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.

Keywords

  • Cannes: Un Certain Regard
  • European Film Awards
  • Festival de Cannes
  • Nordic Films
  • Summertime Movies
  • mourning

Actors

  • Elín Hall
  • Mikael Kaaber
  • Katla Njálsdóttir
  • Baldur Einarsson
  • Ágúst Wigum
  • Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsson

Director

  • Rúnar Rúnarsson

Drama


1h 22min


-12

IS


NL

FR

Croatia
France
Iceland
Netherlands
2024
Una grapples with grief while harboring a secret, unable to fully express her emotions, as she navigates challenging events swirling around her.

Una grapples with grief while harboring a secret, unable to fully express her emotions, as she navigates challenging events swirling around her.


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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Cast & Crew