The Face Reader
Seen it?2013 | 140 min | Drama, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
14 wins and 26 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$61 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Han Jae-rim
- Song Kang-hoNae-kyung
- Lee Jung-jaeGrand Prince Soo-yang
- Baek Yoon-sikKim Jong-seo
- Cho Jung-seokPaeng-heon
- Lee Jong-sukJin-hyeong
- Kim Hye-sooYeon-hong
- Kim Eui-sungHan Myung-hoi
- Chae Sang-wooDan-jong
- Kim Tae-wooKing Mun-jong
- Ko Chang-seokChoi Dae-gam