When the Light Breaks
Ljósbrot
Synopsis
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.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-04
Top Cast
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Elín Hall
Una
Mikael Kaaber
Gunni
Katla Njálsdóttir
Klara
Ágúst Örn B. Wigum
Bassi
Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsdóttir
Siggi
Baldur Einarsson
Diddi
Daria Testoedova
Jane
Þorsteinn Bachmann
Tómas Howser Harðarson
Drengur
Bjarni Kristbjörnsson
Student at arts university
Kolbrún Sara Ósk Kristinsdóttir
Woman at funeral
Alex Leó Kristinsson
Banani
Kolbeinn Sveinsson
Student at arts university
Einar Haraldsson
A man in the church (uncredited)
Kristinn Hilmarsson
A man in the church (Uncredited)
Benedikt Erlingsson
Atli Óskar Fjalarsson
Ana Vilenica
Release History & Theatrical Window
Scandinavian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 27, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$208K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rúnar Rúnarsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Rúnar Rúnarsson
- Original Title
- Ljósbrot
- Country of Origin
- Croatia, France, Iceland, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $208K
- Production Studios
- Compass Films, Halibut, Revolver Amsterdam, MP Film Production, Eaux-Vives Productions, jour2fête
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rúnar Rúnarsson
Rúnar Rúnarsson
Sophia Olsson
Andri Steinn
Þórdur Bragi Jónsson, Heather Millard, Rúnar Rúnarsson, Lilja Ósk Snorradóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Rúnar Rúnarsson
Director
Rúnar Rúnarsson
Writer
Sophia Olsson
Director of Photography
Hulda Helgadóttir
Production Design
Helga Rós Hannam
Costume Design
Heather Millard
Producer
Rúnar Rúnarsson
Producer
Jörundur Rafn Arnarson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andri Steinn
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Stressful Scenes • Language
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IMDb Archive
Iceland
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Light Breaks
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What is When the Light Breaks about?
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.
Who directed When the Light Breaks?
When the Light Breaks was directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson.
Who stars in When the Light Breaks?
The principal cast of When the Light Breaks includes Elín Hall, Mikael Kaaber, Katla Njálsdóttir, Ágúst Örn B. Wigum, Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsdóttir.
When was When the Light Breaks released and how long is it?
When the Light Breaks was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did When the Light Breaks make at the box office?
When the Light Breaks grossed $208K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Light Breaks?
When the Light Breaks holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).