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Release Year2000
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorLucio Gaudino
WritersNicola Molino
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsFirst Light of Dawn
About First Light of Dawn
Lucio Gaudino directs this family drama about a pair of brothers grudgingly reunited after their parents are killed by Mafia extortionists. After learning of the murders, affluent yuppie Edo leaves his abode in northern Italy to visit his family's home in Sicily. There he and his resentful brother, wheelchair-bound Saro, argue, reminisce, and debate the pros and cons of living in a beautiful coastal area where Mafia executions are common.
Directed by Lucio Gaudino, First Light of Dawn leans on a strong ensemble — Laura Morante, Gianmarco Tognazzi, Francesco Giuffrida — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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