WHEN THE LIGHT BREAKS

By Rúnar Rúnarsson
2024, Iceland, 1h22, vostf
Starring : Elín Hall, Mikael Kaaber, Katla Njálsdóttir, Baldur Einarsson, Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsson


 

Screenplay : Rúnar Rúnarsson
Cinematography : Sophia Olsson
Music : Jóhann Jóhannsson
Setting : Hulda Helgadóttir
Costumes : Helga Rós. V. Hannam
Film editing : Andri Steinn Gudjónsson
Production : Heather Millard (Compass Films), Rúnar Rúnarsson (Halibut)
Coproduction : Revolver Amsterdam (Holland), MP Film Production (Croatia), Eaux Vives Productions (France)

 

Synopsis
Day breaks on a long summer's day in Iceland. From one sunset to the next, Una, a young art student, encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty. A highly sensitive film that explores with infinite grace, modesty and finesse the feelings and emotions of a young woman whose future is suddenly shattered.