Ghostlight Review: An Emotional, Gorgeously Told Story That Balances Heart, Humor & Grief

Ghostlight, which initially played the 2024 Sundance Film Festival before heading to SXSW, is one of those films that’s difficult to forget. I sat with it long after the credits had rolled because of how beautifully and coherently crafted it is. Directors Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson, working from a script written by O’Sullivan, weave together an intimate, captivating, and moving story that will bring you to tears at various points throughout. Ghostlight bridges the gap between art and reality, blending a poignant narrative that aims to better understand a loved one and the expression of grief.