When the Light Breaks
2024, Icelandic. Directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Icelandic
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Rúnar RúnarssonDirector
- Elín HallUna
- Mikael KaaberGunni
- Katla NjálsdóttirKlara
- Ágúst Örn B. WigumBassi
- Gunnar Hrafn KristjánsdóttirSiggi
- Baldur EinarssonDiddi
- Daria TestoedovaJane
- Þorsteinn BachmannCast
- Tómas Howser HarðarsonDrengur
- Bjarni KristbjörnssonStudent at arts university
- Kolbrún Sara Ósk KristinsdóttirWoman at funeral
- Alex Leó KristinssonBanani
Details
- Released
- 17 October 2024
- Original title
- Ljósbrot
- Country
- Croatia, France, Iceland, Netherlands
- Written by
- Rúnar Rúnarsson
- Box office
- $208K
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When the Light Breaks: quick answers
Is When the Light Breaks worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is When the Light Breaks?
When the Light Breaks runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does When the Light Breaks have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for When the Light Breaks. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
When the Light Breaks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for When the Light Breaks yet.
Which OTT platform is When the Light Breaks on?
When the Light Breaks isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Light Breaks?
If you liked When the Light Breaks, try Mr. Church, The Miracle Season, Call Me Crazy: A Five Film.
Who directed When the Light Breaks?
When the Light Breaks (2024) was directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson and stars Elín Hall, Mikael Kaaber, Katla Njálsdóttir.