The Night Owl

Kyung Soo (Ryu Jun Yeol), a partially blind acupuncturist, is invited to work in the royal palace by Lee Hyung Ik (Choi Moo Sung). After Crown Prince Sohyeon (Kim Sung Cheol) returns from being a hostage and is subsequently murdered, Kyung Soo becomes a key witness. With his unique ability to see in the dark, he attempts to uncover the truth behind the prince's death, despite being dismissed due to his blindness. As he pursues justice, he becomes a target of palace conspirators, risking his own life to expose the murderer and restore peace to the royal court. This is a 2022 South Korean period thriller drama film directed by Ahn Tae Jin.