The idea of ​​changing perspective is a big deal in the movie "Radiance", directed by Rachel Perkins. This "arthouse" film is set in Australia and centers on 3 Aboriginal family members: Chressy, Mae and Nona, who are strangers. It's about their efforts to come to terms with each other and the devastating consequences of family secrets. Throughout the film, fire serves as a symbol of both destruction and regeneration. The house fire destroys painful memories, but at the same time regenerates the image of the mother. The lighting technique is used in the scene where the girls burn the house down. The brightness of this scene coincides with an illumination of the truth. The music used at this point in the film is very loud to give the effect of a dramatic scene. Mae plays an important role in the theme of changing perspective as she struggles with her identity. She was the one who stayed to take care of her mother, which is why she reveals her pain in a moment of catharsis. Mae goes from hating men, for the way they treated her mother, to accepting them. This results in a big change in Mae's personality: from a tough woman to a softer woman. A close-up shot of Mae on the beach during her cathartic moment gives the impression of the deep emotion that lies within her. It makes the audience finally understand Mae as a strong character in “Radiance.” Mae is partially lit in this scene to reflect the meaning of radiance. Nona is the driving force of the film who has a much more dramatic journey than that of Mae and Chressy: from a carefree and spontaneous girl to someone with great inner determination. Chressy's moment of catharsis has a big impact on Nona's perspective. Nona must now accept that there is no "black prince" and that her older sister is actually her biological mother. The close-up of Nona's face shows her tears and emotions, which shows that change is an ever-evolving process, both for better and for worse. The sparkling ocean reintroduces the theme of brightness when Nona is at the beach. The scattering of her mother's ashes allows Nona to gain maturity and a sense of purpose for the first time in her life. The musical technique changes throughout the film, from European music to traditional Aboriginal music to both combined..