The Night Owl (2022)

Other name: 올빼미, Olppaemi, Olbbaemi, The Owl

Description:

"The Night Owl" introduces Kyung Soo, a gifted blind acupuncturist whose remarkable talent leads him into the royal palace. His entry aligns with a significant historical moment: the return of Crown Prince So Hyeon after eight long years as a hostage. Though King In Jo expresses joy for his son's homecoming, a deep-seated anxiety also grips him. During this tense period, Kyung Soo, uniquely able to perceive shadows in the dark, unexpectedly witnesses the death of Crown Prince So Hyeon one night. His attempt to speak the truth rapidly unravels a web of much larger secrets and dangerous palace conspiracies, putting his very life in grave danger. As the King's initial apprehension spirals into madness after his son's sudden demise, Kyung Soo remains determined. The blind witness courageously strives to expose the full truth behind the crown prince's mysterious death.

Director: Ahn Tae Jin [안태진]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Historical; Thriller