Light Through The Dust
When everything falls away, one dream remains.
When the 2011 Christchurch earthquake struck, tattoo apprentice Bonnie Singh was inside Southern Ink, the studio where she had finally begun chasing her dream. The tattoo studio collapsed and Bonnie, trapped in the rubble, suffered a broken back, a shattered neck, and a brain injury that would affect her for life. With the help of fellow tattooist Jak Law, Bonnie is determined to push through physical and neurological limitations to master the craft of tattooing that once seemed out of reach. A story of resilience, reinvention, and the invisible scars we carry, this is not just a film about tattoos but instead is about what it means to rebuild a life and the importance of having a dream when everything has fallen away.
2026 · Documentary · New Zealand
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When the 2011 Christchurch earthquake struck, tattoo apprentice Bonnie Singh was inside Southern Ink, the studio where she had finally begun chasing her dream. The tattoo studio collapsed and Bonnie, trapped in the rubble, suffered a broken back, a shattered neck, and a brain injury that would affect her for life. With the help of fellow tattooist Jak Law, Bonnie is determined to push through physical and neurological limitations to master the craft of tattooing that once seemed out of reach. A story of resilience, reinvention, and the invisible scars we carry, this is not just a film about tattoos but instead is about what it means to rebuild a life and the importance of having a dream when everything has fallen away.
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About this movie
Light Through The Dust (2026) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Country: New Zealand. Genre: Documentary. Year: 2026.
Director: Amber Beaton.
Starring: Laylita "Bonnie" Singh, Jak Law, Amber Beaton.
Plot: When the 2011 Christchurch earthquake struck, tattoo apprentice Bonnie Singh was inside Southern Ink, the studio where she had finally begun chasing her dream. The tattoo studio collapsed and Bonnie, trapped in the rubble, suffered a broken back, a shattered neck, and a brain injury that would affect her for life. With the help of fellow tattooist Jak Law, Bonnie is determined to push through physical and neurological limitations to master the craft of tattooing that once seemed out of reach. A story of resilience, reinvention, and the invisible scars we carry, this is not just a film about tattoos but instead is about what it means to rebuild a life and the importance of having a dream when everything has fallen away.
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Light Through The Dust released?
Light Through The Dust was released in 2026.
Who starred in Light Through The Dust?
Light Through The Dust stars Laylita "Bonnie" Singh, Jak Law, Amber Beaton.
Where can I watch Light Through The Dust?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.