Daybreak

On a planet where sunlight appears once every five centuries, the inhabitants live in darkness. Asa dreams of a life beyond her tribe, despite her responsibilities at home. When the sun rises, it forces Asa to confront her deepest desires. As the tribe reacts with fear, Asa embarks on a journey toward freedom, but it comes at a great cost.
WHY WE LIKE THIS FILM: Something for SciFi / Fantasy lovers!
BONUS PROGRAMMING: Part of New shorts from Sapir College.

Presented as Part Of New shorts from the Sapir College of Communications

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DETAILS

YEAR: 2025
RUN TIME: 15 Minutes
LANGUAGE(S): Hebrew
SUBTITLES: English subtitles
PREMIERE STATUS: International premiere

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CREDITS

DIRECTOR(S):Nava Yaari
SCREENWRITER(S):Nava Yaari
CAST:Liat Achiron, Shany Sason, Yonatan Alfi, Sharon Friedman

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