First Light (2026)

Directed by

James J. Robinson

Genre

drama

Country

Philippines, Australia

Runtime

1h 58m

Rated

M

Rating

8.0 of 10 from 1 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A Filipino family navigates personal and social challenges in their daily lives. The story focuses on their relationships and quiet struggles.

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What happens

First Light is a 2025 drama film written and directed by James J. Robinson in his feature debut. Co-produced by the Philippines and Australia, the film stars Ruby Ruiz, Kare Adea, Maricel Soriano, Emmanuel Santos, Rez Cortez, Soliman Cruz, and Kidlat Tahimik. The film premiered in competition in the Bright Horizons section at the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival, where Robinson won the Blackmagic Design Best Australian Director Award. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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