Keep the Lights On
An emotionally and sexually charged journey through the love, addiction, and friendship of two men. 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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An emotionally and sexually charged journey through the love, addiction, and friendship of two men. 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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Director: Ira Sachs
Writer: Ira Sachs, Mauricio Zacharias
Production: Tiny Dancer Films,Alarum PIctures,Parts & Labor,Film 50
Year: 2012
MetaScore: 79/100
ImdbRating: 6.4
BoxOffice: $246,112
Released: 27 Jul 2012
Awards: 7 wins & 10 nominations
Homepage: http://keepthelightsonfilm.com/












