Spark and Light

Spark and Light

2014 · 11 min · ★ 1.0 · Drama

Soon after Elizabeth receives this text message, her mother isn't the only one lost in sleep. Elizabeth's car has broken down. It's freezing cold, no sign of life nearby. She just has to wait, patiently. The recovery guys will be here soon, Elizabeth. Till then, she warms her young hands on the vents, drifts into a strange slumber, followed by an even more surreal awakening. Icelandic landscapes merge with Elizabeth's memories. Fears are magically transformed into comforting and fantastical fabrics. Father, upstairs, alone.

Directed by So Yong Kim · Written by So Yong Kim

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Riley Keough Elizabeth
María Ellingsen Mom
Laufey Elíasdóttir Host
Sjón Father
Ben Smith-Petersen Tow-Truck Driver
Pálína Jónsdóttir Party Guest
Ásgerður Júníusdóttir Party Guest
Embla Uggadóttir Party Guest
Maya Andrea Laufeyjardóttir Party Guest
Gudlaug Maria Bjarnadottir Party Guest
Urður Bergsdóttir Party Guest
Brynja Jónbjarnardóttir Party Guest

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