
How I Live Now(2013)
An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.


Several characters who are each at critical stages of their lives are strangely impelled towards an uncharted lake in the middle of the desert where they all have the opportunity to save each other.

Joaquim de Almeida
Jay

Evelina Pereira
Helena

Scott Bailey
Matt
Michelle Mania
Lucy's Mother

Ana Cristina Oliveira
Motel Receptionist

Caitlin Carmichael
Jamie

Skyler Day
Lucy
Joey Hagler
Daniel

Donovan Scott
old farmer

Ana Lopes
waitress (as Ana Paula Lopes)
Backlight is a drama, romance, science fiction film released in 2010. Directed by Fernando Fragata, it stars Joaquim de Almeida, Evelina Pereira, Scott Bailey. Several characters who are each at critical stages of their lives are strangely impelled towards an uncharted lake in the middle of the desert where they all have the opportunity to save each other.
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