Night Working
Night Working

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Night Working

2017
Movie
28 min
Korean

Lin, a migrant female worker from Cambodia, and Yeon-hee, a Korean, are friends who work together at a factory at night. One day, the two will go to the sea together for the weekend. However, the factory manager only forces Lin to work overtime on the weekend, while Lin finds out that Yeon-hee is leaving Korea for Australia soon.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users68%
Director: Zack JohnsonGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A haunted former detective, grappling with the unsolved disappearance of his wife, takes on a new case involving a string of ritualistic murders. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that blurs the lines between reality and his own fractured psyche. He must confront his inner demons and the shadowy figures pulling the strings before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Night Working received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its atmospheric tension and lead performances, but criticism for its convoluted plot and predictable twists. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the dark tone but finding the narrative somewhat lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Neeson.

  • Criticized for an overly complicated and unsatisfying storyline.

  • The film's tension is effectively built, but the resolution falls short.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's dark and suspenseful atmosphere, with many highlighting Liam Neeson's compelling performance. However, some found the plot to be too predictable and the ending to be disappointing.

Fun Fact

Liam Neeson reportedly turned down the role twice before accepting, citing concerns about the film's dark subject matter.

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