Jules of Light and Dark
“A tragedy is where it starts, not where it ends...”
Synopsis
In present-day Texas, Maya and her on again, off again girlfriend Jules total their car after a night of backwoods raving and teen mischief. They're rescued from the wreckage by Freddy, an oil worker whose stoic facade crumbles as he comes to see himself, and his repressed desires, in Maya. As Jules recovers, Maya and Freddy develop a rapport that dulls the debilitating silence of their small-town lives. Together, they subtly encourage one another to chase after what they want the most (or at least figure out what that might be).
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-13
Top Cast
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Tallie Medel
Maya
Robert Longstreet
Freddy
Betsy Holt
Jules
Jonathan Miles Howard
David
Rafael Villegas
Luis
Liz Cardenas
Andrea
Hannah Weir
Kat
Rudy Jones
Anthony
Jonathan Gutierrez
Andrea's Son
Augustine Frizzell
Cafeteria Nurse
Mary Brandt
Doctor
Mary Katherine McElroy
Nurse With Flashcards
Rachel Medrano
Nurse
Curtis Jeremy Bartel
Underwear Guy
Russell Sheaffer
Devon
Carlton Deen
Man With Dog
Bridgette Mitchell
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Aaron Holloway
Bowling Dad
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 564 DaysVancouver Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 20, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 9, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Laabs
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Laabs
- Original Score
- Brent Sluder
- Original Title
- Jules of Light and Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Artless Media, Songbook Films, Hungry Bear, Terraform
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Laabs
Daniel Laabs
Brent Sluder
Noe Medrano, Bongani Mlambo
Daniel Laabs, Judd Myers
Judd Myers, Liz Cardenas, Katie Walker, Russell Sheaffer, Adrian Testolin
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Laabs
Writer
Daniel Laabs
Director
Judd Myers
Producer
Daniel Laabs
Editor
Brent Sluder
Original Music Composer
Noe Medrano
Director of Photography
Liz Cardenas
Producer
Judd Myers
Editor
Jonathan Rudak
Production Design
Adrian Testolin
Producer
Jeff Walker
Producer
Cameron Nelson
Producer
Russell Sheaffer
Producer
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What is Jules of Light and Dark about?
In present-day Texas, Maya and her on again, off again girlfriend Jules total their car after a night of backwoods raving and teen mischief. They're rescued from the wreckage by Freddy, an oil worker whose stoic facade crumbles as he comes to see himself, and his repressed desires, in Maya. As Jules recovers, Maya and Freddy develop a rapport that dulls the debilitating silence of their small-town lives. Together, they subtly encourage one another to chase after what they want the most (or at least figure out what that might be).
Who directed Jules of Light and Dark?
Jules of Light and Dark was directed by Daniel Laabs.
Who stars in Jules of Light and Dark?
The principal cast of Jules of Light and Dark includes Tallie Medel, Robert Longstreet, Betsy Holt, Jonathan Miles Howard, Rafael Villegas.
When was Jules of Light and Dark released and how long is it?
Jules of Light and Dark was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Jules of Light and Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jules of Light and Dark was composed by Brent Sluder.