

Back Towards Light
2018, Finnish. Directed by Arto Halonen.
My soul can't be broken
Marissa, a 25-year-old woman, goes through an unimaginable journey trying to maintain her sense of self after becoming a victim of human trafficking and sex slavery.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
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- Released
- 19 October 2018
- Original title
- Takaisin valoon
- Country
- Denmark, Finland
- Written by
- Arto Halonen
- Budget
- $420K
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What Back Towards Light is based on
Back Towards Light is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
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Back Towards Light runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Which OTT platform is Back Towards Light on?
Back Towards Light isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 October 2018. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Back Towards Light?
If you liked Back Towards Light, try Being James Bond, Maria by Callas, Seduced and Abandoned.
Who directed Back Towards Light?
Back Towards Light (2018) was directed by Arto Halonen and stars Stella Kylä-Liuhala, Kiumars Zarei, Marissa Jaakola.
What is Back Towards Light based on?
Back Towards Light is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.