1321061
1321061

When the Night Breaks

1973-02-19 ja
TV MovieHorror
In a bustling shopping district, a humble tailor accompanies his daughter for an afternoon out — until a trio of thugs begin harassing her in broad daylight. Unable to stay passive amidst the crowd’s indifference, he intervenes with tragic results. Two years later, having served time for excessive self-defense, he remains haunted by both the violence and the apathy of society. A veteran detective, still unsettled by the case, notices the tailor quietly providing money to the same thugs. What drives him? A modern horror tale with social undertones, adapted from Futaro Yamada’s short story “The Black Curtain,” this episode merges psychological unease, moral ambiguity, and a chilling critique of bystander indifference.
1449968

Horror Theater Unbalance

View Collection

Director

Kazuo Kuroki

Screenplay

Mari Takizawa

Music

Isao Tomita

Original Story

Futaro Yamada

Cinematography

Koshiro Otsu

Status

Released

Countries

  • Japan

Companies