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Kyeong-Soo ( Ryu Jun-Yeol) is a blind acupuncturist. He is unable to see anything during the daytime, but, strangely, he is able to see like a normal person at night. One evening, Kyeong-Soo happens to witness the death of the crown prince. This death leads King Injo ( Yu Hae-Jin) into madness. Kyeong-Soo attempts to reveal the truth behind the ...
Nov 23, 2022 · 118min | Release date in South Korea: 2022/11/23. Synopsis. A period drama film, depicting Joseon Dynasty in Korea. Kyeong-soo is a skilled acupuncturist but a blind who can only see a little at dark. Right after Kyeong-soo joins King Injo's medical team, the prince comes back after 7 years of living in Chung dynasty.
The Night Owl is a film directed by An Tae-jin with Ryu Jun-yeol, Yoo Hae-jin, Choi Moo-sung, Jo Sung-ha .... Year: 2022. Original title: Olbbaemi. Synopsis: Gyeong-su, a blind acupuncturist, receives recognition from the royal physician and enters the palace to treat the king.
Review: While it might be obvious to dismiss "The Night Owl" as just another drama set at the royal court during the Joseon era, the movie unfolds in a way that makes it feel like a thriller instead. Which is more than welcome, because a common problem with movies like this can be their rather leisurely pace.
Myths and ancient legends have continuously served as a solid backbone to many historical dramas coming from Korea over the past few years. Similar to the brand of Hong Kong or Chinese features, the blend of a known historical backdrop, drama, martial arts and/ a murder mystery has fueled many stories, many of which have been commercially very successful in Korea, but not so much outside ...
Nov 23, 2022 · King Injo is driven into madness while Kyeong-su attempts to reveal the truth behind the prince's death. An Tae-jin. Director, Writer. Hyun Gyu-ri. Writer. Blind acupuncturist Kyeong-su is able to see like a normal person at night. One evening, Kyeong-su witnesses the death of the crown prince.
Erik, the Asian Movie Enthusiast presents:A review of “The Night Owl”, a Korean dramatic thriller from 2022. Set in 1645, Kyung-soo is blind but has excelle...
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