Beneath the Night

Beneath the Night

2026 · 14 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

A metro driver with colorful hair is unexpectedly chosen as the face of a public transport advertising campaign, blurring the lines between the visible and hidden.

Directed by Maximilian Karakatsanis · Written by Maximilian Karakatsanis

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