Bleak Night (2011)

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Bleak Night is a dark indie drama that explores the tragic aftermath of a high school student's suicide. After Gi Tae takes his own life, his guilt-ridden father tries to seek answers to understand the tragedy. He discovers that Gi Tae had two best friends, Dong Yoon and Hee Joon, both of whom have mysteriously vanished following the death. As the father desperately searches for the boys, the narrative shifts between the past and present to reveal the complex dynamics of their friendship. Through high school politics, shifting loyalties, and bullying, the close bond between the three teens slowly unravels, leading to fatal consequences. Shot on handheld camera, this gripping film paints a brutally realistic portrait of teen discontent and broken friendships. Directed by Yoon Sung Hyun, Bleak Night is a compelling study of how small misunderstandings can escalate into an unavoidable tragedy, leaving a father to piece together the heartbreaking truth behind his son’s final days.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2011

Genre:Drama