Movie · Drama

First Light is a 2025 drama film written and directed by James J. Robinson in his feature debut. Co-produced by the Philippines and Australia, the film stars Ruby Ruiz, Kare Adea, Maricel Soriano, Emmanuel Santos, Rez Cortez, Soliman Cruz, and Kidlat Tahimik. The film premiered in competition in the Bright Horizons section at the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival, where Robinson won the Blackmagic Design Best Australian Director Award.

2026 · 1h 58m
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First Light

Drama

First Light is a 2025 drama film written and directed by James J. Robinson in his feature debut. Co-produced by the Philippines and Australia, the film stars Ruby Ruiz, Kare Adea, Maricel Soriano, Emmanuel Santos, Rez Cortez, Soliman Cruz, and Kidlat Tahimik. The film premiered in competition in the Bright Horizons section at the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival, where Robinson won the Blackmagic Design Best Australian Director Award.

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Average 7.6
Reviews 12
Fresh 10
Rotten 2

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Studio
Defiant Screen Entertainment Pty Ltd
Released
2026
Run Time
1 hr 58 min
Rated
M Content that may disturb
Regions of Origin
Australia, Philippines
© 2024 Majella Productions Pty Ltd, Filmfest Ltd, Screen Australia Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Languages

Original Audio
Tagalog
Audio

Tagalog (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

Subtitles

English (United States) (Always On)