The film takes place in 1455, during the Joseon throne seizure by Sejo, and centers around Nae-Kyung, a young man from a fallen noble family who has mastered the art of physiognomy, allowing him to analyze a person's personality, mental state, and habits by reading their facial features.
The Face Reader
A skilled face reader weaves through a complex web of power dynamics, employing his expertise to uncover the concealed intentions and motivations of influential figures, including Prince Sooyang and Kim Jong-Seo, as they vie for supremacy.
