Midnight

On a rain soaked night in South Korea, Kyung-mi, a deaf woman, witnesses a brutal crime and finds herself hunted through crowded streets and shadowy back alleys. A relentless killer uses the city as a maze, pursuing her through neon corners, transit hubs, and quiet neighborhoods as the night deepens. Kyung-mi must rely on her other senses and quick thinking to stay ahead, dodging danger and seeking safe ground while the chase spills into buses, subways, and shuttered storefronts. The film centers on fear, resilience, and a tense cat and mouse dynamic that follows an eyewitness as the metropolis keeps its secrets. As the night hums with city sounds, Kyung-mi's attempts to signal for help or remember clues become crucial.

Directed by Kwon Oh-seung Midnight is an original screenplay turned tense thriller. Released in 2021 in Korea, it features Jin Ki-joo as Kyung-mi with Wi Ha-jun, Park Hoon, Kil Hae-yeon and Kim Hye-yoon in supporting roles. The film uses tight framing and a kinetic score to push tension, with action cutaways that keep the viewer off balance.

Box office details for Midnight are not widely publicized, reflecting its niche appeal and selective release. It earned modest returns in Korea and in festival markets, particularly among genre fans seeking tense urban thrillers.

The film drew attention for its portrayal of a deaf heroine facing danger in a city that never sleeps. Critics noted Seoul at night as a vivid backdrop and Wi Ha-juns rising profile from Squid Game bringing new viewers to the title. The cast includes rising stars and veterans, which helped frame the film as a gateway to contemporary Korean thrillers.

Reception pointed to brisk pacing and a spare but sharp tone. The story examines fear and resilience from a perspective that foregrounds vulnerability without sensationalism, while also commenting on urban danger and what it means to look out for strangers in the dark. Critics also talk about the sound design where silence and noise play off each other, heightening the sense of danger.