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The Night Owl
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The Night Owl

2022 · 118 min Thriller Mystery History
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Cinema about the fear of waiting — not for what will happen, but for what's already happening. Cold, precise direction. The tension builds methodically.

Pressure comes from atmosphere more than action. Some threads sag, but the main structure holds. Strong enough to watch without looking away.

For those who like to think during a film and don't mind tense situations. Light-cinema lovers — wrong room.

Director: An Tae-jin

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Best Watched: In silence, preferably at night. Thrillers need full immersion.

🎭 Cast

Ryu Jun-yeol

Ryu Jun-yeol

Cheon Gyeong-su

Yoo Hai-jin

Yoo Hai-jin

King Injo

Choi Moo-seong

Choi Moo-seong

Lee Hyeong-ik

Cho Seong-ha

Cho Seong-ha

Lord Choi

Park Myung-hoon

Park Myung-hoon

Man-sik

Kim Sung-cheol

Kim Sung-cheol

Crown Prince Sohyeon

Ahn Eun-jin

Ahn Eun-jin

Consort Jo

Jo Yoon-seo

Jo Yoon-seo

Crown Princess Kang

Lee Joo-won

Lee Joo-won

Seok-cheol

Kim Yae-eun

Kim Yae-eun

Court Lady Seo

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