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Before the Dawn

  • 20192019
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
579
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Before the Dawn (2019)
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  • Drama
  • Romance
After an encounter with a troubled student crosses the line, a young high school teacher struggles between giving into her desires and doing the right thing.After an encounter with a troubled student crosses the line, a young high school teacher struggles between giving into her desires and doing the right thing.After an encounter with a troubled student crosses the line, a young high school teacher struggles between giving into her desires and doing the right thing.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
579
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jay Holben
  • Writer
    • Alana de Freitas
  • Stars
    • Alana de Freitas
    • Jared Scott
    • Houston Rhines
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jay Holben
  • Writer
    • Alana de Freitas
  • Stars
    • Alana de Freitas
    • Jared Scott
    • Houston Rhines
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 90User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 19 nominations

    Videos2

    Before the Dawn
    Trailer 1:54
    Before the Dawn
    Before the Dawn - Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
    Before the Dawn - Official Trailer

    Photos32

    Alana de Freitas and Jared Scott in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Alana de Freitas and Jared Scott in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Bryant Dailey, Gregory R. Gordon, Jared Scott, and Travis Sanchez in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Kelly Hancock and Jared Scott in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Melodie Shih and Justin Robinson in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Norma Burgess and Alana de Freitas in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Alana de Freitas in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Houston Rhines and Alana de Freitas in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Alana de Freitas and Jared Scott in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Jared Scott in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Houston Rhines and Carissa Dalton in Before the Dawn (2019)
    Zach DuFault and Juli Cuccia in Before the Dawn (2019)

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    Alana de Freitas
    Alana de Freitas
    • Lila Kendyas Lila Kendy
    Jared Scott
    Jared Scott
    • Jason Walkeras Jason Walker
    Houston Rhines
    Houston Rhines
    • Andrew Matthewsas Andrew Matthews
    Kelly Hancock
    Kelly Hancock
    • Shelly Walkeras Shelly Walker
    Carissa Dalton
    Carissa Dalton
    • Shannen Jamesas Shannen James
    Juli Cuccia
    Juli Cuccia
    • Mary Kendyas Mary Kendy
    Gregory R. Gordon
    Gregory R. Gordon
    • Thugas Thug
    • (as Gregory Gordon)
    Raul Nava
    • Thugas Thug
    Byron James
    Byron James
    • Thugas Thug
    Joseph Covino
    Joseph Covino
    • John Walkeras John Walker
    Juan Magana
    Juan Magana
    • Jason's Friendas Jason's Friend
    Matthias Chrans
    • Jason's Friendas Jason's Friend
    Benjamin Levy Aguilar
    Benjamin Levy Aguilar
    • Jason's Friendas Jason's Friend
    • (as Benjamin Levy)
    Norma Burgess
    • Gibneyas Gibney…
    Alexa Reddy
    Alexa Reddy
    • Penny Walkeras Penny Walker
    Zach DuFault
    Zach DuFault
    • Dale Kendyas Dale Kendy
    Paul Mariskanish
    Paul Mariskanish
    • Franklinas Franklin
    Diane Foster
    Diane Foster
    • Stoneras Stoner
    • Director
      • Jay Holben
    • Writer
      • Alana de Freitas
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    Top review
    9/10
    Interesting teacher-student affair story
    An illicit affair, done with "class." OK, given it's an affair between a teacher and a student, that was kind of pun. But it's true! Given the premise, I kind of expected something like late-night Cinemax fare. But this film gave me way more than that. The affair in the story plays out in a very real, un-soapy kind of way. I believed in the reality of the characters and I felt for them. That's not to say the film isn't sexy... it is. But it's done with more sophistication and aplomb than one might expect. Well shot and especially well acted, by two very beautiful young actors. (The student kind of reminded me of a young Johnny Depp.) A very enthusiastic recommend for this movie!
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    • Oct 9, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Şafaktan Önce
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Monica High School - 601 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California, USA
    • Production company
      • ADF Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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