Australia / Aug 10, 2025 / Melbourne International Film Festival
1h 58min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
An elderly nun witnesses a young construction worker's fatal accident, compelling her to question the ethical principles of the institution she has devoted her life to.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Kidlat Tahimik | Diwa |
| Edgar Ebro | Patient |
| B.J. Flores | Angelo |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | First Light |
| Original language | TL |
| Production countries | Australia, Philippines |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Majella Productions, Good Thing Productions, Screen Australia, MIFF Premiere Fund, VicScreen, Independent Entertainment, Clou Media Productions |
| Release date | 24 giugno 2026 |
| Production | Gabrielle Pearson, Jane Pe Aguirre, Christelle Lou Dychangco |
| Writer | James J. Robinson |
| Editing | Geri Docherty |
| Cinematography | Amy Dellar |
| Assistant directors | James J. Robinson |
| Production design | Tiffany Dias |
| Art direction | Tiffany Dias |
| Set decoration | Tiffany Dias |
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| Music | Ana Roxanne Recto |
| Sound | Ana Roxanne Recto |
| Costume design | Kevin Cheung |
| Makeup | Kevin Cheung |
| Hairstyling | Kevin Cheung |
| Budget | 1.100.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Morocco / Dec 02, 2025 / Marrakech International Film Festival
Netherlands / Feb 04, 2026 / International Film Festival Rotterdam
United Kingdom / Mar 03, 2026 / Glasgow International Film Festival
Theatrical release
Philippines / Jun 24, 2026
Australia / Jul 09, 2026 / M
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