Right beneath our feet lies a living, breathing ecosystem, largely shrouded in mystery. A silent, bustling community of fungi, bacteria, nematodes and protozoa; microscopic organisms supporting soil’s natural ability to filter water, store carbon and grow food. But as a result of industrial agriculture, soils are at the brink of total degradation. Within three decades, there will be no fertile soil left to cultivate on the planet. ‘I think we begin as light’ is an ethnographic journey into the hidden world of soil, exploring the intricate relationships between microorganisms, plants, sunlight and regenerative farmers. In a sensorial assemblage of weeds, tractor sounds, spiderwebs and compost steam, we follow Danish regenerative farmers determined to find new ways of farming. They smell, touch, and taste the soil, fostering a deeper connection with the living organisms that inhabit it, and engage in endless experiments on how to grow food while also growing vibrant multispecies landscapes. Realizing day by day that there are no simple solutions in nature; reminding us that soil healing is a complex, slow and experimental journey. ‘I think we begin as light’ is an invitation to keep asking crucial questions about how to farm in the future - not just in soil but with soil.