The Light Shines Only There
2014, Japanese. Directed by Mipo O.
A man has thrown away love and a woman has given up on love. The two souls meet in a brief summer in the northern city of Hakodate.
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- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 16 March 2014
- Original title
- そこのみにて光輝く
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ryo Takada
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What The Light Shines Only There is based on
The Light Shines Only There is based on The Light Shines Only There (1989) by Yasushi Satō.
1989
The Light Shines Only There
By Yasushi Satō
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How long is The Light Shines Only There?
The Light Shines Only There runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Light Shines Only There have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Light Shines Only There on?
The Light Shines Only There isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 2014. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Light Shines Only There?
If you liked The Light Shines Only There, try One Million Yen Girl, Shoplifters, Intentions of Murder.
Who directed The Light Shines Only There?
The Light Shines Only There (2014) was directed by Mipo O and stars Go Ayano, Chizuru Ikewaki, Masaki Suda.
What is The Light Shines Only There based on?
The Light Shines Only There is based on The Light Shines Only There (1989) by Yasushi Satō.