Storyline
When two men compete to qualify in the Winter Olympics for the first time for Afghanistan, they realize that home is worth fighting for. In their wake they leave a passion for skiing and a hope for a brighter future. Where the Light Shines is the debut documentary from Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Daniel Etter with stunning cinematography by Angello Faccini. It is produced by Academy Award nominees Marcel Mettelsiefen and Stephen Ellis along with Steven Sawalich from Articulus Entertainment. Filmed over four years, Where the Light Shines paints an intimate portrait of life in Afghanistan and shows the difficulties of trying to create change in a country that for generations has only seen war.
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Where the Light Shines was released on September 3, 2019.
The runtime of Where the Light Shines is 1h 40m.
Where the Light Shines is a Documentary movie.
Where the Light Shines has a rating of 9.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Where the Light Shines is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Where the Light Shines was directed by Daniel Etter.
Where the Light Shines is originally in English.