Art student Una has a secret relationship with Diddi and they dream of a future together. But before that is possible, Diddi must first end his relationship with his official girlfriend. On the way to her, the unthinkable happens: Diddi dies in a devastating tunnel fire that kills many people. Una is surprised by the news at school and hours of uncertainty follow for her and Diddi’s friends, while they are taken care of by authorities. When it is confirmed that Diddi has also died, their world collapses. At home, the friends turn to each other for support, and in a mixture of sadness, anger, disbelief and joy, they bring back memories of their good friend. Meanwhile, Una struggles to find her place in this group, especially when Diddi’s girlfriend Klara also appears – completely unaware of his secret relationship with Una. In the intimate drama When The Light Breaks, award-winning Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson (Volcano, Sparrows) paints an intense picture of grief, connection and the complex dynamics between love and loss. He shows that sadness can look different for everyone and gives space to everyone’s feelings. Combined with the cinematography of Sophia Olsson, who brings the beautiful Icelandic landscapes to life, When The Light Breaks makes an impressive film that you as a viewer will not soon forget. The film was the opening film of the Un Certain Regard program of the Cannes Film Festival and has already received several awards.

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