Keep the Lights On

Jul 27, 2012

1h 42m

★ 5.7

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Tiny Dancer Films

Alarum PIctures

Parts & Labor

Film 50

Keep the Lights On Trailers

Cast

Erik Rothman

Thure Lindhardt

Paul Lucy

Zachary Booth

Claire

Julianne Nicholson

Alassane

Souléymane Sy Savané

Dan

Justin Reinsilber

Thomas

Ed Vassallo

Karen

Paprika Steen

Marilyn Neimark

Russ

Sebastian La Cause

Katie

Sarah Hess

Katie's Mom

Roberta Kirshbaum

Katie's Cousin

Jamie Petrone

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