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The Face Reader. The Face Reader ( Korean : 관상; RR : Gwansang; lit. "Physiognomy") is a 2013 South Korean period action drama film starring Song Kang-ho as the son of a disgraced noble family who goes around Joseon and a gwansang [2] expert. He is able to assess the personality, mental state and habits of a person by looking at his or her face.
- US$61 million
- Lee Byung-woo
- Kim Woo-jae, Yu Jeong-hun, Ju Pil-ho
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©. Set during the seizure of the throne by Sejo of Joseon in the year 1455, the movie follows the life of Nae-Kyung. Nae-Kyung ( Song Kang-Ho) hails from a ruined noble family. He travels around Joseon and studies physiognomy. He is able to asses a person's personality, mental state, habits and, consequently ...
The Face Reader ticks all the requisite boxes for a tale of period King's court intrigue. It does so in a refreshing fashion by placing the impetus in the hands on non-traditional characters that would not normally be considered agents of change. Also differentiating it from dustier period dramas is its liberal blending of moods and genres.
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Sep 11, 2013 · Ratings: 7.7 /10 from 2,229 users. # of Watchers: 5,379. Reviews: 6 users. About Nae Kyung who is able to assess the personality, mental state, and habits of a person by looking at his face. Because of his abilities, he gets involved in a power struggle between Prince Soo Yang and Kim Jong Seo. (Source: IMDb) Edit Translation.
- (2.2K)
- South Korea
- 15+
- Han Jae Rim
Sep 28, 2013 · The King soon dies leaving the young successor Danjong to take the throne, but an ambitious Grand Prince called Soo-yang (Lee Jung-jae) seeks to rule the country.
Yoo Sang Jae. Hong Yoon Sung. Support Role. Lee Ae Rin. Hong Dan. Support Role. Kim Tae Woo. King Mun Jong. Support Role.
Oct 4, 2013 · The Face Reader: Directed by Han Jae-rim. With Song Kang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Baek Yun-shik, Jo Jung-Suk. About Nae-kyung who is able to assess the personality, mental state and habits of a person by looking at his face.