Spark and Light

Soon after Elizabeth receives this text message, her mother isn't the only one lost in sleep. Elizabeth's car has broken down. It's freezing cold, no sign of life nearby. She just has to wait, patiently. The recovery guys will be here soon, Elizabeth. Till then, she warms her young hands on the vents, drifts into a strange slumber, followed by an even more surreal awakening. Icelandic landscapes merge with Elizabeth's memories. Fears are magically transformed into comforting and fantastical fabrics. Father, upstairs, alone.

Cast

Riley Keough

as Elizabeth

María Ellingsen

as Mom

Laufey Elíasdóttir

as Host

Sjón

as Father

Ben Smith-Petersen

as Tow-Truck Driver

Pálína Jónsdóttir

as Party Guest

Ásgerður Júníusdóttir

as Party Guest

Embla Uggadóttir

as Party Guest

Maya Andrea Laufeyjardóttir

as Party Guest

Gudlaug Maria Bjarnadottir

as Party Guest

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