Drama,Action,Thriller
South Korea
Seven Years of Night is a South Korean thriller film directed by Choo Chang-min. The movie is based on Jung Yoo-jung's novel of the same name. The film stars Ryu Seung-ryong, Jang Dong-gun, Song Sae-byeok, and Go Kyung-pyo in lead roles.
The story revolves around the accidental death of a young girl named Da-jeong, who falls from a cliff on her way home from school. The incident creates turmoil in her family and the entire town. The girl's father, Hyun-su, becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to his daughter.
Years later, Hyun-su discovers that his daughter's death was not an accident but a murder orchestrated by a group of high school students. The revelation sets him on a path of revenge, and he spends the next seven years meticulously planning his vengeance.
The movie takes place in a small lake town, adding a haunting backdrop to the story. The town acts as a character itself, as the serene and peaceful façade of the place hides the dark truth brewing underneath.
Through its non-linear narrative, the film skillfully weaves together different periods in time to create a complex web of deceit and betrayal. The cast delivers a riveting performance, with Ryu Seung-ryong standing out as the tormented father seeking retribution.
Seven Years of Night is a tension-filled thriller that explores the price of revenge and the lengths one can go to achieve it.
