A 23-year-old man looking to escape the burden of his alcoholic mother strikes up an illicit online relationship with a 15-year-old schoolgirl. At the End of Daybreak is a dark and frustrating drama that stays true to its characters and situations, almost to the point of disappointment. Likely a turn-off for mainstream audiences, but discerning cineastes may appreciate the film’s subtlety, patience and unspoken power.