Daybreak
1933, Chinese. Directed by Sun Yu.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Daybreak isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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- Released
- 1 January 1933
- Original title
- 天明
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Sun Yu
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How long is Daybreak?
Daybreak runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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Which OTT platform is Daybreak on?
Daybreak isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Daybreak?
If you liked Daybreak, try Pimp, What Time Is It There?, The Nest.
Who directed Daybreak?
Daybreak (1933) was directed by Sun Yu and stars Li Lili, Zhanfei Gao, Juanjuan Ye.