The Long Night 2002
"Waleed has lived in Karachi all his life. Tonight he discovers it."
Hasan Zaidi's neo-noir thriller *The Long Night (2002)* follows Waleed, a Karachi-based software designer on the brink of financial success, whose meticulously planned evening takes a chaotic turn when a mysterious woman summons him to a shadowy part of the city.
Director: Hasan Zaidi
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Long Night (2002) about?
*The Long Night (2002)* plunges viewers into a high-stakes adventure as Waleed, a software designer, gets pulled into a night of deception after a cryptic phone call lures him into Karachi's criminal underworld. Trapped in a murky plot involving gangsters and betrayal, he must outmaneuver deadly odds to survive until dawn.
Who directed The Long Night?
The Long Night was directed by Hasan Zaidi, whose cinematic style blends dark humor with suspenseful storytelling.
Who stars in The Long Night?
The film stars Faisal Rehman as Waleed and Nadia Jamil in a pivotal role, anchoring the story with their intense performances.
Is The Long Night (2002) worth watching?
Though the IMDb rating is unlisted, *The Long Night* stands out as a gritty, atmospheric thriller with sharp character work and a unique Pakistani neo-noir edge. Fans of crime dramas and dark comedies will find its chaotic energy and moral ambiguity compelling.
How long is The Long Night?
The runtime of The Long Night is 94 minutes.
About The Long Night (2002) — Karachi's neon-noir thriller of ambition and danger
Hasan Zaidi's neo-noir thriller *The Long Night (2002)* follows Waleed, a Karachi-based software designer on the brink of financial success, whose meticulously planned evening takes a chaotic turn when a mysterious woman summons him to a shadowy part of the city. Directed with a Scorsese-inspired flair for tension, the film blends dark humor with gritty realism as Waleed stumbles into a deadly con game, dodging both criminals and his own misjudgments. Set against Karachi's neon-lit streets and tense underworld, the 94-minute drama explores themes of trust, fate, and the unintended consequences of ambition. With Faisal Rehman and Nadia Jamil delivering standout performances, *The Long Night* is a gripping tale of one man's descent into chaos after dark.
Buoyed by sharp dialogue and a claustrophobic atmosphere, the film captures the uneasy balance between desire and danger in a city where loyalty is a rare currency. As Waleed's carefully constructed world unravels, the story questions whether his freedom—or even his life—will survive the night. A cult favorite among Pakistani cinema enthusiasts, *The Long Night* offers a raw, pulsating ride through Karachi's underbelly, where nothing is as it seems.