White Night (Korean Movie)

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Movie: White Night
Revised romanization: Baekyahaeng
Hangul: 백야행 : 하얀 어둠 속을 걷다
Director: Park Shin-Woo
Writer: Park Shin-Woo, Park Yeon-Sun, Oh Sang-Ho, Keigo Higashino (original novel)
Producer: Kang Woo-Suk
Cinematographer: Lee Chang-Jae
Release Date: November 19, 2009
Runtime: 135 min.
Genre: Mystery
Distributor: Cinema Service, CJ Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

A man is murdered shortly after his release from prison. Detective Han Dong-Su (Han Suk-Kyu) investigates the case, which leads him back to a homicide case that occurred 14 years ago. An unsolved case that eats the soul of Detective Han Dong-Su to this day.

Meanwhile, Mi-Ho (Son Ye-Jin) is set to marry the chief executive of a large corporation. An assistant (Lee Min-Jung) to the executive chief is asked to do a background check on Mi-Ho. She discovers that Mi-Ho's mother was the primary suspect in an unsolved murder case 14 years ago. The assistant also notices another man, Yo-Han (Ko Soo), who always seems to linger by Mi-Ho's side.

Detective Han Dong-Su is convinced that Yo-Han, the victim's son from the 14 year old murder case, is somehow involved in the recent murder. Detective Han Dong-Su then discovers a hidden relationship between Yo-Han and Mi-Ho. As more crimes occur, Detective Detective Han Dong-Su works frantically to uncover the truth ...

Notes

Based on popular Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino's story "Byakuyako," first published in Shueisha magazine from 1977 to 1979. "Byakuyako" was then compiled into a best selling novel.
Filming began March 1, 2009.
At a press conference for "White Night," held in Seoul on October 21st, director Shin-woo Park revealed he was part of a high school study group that also included main actress Son Ye-Jin.[1]
Actor Han Suk-Kyu initially turned down the role of Det. Dong-su Han because his character is over 50 years old and Han Suk-Kyu is in his 40's. Movie director Shin-woo Park then met with Han Suk-Kyu personally & persuaded him to accept the role.[2]
"White Night" opened #2 at the South Korean box office selling 292,504 tickets on 480 screens and accounting for 17.2% of all tickets sold during its opening Nov. 20th-22th weekend.
Related titles:
1. Into the White Night | Byakuyako (TBS / 2006)
2. White Night | Baekyahaeng (2009)
3. Into the White Night | Byakuyako (2011)

Cast



Han Suk-Kyu	Son Ye-Jin	Ko Soo	Lee Min-Jung
Han Dong-Su	Mi-Ho	Yo-Han	Si-Young

Additional Cast Members:

Joo A-Reum - Ji-Ah
Lee Jong-Won - Seung-Jo
Cha Hwa-Yeon - Seo Hae-Yeong
Jo Hyun-Woo - Detective Choi
Park Sung-Woong - Cha Seung-Jo
Won Duk-Hyun - Yo-Han (young)
Jung In-Gi - Kang Jae-Du
Hong Ji-Hee - Cha Young-Eun
Yoon Chan - Min-Jae
Han Kuk-Jin - Detective Oh
Park Jin-Woo - Detective Kim
Seo Jin-Won - Detective Jang
Han Chul-Woo - Detective Ko
Kim Sung-Oh - 40 year old man
Yoon Da-Kyung - Park Mi-Yeon
Ye Soo-Jung - aunt
Jung Jin - Park Tae-Ho
Jo Kyung-Sook - Yang Mi-Sook
Seo Dong-Soo - forensics supervisor
Bang Joong-Hyun - Jo Min-Woo
Choi Jin-Ho - Kim Si-Hoo
Kim Young-Sun - female teacher
Yoo Il-Han - Agent Chae-Jeung
Jo Yeon-Ho - Incheon Detective Squad Chief
Lim Jung-Woon - Chauffeur Park
Gu Seo-Jun - Min Kyung-Ho
Jang Hyun-Jung - male teacher
Ahn Soo-Ho - homeowner

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Awards

Best New Actress (Lee Min-Jung) - 2010 (30th) Critics Choice Awards - November 8

Comments

YeJinSonFanForever May 13 2018 2:49 pm Almost like an Alfred Hitchcock film but better in its warped intensity, with an Asian flair and design. I could have done without the intensity of the sex scenes, however; I like it better when those are suggested to me like in classic films but not shown explicitly. I think they ended up hurting this film in the long run because a lot of people feel that way and won't promote to their friends and family any film that is explicit in that way. Must also mention the music soundtrack which is absolutely hauntingly exquisite. That violin piece, omo!

Byakuyako Jun 02 2017 9:47 pm The Japanese version (the original) is much better

phikr1 May 06 2016 4:13 pm such a tragic and sad love story, it's so sad i cant even.....

Ubertini Dec 10 2014 2:09 pm In my opinion, Go Soo and Son Ye Jin makes the perfect couple, i would like to watch them in a drama or in a romantic movie. White Night, is very sad story....very intensive....

Eskimo Apr 20 2014 11:48 am Oh. My. Goddess. This film completely blew me off. I always thought that no other films can come close to Oldboy's sickening twist, but White Night is twisted in a whole different way, but truly beautiful nonetheless. The performance of the all cast were applaudable. Son Ye Jin suits perfectly the role of a beautiful Angel of Death, and so as Go Soo as the warm-hearted Grim Reaper. The story is tragic and emotionally-driven. The cinematography was also well-done. I especially love the last part; how the young Jia is leaving with the now Mi-Ho. Visually stunning, mind-boggling twist, top-notch performance, and terrific sound design. This film is undoubtedly a 10/10; but mind all the intensity sex-scenes and nudity. ;)

Hwa May 24 2013 5:25 pm Damn this movie is amazing!!! all the actors portrayed amazingly their character! I whis more people knew about this movie The ending was so tragic but still we all knew it would end like that /; If I had to rate this movie I would give it a 10 out 10 ^^

kht Apr 17 2013 7:31 pm This movie is emotionally intense! Such a tragic ending..very sad story...

References

"Son Ye-jin, Ko Soo to Bring Mystery Romance". "Korea Times," October 21, 2009.

White Night (Korean Movie)

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