Door to the Night (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 4.2

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Released in 2013, Door to the Night is a mystery and romance film directed by Im Kyung-soo, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Door to the Night stars Shin Seong-il as Jong-Sub, Bae Seul-ki as Yeon-Hwa, Yoo Tae-woong and Jung Jae-jin as Principal Seo.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Door to the Night has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Door to the Night page.

If you liked it. Fans of Door to the Night tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Door to the Night (2013)?
In US, Door to the Night is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Door to the Night worth watching?
Door to the Night holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Door to the Night?
Door to the Night stars Shin Seong-il, Bae Seul-ki, Yoo Tae-woong and Jung Jae-jin.
When was Door to the Night released?
Door to the Night was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.