The Face Reader

About The Face Reader

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.

The Face Reader is a 2013 history film directed by Han Jae-rim. Song Kang-ho takes the lead as Nae-kyung, Lee Jung-jae as Grand Prince Soo-yang, Baek Yoon-sik as Kim Jong-seo, and Cho Jung-seok as Paeng-heon.

It runs 140 minutes and was released in September 2013. Written by Han Jae-rim and Kim Dong-hyuk.

Shelv files it under joseon dynasty (1392–1910), coup d'etat, 15th century, and political unrest. American members can watch it on Kocowa. It scores 7.0 out of 10 from 108 TMDB voters.

The King's Warden, The Concubine, and The Great Wall make useful companions to The Face Reader.