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The Face Reader

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2013-09-11

Runtime: 140 mins

Director: Han Jae-rim

Spoken language: 한국어/조선말

Genres: Drama, History

Original title: The Face Reader

Production Companies: Showbox, Jupiter Film

Production Countries: South Korea

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