The Night Owl

The Night Owl (2022) is a thriller, mystery film directed by An Tae-jin rated 7.3/10.

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

Ryu Jun-yeol

Cheon Gyeong-su

Yoo Hai-jin

King Injo

Choi Mu-sung

Lee Hyeong-ik

Cho Seong-ha

Lord Choi

Park Myung-hoon

Man-sik

Kim Sung-cheol

Crown Prince Sohyeon

Ahn Eun-jin

Consort Jo

Jo Yoon-seo

Crown Princess Kang

Lee Joo-won

Seok-cheol

Kim Yae-eun

Court Lady Seo

Jung Suk-won

Captain of the guard

Ryu Sung-hyun

Senior physician