The Face Reader is a 2013 South Korean film starring Song Kang-ho as the son of a disgraced noble family who goes around Joseon and a gwansang expert. He is able to assess the personality, mental state and habits of a person by looking at his or her face. His talents bring him to the royal courts where he becomes involved in a power struggle between Grand Prince Suyang and general Kim Jongseo, a high-ranking loyalist to King Munjong. It is the first installment of the Jupiter Film's three-part film project on the Korean fortune-telling traditions and was followed by two sequels, The Princess and the Matchmaker and Feng Shui in 2018. The Face Reader became one of the highest-grossing films in South Korea in 2013, with 9.1 million admissions. It won six awards at the 50th Grand Bell Awards, including Best Film, Best Director for Han Jae-rim, and Best Actor for Song Kang-ho.
| Director | Han Jae-rim |
| Produced by | Kim Woo-jae, Yu Jeong-hun, Ju Pil-ho |
| Writer(s) | Kim Dong-hyuk |
| Starring | Song Kang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Baek Yoon-sik, Jo Jung-suk, Lee Jong-suk, Kim Hye-soo |
| Music | Lee Byung-woo |
| Cinematography | Go Nak-seon |
| Edited by | Kim Chang-ju |
| Distributed by | Showbox Mediaplex |
| Released | September 11, 2013 |
| Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$ 61 million |
About The Face Reader
The battle of the Joseon dynasty will crown the eventual successor of this kingdom, however loyalty is the driving force thats trumps all of those who try to come for the crown. The battle between Nae-gyeong and Grand Prince Suyang will determine who is truly the rightful heir. This film first premiered in October 2013.
Achievement of The Face Reader
Actors Jung-jae Lee and Kim Hye-su previously co-starred together in the action film The Thieves. This movie grossed over $61 million in box office sales.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Face Reader
Films directed by Han Jae-rim.. Films set in the 1450s.. Films set in the Joseon Dynasty.. South Korean historical films.. Showbox films.
Latest information about The Face Reader updated on July 28 2021.
