Forbidden Dream

About Forbidden Dream

A true historical drama about King Sejong, the greatest ruler in Joseon history who sought to enhance national prosperity and military power through astronomy, and Jang Yeong-sil, the most remarkable scientist.

Forbidden Dream is a 2019 history film directed by Hur Jin-ho. At 132 minutes long, it arrived in December 2019.

Its themes are joseon dynasty (1392–1910), astronomy, ancient astronomy, and king sejong.

Choi Min-sik stars as Jang Yeong-sil, Han Suk-kyu as King Sejong, Shin Gu as Minister, and Huh Joon-ho as Jo Mal-saeng. The screenplay is by Jung Bum-shik and Lee Ji-min. In the United States it streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kocowa.

The King's Letters and Prehistoric Astronomers make useful companions to Forbidden Dream.