In the Light of the Night

A young woman takes on the job of restoring an old water mill in a forest, hoping for a fresh start. The mill and the surrounding area hold secrets tied to her own past, and she soon finds herself facing something dangerous connected to a hidden world. The story follows her search for her origins and her confrontation with what she discovers.

In the Light of the Night is a German mystery directed by Misha L Kreuz, who also wrote the screenplay, with Anja Uhland producing for Uhlandfilm. Diana Maria Frank plays the central character, Minthe Hellheim. The cast also includes David Rott, Sebastian Hülk, Ralf Drexler, Stefanie Philipps and Mandy Kieroth. The film runs 104 minutes and was released in April 2022.

Audience response has been modest: on TMDB it holds a rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 19 votes, a small sample suggesting limited viewership and a mixed-to-negative reception among those who have seen it. The film represents one of the director's earlier features within his filmography.