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Keep the Lights On (2012)

5.7/10 1h 42m Jul 27, 2012
Drama Romance

Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection and become a couple. Individually and together, they are risk takers — compulsive, and fueled by drugs and sex. In an almost decade-long relationship defined by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries and dignity and to be true to himself.

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Movie Details

Original Title Keep the Lights On
Original Language EN
Revenue $243,959
Status Released
Popularity 0.6

Cast

Thure Lindhardt
Thure Lindhardt
Erik Rothman
Popularity: 0.8
Zachary Booth
Zachary Booth
Paul Lucy
Popularity: 0.8
Julianne Nicholson
Julianne Nicholson
Claire
Popularity: 4.4
Souléymane Sy Savané
Souléymane Sy Savané
Alassane
Popularity: 0.2
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Justin Reinsilber
Dan
Popularity: 0.7
Ed Vassallo
Ed Vassallo
Thomas
Popularity: 0.4
Paprika Steen
Paprika Steen
Karen
Popularity: 1.4
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Marilyn Neimark
Marilyn Neimark
Popularity: 0.9
Sebastian La Cause
Sebastian La Cause
Russ
Popularity: 0.2
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Sarah Hess
Katie
Popularity: 0.0
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Roberta Kirshbaum
Katie's Mom
Popularity: 0.0
Jamie Petrone
Jamie Petrone
Katie's Cousin
Popularity: 0.3

Key Crew

Director Ira Sachs
Writer Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
Producer Marie Therese Guirgis, Ira Sachs, Lucas Joaquin
Editor Affonso Gonçalves
Music Arthur Russell
Executive Producer Jay Van Hoy, Adam Hohenberg, Jawal Nga

Production

Tiny Dancer Films
Alarum PIctures
Parts & Labor
US
Film 50
US

Videos & Trailers

Ira Sachs In Conversation
Ira Sachs In Conversation
Featurette
Trailer
Trailer
Trailer
2012 Ira Sachs: "Keep the Lights On"
2012 Ira Sachs: "Keep the Lights On"
Featurette

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Keywords

hiv drug rehabilitation intervention lgbt semi autobiographical documentary filmmaking substance abuse sex worker toxic relationship gay theme

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Details
Release Date July 27, 2012
Runtime 1h 42m
Revenue $243,959
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.6
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