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Backlight (2010)

90 min  -  Drama | Romance | Sci-Fi   -  22 July 2010 (Portugal)
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Several characters who are each at critical stages of their lives are strangely impelled towards an uncharted lake in the middle of the desert where they all have the opportunity to save each other.

Director:

Fernando Fragata

Writer:

Fernando Fragata

Stars:

Joaquim de Almeida, Michelle Mania and Skyler Day
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joaquim de Almeida ...
Jay
Michelle Mania ...
Lucy's Mother
Skyler Day ...
Lucy
Scott Bailey ...
Matt
Joey Hagler Joey Hagler ...
Daniel
Evelina Pereira ...
Helena
Donovan Scott Donovan Scott ...
Old Farmer
Ana Cristina de Oliveira ...
Motel Receptionist
Jeff Swarthout Jeff Swarthout ...
School Principal
Renee Ainsworth Renee Ainsworth ...
Claire (voice)
James LaGrappe James LaGrappe ...
Brad
Caitlin Carmichael ...
Jamie
Catherine Carmichael Catherine Carmichael ...
Jamie's Mother
Ana Lopes ...
Waitress (as Ana Paula Lopes)
Nicole Marie Comer ...
Sandy
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Several characters who are each at critical stages of their lives are strangely impelled towards an uncharted lake in the middle of the desert where they all have the opportunity to save each other. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Happiness | Desert | Suicide | Gps | Trauma  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Country:

Portugal | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Contraluz See more »

Filming Locations:

Airplane Graveyard, Mojave, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

€41,989 (Portugal) (25 July 2010)

Gross:

€373,581 (Portugal) (15 September 2010)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The "Old Farmer" is driving a 1958 Mercury M-100 pick-up truck. See more »

Quotes

Claire: [speaking on cell phone] What I mean is, that he jumped into the lake, drowned, and woke up trying to save Jennifer.
Matt: Isn't Jennifer dead at this point?
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Connections

References A Song of Lisbon (1933) See more »

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"Dawnbreakz"
Written by Andres Lindkvist
Performed by Andres Lindkvist See more »