The Light Between Oceans (2016)
The Light Between Oceans (2016)
The Light Between Oceans (2016) is a poignant and beautifully crafted historical romantic drama directed by Derek Cianfrance, based on the best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman. Set in the aftermath of World War I, the film explores the complexities of love, grief, and the moral dilemmas that arise when individuals are faced with heart-wrenching decisions. Starring Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, and Rachel Weisz, this emotionally charged film captures the depth of human emotions in the face of tragedy and the consequences of choices made in the name of love.
The story centers around Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender), a war veteran who takes a position as a lighthouse keeper on a remote island off the coast of Australia. Tom’s peaceful life is forever changed when he meets Isabel (Alicia Vikander), a spirited and kind woman living on the mainland. The two quickly fall in love and marry, but their happiness is tempered by a series of tragic miscarriages that devastate Isabel. Desperate for a child, the couple faces a moral quandary when a boat washes ashore carrying a dead man and a crying infant. Believing the child to be an orphan, Isabel convinces Tom to keep the baby and raise her as their own. They name her Lucy, and for several years, the couple lives blissfully, unaware of the devastating consequences their decision will bring.