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Sunlight

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In New Mexico, Roy, a dysfunctional Radio host is pulled from the noose by Monkey-clad Jane, who is escaping a controlling relationship with her dead mum's toyboy husband. Together they dig up the grave of Roy's blackbelt-in-dipshit dad to retrieve the watch they hope will fund a new life built on a shaky dream. This is beauty and the beast in reverse. Love grows between Roy and Jane, who finds a ballsy new voice from within the fur but feels she can't come out until she is truly loved.

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Nina Conti

Director

Nina Conti

Actor

Shenoah Allen

Actor

Melissa Chambers

Actor

Bill Wise

Actor

Shenoah Allen

Screenwriter

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Tim Grierson Screen International Uneven but not without its charming, touching and even kinky moments, the film salutes the oddballs lucky enough to find like-minded souls –- but the story's invitingly bizarre vibe isn't captivating enough to overcome some clear narrative flaws. Aug 28, 2024 Full Review Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews Sunlight is a hilariously dark comedy that uses humour and self-awareness to navigate issues of identity, mental health, and family dysfunction. Rated: 4/5 Sep 26, 2024 Full Review Laurence Boyce Cineuropa A darkly charming oddity of a movie. Rated: 7/10 Aug 21, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In New Mexico, Roy, a dysfunctional Radio host is pulled from the noose by Monkey-clad Jane, who is escaping a controlling relationship with her dead mum's toyboy husband. Together they dig up the grave of Roy's blackbelt-in-dipshit dad to retrieve the watch they hope will fund a new life built on a shaky dream. This is beauty and the beast in reverse. Love grows between Roy and Jane, who finds a ballsy new voice from within the fur but feels she can't come out until she is truly loved.
Director
Nina Conti
Producer
Sam Parker, Will Machin, Keagan Karnes, Tabitha McDonald, Nina Conti
Screenwriter
Shenoah Allen, Nina Conti
Distributor
Sunrise Films
Production Co
Anyway Content, Metro International, Inspirado
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 6, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 36m