The Night Owl
Olbbaemi
2022, Film, 118 min, Mystery, Thriller, Korean, South Korea, MoviePedia score 68
The crown prince is dead. The only witness is a blind man.
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.
Directed by Tae-Jin Ahn
Cast
- Ryu Jun-yeol as Cheon Kyeong-soo
- Yoo Hai Jin as King Injo
- Kim Chae-won as Choi Court lady
- Shin Chi-young as King's Eunuch 2
- Kang Deok-Joong as King Injo's palace guard
- Kim Do-won as Kyung-jae
- Jung Dong-geun as King's Eunuch 1
- Lee Dong-Hee as Patient 1
- Song Dong-hwan as Palace gate guard 2
- Ahn Eun-jin as Jo So-yong
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