When the Light Breaks

Nan
1h 20m
2024
6.8 /10 (27)

Overview

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.

Country : Croatia, France, Iceland, Netherlands
Genre : Drama
Languages : Íslenska
Released Date: 2024-10-17

Top Billed Cast

Elín Hall

Una

Mikael Kaaber

Gunni

Katla Njálsdóttir

Klara

Ágúst Örn B. Wigum

Bassi

Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsdóttir

Siggi

Baldur Einarsson

Diddi

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