Where the Light Shines (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 9.8
Released in 2019, Where the Light Shines is a documentary film directed by Daniel Etter, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Where the Light Shines stars Alishah Farhang as Self and Sajjad Hossain as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.8/10, Where the Light Shines sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DOCSVILLE and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the Light Shines page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the Light Shines (2019)?
- In US, Where the Light Shines is available to stream on DOCSVILLE, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where the Light Shines worth watching?
- Where the Light Shines holds an audience score of 9.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Where the Light Shines?
- Where the Light Shines stars Alishah Farhang and Sajjad Hossain.
- When was Where the Light Shines released?
- Where the Light Shines was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.