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Movie poster: You Light Up My Life (1977)
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You Light Up My Life

1977 · 90 min Drama Romance
5.3 / 10 · TMDB

Laurie has been in show business since she was a child. Her dream is to be a singer, songwriter and actress. Her father wants her to be a comedian like him and Laurie only tries because it pleases her father. But she is a lousy comedian. She auditions for everything and is engaged to Ken, but Ken does not understand her needs. She has a one night stand with Chris, only to later find that he is a director. She has many emotions that have not yet been addressed and she must face them before she can get on with her life.

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Year 1977
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Joseph Brooks
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.3/10 (19 votes)

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The film constructs a portrait of a woman at a crossroads, relying on the contrast between the glossy showbiz exterior and the protagonist's inner void. It explores the weight of familial expectations and the painful search for an authentic voice in a world where all roles seem pre-assigned.

What lingers after the viewing is a quiet empathy for the struggle to step out of someone else's shadow and into your own light. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Joseph Brooks

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Best for a contemplative evening, wrapped in a blanket with a warm drink, pondering life's choices.

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