A Light That Never Goes Out

A Light That Never Goes Out is a music drama and comedy about Pauli, a successful classical flutist who returns to his small hometown following a mental breakdown. While there, he reconnects with a former classmate named Iiris. Pauli has spent his career striving for perfection, but he finds comfort and a new sense of meaning through Iiris's chaotic energy and her interest in experimental music. The two bond as they explore unconventional sound experiments together.

The film was written and directed by Lauri-Matti Parppei and produced by Ilona Tolmunen. It is a co-production between Norway and Finland, involving the companies Made and Goodtime Pictures. The main cast features Samuel Kujala as Pauli and Anna Rosaliina Kauno as Iiris, with supporting roles played by Camille Auer, Kaisa-Leena Koskenkorva, Mari Rantasila, and Jarkko Pajunen. The movie has a runtime of 108 minutes and was released on September 12, 2025.