Day Break
Originally released in 2005. Day Break is a drama film. directed by Hamid Rahmanian. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hossein Yari, Zabi Afshar, and Hoda Nasseh
Synopsis
Since the Islamic Revolution in Iran, capital punishment is carried out according to Islamic law, which gives the family of the victim ownership of the offender's life. Day Break - based on a compilation of true stories and shot inside Tehran's century-old prison - revolves around the imminent execution of Mansour, a man found guilty of murder. When the family of the victim repeatedly fails to show up on the appointed day, Mansour's execution is postponed again and again. Stuck inside the purgatory of his own mind, he waits as time passes on without him, caught between life and death, retribution and forgiveness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Iran
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Day Break about?
Since the Islamic Revolution in Iran, capital punishment is carried out according to Islamic law, which gives the family of the victim ownership of the offender's life. Day Break - based on a compi...
Who directed Day Break?
Day Break was directed by Hamid Rahmanian.
How long is Day Break?
Day Break has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Day Break released?
Day Break was released on September 9, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Day Break?
The main cast of Day Break includes Hossein Yari, Zabi Afshar, Hoda Nasseh.