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Brightly Shining (2025)

Movie ★ 6.4 90 min

Family

Christmas is approaching, and when their father loses his job as a Christmas tree seller, Ronja and Melissa take over the responsibility. While their father drowns his sorrows in the Stargate pub, the two girls are forced to fend for themselves and dream of a different reality. It is a film about a father who does his best, but is not enough; about an older sister who has far too big shoes to fill; and about a little sister who never stops hoping.

Ida Sagmo Tvedte Director Ida Sagmo Tvedte Writer Ingvild H. Rishøi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 17, 2025
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt29010529
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Studio
, , Oslo Filmfond

Themes

Cast

Luiza Idrizi Ronja Anna Drakopoulou Sverrisdóttir Melissa Bartek Kaminski Bartek Kaminski Pappa Tevje Espeland Tevje Espeland Tommy Shana Mathai Shana Mathai Staffan Göthe Staffan Göthe Aronsson Jan Gunnar Røise Jan Gunnar Røise Eriksen Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes Hamza Kader Damir Babović Suhaib Ahmed

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Frequently asked questions

What is Brightly Shining about?
Christmas is approaching, and when their father loses his job as a Christmas tree seller, Ronja and Melissa take over the responsibility. While their father drowns his sorrows in the Stargate pub, the two girls are forced to fend for themselves and dream of a different reality. It is a film about a father who does his best, but is not enough; about an older sister who has far too big shoes to fill; and about a little sister who never stops hoping.
Who directed Brightly Shining?
Brightly Shining was directed by Ida Sagmo Tvedte.
Who stars in Brightly Shining?
Brightly Shining stars Luiza Idrizi, Anna Drakopoulou Sverrisdóttir, Bartek Kaminski, Tevje Espeland.
When was Brightly Shining released?
Brightly Shining is a 2025 family film.
Where can I watch Brightly Shining?
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