Night Flight
Night Flight

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Night Flight

2014
Movie
134 min
Korean

Yong-ju, Gi-woong and Gi-taek used to be best friends in middle school, but in high school, Gi-woong becomes a member of the gang that bullies Gi-taek. As Yong-ju tries to fix this broken relationship, he realizes his special feeling toward Gi-woong.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Kwak Ki-wonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

This South Korean drama delves into the dark and complex relationship between a former idol singer and a high school student who becomes obsessed with him. The narrative explores themes of obsession, exploitation, and the lingering trauma of past events, revealing how the past continues to haunt the present for both characters. As their paths intersect once more, unresolved issues and buried secrets come to the surface, leading to a dramatic and emotionally charged confrontation.

Critical Reception

Night Flight received a generally mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its bold exploration of sensitive themes and its powerful performances. Some praised its unflinching portrayal of difficult subject matter, while others found its pacing and explicit content challenging. Audiences were similarly divided, with many acknowledging its artistic merit and emotional impact, while some were put off by its dark and disturbing nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its courageous and uncompromising exploration of taboo themes.

  • Lauded for the intense performances, particularly from the lead actors.

  • Criticized by some for its challenging and potentially disturbing content, as well as its deliberate pacing.

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Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Queer Lion award at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Kwak Ki-won, stated that he drew inspiration from real-life incidents and societal issues in South Korea when crafting the story.

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As three childhood friends grow up, their relationship changes as one splinters off to join a gang leaving “Yong-ju” (Kwak Si-yang) in the lurch and “Gi-Taek” (Jun-ha Choi) being bullied. “Yong-ju” has a bigger problem, though, and that is ...