"The Wake of Light" is a 2020 independent drama film directed by Renji Philip. The film follows the story of Mary (Rome Brooks), a young woman who lives with her aging father in a farm in a small town. Mary is struggling to keep the farm running as their crops are failing, and her father is slowly losing his memory. She also has to deal with the fact that her high school sweetheart, who promised to return and marry her, has not been in touch for months.
One day, while working on the farm, Mary meets Cole (Matt Bush), a charismatic and free-spirited young man on a cross-country road trip. Cole is drawn to Mary's kindness and strong spirit and offers her an escape from her troubles by asking her to come with him on his journey across the country.
As Cole and Mary get to know each other, they start to fall for each other. Mary is torn between her responsibilities to her father and the farm, and her desire to leave and start a new life with Cole.
"The Wake of Light" is a touching and heartfelt film that explores themes of love, loss, and hope. It portrays the struggles of a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world while caring for her aging father and fighting to keep her family's farm from falling apart. The film features stunning cinematography, great performances, and a beautiful soundtrack that adds to the emotional impact of the story.
