When the Light Breaks(2024)
Ljósbrot
When the Light Breaks 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.
When the Light Breaks (2024) is a drama film directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson, released on October 17, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Elín Hall, Mikael Kaaber, Katla Njálsdóttir and Ágúst Örn B. Wigum. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Rúnar Rúnarsson
- Writers:
- Rúnar Rúnarsson
- Producers:
- Heather Millard, Rúnar Rúnarsson
- Cinematographer:
- Sophia Olsson
- Production:
- Compass Films, Halibut, Revolver Amsterdam, MP Film Production, Eaux-Vives Productions, jour2fête
- Revenue:
- $208,039
- Status:
- Released
When the Light Breaks (2024) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for When the Light Breaks before you stream it.
When the Light Breaks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elín Hall
as Una
Mikael Kaaber
as Gunni
Katla Njálsdóttir
as Klara
Ágúst Örn B. Wigum
as Bassi
Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsdóttir
as Siggi
Baldur Einarsson
as Diddi
- Daria Testoedova
Daria Testoedova
as Jane
Þorsteinn Bachmann
Tómas Howser Harðarson
as Drengur
- Bjarni Kristbjörnsson
Bjarni Kristbjörnsson
as Student at arts university
- Kolbrún Sara Ósk Kristinsdóttir
Kolbrún Sara Ósk Kristinsdóttir
as Woman at funeral
- Alex Leó Kristinsson
Alex Leó Kristinsson
as Banani
Key crew
Directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson, written by Rúnar Rúnarsson, produced by Heather Millard and Rúnar Rúnarsson.
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When the Light Breaks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 44 ratings.
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When the Light Breaks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch When the Light Breaks online?
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When the Light Breaks (2024) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in When the Light Breaks?
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The main cast of When the Light Breaks (2024) includes Elín Hall, Mikael Kaaber, Katla Njálsdóttir, Ágúst Örn B. Wigum and Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsdóttir. The film was directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was When the Light Breaks released?
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When the Light Breaks was released on October 17, 2024 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is When the Light Breaks worth watching?
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When the Light Breaks (2024) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for When the Light Breaks?
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Yes. The official When the Light Breaks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.