The Light Shines Only There (2014)
- Original title
- そこのみにて光輝く
- Directed by
- Mipo O
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Japan
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Rated
- 18
- Rating
- 6.3 of 10 from 20 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A man returns to his hometown in Hokkaido and meets a woman who is trapped in a troubled family situation. Their bond deepens as they navigate poverty, personal trauma, and the possibility of connection.
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What happens
The Light Shines Only There (Japanese: そこのみにて光輝く, Hepburn: Soko Nomi Nite Hikari Kagayaku) is a 2014 Japanese drama film directed by Mipo O. It was selected as the Japanese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, but was not nominated. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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