Saban Films has released the official trailer for Light of My Life, a new film written and directed by actor Casey Affleck.

The film is set in a post-apocalyptic world in which a disease has killed all women, the film is about a father who must hide his daughter to keep her safe from the remaining few scavengers left alive. It's mostly a slow burn, dialogue-based, quiet drama with just a few thrilling, action-y moments.

Affleck stars with newcomer Anna Pniowsky, and the small indie cast includes Elisabeth Moss, Tom Bower, Timothy Webber, and Hrothgar Mathews.

The official synopsis reads, Parent and child journey through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out half the world’s population. As a father struggles to protect his child, their bond, and the character of humanity, is tested.

Light of My Life is both written and directed by American actor / filmmaker Casey Affleck, director of the films The Book of Charles and Joaquin Phoenix's faux-doc I'm Still Here previously.

Film is produced by Teddy Schwartzman, Casey Affleck, and John Powers Middleton.
The film releases on 9th August 2019.