A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.
The Night Owl
The crown prince is dead. The only witness is a blind man.
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.
Cast: 류준열, Yoo Hai-jin, 최무성, 조성하
Genres: History, Mystery, Thriller
Director: 안태진
Tags: murder mystery, joseon dynasty (1392–1910), father son relationship, doctor, royal family
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About The Night Owl
- Director
- 안태진
- Writers
- 안태진, Hyun Gyu-ri
- Original title
- 올빼미
- Release date
- 23/11/2022
- Original language
- KO
- Country
- KR