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, Keigo Higashino (original novel)
- Producer: Kang Woo-Suk
- Cinematographer:
- Release Date: November 19, 2009
- Runtime:
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Plot
A man is murdered shortly after his release from prison. Detective. Dong-su Han investigates the case, which leads him back to a homicide case that occured 14 years ago. An unsolved case that eats the soul of Det. Han to this day.
Meanwhile, Mi-Ho (Son Ye-Jin) is set to marry the chief executive of a large conglomeration. 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.
Det. Han Dong-Su becomes convinced that the victim's son from 14 year old murder case, Yo-Han, is somehow involved in the recent murder. Det. Han then discovers a hidden relationship between Yo-Han and Mi-Ho. As more crimes occur, Det. Han Dong-Su works frantically to uncover the truth ...
Notes
- Based on popular Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino's story "Byakuyako," published first 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:
- Into the White Night | Byakuyako (TBS / 2006)
- White Night | Baekyahaeng (2009)
- Into the White Night | Byakuyako (2011)
Cast
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| Han Suk-Kyu | Son Ye-Jin | Ko Soo | Lee Min-Jung |
| Han Dong-Su | Mi-Ho | Yo-Han | Si-Young |
Additional Cast Members:
- Ju Da-Yeong - Ji-Ah
- Lee Jong-Won - Seung-Jo
- Cha Hwa-Yeon - Seo Hae-Yeong
- Jo Seok-Hyeon
- Won Deok-Hyeon - Yo-Han (young)
- Han Kuk-Jin - Detective Oh
- Kim Sung-Oh
- Yun Da-Kyeong - Park Mi-Yeon
- Ye Soo-Jung - aunt
- 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
Trailer
Music Video "Who I Wish To Be" (내가 바라는 나) by Nell
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Awards
- Best New Actress (Lee Min-Jung) - 2010 (30th) Critics Choice Awards - November 8
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References
- "Son Ye-jin, Ko Soo to Bring Mystery Romance". "Korea Times," October 21, 2009.
