

The Night Owl
2022-11-23 · 118 min · ★ 7.3
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-yeolCheon Gyeong-su
Yoo Hai-jinKing Injo
Choi Mu-sungLee Hyeong-ik
Cho Seong-haLord Choi
Park Myung-hoonMan-sik
Kim Sung-cheolCrown Prince Sohyeon
Ahn Eun-jinConsort Jo
Jo Yoon-seoCrown Princess Kang
Lee Joo-wonSeok-cheol
Kim Yae-eunCourt Lady Seo
Jung Suk-wonCaptain of the guard
Ryu Sung-hyunSenior physician
Kim Seung-taeVassal 1
Shin Mun-sungThird Royal Secretary
Ahn Seong-bongEnvoy of Qing Dynasty
Kim In-kwonGeneral
Kim Chae-wonCourt Lady Choi
Kim Do-wonGyeong-jae
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