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IMDb20251h 30mCosta Rica, Mexico, France

If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night

Si no ardemos, cómo iluminar la noche

Synopsis

13-year-old Laura feels adrift in her newly stitched-together family. Just as the forests and endless palm plantations begin to feel like home, she uncovers a lurking secret that threatens the women she holds close.

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Official Trailer IF WE DON'T BURN, HOW DO WE LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

San Sebastián International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kim Torres
Screenplay & Story
Luisa Mora Fernández, Kim Torres
Original Title
Si no ardemos, cómo iluminar la noche
Country of Origin
Costa Rica, Mexico, France
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Studios
Noche Negra Producciones, Animal Tropical Cine, Les Films du Clan

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kim Torres

Screenplay & Story

Luisa Mora Fernández, Kim Torres

Director of Photography

Melissa Nocetti

Film Editing

Nicole Chi Amén, Omar Guzmán

Producers

Alejandra Vargas Carballo

Department Leadership Roster

Kim Torres

Kim Torres

Director

Alejandra Vargas Carballo

Producer

Luisa Mora Fernández

Screenplay

Kim Torres

Kim Torres

Screenplay

Mauricio Esquivel

Production Design

Nicole Chi Amén

Nicole Chi Amén

Editor

Omar Guzmán

Editor

Melissa Nocetti

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night

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What is If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night about?

13-year-old Laura feels adrift in her newly stitched-together family. Just as the forests and endless palm plantations begin to feel like home, she uncovers a lurking secret that threatens the women she holds close.

Who directed If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night?

If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night was directed by Kim Torres.

Who stars in If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night?

The principal cast of If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night includes Lara Yuja, Teresa Sánchez, Michelle Jones, Juan Luis Araya Sánchez, Keylin Delgado.

When was If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night released and how long is it?

If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.