The Light Between Oceans

Directed by Derek Cianfrance

Set off the remote edge of Western Australia following World War I, a shell-shocked veteran devotes himself to his new job as lighthouse keeper, seeking solace in the solitude of the island. He intends to remain alone, until he meets a young woman from the town across the bay. Despite the obstacles, their love flourishes, they marry and hope to start a family, but fate intercedes. When a rowboat holding a dead man and an infant washes ashore, it sets off a chain of decisions that unravel with shattering consequences. Beautifully performed, the film confirms Cianfrance as an astute observer of male/female relations.

Duration:
133 minutes

Languages:
English

Country of origin:
Great Britain, New Zealand and USA

Year of production:
2013