Waiting for the Light

Waiting for the Light

A comedy about strange events and odd behavior.

1990 · 94 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy

When single mom Kay Harris inherits a failing small-town diner, her eccentric Aunt Zena attempts to liven things up with a 'ghostly' practical joke. But when Zena suddenly suffers a stroke and her spirited prank is mistaken by the townspeople for a spiritual vision, Kay soon discovers that it'll take a real miracle to bring her community and her family back together!

Directed by Christopher Monger · Written by Christopher Monger

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