"Ghostlight" is a searing family tragedy turned riveting redemption story, featuring a powerhouse performance from Keith Kupferer and directed by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson. The film follows construction worker Dan Mueller as he navigates his troubled daughter's behavior and his own inner demons, finding solace in the world of theater. With a mix of humor and palpable emotion, the movie takes its time to reveal the characters' struggles and features a standout performance from Dolly De Leon.
"Ghostlight," a new film by Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson, explores the everyday struggles of a Chicago family dealing with grief and disconnection. Through a DIY community theater production of Romeo and Juliet, the family finds a path to redemption and healing. The film's naturalness and finely tuned script, along with the sublime performance of Keith Kupferer, capture the ordinary yet profound experiences of unsung people trying to make things work. Showing at the Sundance film festival, "Ghostlight" seeks distribution.
"Ghostlight," the latest film from Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson, is a tender dramedy that subverts expectations with its heartfelt storytelling and genuine emotion. The film follows a construction worker who unexpectedly joins a local theater production of "Romeo and Juliet," and as the drama onstage mirrors his own life, he finds himself drawn into the magic of theater. With a talented cast and a delicate handling of themes, "Ghostlight" weaves together humor and heart, delivering an ending that inspires laughter and tears. Premiering at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, the film is currently seeking distribution.
"Ghostlight," a film by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, explores the healing power of art as a family copes with the suicide of their eldest son by participating in a community theater production of "Romeo and Juliet." The film rearranges familiar elements into a surprising and moving narrative, with the Shakespearean play taking on fresh meaning for the characters. Through the therapeutic role of live theater, the family members work through their emotions and find forgiveness and understanding.
Deadline provides a compilation of movie reviews from the Sundance Film Festival, featuring films such as "Ghostlight," a funny and poignant redemption story, and "Layla," which offers a refreshing take on gay narratives. Last year's winners, "A Thousand and One," "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project," and "Beyond Utopia," went on to make the Oscar shortlist.
