The Sun Never Sets (SXSW)

Step into the midnight glow of The Sun Never Sets, Joe Swanberg's raw indie drama lighting up Alamo Lamar at SXSW! Dakota Fanning stars as Wendy, whose world flips when her older, divorced boyfriend Jack demands a relationship break—only for her ex Chuck to crash the party, sparking a wild emotional triangle under Alaska's endless sun.

Shot on 35mm in the Last Frontier, this world premiere dives deep into love's messy pauses, uncomfortable truths, and choices that linger. With Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, and more, it's pure Swanberg vibes: honest, unfiltered, and achingly real. Perfect for fans craving cinema that hits the heart!

• Director, writer, producer: Joe Swanberg
• Stars: Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith
• Genre: Drama that questions if 'breaks' really fix anything