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When The Light Breaks

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When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland. From one sunset to another, Una, a young art student encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty.

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Stephen Romei The Australian The acute exploration of how loss can even overcome secrets... Jul 24, 2024 Full Review Namrata Joshi The New Indian Express Pivotal, of course, is Hall's off-the-wall yet extremely likeable presence as Una. There's a weariness to her in having travelled the world and lived out of suitcases for five years with her parents... Jul 10, 2024 Full Review Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter Alongside its study of a singular kind of heartbreak, Runarsson’s film offers images that anyone who can relate to losing a loved one at a young age will find impossible to shake. May 17, 2024 Full Review Rory O'Connor The Film Stage There is a rawness, warmth, and depth of feeling to When the Light Breaks that feels contrary to more cynical Western-European tragicomic traditions. Rated: B+ Nov 22, 2024 Full Review Juan José Beteta Cinencuentro ... A beautiful and precise film in its development and a relevant aesthetic experience. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 15, 2024 Full Review Robert Kojder Flickering Myth When the Light Breaks effectively fills a minimalistic plot with gutting emotional impact Rated: 3/5 Oct 18, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis When the light breaks on a long summer’s day in Iceland. From one sunset to another, Una, a young art student encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty.
Director
Rúnar Rúnarsson
Producer
Heather Millard, Rúnar Rúnarsson
Screenwriter
Rúnar Rúnarsson
Production Co
Compass Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Icelandic
Runtime
1h 20m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)