NOR26 A Light That Never Goes Out

NOR26 A Light That Never Goes Out

NOR26 A Light That Never Goes Out

Jossain on valo joka ei sammu  

Finnish, English, French with English subtitles

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Written and directed by Finnish screenwriter Lauri-Matti Parppei in his feature directorial debut, and loaded with deadpan humour, A  Light That Never Goes Out is a charming and tender feel-good drama about the power of music and community.

After a breakdown, 29-year-old classical flute player Pauli returns from Helsinki to his small Finnish hometown to recuperate at his parents' house. Unable to play his instrument, he struggles with feelings of failure.

Then Pauli runs into Iiris, an old classmate who still lives in town and makes experimental music by herself. Iiris tries to persuade him that they should make music together, as she is convinced that by joining forces, they would be able to create something completely new and unique. Her chaotic energy fascinates Pauli, who has been striving for perfection and avoided mistakes all his life.

Soon, little by little he starts finding new comfort and solace in their weird sonic experiments. But, as old pressures resurface, Pauli faces difficult choices about his future and the friendships that have given him new hope.

"Some of the most promising new talents in Nordic cinema" - International Cinephile Society

WINNER - Best Film, Jussi Awards 2026

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Göteborg Film Festival 2026

OFFICIAL SELECTION - ACID Cannes 2025

Rating: CTC
Runtime: 111 mins

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
Fri, Jul 24:
15:30

Wed, Jul 29:
18:00

Tue, Aug 4:
13:00

Thu, Aug 13:
13:30

Prospect Cinemas
Thu, Jul 23:
13:30

Tue, Jul 28:
13:00

Mon, Aug 3:
15:30

Wed, Aug 5:
15:30

Tue, Aug 11:
13:30

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