Daybreak
天明
Synopsis
A country girl and her boyfriend arrive in Shanghai for a better life. They soon find only desperation. She is raped and falls into prostitution as he drifts into revolutionary circles. Her access through her trade grants her greater access which she uses to aid her revolutionary lover with tragic results.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sun Yu
- Screenplay & Story
- Sun Yu
- Original Title
- 天明
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Lianhua Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sun Yu
Sun Yu
Ke Zhou
Ming-Yau Lo
Department Leadership Roster
Sun Yu
Director
Sun Yu
Writer
Ming-Yau Lo
Producer
Ke Zhou
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daybreak
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What is Daybreak about?
A country girl and her boyfriend arrive in Shanghai for a better life. They soon find only desperation. She is raped and falls into prostitution as he drifts into revolutionary circles. Her access through her trade grants her greater access which she uses to aid her revolutionary lover with tragic results.
Who directed Daybreak?
Daybreak was directed by Sun Yu.
Who stars in Daybreak?
The principal cast of Daybreak includes Li Lili, Zhanfei Gao, Juanjuan Ye, Congmei Yuan, Peng Luo.
When was Daybreak released and how long is it?
Daybreak was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.