Dawn Will Come (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Dawn Will Come is a drama, music and history film directed by Kao Li, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. The lovely Li Hsiang-chun stars as a poor beauty who is drugged, ravished, lied to, locked in a burning store room, left to drown, and chased by sword-wielding ruffians, among other things. Her only hope is her betrayer's new wife, played by the strong and sensual Ivy Ling Po. Dawn may come, but the questions is: will it be too late? Director/writer Kao Li shows both restraint and sadism in this historical melodramatic tearjerker.
Who’s in it. Dawn Will Come stars Ivy Ling Po as Wen Shuzhen, Li Hsiang-Chun as Yan Qiurong, Lui Ming as Gai Liangcai and Ha Yee-Chau as Ruoyun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dawn Will Come has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dawn Will Come page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dawn Will Come tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dawn Will Come (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dawn Will Come change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dawn Will Come worth watching?
- Dawn Will Come holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dawn Will Come?
- Dawn Will Come stars Ivy Ling Po, Li Hsiang-Chun, Lui Ming, Ha Yee-Chau and Ching Miao.
- When was Dawn Will Come released?
- Dawn Will Come was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.