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Northern Lights

  • 20162016
  • 54m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Northern Lights (2016)
As Emma approaches adulthood, she tries to live an ordinary life and keep up with her late mother's expectations. However, her anxiety weighs over her, stopping her from enjoying the last few youthful years.
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As Emma approaches adulthood, she tries to live an ordinary life and keep up with her late mother's expectations. However, her anxiety weighs over her, stopping her from enjoying the last fe... Read allAs Emma approaches adulthood, she tries to live an ordinary life and keep up with her late mother's expectations. However, her anxiety weighs over her, stopping her from enjoying the last few youthful years.As Emma approaches adulthood, she tries to live an ordinary life and keep up with her late mother's expectations. However, her anxiety weighs over her, stopping her from enjoying the last few youthful years.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
54
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nicholas Connor
  • Writer
    • Nicholas Connor
  • Stars
    • Gemma Paige North
    • Rhys Cadman
    • Katherine Quinn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nicholas Connor
  • Writer
    • Nicholas Connor
  • Stars
    • Gemma Paige North
    • Rhys Cadman
    • Katherine Quinn
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    • 1User review
    • 10Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations

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    Northern Lights
    Trailer 1:20
    Northern Lights

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    Katherine Quinn in Northern Lights (2016)
    Katherine Quinn in Northern Lights (2016)
    Katherine Quinn in Northern Lights (2016)
    Rhys Cadman, Katherine Quinn, and Megan Grady in Northern Lights (2016)
    Katherine Quinn in Northern Lights (2016)
    Nicholas Connor in Northern Lights (2016)
    Katherine Quinn in Northern Lights (2016)
    Katherine Quinn in Northern Lights (2016)
    Rhys Cadman and Katherine Quinn in Northern Lights (2016)
    Rhys Cadman and Katherine Quinn in Northern Lights (2016)
    Katherine Quinn and Megan Grady in Northern Lights (2016)
    Katie Quinn at the Premiere of 'Northern Lights'

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    Gemma Paige North
    • Joanas Joan
    Rhys Cadman
    • Robas Rob
    Katherine Quinn
    Katherine Quinn
    • Emmaas Emma
    Carole Griffiths
    • Paulineas Pauline
    Megan Grady
    • Miaas Mia
    Anthony Marrochia
    • Man on streetas Man on street
    Jan Marcinek
    • Markas Mark
    Nicholas Sheard
    • Extraas Extra
    Will Bennett
    • Football Playeras Football Player
    Joe Brooke
    • Football Playeras Football Player
    Edward Buckley
    • Football playeras Football player
    Geraldine Connor
    • Extraas Extra
    Hamish Kilpatrick
    • Football Playeras Football Player
    James Lau
    • Football Playeras Football Player
    Amy Netherwood
    • Extraas Extra
    Jade Parkinson
    • Extraas Extra
    Mark Quinn
    Mark Quinn
    • Emma's Dadas Emma's Dad
    James Robins
    • Football playeras Football player
    • Director
      • Nicholas Connor
    • Writer
      • Nicholas Connor
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    Storyline

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    As Emma approaches adulthood, she tries to live an ordinary life and keep up with her late mother's expectations. However, her anxiety weighs over her, stopping her from enjoying the last few youthful years.
    • low budget film
    • anxiety
    • gcse
    • exam
    • loneliness
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
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    • Trivia
      Inspired in part by the work of artist Chris Cyprus.
    • Goofs
      A lav microphone is visible on Rhys Cadman in the scene at the run down park.
    • Connections
      Featured in Behind the Lights
    • Soundtracks
      The Test Of Time
      by Some Kind Of Illness

    User reviews1

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    Top review
    8/10
    Excellent
    Northern lights is a heartfelt success from start to finish. From its first few moments, the film draws us in, captivates us and immediately makes a connection with the audience being a more down to earth drama which we can all in some way relate to.

    The film, set in North England, follows Emma and her friend Rob during the time of their GCSE exams and deals with issues such as stress, anxiety, friendship and loss.

    The film is entertaining, giving us time to connect with the characters. We are allowed to follow them through happiness and heartbreak. The film provides, natural feeling, moments of comedy and tragedy that amplify the tone of the film and bring the audience in closer without it feeling forced on us.

    The acting is brilliant from start to finish. Each character is portrayed on screen very well in a way that it makes them likable and relatable. Our main characters, Emma, played by Katie Quinn, and Rob, played by Rhys Cadman portray their characters in an almost perfect way displaying the true chemistry of on screen friendship.

    The visuals of the film are stunning from the get go. We are treated to some beautiful cinematography and lighting that adds to the tone of the film in a way that really captivates the audience. The editing too is done superbly, allowing the film to flow and keep the audience interested but also allows time for the more heartfelt and happy moments coupled with the sad times without it feeling pushed on us.

    In summary, it is in my opinion that this film is a great success and director and writer Nicholas Connor has created a film that sticks with us. The blend of great acting, gorgeous visuals and a down to earth plot really elevates the film in a great way and makes it distinct. I would like to recommend that if you haven't seen the film already that you really do consider watching it as it really is worth it.
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    • jordanmn-32231
    • Oct 29, 2016

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2016 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Cherwell Productions
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    • Budget
      • £12,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9
      • 2.55:1 (some scenes)

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