When the Night Breaks
Originally released in 1973. When the Night Breaks is a tv movie/horror film. directed by Kazuo Kuroki.
Starring Kō Nishimura, Tamami Natsu, and Tokue Hanazawa
Synopsis
In a bustling shopping district, a humble tailor accompanies his daughter for an afternoon out — until a trio of thugs begin harassing her in broad daylight. Unable to stay passive amidst the crowd’s indifference, he intervenes with tragic results. Two years later, having served time for excessive self-defense, he remains haunted by both the violence and the apathy of society. A veteran detective, still unsettled by the case, notices the tailor quietly providing money to the same thugs. What drives him? A modern horror tale with social undertones, adapted from Futaro Yamada’s short story “The Black Curtain,” this episode merges psychological unease, moral ambiguity, and a chilling critique of bystander indifference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Night Breaks about?
In a bustling shopping district, a humble tailor accompanies his daughter for an afternoon out — until a trio of thugs begin harassing her in broad daylight. Unable to stay passive amidst the cro...
Who directed When the Night Breaks?
When the Night Breaks was directed by Kazuo Kuroki.
When was When the Night Breaks released?
When the Night Breaks was released on February 19, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Night Breaks?
The main cast of When the Night Breaks includes Kō Nishimura, Tamami Natsu, Tokue Hanazawa, Tokiko Mita, Maki Asakawa.