The Light Between Oceans

A slow, sorrowful story of love and loss that weighs heavily on the heart, with beautiful vistas and quiet, devastating choices.

Directed by

Derek Cianfrance

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz

Tagline

Love demands everything

Overview

A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, romantic and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, parenthood, guilt, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)