Forbidden Dream


Forbidden Dream is a 2019 South Korean historical drama film directed by Hur Jin-ho and written by Jung Bum-shik and Lee Ji-min. Screenplay by Choi Gun-ho. Based on a true story, it portrays Sejong the Great, king of the Joseon dynasty of Korea, and his relationship with his greatest scientist, Jang Yeong-sil. It made its international debut at the 2020 New York [Asian Film Festival] in August 2020.

Synopsis

, the greatest ruler in Chosun history seeks to enhance national prosperity and military power through astronomy with the help of his greatest scientist, Jang Yeong-sil. For twenty years they forged a relationship but due to an incident, Jang Yeong-sil was removed from his post and disappeared completely.

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