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The Night Owl
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The Night Owl

2022-11-23 · 118 min · ★ 7.3

Thriller · Mystery · History

Korea, 1645 - Joseon Dynasty: a partially blind and gifted acupuncturist, Gyeong-su, is invited to work alongside the royal physician in the palace of King Injo, just before the crown prince Sohyeon returns after having been held captive by the Qing Dynasty. Prince Sohyeon and his father begin to differ in opinion on the future direction of their dynasty, leading King Injo to suffer from severe anxiety and paranoia. One night, Gyeong-su witnesses prince Sohyeon's death. Disbelieved as a witness on account of his blindness, Gyeong-su must struggle to reveal the truth while not falling prey to the power-hungry conspirators of the palace.

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Directors
An Tae-jin
Production companies
CJeS Studios, Damdam Film
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

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Ryu Jun-yeolRyu Jun-yeolCheon Gyeong-su
Yoo Hai-jinYoo Hai-jinKing Injo
Choi Mu-sungChoi Mu-sungLee Hyeong-ik
Cho Seong-haCho Seong-haLord Choi
Park Myung-hoonPark Myung-hoonMan-sik
Kim Sung-cheolKim Sung-cheolCrown Prince Sohyeon
Ahn Eun-jinAhn Eun-jinConsort Jo
Jo Yoon-seoJo Yoon-seoCrown Princess Kang
Lee Joo-wonLee Joo-wonSeok-cheol
Kim Yae-eunKim Yae-eunCourt Lady Seo
Jung Suk-wonJung Suk-wonCaptain of the guard
Ryu Sung-hyunRyu Sung-hyunSenior physician
Kim Seung-taeKim Seung-taeVassal 1
Shin Mun-sungShin Mun-sungThird Royal Secretary
Ahn Seong-bongAhn Seong-bongEnvoy of Qing Dynasty
Moon Seung-baeVassal 2
Kim In-kwonKim In-kwonGeneral
Kim Chae-wonKim Chae-wonCourt Lady Choi
Kim Do-wonKim Do-wonGyeong-jae
Yang Hee-myoungYang Hee-myoungPhysician 1

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