THE NIGHT OWL

올빼미

By Tae-Jin AN

EMPHASIS VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED - as DISTR Airline, World

Thriller - Completed 2022

Gyeong-su is a blind man whose unrivalled acupuncture skills land him a chance to work in the royal palace. Having limited sight in darkness, he witnesses the death of the Crown Prince and takes the brave step of revealing the identity of those responsible for the murder.

Festivals
& Awards

American Film Market (AFM) 2022
Udine Far East Film Festival 2023
Korean Film Festival in Australia 2023
Baeksang Arts Awards 2023
Best Film, Best Actor, Best New Director
Korean Association of Film Critics Awards 2023
Best Actor, Best New Director, Best Cinematography
Director’s Cut Awards 2023
Best New Director
    • Year of production
    • 2022
    • Genres
    • Thriller, Drama
    • Countries
    • KOREA (South)
    • Languages
    • KOREAN
    • Duration
    • 118 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Tae-Jin AN
    • Synopsis
    • Gyeong-su (Ryu), is a blind man whose acupuncture skills are unrivalled. His enhanced sense of hearing and touch give him an edge and land him a chance to work in the Royal Physician’s team in the palace. Meanwhile, Crown Prince So-hyun, who eight years earlier had been taken hostage, is released. But soon after welcoming back his son, King Injo (Yoo) becomes overwhelmed with anxiety.

      One night, Gyeong-su, who has limited sight in darkness, witnesses the death of the Crown Prince. With the demise of his son, the King’s anxiety turns into a madness that grows out of control. Meanwhile, witness Gyeong-su decides to take the brave step of revealing the identity of those responsible for the murder.