Keep the Lights On

Keep the Lights On (2012)

18
02/11/2012 (GB)
Drama, Romance
1h 42m

Overview

Documentary filmmaker Erik and closeted lawyer Paul meet through a casual encounter, but they find a deeper connection and become a couple. Individually and together, they are risk takers — compulsive, and fueled by drugs and sex. In an almost decade-long relationship defined by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries and dignity and to be true to himself.

  • Ira SachsDirector, Writer
  • Mauricio ZachariasWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $243,959

Keywords

  • hiv
  • drug rehabilitation
  • lgbt
  • semi autobiographical
  • documentary filmmaking
  • sex worker
  • gay theme

Top Billed Cast

Thure Lindhardt

Thure Lindhardt

Erik Rothman

Zachary Booth

Zachary Booth

Paul Lucy

Julianne Nicholson

Julianne Nicholson

Claire

Souléymane Sy Savané

Souléymane Sy Savané

Alassane

Justin Reinsilber

Dan

Ed Vassallo

Ed Vassallo

Thomas

Paprika Steen

Paprika Steen

Karen

Marilyn Neimark

Marilyn Neimark

Sebastian La Cause

Sebastian La Cause

Russ

Sarah Hess

Katie

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