Light and the Sufferer
2008, English. Directed by Christopher Peditto.
Realism and fantasy collide in Jonathan Lethem's genre-bending coming-of-age story, which follows two estranged brothers as they try to leave New York City for a new life in California only to find their plans--and lives--being forever changed by the appearance of a mysterious alien.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 9 September 2008
- Written by
- Jonathan Lethem, Christopher Peditto
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What Light and the Sufferer is based on
Light and the Sufferer is based on Light and the Sufferer (1995) by Jonathan Lethem.
1995
Light and the Sufferer
By Jonathan Lethem
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Light and the Sufferer runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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What movies are like Light and the Sufferer?
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Who directed Light and the Sufferer?
Light and the Sufferer (2008) was directed by Christopher Peditto and stars Paul Dano, Michael Esper.
What is Light and the Sufferer based on?
Light and the Sufferer is based on Light and the Sufferer (1995) by Jonathan Lethem.