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The Face Reader (Korean: 관상; RR: Gwansang; lit. 'Physiognomy') is a 2013 South Korean period action drama film starring Song Kang-ho as the son of a disgraced noble family who goes around Joseon as a gwansang expert. He is able to assess the personality, mental state and habits of a person by looking at their face. His talents bring him to the royal courts where he becomes involved in a power struggle between Grand Prince Suyang and general Kim Jong-seo, a high-ranking loyalist to King Munjong.
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The Face Reader (관상) — verified Korean film. Released 2013-09-11. Directed by Han Jae-rim. 13 verified cast.
The Face Reader was released in 2013-09-11 (verified via Wikidata Q14795754 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; Wikipedia The Face Reader 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; TMDB 220176 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC, as of 2026-07-02).
Who stars in The Face Reader?
Cast includes Song Kang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Baek Yoon-sik, Cho Jung-seok, Lee Jong-suk, Kim Tae-woo, Kim Hye-soo, Kim Eui-sung, Jeong Gyu-su, Chae Sang-woo, Lee Yoon-geon, Lee Do-yeob, Yoo Sang-jae (verified via Wikidata Q14795754 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; Wikipedia The Face Reader 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; TMDB 220176 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC, as of 2026-07-02).
Who directed The Face Reader?
The Face Reader was directed by Han Jae-rim (verified via Wikidata Q14795754 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; Wikipedia The Face Reader 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; TMDB 220176 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC, as of 2026-07-02).
What is The Face Reader's runtime (min)?
The Face Reader — Runtime (min): 140 (verified via Wikidata Q14795754 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; Wikipedia The Face Reader 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; TMDB 220176 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC, as of 2026-07-02).
What is The Face Reader's genre?
The Face Reader — Genre: drama film (verified via Wikidata Q14795754 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; Wikipedia The Face Reader 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; TMDB 220176 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC, as of 2026-07-02).
What is The Face Reader's original language?
The Face Reader — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q14795754 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; Wikipedia The Face Reader 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC; TMDB 220176 2026-07-02 04:50 UTC, as of 2026-07-02).
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