Luce (I) (2019)
A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student.
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Amy Edgar -
Harriet Wilson -
Peter Edgar -
Luce Edgar -
Dan Towson -
Stephanie Kim -
Rosemary Wilson -
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Kenny Orlicki -
DeShaun Meeks -
Coach Reeves -
Lena Tennyson -
Latino Boy -
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Director:
Julius OnahWriters:
J.C. Lee (play), J.C. Lee (screenplay), Julius Onah (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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3 wins & 22 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
The film features Andrea Bang's first nude and sex scene.
Quotes
Luce Edgar:
When I first met my mother, she couldn't pronounce my name. My father suggested that they rename me. They picked Luce, which means light.
Goofs
When Amy is in her car following Luce who is on foot, she is travelling visibly quicker than he is yet never catches up or gets closer to him.
Soundtracks
Uri FirePerformed by Espacio Dios
Written by Masego Fora Makganyoha and Lesedi Denzel Molefe
Published by Gold Tea Productions LLC
Storyline
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Genres
DramaDetails
Release Date:
23 August 2019Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
New York, USABox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$132,987 4 August 2019
Gross USA:
$2,010,613
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,268,204
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