When the Day Breaks
Synopsis
A rooster has his last biscuit for breakfast and goes grocery shopping. A pig prepares her breakfast (potato peelings, with the potatoes thrown in the trash) and discovers she needs more milk. Their paths cross, a lemon falls into the sewer, and both lives are changed.
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When the Day BreaksOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2008-07-24
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis
- Original Title
- When the Day Breaks
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis
David Verrall, Barrie McLean
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Wendy Tilby
Director
Amanda Forbis
Director
David Verrall
Producer
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General — Suitable for all ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Day Breaks
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What is When the Day Breaks about?
A rooster has his last biscuit for breakfast and goes grocery shopping. A pig prepares her breakfast (potato peelings, with the potatoes thrown in the trash) and discovers she needs more milk. Their paths cross, a lemon falls into the sewer, and both lives are changed.
Who directed When the Day Breaks?
When the Day Breaks was directed by Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis.
Who stars in When the Day Breaks?
The principal cast of When the Day Breaks includes Not specified.
When was When the Day Breaks released and how long is it?
When the Day Breaks was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Day Breaks?
When the Day Breaks holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.).