Darkness and Light

Darkness and Light

We are our own Darkness and we are our own Light.

14 min · Drama, History

A short film based on a true story about a blind Irish man who is reunited with the British soldier who shot him 50 years prior during the Irish troubles. After many years of contemplation and reflection, Kevin gets in touch with Maj. Roland Scott Thomas and the pair meet for the first time to discuss the harrowing events which altered both their lives forever.

Directed by Oskar Nilsson · Written by Robin Soans

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