After a breakdown, classical flute player Pauli (29), returns to his small Finnish hometown to recover at his parents' house. He runs into Iiris, an old classmate who still lives in town and makes experimental music by herself. Iiris starts persuading him to try and make some music together, and she’s convinced that by joining forces, they’d 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. As old pressures resurface, Pauli faces difficult choices about his future and the friendships that have given him new hope.

- The Guardian

Rebel Unit provided the color grade and crafted visual effects, including the creation of a flickering dog interpreted as a «skin disease».

A Light That Never Goes Out premiered in the ACID section of the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Following its debut, the film has been screened at Filmfest München, the Midnight Sun Film Festival, Haugesund Film Festival, Oslo Pix, and Filmfest Aachen.

In addition to its festival run, the project was showcased at the Les Arcs Film Festival Industry Village (2024) and presented in the Works in Progress program of the Göteborg Film Festival / Nordic Film Market (2025). A special screening with a director Q&A was also held at the Pori Film Festival.

Director: Lauri-Matti Parppei

DOP: Mikko Parttimaa

Producers: Ilona Tolmunen & Vincent Saunders

Edited by: Frida Eggum Michaelsen