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Feature film — 2022

The Night Owl (2022)

7.31h 58mThriller — 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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A high-signal pick with 67 votes.

CJeS Studios / Damdam Film

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Director: An Tae-jin

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Cast & crew

Ryu Jun-yeol as Cheon Gyeong-su

Ryu Jun-yeol

Cheon Gyeong-su

Yoo Hai-jin as King Injo

Yoo Hai-jin

King Injo

Choi Mu-sung as Lee Hyeong-ik

Choi Mu-sung

Lee Hyeong-ik

Cho Seong-ha as Lord Choi

Cho Seong-ha

Lord Choi

Park Myung-hoon as Man-sik

Park Myung-hoon

Man-sik

Kim Sung-cheol as Crown Prince Sohyeon

Kim Sung-cheol

Crown Prince Sohyeon

Ahn Eun-jin as Consort Jo

Ahn Eun-jin

Consort Jo

Jo Yoon-seo as Crown Princess Kang

Jo Yoon-seo

Crown Princess Kang

Lee Joo-won as Seok-cheol

Lee Joo-won

Seok-cheol

Kim Yae-eun as Court Lady Seo

Kim Yae-eun

Court Lady Seo

Jung Suk-won as Captain of the guard

Jung Suk-won

Captain of the guard

Ryu Sung-hyun as Senior physician

Ryu Sung-hyun

Senior physician

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