The Light of the Moon (2017)

After her world is irrevocably changed, a successful New York City architect struggles to regain intimacy and control in her life.

Director:

Jessica M. Thompson

Writer:

Jessica M. Thompson

Stars:

Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Stahl-David, Conrad Ricamora

3 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Stephanie Beatriz	...	Bonnie
Michael Stahl-David	...	Matt
Conrad Ricamora	...	Jack
Catherine Curtin	...	Kirra
Cindy Cheung	...	Joanna
Olga Merediz	...	Mariana
Susan Heyward	...	Grace
Christine Spang	...	Andrea
Craig Walker	...	Daniel Lambert / Detective
Heather Simms	...	Becca Miller / Detective
Cara Loften	...	Priya
Christian Barber	...	Binh / Construction Worker #1)
Jessica M. Thompson	...	Waitress
Michael Cuomo	...	Gaetano
Sarah Dacey-Charles	...	Ariel

Storyline

Bonnie, a young and successful Latina architect, is sexually assaulted while walking home from an evening out with friends in Brooklyn. At first, she attempts to keep the assault a secret from her long-term boyfriend Matt, but the truth quickly emerges. She emphatically denies the impact of what has just happened to her. She fights to regain normalcy and control of her life, but returning to her old life is more complicated than expected. Her attempt to recapture the intimacy she previously had with Matt falters and cracks begin to surface in their relationship. Another attack in the neighborhood only drives Bonnie further into denial, before an encounter with an at-risk woman causes her to face the truth and confront her own self-blame.

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Plot Keywords:

woman raped | new york city | sexual assault | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Film Website Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ayin Isigi

Company Credits

Production Co:

Stedfast Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Stephanie Beatriz shot the film during her summer break from Season 4 of Brooklyn Nine Nine, so there was no opportunity for pickup shots.

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Quotes

Kirra: And if you were black or he was your husband? Forget about it. You're one of my easy cases.

User Reviews

A Must See for Victims of Sexual Assault

The timing of this film couldn't be better. It is a much watch for anyone who was the victim of a sexual assault or knows someone who is. You will learn so much about the physical and emotional damage it does. Director/writer Jessica Thompson has brought it, and Stephanie Beatriz gives an Oscar-worthy performance!