Moonlight
Synopsis
Claire lives with her wealthy adopted parents in a luxurious and isolated house in the woods. She discovers a wounded and bleeding boy her age in her family's garden shed. The boy is a young drug courier from Afghanistan; shot and wounded after serving his purpose as human packing material. Claire decides to keep the boy a secret. He slowly recovers under her care; and they fall in love. When the drug dealers return and Claire's family is due to move back to the city; they decide to flee; though Claire finds it difficult to outrun her past as an abandoned child.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paula van der Oest
- Screenplay & Story
- Carel Donck
- Original Score
- Fons Merkies
- Original Title
- Moonlight
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Staccato Films, Delux Productions, Great British Films, Peppermint, Spice Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paula van der Oest
Carel Donck
Fons Merkies
Guido van Gennep
Department Leadership Roster
Paula van der Oest
Director
Guido van Gennep
Director of Photography
Carel Donck
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moonlight
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What is Moonlight about?
Claire lives with her wealthy adopted parents in a luxurious and isolated house in the woods. She discovers a wounded and bleeding boy her age in her family's garden shed. The boy is a young drug courier from Afghanistan; shot and wounded after serving his purpose as human packing material. Claire decides to keep the boy a secret. He slowly recovers under her care; and they fall in love. When the drug dealers return and Claire's family is due to move back to the city; they decide to flee; though Claire finds it difficult to outrun her past as an abandoned child.
Who directed Moonlight?
Moonlight was directed by Paula van der Oest.
Who stars in Moonlight?
The principal cast of Moonlight includes Laurien van den Broeck, Hunter Bussemaker, Andrew Howard, Johan Leysen, Franck Sasonoff.
When was Moonlight released and how long is it?
Moonlight was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Moonlight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moonlight was composed by Fons Merkies.