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Forbidden Dream

2019 · 132 min

A stately, thoughtful historical drama that lingers on the bond between a ruler and a brilliant mind, rewarding patience with quiet emotional weight.

Directed by
Hur Jin-ho
Genres
History, Drama
Starring
Choi Min-sik, Han Suk-kyu, Shin Gu
Tagline
Together to achieve.
Overview
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.

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  • Kocowa
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Directed by
Hur Jin-ho
Genres
History, Drama
Starring
Choi Min-sik, Han Suk-kyu, Shin Gu
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • friendship
  • class
  • power
  • betrayal
Places
  • single country house
  • workplace
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
history, drama
Directed by
Hur Jin-ho
Written by
Lee Ji-min, Jung Bum-shik
Starring
Choi Min-sik, Han Suk-kyu, Shin Gu, Huh Joon-ho, Kim Tae-woo, Kim Won-hae, Im Won-hee, Park Sung-hoon
Music
Shin Min-seop, Cho Sung-woo
Cinematography
Lee Mo-gae
Runtime
132 min
Country
South Korea
Languages
Korean

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