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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.
Keep the Lights On is a film that explores themes of hiv, drug rehabilitation, intervention. It also touches on lgbt and semi autobiographical and documentary filmmaking.
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Director
Ira Sachs
Cast
Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souléymane Sy Savané, Justin Reinsilber, Ed Vassallo, Paprika Steen, Marilyn Neimark, Sebastian La Cause, Sarah Hess
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Keep the Lights On
You can watch Keep the Lights On (2012) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
IMDb
5.7/10
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89%
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Director
Ira Sachs
Cast
Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souléymane Sy Savané, Justin Reinsilber, Ed Vassallo, Paprika Steen, Marilyn Neimark, Sebastian La Cause, Sarah Hess
15 options ranked by value · 🇺🇸 United States
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