First Light (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2015, First Light is a drama film directed by Vincenzo Marra, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Marco, a cynical and ambitious young lawyer, lives in Bari with his partner Martina and their eight-year-old son Mateo. Martina had left Chile and moved to Italy when she met Marco. Their relationship has run its course, however, and Martina longs to go back to her country with Mateo, but Marco, the loving father left out of the equation, is adamantly against the idea. The couple clash for weeks on end, until Martina abruptly leaves the country with their son, goes back to Chile and virtually vanishes. With no news of Mateo, time seems to stand still for Marco. Anguished and unable to cope, he finally rallies and sets off in search of his son.
Who’s in it. First Light stars Riccardo Scamarcio as Marco, Daniela Ramírez as Martina, Gianni Pezzolla as Mateo and Alejandro Goic as Detective Carlos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, First Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Light (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Light worth watching?
- First Light holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Light?
- First Light stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Daniela Ramírez, Gianni Pezzolla, Alejandro Goic and Luis Gnecco.
- When was First Light released?
- First Light was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.