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Poster for The Lights Are on, No One's Home

The Lights Are on, No One's Home

English / 2020 / 10m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.51/5·312 ratings·100 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Familial grief gives sunshine to this beautiful film about finding your home on shifting sands.

Included in
December 2021
Position 30
Included in
Dedza Film Presents: Who Will Start Another Fire
Position 9

Credits

Crew

DirectorFaye Ruiz

WriterFaye Ruiz

CinematographerMartin Somoza, Zach Lovvorn

Composer

Ana Gonzalez, Azúl Galindo, Kali Sanders, Claudia C. Ortega

EditorEmma Sinex

ProducerRamani Menjugas

Cast

Faye Ruizas Mar

Adriana Acedo Campilloas Sasha

Grisel Wilsonas Maribel

The Lights Are on, No One's Home (2020) | Criteria