Mid-Night Train (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film

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Released in 2013, Mid-Night Train is a drama and horror film directed by Jiangnan Zhang, running about 84 minutes.

What it’s about. Guangxi province, southern China, 4 Apr 2011. On the day of the Qingming (grave-sweeping) festival, 27-year-old Yang Jie (Huo Siyan) visits the orphanage in which she was raised after receiving a letter from its head (Li Zhu). When she arrives, however, the head denies she ever wrote to her. Along with the letter was a train ticket from Xijiang to Qingming that same evening and, after receiving some childhood mementos from the orphanage head, Yang Jie goes to catch the train. Tired from repeated nightmares and sedatives, she falls asleep in the waiting room and has a ghostly dream involving a child’s voice; waking up she finds someone has stolen a wig from her.

Who’s in it. Mid-Night Train stars Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Huo Siyan, Zonghan Li and Wang Shuangbao.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mid-Night Train page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mid-Night Train tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mid-Night Train (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mid-Night Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Mid-Night Train?
Mid-Night Train stars Kara Wai Ying-Hung, Huo Siyan, Zonghan Li and Wang Shuangbao.
When was Mid-Night Train released?
Mid-Night Train was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.