Daybreak (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1933, Daybreak is a drama film directed by Sun Yu, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Daybreak stars Lili Li as Лин Лин, Gao Zhanfei as брат Чжан, Juanjuan Ye as сестра Тан and Yuan Cong-Mei as мастер прядильной фабрики, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Daybreak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daybreak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daybreak tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daybreak (1933)?
- In US, Daybreak is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Daybreak worth watching?
- Daybreak holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daybreak?
- Daybreak stars Lili Li, Gao Zhanfei, Juanjuan Ye, Yuan Cong-Mei and Peng Luo.
- When was Daybreak released?
- Daybreak was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.