A Light That Never Goes Out
Successful classical flutist Pauli returns to his small hometown after a breakdown. Reconnecting with old schoolmate Iiris, he is drawn into experimental music. Pauli, who has always sought perfection, is drawn to her chaotic energy, and finds comfort in their sonic experiments.
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Lauri-Matti Parppei Director · Mikko Parttimaa Cinematographer Frida Eggum Michaelsen Editor
First release May 15, 2025 · Produced in Finland, Norway · Production Goodtime Pictures
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Finland · Norway
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Original title
Jossain on valo joka ei sammu
Original language
Finnish
Spoken on screen
Finnish
Release dates
France · May 15, 2025
Premiere · Cannes ACID
Finland · September 12, 2025
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Australia
July 12, 2026 · Premiere · Nordic Film Festival
Finland
June 12, 2025 · Premiere · Midnight Sun Film Festival
September 19, 2026 · Premiere · Helsinki International Film Festival
France
February 4, 2026 · Theatrical
September 1, 2026 · TV · Ciné+ Festival
Germany
July 3, 2025 · Premiere · Munich International Film Festival
Greece
October 22, 2026 · Theatrical
Italy
November 8, 2025 · Premiere · Piccolo Grande Cinema
Netherlands
October 10, 2025 · Premiere · Leiden International Film Festival
Ukraine
October 25, 2025 · Premiere · Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival
April 23, 2026 · Theatrical
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