First Light
Even when it’s dark, the light is always present.
First Light Synopsis
Residents of the world’s northernmost town, which is steeped in darkness four months per year, grapple with why they inhabit such a hostile place—and how their unique relationship to the sun changes the meaning of light and darkness within their own lives.
First Light is a documentary film directed by Kris Roller with a runtime of 32m. It stars Andreas Eriksson, Anna Lena Ekeblad, Elizabeth Bourne and Siv Sigmundsdotter Limstrand.
- Director:
- Kris Roller
- Writers:
- Joe Hill
- Producers:
- Nick Girard, Joe Hill, Kris Roller
- Cinematographer:
- Lorenzo Pace
- Production:
- Bluehour, Forland Productions, Dangerous Company
- Status:
- Released
First Light Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Kris Roller, written by Joe Hill, produced by Nick Girard, Joe Hill and Kris Roller.
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The main cast of First Light includes Andreas Eriksson, Anna Lena Ekeblad, Elizabeth Bourne, Siv Sigmundsdotter Limstrand and Bent Jakobsen. The film was directed by Kris Roller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.