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Sci-fi drama

Light and the Sufferer (2008): Cast

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Light and the Sufferer is a 2008 sci-fi drama directed by Christopher Peditto, starring Paul Dano as Don (AKA: Light) and Michael Esper. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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Light and the Sufferer (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Genres
Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Light and the Sufferer About?

The premise of Light and the Sufferer without spoilers.

Realism and fantasy collide in Jonathan Lethem’s genre‑bending coming‑of‑age tale. Two estranged brothers plot a cross‑country escape from New York to start anew in California, but their plans—and their lives—are upended when a mysterious alien appears, forcing them to confront their past and an unsettling new reality.

Light and the Sufferer Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • estranged brother
  • based on short story
  • alien creature
  • brother brother relationship
  • drug dealing
  • drug robbery
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Cast & crew

Light and the Sufferer Cast & Characters

Paul Dano leads the cast as Don (AKA: Light), with Michael Esper as Paul. Directed by Christopher Peditto.

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Light and the Sufferer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Light and the Sufferer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Light and the Sufferer?

Light and the Sufferer runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Light and the Sufferer released?

Light and the Sufferer was released on September 9, 2008.

Who directed Light and the Sufferer?

Light and the Sufferer was directed by Christopher Peditto.

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Who is in the cast of Light and the Sufferer?

Light and the Sufferer stars Paul Dano as Don (AKA: Light) and Michael Esper as Paul.

Does Light and the Sufferer have a post-credit scene?

No. Light and the Sufferer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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