The Face Reader

The Face Reader

7.0IMDb Score
Released:2013-09-11
Genre:Drama, History
Duration:140 min
Country:South Korea
Director:Han Jae-rim
Actors:Song Kang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Baek Yoon-sik, Cho Jung-seok, Lee Jong-suk
Production:Showbox, Jupiter Film

Overview:

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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