Light of the World

A gentle, faith-filled retelling of familiar events, seen through a child's eyes, with warm animation and a sincere, uplifting spirit.

Directed by

John J. Schafer, Tom Bancroft

Genres

Animation, Drama, Family

Starring

Ian Hanlin, Benjamin Jacobson, Vincent Tong

Tagline

An ordinary boy, an extraordinary faith.

Overview

It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, uplifting and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Faith, friendship, family, redemption

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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