Keep the Lights On
2012 · 1h 42m · Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated 18 (GB)
In 1997 New York City, filmmaker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a one-night fling. As their relationship evolves through dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.
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Ira Sachs5.8Smart score
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documentary filmmakingdrug rehabilitationgay themehivinterventionlgbtsemi autobiographicalsex workersubstance abusetoxic relationship
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