The Night Owl
2022, Korean. Directed by An Tae-jin.
The crown prince is dead. The only witness is a blind man.
Korea, 1645 - Joseon Dynasty: a partially blind and gifted acupuncturist, Gyeong-su, is invited to work alongside the royal physician in the palace of King Injo, just before the crown prince Sohyeon returns after having been held captive by the Qing Dynasty. Prince Sohyeon and his father begin to differ in opinion on the future direction of their dynasty, leading King Injo to suffer from severe anxiety and paranoia. One night, Gyeong-su witnesses prince Sohyeon's death. Disbelieved as a witness on account of his blindness, Gyeong-su must struggle to reveal the truth while not falling prey to the power-hungry conspirators of the palace.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- An Tae-jinDirector
- Ryu Jun-yeolCheon Gyeong-su
- Yoo Hai-jinKing Injo
- Choi Mu-sungLee Hyeong-ik
- Cho Seong-haLord Choi
- Park Myung-hoonMan-sik
- Kim Sung-cheolCrown Prince Sohyeon
- Ahn Eun-jinConsort Jo
- Jo Yoon-seoCrown Princess Kang
- Lee Joo-wonSeok-cheol
- Kim Yae-eunCourt Lady Seo
- Jung Suk-wonCaptain of the guard
- Ryu Sung-hyunSenior physician
Details
- Released
- 23 November 2022
- Original title
- 올빼미
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- An Tae-jin, Hyun Gyu-ri
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The Night Owl: quick answers
Is The Night Owl worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Night Owl?
The Night Owl runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Night Owl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Night Owl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Night Owl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Night Owl on?
The Night Owl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night Owl?
If you liked The Night Owl, try Forgotten, The Village, The Harvest.
Who directed The Night Owl?
The Night Owl (2022) was directed by An Tae-jin and stars Ryu Jun-yeol, Yoo Hai-jin, Choi Mu-sung.