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The Light Eater (2015)

2015-03-02 · 12m · EN
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Today is Al's first day of school. He packed his bag and prepared his lunch. Ever since his Dad died he has had to take care of himself and his Mother in mourning. Since that day Al has been burdened with a curse: something dark happens every time he tries to speak. Nonetheless, Al sets off to school all alone with his trusty crayon and pages of his favorite drawings. Hoping to somehow make friends.

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Seán McCormackDirector, Writer

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Amber Dugdall-MarshallAmber Dugdall-MarshallAlEden Dugdall-MarshallEden Dugdall-MarshallMichaelSiobhan EngmanSiobhan EngmanTeacherJack FoleyJack FoleyLucMaisy Lister-BrownMaisy Lister-BrownSallyViktor McElfreshViktor McElfreshSvenClaudine MunoClaudine MunoMotherVictoria UngerVictoria UngerLara

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Genre affinityAnimation · FamilyVisual styleAnimationPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference188062Actor preference2714460 · 2714461 · 2714462

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What is The Light Eater about?

Today is Al's first day of school. He packed his bag and prepared his lunch. Ever since his Dad died he has had to take care of himself and his Mother in mourning. Since that day Al has been burdened with a curse: something dark happens every time he tries to speak. Nonetheless, Al sets off to school all alone with his trusty crayon and pages of his favorite drawings. Hoping to somehow make friends.

How long is The Light Eater?

The Light Eater has a runtime of 12 minutes.