Daybreak (Chinese: 天明; pinyin: Tianming) is a 1933 Chinese silent film, directed by Sun Yu. It was released by the Lianhua Film Company (United Photoplay Studio). The film follows Lingling, a young country girl from a rural fishing village,  as she moves to the glittering city of Shanghai with her boyfriend Zhang. As Zhang drifts into revolutionary circles, Lingling falls into an unfortunate path. Sold to a corrupt boss who intoxicates and rapes her by her own sister, Lingling is forced into prostitution before eventually becoming a martyr for the oncoming revolution.

Plot

The film begins in a tranquil rural fishing village where a young, innocent girl named Lingling (played by Li Lili) lives. She is depicted as a cheerful, lively girl, symbolizing the purity and simplicity of rural life.