The Night Owl

Acupuncturist Gyeong Su (Ryu Jun Yeol) possesses exceptional skills despite his partial blindness, leading to the royal physician recognizing his talents and bringing him into the palace. His arrival coincides with the return of Crown Prince Sohyeon (Kim Sung Cheol), who is returning to Korea after being held hostage by the Qing dynasty for eight years. While King Injo (Yoo Hae Jin) is pleased by his son's return, he can't shake a sense of unease. Unfortunately, his instincts ring true: the Crown Prince is killed, with Gyeong Su as a witness. As Gyeong Su attempts to find out the truth, he uncovers even greater secrets and conspiracies that put his own life in danger, while King Injo descends into madness in despair. Can Gyeong Su bring the truth of the Crown Prince's death to light, or will he too fall to the greater powers at play? This award-winning 2022 Korean film was directed by Ahn Tae Jin.