When the Light Breaks

A devastating, multi-casualty traffic accident has sent shockwaves through Iceland. Una, a young student, realizes that her boyfriend, Diddi, is among the victims. But their relationship was a secret, and now, amidst the public mourning, she must find a way to grieve and express her emotions. Rúnar Rúnarsson is one of the most intriguing voices in cinema over the past decade. As in his previous films, he explores the emotional world of his characters through cinema that makes clever use of camerawork, color, lighting, and landscapes.