Synopsis
In the feature documentary The Wrong Light, a charismatic activist leads a globally-regarded NGO that provides shelter and education for girls rescued from brothels in Northern Thailand. But as the filmmakers meet the girls and their families, discrepancies begin to emerge and the story takes an unexpected turn.
Scores
Overall Score
20.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
2.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
8.1%
Review Aggregate
80.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 80% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize suspenseful, character-driven, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
suspensefulcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score80.0
RT critic review count10
Rotten Tomatoes audience scoreN/A
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating8.1
IMDb votes36
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2017 | $7,553 | $9,667 |
| International | 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2017 | $7,553 | $9,667 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2017 | $3,776 | $4,833 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2017 | $228,000 | $291,814 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2017 | $255,000 | $326,371 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2017 | $170,000 | $217,581 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2017 | $489,000 | $625,864 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2017 | $64,800 | $82,937 |
| Total Revenues | 2017 | $1,210,576 | $1,549,400 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2017 | $216,000 (est) | $276,455 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2017 | $80,000 (est) | $102,391 (est) |
| Participations | 2017 | $24,000 | $30,717 |
| Residuals ? | 2017 | $61,000 | $78,073 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2017 | $43,200 | $55,291 |
| Total Expenses | 2017 | $424,200 | $542,928 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2017 | $786,376 | $1,006,472 |
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