The Face Reader (2013)
PG-13 04 Oct 2013 • Drama • 2h 20m
Set during the seizure of the throne by Sejo of Joseon in the year 1455, the movie follows the life of Nae-Kyung. Nae-Kyung, the son of a ruined noble family, goes all around Joseon and studies physiognomy. He is able to assess the personality, mental state and habits of a person by looking at someone's face. Because of his abilities, he gets involved in a power struggle between Prince Sooyang and Kim Jong-Seo.
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Language:
Korean
Awards:
17 wins & 25 nominations
Country:
South Korea
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Box Office Total:
$515,876