The read
A Balasaur Score of 69 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10.
Synopsis
Korea, 1645 - Joseon Dynasty: a partially blind and gifted acupuncturist, Gyeong-su, is invited to work alongside the royal physician in the palace of King Injo, just before the crown prince Sohyeon returns after having been held captive by the Qing Dynasty. Prince Sohyeon and his father begin to differ in opinion on the future direction of their dynasty, leading King Injo to suffer from severe anxiety and paranoia. One night, Gyeong-su witnesses prince Sohyeon's death. Disbelieved as a witness on account of his blindness, Gyeong-su must struggle to reveal the truth while not falling prey to the power-hungry conspirators of the palace.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
67 audience votes
Key crew
- An Tae-jinDirector
- An Tae-jinWriter
- Hwang Sang-junOriginal Music Composer
- Hyun Gyu-riWriter
Cast
- Ryu Jun-yeolCheon Gyeong-su
- Yoo Hai-jinKing Injo
- Choi Mu-sungLee Hyeong-ik
- Cho Seong-haLord Choi
- Park Myung-hoonMan-sik
- Kim Sung-cheolCrown Prince Sohyeon
- Ahn Eun-jinConsort Jo
- Jo Yoon-seoCrown Princess Kang
- Lee Joo-wonSeok-cheol
- Kim Yae-eunCourt Lady Seo
- Jung Suk-wonCaptain of the guard
- Ryu Sung-hyunSenior physician
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Themes
royal familydoctorblindnesscrown princeneedlemurder mysteryjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)father son relationshipmedical treatment
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