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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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Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is When the Light Breaks on Netflix?

No, When the Light Breaks is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is When the Light Breaks on Amazon Prime Video?

When the Light Breaks isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch When the Light Breaks for free?

When the Light Breaks isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.