Directed by:
Jae-rim HanScreenplay:
Jae-rim HanComposer:
Byeong Wu LeeCast:
Kang-ho Song, Yoon-shik Baek, Jeong-seok Jo, Hye-soo Kim, Jung-jae Lee, Jong-seok Lee, Tae-woo Kim, Jae-myung Yoo, Gyu-su Jeong, Chang-seok Go, Ee-seong Kim (more)Plots(1)
The Face Reader is set in the middle of 15th century in Joseon dynasty. Nae Kyung is the most talented face reader in the whole country. He can tell a lot about a person just looking at his face features, including his future and true character. He lives peacefully, secluded from society, together with his brother and son, until a beautiful concubine convinces him to work for her. Thanks to his abilities he gets to a special post at the palace and helps with hiring king's officials. However, things begin to stir as he finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy aimed against the king. Period films are a common and popular genre in South Korea, particularly in television. The Face Reader combines light drama with comedy. What makes the movie outstanding is the amazing star cast. (Filmasia)
(more)Cast
Kang-ho Song
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Ran Park
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