
Keep the Lights On (2012)
Ira Sachs, 2012
Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir
Bill Clegg, 2010
Keep the Lights On is a movie directed by Ira Sachs in 2012 and based on the book Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir by Bill Clegg, first published in 2010. The movie features Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Souleymane Sy Savane, Marilyn Neimark, Paprika Steen, and others.
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Storyline
In Manhattan, filmmaker Erik forms a connection with closeted lawyer Paul after a brief affair. Their relationship becomes a rollercoaster of highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, challenging Erik to establish his own boundaries while remaining authentic to himself.
Movie vs Book

Year
2012
Minutes
101
Movie Rate
6.40
Source: IMDb
Movie
Keep the Lights On
Director: Ira Sachs
Country: USA
Year: 2012
Length: 1h41m
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Year
2010
Pages
240
Book Rate
7.52
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Book
Portrait of an Addict as a Young Man: A Memoir
Author: Bill Clegg
Country: USA
First published in: 2010
Length: 240 pages
Genre: Biography
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