Keep the Lights On
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.
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Keep the Lights On
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 27, 2012
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
58%
Original Title
Keep the Lights On
Production Companies
Tiny Dancer Films, Alarum PIctures, Parts & Labor, Film 50
Director
Ira Sachs
Revenue
$243,959
Description
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.