The Luminous Life movie poster

The Luminous Life

May 7, 2025 1h 46m

Released just last year. The Luminous Life is a drama film. directed by João Rosas.

Starring Francisco Melo, Cécile Matignon, and Margarida Dias

Synopsis

It’s springtime in Lisbon and Nicolau turns 24, but he’s not celebrating. Living in his parents’ house, hostage to a dream of being a musician that never comes true and plagued by the ideal image of an ex-girlfriend who left him a year ago and never came back, Nicolau feels incapable of moving forward and inventing a life of his own. He takes odd jobs until the day he discovers that his mother is just as dissatisfied with life as he is. Nicolau is shaken, but he doesn’t stumble.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 7, 2025 8 months ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Portugal + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Midas Filmes
  • Les Films de l'Après-Midi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Luminous Life about?

It’s springtime in Lisbon and Nicolau turns 24, but he’s not celebrating. Living in his parents’ house, hostage to a dream of being a musician that never comes true and plagued by the ideal i...

Who directed The Luminous Life?

The Luminous Life was directed by João Rosas.

How long is The Luminous Life?

The Luminous Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was The Luminous Life released?

The Luminous Life was released on May 7, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Luminous Life?

The main cast of The Luminous Life includes Francisco Melo, Cécile Matignon, Margarida Dias, Federica Balbi, Gemma Tria.