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Midnight (Korean: 미드나이트; RR: Mideunaiteu) is a 2021 South Korean thriller film, written and directed by Kwon Oh-seung. The film starring Jin Ki Joo, Wi Ha Joon and Kim Hye Yoon, depicts a life-threatening hide-and-seek scenario between a psychopathic killer and a deaf woman.
Synopsis[]
A life-threatening hide-and-seek between a psychopathic killer and a deaf woman Kyeong Mi, a girl with hearing impairment lives with her mother. Working at the customer call center, one day she storms out of an unpleasant dinner with the client and drives home after she picks up her mother. Meanwhile, the murderer Do Shik spots Kyeong Mi's mother waiting for her daughter who went to park her car but changes his target when another girl So Jung passes him by talking on the phone. So Jung gets stabbed by Do Shik in the back alley and is found by Kyeong Mi, who ends up becoming Do Shik’s new prey.
Cast[]
- Jin Ki Joo as Kim Kyung Mi
- Wi Ha Joon as Do Shik
- Park Hoon as Jong Tak
- Kil Hae Yeon as Kyung Mi's mother
- Kim Hye Yoon as So Jung
Soundtrack[]
Production[]
In August 2019, Jin Ki Joo and Wi Ha Joon confirmed their appearance for the film. Filming began on September 8 2019.
Trivia[]
The film was slated to release in 2020 but its release was postponed due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally the film was released simultaneously in theatres and via streaming media TVING on June 30, 2021. Midnight is also available on iQIYI from 18 September 2021.
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25th Fantasia International Film Festival | Silver Audience Award for Best Asian Film | Midnight | Won | [1] |
| 13th UK Grimmfest Film Festival | Best Feature Award | Won | [2] |
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