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Forbidden Dream
Forbidden Dream

Forbidden Dream

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HistoryDrama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Runtime

132 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

26 December 2019

Country

South Korea

Cast

Choi Min-sik

Choi Min-sik

Jang Yeong-sil

Han Suk-kyu

Han Suk-kyu

King Sejong

Shin Goo

Shin Goo

Minister

Heo Joon-ho

Heo Joon-ho

Jo Mal-saeng

Kim Tae-woo

Kim Tae-woo

Jeong Nam-son

Kim Won-hae

Kim Won-hae

Jo Sun-saeng

Im Won-hee

Im Won-hee

Im Hyo-don

Park Sung-hoon

Park Sung-hoon

Crown Prince Yi Hyang

Jeon Yeo-been

Jeon Yeo-been

Sa-im

Yoon Je-moon

Yoon Je-moon

Choi Hyo-nam

Min Kyung-jin

Min Kyung-jin

Shin-gae

Lee Dong-yong

Lee Dong-yong

Yun Jung-bu

Kim Seung-hoon

Kim Seung-hoon

Choi Man-ri

Kim Seung-tae

Kim Seung-tae

Choi Cheon-gu

Choi Jae-sup

Choi Jae-sup

Yun Sa-wung

Lee Seo-hwan

Lee Seo-hwan

Eunuch Jeong

Ryu Ji-hoon

Ryu Ji-hoon

Jo Seo-gang

Bae Je-gi

Bae Je-gi

King's Soldier

Hyun Bong-sik

Hyun Bong-sik

Baek-ho

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