Daybreak

Daybreak

The terror of the time has darkened their world. Now they'll have to fight for a new dawn.

R 1993 · 91 min · ★ 5.3 · Action, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction, TV Movie

When a substantial portion of the nation's populace falls victim to a deadly plague, the tyrannical government quarantines them in camps, offering no alternative except death. But a gutsy rebel named Torch sets out to help the afflicted by leading an underground effort to spirit the victims to humane sanctuary.

Directed by Stephen Tolkin

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