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Feature film — 2012

Keep the Lights On (2012)

5.71h 42mDrama — Romance

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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A high-signal pick with 106 votes.

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

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Director: Ira Sachs

On screen

Cast & crew

Thure Lindhardt as Erik Rothman

Thure Lindhardt

Erik Rothman

Zachary Booth as Paul Lucy

Zachary Booth

Paul Lucy

Julianne Nicholson as Claire

Julianne Nicholson

Claire

Souléymane Sy Savané as Alassane

Souléymane Sy Savané

Alassane

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Justin Reinsilber

Dan

Ed Vassallo as Thomas

Ed Vassallo

Thomas

Paprika Steen as Karen

Paprika Steen

Karen

M

Marilyn Neimark

Marilyn Neimark

Sebastian La Cause as Russ

Sebastian La Cause

Russ

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Sarah Hess

Katie

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Roberta Kirshbaum

Katie's Mom

Jamie Petrone as Katie's Cousin

Jamie Petrone

Katie's Cousin

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