''Midnight'' ( Japanese: ミッドナイト) is a 2024 Japanese short live-action film based on the manga series of the same name by

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. It was directed by Takashi Miike. The short film was released on Apple's Youtube channel free of charge on March 6, 2024.

Plot

Midnight is a taxi driver who operates during the late hours in Tokyo and offers aid to those in need. He helps a young woman struggling to take over her deceased father's trucking business while facing off against a sinister local gang led by a malevolent boss.

Cast

Production

Apple released the short film ''Midnight'', shot entirely on an iPhone, which encourages people to capture photos and videos exclusively using their iPhone. On March 6, a press premiere screening took place with the presence of Kento Kaku, Konatsu Kato,

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, and director Takashi Miike. "Midnight Klaxon Baby" by Thee Michelle Gun Elephant was used as the closing theme. Apple Japan aired a video showing behind-the-scenes footage of Miike utilizing different iPhone features like cinematic mode and action mode. Also, It released the original soundtrack of the short on Apple Music.

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* * {{Takashi Miike 2024 short films Films directed by Takashi Miike Japanese short films Works about taxi drivers Films about taxis Live-action films based on manga