A boy learns his parents' love is broken—and discovers light can be stolen too.
In the shadow of his parents' cold relationship, Kasper feels like a stranger in his own home. When a mysterious girl lures him on an adventure, he decides to escape.
Cinematography
Norwegian landscapes that swallow characters whole.
Acting
Oscar McEvitt Braathen's wordless devastation.
Director
Amanda Walther Walthinsen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title references halogen bulbs—artificial light that burns intensely then fails. Norwegian critics noted this mirrors the country's fractured families in 'slow cinema' revival.
Director Amanda Walther Walthinsen cast her actual neighbor's son as Kasper after he wandered onto set asking if they were filming 'a sad movie about my house'.
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