Plot Synopsis

MIDNIGHT ASIA: EAT. DANCE. DREAM. is a six-episode documentary series that explores Asia's megacities after the sun goes down, revealing stories of their people and places. The series not only acts as a guide to these nocturnal worlds, but also provides a look into stories of chasing dreams, unconventional passions or a drive to express individualism in a city teeming with millions -- all while shedding light on hidden gems, vibrant subcultures and night owls. Each episode features a different iconic city -- including Manila, Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, and Mumbai -- where the series introduces 85-year-old DJ Sumirock who runs a noodle shop by day and spins tunes on Tokyo dance floors at night; spends time with two brothers who've revolutionized night folk theatre with superhero characters in Bangkok; gains a window into Taipei's vibrant LGBTQ culture at a drag king performance; meets a brewer reinventing traditional rice wine in Seoul; and discovers the best-kept after-dark culinary secrets. All six episodes of MIDNIGHT ASIA: EAT. DANCE. DREAM. dropped on Thursday, January 20, 2022 on Netflix.