Movie Details:
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Release date | August 17, 2024 (Edinburgh) |
| Running time | 1hr 36min |
| Age rating | 15+ |
| Starring | Nina Conti Shenoah Allen Bill Wise |
| Directed by | Nina Conti |
| Written by | Nina Conti Shenoah Allen |
| Produced by | Sam Parker Will Machin Keagan Karnes Tabitha McDonald |
| Cinematography by | James Kwan |
| Edited by | Riaz Meer |
| Music by | Christoph Bauschinger |
| Costume Designer | Row Särkelä Bassett |
| Production Designer | Sarah Loeppke |
| Production Companies | Anyway Content Inspirado Metro International Entertainment |
Cast & Characters:
- Nina Conti as Jane
- Shenoah Allen as Roy
- Bill Wise as Wade
- Rachel Kylian as Vashti
- Melissa Chambers as Gail
- William Sterchi as Mr. Shultz
- William Troy Ford as Young Roy
- Asha Bee as Receptionist
- Dyron C. Thompson as Groundskeeper
Storyline:
Disappearing into a monkey costume and creating a new persona, Jane strives to break free from a toxic relationship when she encounters a suicidal radio show host, Roy, who presents a path to freedom. After hitting the open road in Roy’s Airstream, the unlikely duo soon hatch a plan that could help finance a new life but could also land them in jail. Hot on their heels is Jane’s controlling partner, Wade, who aims to put an end to Jane’s newfound freedom.
About Sunlight Movie:
Sunlight marks Nina Conti’s feature-length debut. Nina Conti co-wrote the screenplay with comedian and frequent collaborator Shenoah Allen. The duo also co-hosts the podcast, Richard and Greta.
The film’s plot is inspired by Nina Conti’s ventriloquist act with her Monkey puppet. Vanessa Bastyan, a creature-effects specialist, built a full-size monkey suit for Conti, which she used in her stand-up performances and for the film.
Principal photography occurred in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and was completed in April 2023.
Sunlight has world premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 17, 2024
Set in New Mexico, the film is a “darkly comedic, subversive, and uniquely realized road trip” story about a monkey, a misfit radio host, and a dead man’s watch.
