Midnight Sun
A fragile melody composed in the shadows of a sunless existence, where a fleeting summer romance becomes a luminous lantern against the encroaching dark, illustrating that love can be a radiant dawn.
Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun

"Love will light the way."

22 March 2018 United States of America 91 min ⭐ 7.8 (3,515)
Director: Scott Speer
Cast: Bella Thorne, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Rob Riggle, Quinn Shephard, Ken Tremblett
Drama Romance
The Dichotomy of Light and Dark Sacrificial Fatherhood Art as Legacy The Burden of Secrets Living in the Moment (Carpe Diem)
Budget: $2,800,000
Box Office: $27,365,467

Midnight Sun - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Katie Price

Bella Thorne

Archetype: The Heroine/The Tragic Artist
Key Trait: Optimistic and resilient

Motivation

To experience 'normalcy,' fall in love, and leave behind music that matters.

Character Arc

Katie moves from a state of passive observation and fear to active participation in life. Her journey culminates in her deciding to live her final days on her own terms, moving from the shadows into the light.

Charlie Reed

Patrick Schwarzenegger

Archetype: The Supportive Hero
Key Trait: Sincere and empathetic

Motivation

To find a meaningful connection and eventually return to his passion for swimming and sailing.

Character Arc

Originally a star athlete sidelined by injury and lack of direction, Charlie finds a new sense of purpose through Katie. He learns that helping someone else achieve their dreams can reignite his own.

Jack Price

Rob Riggle

Archetype: The Guardian/The Mentor
Key Trait: Deeply devoted

Motivation

To protect his daughter at all costs while ensuring she feels loved.

Character Arc

Jack struggles with the trauma of losing his wife and the impending loss of his daughter. He evolves from a hyper-protective father to one who understands that Katie’s happiness is worth the risk of her safety.

Morgan

Quinn Shephard

Archetype: The Loyal Friend
Key Trait: Sarcastic yet fiercely loyal

Motivation

To see her best friend happy and experienced.

Character Arc

Morgan provides the emotional grounding for Katie. She acts as the catalyst for Katie's romance and remains a steadfast support system during the tragic conclusion.

Cast

Bella Thorne as Katie Price
Patrick Schwarzenegger as Charlie Reed
Rob Riggle as Jack Price
Quinn Shephard as Morgan
Ken Tremblett as Mark Reed
Suleka Mathew as Dr. Paula Fleming
Jenn Griffin as Barb Reed
Nicholas Coombe as Garver
Tiera Skovbye as Zoe Carmichael
Norm Misura as Fred / Night Clerk
Austin Anozie as Owen
Alex Pangburn as Wes
Guy Christie as Swim Coach
Paul McGillion as Blake Jones
Donny Lucas as Engineer