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When the Light Breaks

6.720241h 20mMovieDrama

When the light breaks on a long summer's day in Iceland. From one sunset to another, Una, a young art student, encounters love, friendship, sorrow and beauty.

DirectorRúnar Rúnarsson
WriterRúnar Rúnarsson
ProducersÞórdur Bragi Jónsson·Heather Millard

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Tubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson

EHElín Hall
Elín Hall
Una
MKMikael Kaaber
Mikael Kaaber
Gunni
KNKatla Njálsdóttir
Katla Njálsdóttir
Klara
ÁWÁgúst Örn B. Wigum
Ágúst Örn B. Wigum
Bassi
GKGunnar Hrafn Kristjánsdóttir
Gunnar Hrafn Kristjánsdóttir
Siggi
BEBaldur Einarsson
Baldur Einarsson
Diddi
DT
Daria Testoedova
Jane
ÞBÞorsteinn Bachmann
Þorsteinn Bachmann
THTómas Howser Harðarson
Tómas Howser Harðarson
Drengur
BK
Bjarni Kristbjörnsson
Student at arts university
KK
Kolbrún Sara Ósk Kristinsdóttir
Woman at funeral
AK
Alex Leó Kristinsson
Banani

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When the Light Breaks — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When the Light Breaks?

When the Light Breaks is streaming on Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is When the Light Breaks on Netflix?

No, When the Light Breaks is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is When the Light Breaks on Amazon Prime Video?

No, When the Light Breaks isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch When the Light Breaks for free?

When the Light Breaks is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.