The Night Owl

The figure of Prince Sohyeon, the heir to the throne of the Joseon Dynasty in the 17th century, has always sparked great interest in South Korea, especially due to the mysterious circumstances surrounding his early death. “The Night Owl,” an exquisite directorial debut by Ahn Tae-jin, delves into the enigma of his assassination through the character of a blind royal court acupuncturist, Kyung-soo (Ryu Jun-yeol), who by chance becomes the sole witness to the events. Despite his blindness, Kyung-soo can see perfectly when night falls. But who will believe the testimony of a blind man in such an important case?