The Light Between Oceans

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I'm just looking to get

away from things for a little while.

Well,

it's no paradise out on that island.

Just want to make sure

you know what you're in for.

All due respect, Mr. Coughlan,

it's not likely to be tougher

than the Western Front.

Oh, you're probably right about that.

You pay your own passage

to every posting.

You're a relief worker

so you don't get holidays.

I understand you're a single man.

No family.

So, that's a slight concern.

Wouldn't normally send

a single man to Janus.

It's pretty remote

and wife and family

can be a great practical help,

not just a comfort.

But, seeing it's only temporary,

you leave for Port Partageuse

in two days.

From there you'll be

shipped off to Janus.

Welcome to Commonwealth

Lighthouse Service.

Proud to have a man

who served our country

with such distinction amongst our ranks.

Ah! Mr. Sherbourne, right on time.

Come in, do.

Thank you very much.

Welcome to Partageuse.

Let me introduce you.

This'll probably be

the guest of honor.

This is Mr. Tom Sherbourne,

our new lightkeeper.

How do you do?

Cyril and Bertha Chipper.

How lovely to meet you.

Uh, Bill Graysmark.

- His wife, Violet...

- How do you do?

- And their daughter...

- How do you do?

Oh, she's around here

somewhere. Well...

Mr. Sherbourne, can I tempt you?

Thank you very much.

Oh, Tom, that lighthouse of yours

will be guiding ships

on the Northern Hemisphere

bringing wealth and prosperity

to our land.

God knows we need it after this war.

It's been costly enough

in more ways than one, eh?

Sir.

You think you're up for it?

We'll soon find out.

Oh, please.

The last thing the poor man needs

are your tales of doom and gloom.

Told you she'd turn up.

This is Isabel Graysmark.

Isabel, meet Mr. Sherbourne.

Pleasure to meet you,

Mr. Sherbourne.

Ms. Graysmark.

Janus isn't

a particularly popular posting.

You'll be the only living man

for a good part of

100 miles in any direction.

I don't suppose they told you

why the position became available?

Temporarily available.

Trimble will be back,

and good as new in six months.

Just needs a bit of

recuperation time, that's all.

- Is that all?

- Uh...

Did they inform you,

Mr. Sherbourne?

I don't believe anyone told me

about the specifics.

Doesn't surprise me.

Trimble Docherty

worked the light for nearly six years.

Without incident!

- Without incident.

- Mmm.

Then he caused a stir

when he reported that his wife has been

signaling the passing ships.

Unacceptable, of course,

and for two reasons.

Signaling passing ships

had long been forbidden precisely...

Obviously, he knows that.

What was the other reason?

His wife has been dead for two years.

Simple case of cabin fever

plus a dose of grief, that's all.

Mr. Sherbourne

should have been informed.

Long before he signed

on the dotted line.

I certainly appreciate

your telling me.

And I hope Trimble

recovers from whatever is ailing him.

As for the isolation,

I feel I'm prepared for it.

In fact, after France,

the idea of a little time alone,

I welcome it.

Hear, hear.

Well said, Mr. Sherbourne.

Well said. Here's to the future.

- To the future.

- To the future.

We wish you all the best.

All the best.

- All the best.

- All the best.

Please look us up

next time you're coming back through.

Been a pleasure meeting you all.

I think he was

a very impressive young man.

Oh, yes.

Well, he's just come home...

Too late

to change your mind now, son.

Six months is nothing!

If you're not trying to hold your breath.

Goodbye, Tom.

Well done, Sherbourne.

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