Light of Day

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1987-02-06

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

107 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.4 (1841 Reviews)

Director:

Paul Schrader

Genres:

Drama Music

Cast:

Michael J. Fox Gena Rowlands Joan Jett Michael McKean

Writer:

Paul Schrader

Fullplot:

The siblings Patty and Joe Rasnick live in an industrial suburb in Cleveland, Ohio. While Patty is focused on their rock band, The Barbusters, Joe also cares for the family and the upbringing of Patty's young son, Benji. Their pious mother reproaches them for their way of life, especially when they quit their jobs and go on tour, taking Benji with them. However, when their mother is dying of terminal cancer, they return home and resolve their problems with her.

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