The Light Between Oceans

A lighthouse keeper and his wife, living off the coast of Western Australia, discover a rowboat carrying a dead man and an infant. They rescue the baby and raise her as their own, but their decision has devastating consequences when the child's biological mother reappears.

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its visual beauty and strong performances but criticized its pacing and melodramatic plot. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the emotional weight and others finding it overly sentimental.

• Praised for its stunning cinematography and the compelling performances of its lead actors.
• Criticized for its slow pacing and overly sentimental, melodramatic narrative.
• The film's exploration of morality and difficult choices resonated with some, while others found it emotionally manipulative.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and the chemistry between the leads. However, some found the story predictable and the heavy emotional tone to be overwhelming.

Alicia Vikander won Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards for her role in 'The Danish Girl' (2015), but 'The Light Between Oceans' did not receive major award nominations or wins.

The film was shot entirely on location in New Zealand, which stood in for the rugged coast of Western Australia.