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Borstein Stars in Covid Family Drama
15 Jun
Summary
- Alex Borstein to star in new film 'Turn the Lights Back On'.
- Film centers on family tensions during the Covid era.
- Inspired by true events and similar to 'Little Miss Sunshine'.
Emmy-winning actress Alex Borstein is attached to star in 'Turn the Lights Back On,' a new comedic family drama from writer-director Dave Pantano. This feature film debut is based on true events, drawing inspiration from the experiences of families during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The film is described as being in the spirit of acclaimed movies like 'Little Miss Sunshine,' 'August: Osage County,' and 'The Brothers McMullen.' It delves into a family's struggle to confront decades of unresolved issues amidst an unprecedented global event.
Borstein will play Emma, an exhausted elementary school teacher grappling with perimenopause and family responsibilities. Her character faces the difficult decision of placing her aging mother into assisted living just as the world begins to shut down. As old wounds resurface among her siblings, Emma navigates guilt, grief, and the unraveling of long-held family dynamics.
Director Dave Pantano expressed confidence in Borstein's ability to capture the role's required humor, vulnerability, and emotional honesty. The project is fully financed as a SAG-AFTRA independent feature, with casting for additional roles expected to commence this month.
