The Light Between Oceans (2016)
“The Light Between Oceans,” directed by Derek Cianfrance, is a deeply moving drama based on M.L. Stedman’s novel. Set in post-World War I Australia, the film tells the story of Tom Sherbourne, a lighthouse keeper, and his wife Isabel. The couple’s longing for a child leads them to a fateful decision when a baby girl washes ashore in a lifeboat. They choose to raise her as their own, a secret that triggers devastating consequences. This poignant film explores themes of moral dilemmas, love, and the far-reaching impacts of choices, beautifully capturing the isolation and dramatic landscapes of its setting.
