Nocturnal (2025) Full Movie Download

No mercy, no escape, just vengeance.

Min-tae, a once-notorious gangster who now leads a peaceful retired life, discovers the bloody corpse of his only next of kin: his younger brother Seok-tae. With his brother’s missing wife Moon-young as the prime suspect, Min-tae uncovers a suspicious last phone call between her and a mysterious novelist, sparking a vicious hunt for the truth despite his seemingly deceitful former crime syndicate and the police in hot pursuit.

Nocturnal (Korean title: 브로큰, also known as Broken) is a 2025 South Korean neo-noir crime thriller directed and written by Kim Jin-hwang. The film features a compelling narrative centered around Bae Min-tae, a former gangster turned construction worker, who embarks on a relentless quest for truth following the mysterious death of his younger brother and the disappearance of his sister-in-law. As Min-tae delves deeper, he uncovers a bestselling novel that eerily mirrors the circumstances of his brother’s demise, leading him into a tangled web involving his former crime syndicate and the police.

Plot Overview

Bae Min-tae’s life takes a harrowing turn when his brother, Seok-tae, is found dead, and Seok-tae’s wife, Moon-young, vanishes without a trace. In his pursuit of answers, Min-tae encounters Kang Ho-ryeong, a novelist whose recent work uncannily predicts the events surrounding Seok-tae’s death. As Min-tae investigates further, he becomes entangled in a complex narrative involving his past affiliations with a criminal organization and the scrutiny of law enforcement, all while grappling with the haunting parallels between fiction and reality.

Cast

Ha Jung-woo as Bae Min-tae
Kim Nam-gil as Kang Ho-ryeong
Yoo Da-in as Cha Moon-young
Jung Man-sik as Seok Chang-mo
Lim Seong-jae as Byung-gyu
Heo Sung-tae as Team Leader Park
Lee Seol as Detective Min
Park Jong-hwan as Bae Seok-tae

Production Details

Director & Writer: Kim Jin-hwang
Music: Hwang Sang-jun
Cinematography: Park Jeong-hoon
Editing: Kim Sang-bum
Production Companies: Eulji Planning, Sanai Pictures
Distributor: Barunson E&A
Runtime: 99 minutes
Language: Korean
Release Date: January 22, 2025 (South Korea)

Box Office & Reception

Upon its release, Nocturnal debuted at the top of the South Korean box office, drawing 42,562 viewers on its opening day. However, the film experienced a sharp decline in attendance in the following days, with total admissions reaching approximately 190,000. Critics offered mixed reviews: some praised the film’s intense action sequences and the gritty performances of the lead actors, while others criticized its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. Despite its domestic challenges, Nocturnal secured international distribution rights in 158 countries, including releases in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.