The Face Reader (2013)

Name: The Face Reader
Director: Han Jae-rim
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2013-09-11
Duration: 2 h 20 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Baek Yoon-sik, Cho Jung-seok

Drama History

Director: Han Jae-rim

Cast: Song Kang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Baek Yoon-sik, Cho Jung-seok

6.8

Runtime140 min

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An exceptionally talented face reader becomes entangled in a bloody power struggle between a child king and his uncle who plans to usurp the throne.

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Fans of historical dramas and complex political intrigue will especially enjoy the gripping power struggle at the heart of The Face Reader, the 2013 drama directed by Han Jae-rim. Led by acclaimed actor Song Kang-ho, the film blends engaging character dynamics with a unique visual approach that brings the Joseon-era setting to life.

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The Face Reader is a 2013 South Korean period action drama film starring Song Kang-ho as the son of a disgraced noble family who goes around Joseon and a gwansang expert. He is able to assess the personality, mental state and habits of a person by looking at their face. His talents bring him to the royal courts where he becomes involved in a power struggle between Grand Prince Suyang and general Kim Jong-seo, a high-ranking loyalist to King Munjong. It is the first installment of the Jupiter Film's three-part film project on the Korean fortune-telling traditions and was followed by two sequels, The Princess and the Matchmaker and Feng Shui in 2018.