SYNOPSIS

Four relationships spanning the four corners of the globe are put to the ultimate test when they learn the world may end in eight minutes - the duration of time it takes light to travel from the sun to the Earth. Each is finally forced to confront the most trying dynamics of their relationship in order to reconcile differences and face Earth’s final moments: with love and without fear; but, most importantly, together.

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT

Have you ever wondered what you can accomplish in eight minutes?
Maybe listen to a few favorite songs, take your dog on a walk, or even just check your emails. But what would you do with your last eight minutes?
For a good portion of the last decade I’ve asked this hypothetical question to many of my friends, family members, and colleagues. I was surprised to discover how different everyone would react in the same situation. Many people were upset to learn that they were about to die and filled up with rage, whilst others didn’t even participate in the survey because they were too afraid to even hypothetically talk about death.
From these surprises stemmed the motivation for LIGHT YEARS. I wanted to make a film that illustrates how we as a society need to turn to love in our waning moments. Nothing is as powerful, profane, or pure.