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The Night Owl

2022 · Movie · 118 min · ★ 7.3

ThrillerMysteryHistory

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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Details
Years
2022
Release date
2022-11-23
Language
Korean
Runtime
118 min
TMDB rating
7.3/10 (63 votes)

Themes

  • royal family
  • doctor
  • blindness
  • crown prince
  • needle
  • murder mystery
  • joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
  • father son relationship
  • medical treatment

Cast & crew

Directed by An Tae-jin