Daybreak (2008 film)

Daybreak
Directed byAdolfo B. Alix, Jr.
Written byCharliebebs S. Gohetia
Produced byNoel Ferrer
Starring
CinematographyAlbert Banzon
Edited byCharliebebs S. Gohetia
Music byNani Naguit
Production
company
Bicycle Pictures
Distributed byGMA Films (Philippines)
Release date
  • February 20, 2008 (2008-02-20)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱151,026.33

Daybreak (Filipino: Bukang-liwayway, English: dawn or twilight) is a 2008 Philippine gay indie film written by Charliebebs Gohetia and directed by the Manila-based Filipino director Adolfo Borinaga Alix, Jr. who also directed other indie films such as Donsol, Kadin and GMA Films' movie Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan. The movie features only two characters, Coco Martin (as JP) and Paolo Rivero (as William) who are both Filipino actors. The film is homosexual in terms of theme but was rated R-18 uncut, regardless of its nudity features by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) in the Philippines as most of the members of the board were impressed by the cinematography and intelligence of the film. Daybreak had its exclusive screenings on February 13 and 14, 2008 at the Cine Adarna of the University of the Philippines Film Institute. The movie was officially released and aired in major Philippine cinemas from February 20 to March 11, 2008. Daybreak is produced by Bicycle Productions.