Keep the Lights On

2012
12
1h 41m

IMDb RATING

6.4/10

6.3K

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In Manhattan, filmmaker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a fling. As their relationship becomes one fueled by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.

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In Manhattan, film-maker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a fling. As their relationship becomes one fueled by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate ... Read allIn Manhattan, film-maker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a fling. As their relationship becomes one fueled by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.In Manhattan, film-maker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a fling. As their relationship becomes one fueled by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.

Director
- Ira Sachs
Writers
- Ira Sachs
- Mauricio Zacharias
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

6.3K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Ira Sachs
Writers
- Ira Sachs
- Mauricio Zacharias
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 7 wins & 10 nominations total

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Photos21

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Trivia
In the film, Erik goes to the Berlin International Film Festival and wins a Teddy Award. According to the director, the Berlin scene was shot in New York. Keep the Lights On then won the same award in real life.

Goofs
Modern iMac box.

Quotes
Paul Lucy: Would you turn that light on, above the bed? I don't want to be in the dark with you.

Connections
Featured in The 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards (2013)

Soundtracks
Close My Eyes
Written by Charles Arthur Russell Jr.
Performed by Arthur Russell

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Featured review

honest perspective

The basic virtue - the honest, direct perspective about relations. Out of cliches, it gives a large portrait of the nature of love as a permanent fight and defined connection by doubts, fears, compromissses and need of yourself.