When the Light Breaks

Set in Iceland during a single long summer day, this drama follows Una, a young art student. From one sunset to the next, she navigates a series of emotional challenges involving love, friendship, and grief. Burdened by a secret and a traumatic moment that disrupts her life, Una struggles to express her own pain while attempting to support the emotions of those around her.

The film was written and directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson, following his previous works Oiko Logos and Sparrows. The production was a collaboration between companies from the Netherlands, France, Croatia, Iceland, and the Netherlands Antilles. The cast features Elín Hall in the lead role as Una, appearing alongside Mikael Kaaber, Katla Njálsdóttir, Ágúst Örn B. Wigum, Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsdóttir, and Baldur Einarsson.

Since its release in October 2024, the movie has received a consistent reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 1,600 votes and maintains the same score of 6.6/10 on TMDB from 45 votes.