United States / Jan 20, 2012 / Sundance Film Festival
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Marilyn Neimark | Marilyn Neimark |
| Sebastian La Cause | Russ |
| Sarah Hess | Katie |
| Roberta Kirshbaum | Katie's Mom |
| Jamie Petrone | Katie's Cousin |
| Maria Dizzia | Vivian |
| Stella Schnabel | Esther |
| Jodie Markell | Jill |
| James Bidgood | James Bidgood |
| John Michael Cox Jr. | John Michael Cox Jr. |
| Henry Arango | Henry Arango |
| Agosto Machado | Agosto Machado |
| Miguel Flatow | Igor |
| Calder Kusmierski Singer | Club Kid |
| Shane Stackpole | Luca - Age 7 |
| Christopher Lenk | Hustler |
| Todd Verow | Self (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Keep the Lights On |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Dansk, English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Tiny Dancer Films, Alarum PIctures, Parts & Labor, Film 50 |
| Official site | keepthelightsonfilm.com |
| Release date | 27 luglio 2012 |
| Executive producer | Ali Betil, Lars Knudsen, Jawal Nga, Adam Hohenberg, Jay Van Hoy |
| Production | Marie Therese Guirgis, Lucas Joaquin, Ira Sachs, Iddo Patt, Alex Scharfman, Tory Lenosky |
| Writer | Mauricio Zacharias, Ira Sachs |
| Casting | Avy Kaufman |
| Editing | Affonso Gonçalves |
| Cinematography | Thimios Bakatakis |
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| Assistant directors | Ira Sachs, Veronica Lupu, Heather Quick |
| Camera operators | Thimios Bakatakis |
| Additional photography | Thimios Bakatakis |
| Production design | Amy Williams, Laura Miller, Amilia Tybinka |
| Art direction | Laura Miller, Amy Williams, Amilia Tybinka |
| Set decoration | Amilia Tybinka, Amy Williams, Laura Miller |
| Music | Arthur Russell |
| Sound | Arthur Russell |
| Costume design | Elisabeth Vastola |
| Makeup | Elisabeth Vastola |
| Hairstyling | Elisabeth Vastola |
| Revenue | 243.959 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Germany / Feb 10, 2012 / Berlin International Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Sep 07, 2012 / NR
Theatrical release
Taiwan / Jul 27, 2012
France / Aug 22, 2012
Poland / Oct 24, 2012
United Kingdom / Nov 02, 2012 / 18
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Germany / Nov 08, 2012
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