Intimate drama in which award-winning Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson (Volcano, Sparrows) paints an intense picture of grief, connectedness and the complex dynamics between love and loss.

Art student Una is in a secret relationship with Diddi and they dream of a future together. But before that is possible, Diddi must first end his relationship with his official girlfriend. On the way to her, the unthinkable happens: Diddi dies in a devastating tunnel fire that leaves many dead. Una is surprised by the news at school and hours of uncertainty follow for her and Diddi's friends, while they are taken in by authorities. Una has trouble finding her place in this company, especially when Diddi's girlfriend Klara also appears - completely unaware of his secret relationship with Una.

Director Rúnar Rúnarsson shows that grief can look different for everyone and gives space to everyone's feelings. Combined with the cinematography of Sophia Olsson, who brings the beautiful Icelandic landscapes to life, When The Light Breaks makes an impressive film that you as a viewer will not soon forget.

The film was the opening film of the Un Certain Regard program of the Cannes Film Festival and has already received several awards.