hiv,drug rehabilitation,lgbt,semi autobiographical,documentary filmmaking,sex worker,gay theme

Keep the Lights On (2012)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ira Sachs
  • Profile picture of Thure Lindhardt
    Erik Rothman Thure Lindhardt
  • Profile picture of Zachary Booth
    Paul Lucy Zachary Booth
  • Profile picture of Julianne Nicholson
    Claire Julianne Nicholson
  • Profile picture of Souléymane Sy Savané
    Alassane Souléymane Sy Savané
  • Profile picture of Ed Vassallo
    Thomas Ed Vassallo
  • Profile picture of Paprika Steen
    Karen Paprika Steen
  • Profile picture of Sebastian La Cause
    Russ Sebastian La Cause
  • Profile picture of Jamie Petrone
    Katie's Cousin Jamie Petrone

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Keywords

  • hiv
  • drug rehabilitation
  • lgbt
  • semi autobiographical
  • documentary filmmaking
  • sex worker
  • gay theme