Trailer

Door to the Night

2013Movie1 h 35 min

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

A moving, tense romance movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

Movies with

Story

After the death of his wife, Jong-Sub (Kang Shin Sung Il) raised his son alone. He lost his son in a car accident. Since the death of his son, Jong-Sub lived all alone. He retired from his job as a principle. Jong-Sub is then diagnosed with colon cancer and learns he has only 6 months left to live. All his desire to live is gone, but he still wants to keep his dignity. Jong-Sub tries to hire a caregiver. A woman named Yeon-Hwa (Bae Seul-Ki) comes to him. She is beautiful, but looks sad. Watching Yeon-Hwa, Jong-Sub sees his dead wife. He is shaken by her and wants to live more with her. Jong-Sub realizes he loves her and faces a truth he can't believe.

Feels like

  • Forbidden Love
  • Intergenerational Romance
  • Melodramatic
  • Taboo Relationship
  • Secret Desires
  • Erotic Tension
  • Character-Driven
  • Psychological Drama
  • Korean Cinema

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Im Kyung-soo
Written by
Kim Je-In
Produced by
Sin Cheol-seung

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 6, 2013 · 1 h 35 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
November 6, 2013
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Mystery
Original language
Korean
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Door to the Night?"

Questions about Door to the Night

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Door to the Night worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Door to the Night good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Door to the Night in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.