The Face Reader

The Face Reader

2013 · 140 min · KO · 7.0 (108 votes)
Dir. Han Jae-rim · Starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Baek Yoon-sik, Cho Jung-seok, Lee Jong-suk, Kim Hye-soo · Music Lee Byung-woo

“Look fate in the face.”

DramaHistory

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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A gripping historical drama where fortunes turn on a glance. Political intrigue and the weight of destiny create a somber, tense atmosphere. It's a slow burn of ambition and betrayal, set against a lavish historical backdrop.

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