The Night Stay
The Night Stay

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The Night Stay

2020
Movie
93 min
Mandarin

The film "Overnight Surprise" was produced by Nanjing Nanben Film and Television Media Co., Ltd. , Jiangsu Cangyue Shuyun Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd., and Jiangsu Mingmo Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd. jointly produced the film. Yin Zhixuan was the producer and Yao Ruiyuan was the director. Planning, Zhang Jinlong is the producer, Yang Yuhui and Shen Yuetong are screenwriters, and Liang Jianhua is the art director of Peking Opera. At the same time, the film invited well-known domestic director Xue Fei to serve as the director of the film. Young actors He Ruohe and Tong Yang starred, Hong Kong actor Luo Yunqi as a special guest starring, Yang Shengye , Wang Jianbing , Qin Qin , Liang Jianhua [1] , Bian Tao [1] and child star Liu Yueze co-starre

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Yuval ShapiraGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote Israeli town, a detective arrives to investigate a mysterious disappearance, only to uncover a web of secrets and lies that entwine the lives of the tight-knit community. As he delves deeper, the lines between victim and perpetrator blur, forcing him to confront his own past and the dark underbelly of human nature. The investigation becomes a race against time, where every revelation brings him closer to a chilling truth.

Critical Reception

The Night Stay received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and compelling performances, particularly from Yiftach Klein. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or underdeveloped in its latter half.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Yiftach Klein's performance as the troubled detective was a standout element.

  • Some reviewers felt the plot's resolution lacked the impact of its initial setup.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in the Israeli city of Eilat, chosen for its distinctive landscape and remote atmosphere that contributes to the film's sense of isolation.

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