When the Night Breaks
夜が明けたら
Synopsis
In a bustling shopping district, a humble tailor accompanies his daughter for an afternoon out — until a trio of thugs begin harassing her in broad daylight. Unable to stay passive amidst the crowd’s indifference, he intervenes with tragic results. Two years later, having served time for excessive self-defense, he remains haunted by both the violence and the apathy of society. A veteran detective, still unsettled by the case, notices the tailor quietly providing money to the same thugs. What drives him? A modern horror tale with social undertones, adapted from Futaro Yamada’s short story “The Black Curtain,” this episode merges psychological unease, moral ambiguity, and a chilling critique of bystander indifference.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuo Kuroki
- Screenplay & Story
- Mari Takizawa
- Original Score
- Isao Tomita
- Original Title
- 夜が明けたら
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Kuroki
Mari Takizawa, Futaro Yamada
Isao Tomita
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Kuroki
Director
Mari Takizawa
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Night Breaks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Night Breaks about?
In a bustling shopping district, a humble tailor accompanies his daughter for an afternoon out — until a trio of thugs begin harassing her in broad daylight. Unable to stay passive amidst the crowd’s indifference, he intervenes with tragic results. Two years later, having served time for excessive self-defense, he remains haunted by both the violence and the apathy of society. A veteran detective, still unsettled by the case, notices the tailor quietly providing money to the same thugs. What drives him? A modern horror tale with social undertones, adapted from Futaro Yamada’s short story “The Black Curtain,” this episode merges psychological unease, moral ambiguity, and a chilling critique of bystander indifference.
Who directed When the Night Breaks?
When the Night Breaks was directed by Kazuo Kuroki.
Who stars in When the Night Breaks?
The principal cast of When the Night Breaks includes Kō Nishimura, Tamami Natsu, Tokue Hanazawa, Tokiko Mita, Maki Asakawa.
When was When the Night Breaks released and how long is it?
When the Night Breaks was released in 1973 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for When the Night Breaks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Night Breaks was composed by Isao Tomita.