The Beacon

Joshua Nyaga travels to the countryside from London to spend a summer’s weekend with his girlfriend Cass’ family for the first time. Transplanted as a young boy from the violence of the Ugandan civil war to the concrete jungle of London, Joshua has never experienced the privilege that Cass’ family enjoys. Surrounded by the sea and lush natural landscape, the farm is an oasis, brimming with idealistic notions and lively debate amongst Cass’ father, stepmother and their longtime friend of the family, Michael. But Joshua’s warm welcome is short lived, when a sudden act of violent racism at a local summer concert shatters the peace forcing Joshua and those around him to confront the uncomfortable truth of their differences.

Director: Ralph Fiennes
Genre: Drama, Thriller

Cast

Screenplay

Production: Potboiler Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Social Commentary and Reflection

Keywords

racism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Beacon about?
Joshua Nyaga travels to the countryside from London to spend a summer’s weekend with his girlfriend Cass’ family for the first time. Transplanted as a young boy from the violence of the Ugandan civil war to the concrete jungle of London, Joshua has never experienced the privilege that Cass’ family enjoys. Surrounded by the sea and lush natural landscape, the farm is an oasis, brimming with idealistic notions and lively debate amongst Cass’ father, stepmother and their longtime friend of the family, Michael. But Joshua’s warm welcome is short lived, when a sudden act of violent racism at a local summer concert shatters the peace forcing Joshua and those around him to confront the uncomfortable truth of their differences.
Who directed The Beacon?
The Beacon was directed by Ralph Fiennes.
Who stars in The Beacon?
The Beacon stars Ralph Fiennes, Indira Varma, Charles Babalola, Alison Oliver.
What genre is The Beacon?
The Beacon is a Drama, Thriller film.
Where was The Beacon produced?
The Beacon was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Beacon?
The themes of The Beacon include: Social Commentary and Reflection.