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When the Light Breaks

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.

“A Maelstrom of Youthful Emotion”
“Quiet but intensely felt”
“With minimal dialogue, Rúnarsson and his actors capture an honest, tactile soul connection”
Read full Variety review here

Un Certain Regard

Cannes Film Festival 20224

Status
Finished
Director
Rúnar Rúnarsson
Producer
Compass Flms
Coproducer
Revolver Amsterdam, The Netherlands - MP Film Production, Croatia - Eaux Vives Productions and Jour2Fete, France
Cast
With: Elín Hall, Mikael Kaaber, Katla Njálsdóttir, Baldur Einarsson, Ágúst Wigum, Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsson
Supported by
Dutch Film Fund
World sales
The Party Film Sales