Break of Day

Break of Day

Break of Day

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Break of Day

2013

0h 34m

4.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Beautiful, sad story told from multiple perspectives. A man picks a dahlia before entering his home. His dog senses something is wrong. The housekeeper makes tea before seeing the tragedy. Slowly the elements slot into place.

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7 featured cast members

Starring

Mathieu Amalric

Mathieu Amalric

Patrick

Raphaël Bouvet

Raphaël Bouvet

Nathan

Alice Butaud

Alice Butaud

Patrick's girlfriend

Philippe Frécon

Philippe Frécon

Doctor

India Hair

India Hair

Alice

Philippe Laudenbach

Philippe Laudenbach

The husband

Sébastien Tavel

Sébastien Tavel

Nathan's father

Creative team

Directed by: Christophe Loizillon

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