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Keep the Lights On

NR1h 42m2012Ira Sachs
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 79
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In 1997 New York City, filmmaker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a one-night fling. As their relationship evolves through dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.

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What is Keep the Lights On (2012) about?

In 1997 New York City, filmmaker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a one-night fling. As their relationship evolves through dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.

Who stars in Keep the Lights On?

Keep the Lights On stars Thure Lindhardt (Erik Rothman), Zachary Booth (Paul Lucy), Julianne Nicholson (Claire), Souléymane Sy Savané (Alassane), Justin Reinsilber (Dan). The film was directed by Ira Sachs.

How long is Keep the Lights On?

Keep the Lights On has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated NR.

Is Keep the Lights On worth watching?

Keep the Lights On holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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