Backlight

Backlight is a drama with elements of romance and science fiction. The story follows several individuals who are all facing pivotal moments in their lives. These people are drawn by an inexplicable force toward a mysterious, uncharted lake located in a desert. Upon arriving at this remote destination, they find the opportunity to help and save one another.

The film was written and directed by Fernando Fragata, who also served as a producer alongside Sandra Menino. It followed his 2002 film Chasing Life. The cast features Joaquim de Almeida as Jay, Evelina Pereira as Helena, and Scott Bailey as Matt, with additional roles played by Caitlin Carmichael, Michelle Mania, and Ana Cristina Oliveira. This co-production between Portugal and the United States was produced by Virtual Audiovisuais with a budget of 4 million USD.

Audience reception for the movie has been moderate. It holds a rating of 6/10 on IMDb based on 2,400 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.1/10 on TMDB from 49 votes.