the Dark about?
Candles in the Dark is the story of a girl who comes to visit her father's homeland, the Soviet Republic of Estonia. After she arrives, she finds that her father is part of the dissident anti-soviet underground. She soon find her self engulfed in the struggle with her father and a lot of new friends, and finds herself being hunted by the KGB.
Who directed Candles in the Dark?
Candles in the Dark was directed by Maximilian Schell.
Who stars in Candles in the Dark?
The principal cast of Candles in the Dark includes Alyssa Milano, Chad Lowe, Günther Maria Halmer, Natalya Andreychenko, Maximilian Schell.
When was Candles in the Dark released and how long is it?
Candles in the Dark was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Candles in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Candles in the Dark was composed by Richard Bowers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Candles in the Dark?
Candles in the Dark holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).