

Forbidden Dream
Together to achieve.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
132 min
Release Date
2019-12-26
Status
Released
Original Language
Korean
Vote Count
18
Vote Average
6.9
Choi Min-sik
Jang Yeong-sil
Han Suk-kyu
King Sejong
Shin Goo
Minister
Huh Joon-ho
Jo Mal-saeng
Kim Tae-woo
Jeong Nam-son
Kim Won-hae
Jo Sun-saeng
Im Won-hee
Im Hyo-don
Park Sung-hoon
Crown Prince Yi Hyang
Jeon Yeo-been
Sa-im
Yoon Je-moon
Choi Hyo-nam
Min Kyung-jin
Shin-gae
Lee Dong-yong
Yun Jung-bu
Kim Seung-hoon
Choi Man-ri
Kim Seung-tae
Choi Cheon-gu
Choi Jae-sup
Yun Sa-wung
Lee Seo-hwan
Eunuch Jeong
Ryu Ji-hoon
Jo Seo-gang
Bae Je-gi
King's Soldier
Hyun Bong-sik
Baek-ho
Kim Sung-kang
Oh Yang
7.4
Contact
A radio astronomer receives the first extraterrestrial radio signal ever picked up on Earth. As the world powers scramble to decipher the message and decide upon a course of action, she must make some difficult decisions between her beliefs, the truth, and reality.
1997-07-11 | en
6.7
Homme Fatale
When Huh Saek decides to become a male gisaeng, he captivates countless women with his looks and talents but doubts the existence of true love — until he meets a girl with progressive ideas.
2019-07-10 | ko
0.0
The General in Red Robes
General Kwak, despite having retired from military service, organizes a small army to resist the onslaught of an invasion from Japan in the early Chosun Dynasty
1973-10-13 | ko
0.0
You Can't Stop a Flowing River
1986-05-03 | ko
7.3
Seong Chun-hyang
Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry him. But Lee leaves for Seoul with his father who's an aristocrat, and the new governor, Byeon Hakdo, covets Chun-hyang because she is the most beautiful girl in town. When Chun-hyang rejects his order to serve him at night, Governor Byeon sends her to jail. In the mean time, Lee passes the state exam and becomes a special undercover agent of the king. He comes back to where Chun-hyang lives to save her and punishes Governor Byeon
1961-01-28 | ko
6.7
The Fortress
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.
2017-10-03 | ko
9.0
Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin
King Sukjong assigns Jang Ok-nan, a court lady, as a concubine overnight. Jang plots to drive the current Queen into exile.
1968-01-27 | ko
6.0
Lady Jang
King Sukjong exalts a greedy concubine to the status of Bin, which is next to that of the Queen. The new Bin, who is now called Jang Hui-bin, drives out the Queen through a coup and takes her place. But thanks to loyal court officials, the King finds out what has been going on. He demotes Jang to Bin again and reinstates his Queen. Jang, now vindictive, conspires with her mother to kill the queen and reclaim her place. But the conspiracy is brought to light, and Jang is executed.
1961-09-23 | ko
0.0
A War Diary
Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.
1978-01-21 | ko
7.1
Painted Fire
In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.
2002-05-10 | ko
0.0
The Man Who Lives with the King
| ko
6.0
Prince Daewon
When King Cheol-jang dies, the throne passes to his son King Ko-jang but, because he is considered to be too inexperienced, his ambitious uncle rules as regent. The rightful king's wife, the politically brilliant Queen Min, refuses to accept this situation and brings about the uncle's exile in order to secure the throne.
1968-04-12 | ko
6.3
Mystic Pizza
Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in Mystic, Connecticut.
1988-10-13 | en
6.7
Kundo: Age of the Rampant
In 1862, amidst the rule of the late Joseon dynasty in Korea, a band of fighters named Kundo rise against the unjust authorities.
2014-07-23 | ko
5.7
Behead the King
Seongjong who history remembers, earns a reputation for appreciating the motto 'making the people feel comfortable and putting political affairs right'. He is known as the king who led his country in the most peaceful and steady way during the Joseon times. However, was Seongjong really a wise king? Seongjong was enthroned by Queen Jeong-hee, Queen In-soo, Han Myeong-hoi and his supporters. The 13-year-old king made 73 of his supporters his retainers! Numerous noblemen were happy that he became king. However, some of his people had to cry blood because he became the king. "Is this country run by phantoms like you My Lord?" Seongjong, the puppet who dreamt of a reign of peace, wishes to behead the king who dominates the people!
2017-03-16 | ko
7.0
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 Japanese enemy ships in the Battle of Myeongryang.
2014-07-30 | ko
0.0
The Last Empress
Queen Yun reigned with King Sunjong since she was just 13 years old. She hid the royal seals needed to complete an agreement between Korea and Japan which would lead to Korea's annexation. However, her patriotic display wins her many enemies.
1966-08-18 | ko
0.0
The Diary of King Yonsan
A historical drama about the life of Prince Yeonsan of Joseon,.
1988-02-18 | ko
0.0
Freedom Man
The story of Benjamin Banneker, the early American patriot whose achievements rival those of Benjamin Franklin!! Risking his life, working with the Underground Railroad to elude vicious slave catchers!
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4.0
Yeonak, My Destiny
A film depicting the life and sad love of Park Yeon, a musician in the Joseon Dynasty who created the 12 Yulgwan and Hwangjongcheok to establish standard melodies and improve musical instruments. This is the story of "Nangye Park Yeon", one of Korea's three major villains who helped King Sejong the Great in the early Joseon Dynasty to establish the foundation of the country through courtesy and music. Baek-ah, a gayageum master and gisaeng, shares a noble love with Park Yeon, but it is not smooth. Park Yeon repeatedly failed to produce the 12 Yulgwan and Hwangjongcheok, which are the standards for harmonious sound but completed and succeeded after several years.
2023-08-10 | ko