The Light of the Moon
Bonnie, a young and successful Latina architect, is sexually assaulted while walking home from an evening out with friends in Brooklyn. At first, she attempts to keep the assault a secret from her long-term boyfriend Matt, but the truth quickly emerges. Bonnie emphatically denies the impact of what has just happened to her. She fights to regain normalcy and control of her life, but returning to her old life is more complicated than expected. Her attempt to recapture the intimacy she previously had with Matt falters and cracks begin to surface in their relationship. Another attack in the neighborhood only drives Bonnie further into denial, before an encounter with an at-risk woman causes her to face the truth and confront her own self-blame.
28 October 1982, Chicago, Illinois, USA
19 November 1982, Georgia, USA
15 February 1956, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
25 February 1970, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
27 January 1970, California, USA
1 March 1978, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
November 27, 2017
What the director wants us to understand, what the film dramatizes with a complexity that will likely feel personal, is that there isn't only one way to respond to rape.
November 06, 2017
The movie is about choices, alternatives, and how one woman regains control and balance through patience, trust and courage.
October 26, 2017
The frank ways in which Thompson and Beatriz channel Bonnie make it clear that there's a lot of respect for this complex character navigating life-altering trauma.
November 09, 2017
... the film takes an intimate, brutal, but captivating look at the impact that sexual assault can have on a human being.
December 05, 2017
The Light of the Moon is an admirable film about a challenging topic. Thompson tackles the subject of rape directly and honestly and doesn't shy away from its inflicted wounds.
November 16, 2017
A clear-eyed film that's clinical in its specifics.
November 01, 2017
A nuanced and sensitive exploration of the many ways rape affects a person's life, even as she tries like hell to get back to normal.
December 04, 2017
With a story about surviving sexual assault, The Light of the Moon may perhaps be one of the most timeliest films of the year.
November 08, 2017
It's simple but effective and an assured debut by a first-time director.
October 31, 2017
This is a micro-budget movie, cobbled together from the corners that it's cut and riddled with rookie mistakes, but none of that will likely matter to the people who need it most.
November 08, 2017
The Light of the Moon is a tremendous film that will stick with you long after watching and may be one of the most important films that you watch this year.
October 31, 2017
As a resource for those looking to understand the process of recovery, it's hard to imagine a more comprehensive or sympathetic look at the challenge of surviving.
