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DRAMA . 2012 . 1h 30m . SR . 6.2/10

When Day Breaks_

Original: Kad svane dan

The story of a retired music professor, Misha Brankov, who under unusual circumstances discovers his true origins. At the place where once stood a Nazi concentration camp for Jews during World War II, a metal box filled with documents is found. It was buried by an inmate Isaac Weiss in the year 1941. The professor finds out that his real parents, the Weiss's, gave him away to their friends, the Brankovs, just before they were taken into the camp. Inside the box there is an unfinished musical score, called "When day breaks", composed by the inmate Isaac Weiss. Searching for the truth about himself and his origins, Misha discovers the little-known truth about Judenlager Semlin camp, one of the worst Nazi execution sites in the heart of contemporary Belgrade. At the same time, the professor's obsession is to complete the composition, started by his father, and to perform it on the site of the former camp... which he, after many vicissitudes, finally succeeds.

Starring Mustafa Nadarević, Predrag Ejdus, Meto Jovanovski
6.2/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
2012
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The story of a retired music professor, Misha Brankov, who under unusual circumstances discovers his true origins. At the place where once stood a Nazi concentration camp for Jews during World War II, a metal box filled with documents is found. It was buried by an inmate Isaac Weiss in the year 1941. The professor finds out that his real parents, the Weiss's, gave him away to their friends, the Brankovs, just before they were taken into the camp. Inside the box there is an unfinished musical score, called "When day breaks", composed by the inmate Isaac Weiss. Searching for the truth about himself and his origins, Misha discovers the little-known truth about Judenlager Semlin camp, one of the worst Nazi execution sites in the heart of contemporary Belgrade. At the same time, the professor's obsession is to complete the composition, started by his father, and to perform it on the site of the former camp... which he, after many vicissitudes, finally succeeds.

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Cast
Mustafa Nadarević stars as Miša Brankov in When Day Breaks.
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Year context
When Day Breaks was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
The story of a retired music professor, Misha Brankov, who under unusual circumstances discovers his true origins. At the place where once stood a Nazi conce...
When Day Breaks is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

CAST (20)

Mustafa Nadarević
Mustafa Nadarević
Miša Brankov
Predrag Ejdus
Predrag Ejdus
Rabin
Meto Jovanovski
Meto Jovanovski
Mitar
ZH
Zafir Hadžimanov
Marko Popović
Toma Jovanović
Toma Jovanović
Najfeld
Rade Kojadinović
Rade Kojadinović
Kosta Brankov
Mira Banjac
Mira Banjac
Ana Brankov
Nebojša Glogovac
Nebojša Glogovac
Mališa
Nada Šargin
Nada Šargin
Marija
Olga Odanović
Olga Odanović
Izbeglica
Ana Stefanović
Ana Stefanović
Hana
Vlastimir Velisavljević
Vlastimir Velisavljević
Domar u sinagogi
Aron Balazs
Aron Balazs
Kupac klavira
DM
Darko Marinković
Bole
GN
Gavra Nikolić
Rade
Aleksandra Širkić
Sarah Weiss
MJ
Marko Jeremić
Čovek u stanu
Jelena Đulvezan
Žena u stanu
MK
Maja Krstić
Devojčica
Bora Nenić
Bora Nenić
Ćelavi

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Original Title
Kad svane dan
Language
SR
Country
RS, France, HR
Rating
6.2/10 (9 votes)
Popularity
1

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What is When Day Breaks about?
The story of a retired music professor, Misha Brankov, who under unusual circumstances discovers his true origins. At the place where once stood a Nazi concentration camp for Jews during World War II, a metal box filled with documents is found. It was buried by an inmate Isaac Weiss in the year 1941. The professor finds out that his real parents, the Weiss's, gave him away to their friends, the Brankovs, just before they were taken into the camp. Inside the box there is an unfinished musical score, called "When day breaks", composed by the inmate Isaac Weiss. Searching for the truth about himself and his origins, Misha discovers the little-known truth about Judenlager Semlin camp, one of the worst Nazi execution sites in the heart of contemporary Belgrade. At the same time, the professor's obsession is to complete the composition, started by his father, and to perform it on the site of the former camp... which he, after many vicissitudes, finally succeeds.
How long is When Day Breaks?
When Day Breaks has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in When Day Breaks?
The cast of When Day Breaks includes Mustafa Nadarević, Predrag Ejdus, Meto Jovanovski, Zafir Hadžimanov, Toma Jovanović.
What is the rating of When Day Breaks?
When Day Breaks has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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