Backlight (film)

Backlight (Portuguese: Contraluz) is a 2010 Portuguese–American mystery and action drama film directed by Fernando Fragata. It stars Joaquim de Almeida, Evelina Pereira, and Scott Bailey.

Backlight
Portuguese	Contraluz
Directed by	Fernando Fragata
Written by	Fernando Fragata
Produced by	Fernando Fragata Sandra Menino
Starring	Joaquim de Almeida Evelina Pereira Scott Bailey
Cinematography	Fernando Fragata Daniel Herman
Edited by	Fernando Fragata Olena Kuhtaryeva
Music by	Nuno Malo
Production company	Virtual Audiovisuais
Release date	22 July 2010 (2010-07-22) (Portugal)
Running time	90 minutes
Countries	Portugal, United States
Language	English
Budget	$4 million
Box office	€ 378.809,36

Backlight was the second highest-grossing Portuguese film in 2010.^[1]

Cast

• Joaquim de Almeida – Jay
• Evelina Pereira – Helena
• Scott Bailey – Matt
• Michelle Mania – Lucy's mother
• Skyler Day – Lucy
• Joseph Hagler (as Joey Hagler) – Daniel
• Donovan Scott – Old farmer
• Ana Cristina de Oliveira – Motel Receptionist