Glimmer of Light

"Lysglimt" is a quiet, emotional short film about a teenage boy trapped in the weight of his own silence. As he drifts through dark days, a fleeting connection with a classmate becomes the spark he didn’t know he needed — a glimmer of light in the middle of winter.

Cast

Theo Sundby

as Lucas

Alexandra Bohmann

as Maja

Lea Marie Wang Sveva

as Mamma (voice)

Geir Bergersen

as Security guard

Reviews

Erdnos

Lysglimt is a beautiful short film that illuminates the power of hope and human connection in the most unexpected of places. Directed with sensitivity and care, the film offers a touching exploration of life's fleeting yet meaningful moments. It beautifully balances intimate storytelling with profou...

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