Forbidden Dream
6.7
“Together to achieve.”
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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Cast
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Choi Min-sik
Jang Yeong-sil
Known for
Oldboy
Lucy
Han Suk-kyu
King Sejong
Known for
Dr. Romantic
Shiri
Shin Gu
Minister
Known for
My Mister
Bluebeard
Huh Joon-ho
Jo Mal-saeng
Known for
Kingdom
Bloodhounds
Kim Tae-woo
Jeong Nam-son
Known for
Mr. Queen
Twinkling Watermelon
Kim Hong-pa
Lee Cheon
Kim Won-hae
Jo Sun-saeng
Known for
Black
Start-Up
Im Won-hee
Im Hyo-don
Known for
Move to Heaven
Strong Girl Bong-soon
Park Sung-hoon
Crown Prince Yi Hyang
Known for
Squid Game
The Glory
Jeon Yeo-bin
Sa-im
Known for
Vincenzo
A Time Called You
Yoon Je-moon
Choi Hyo-nam
Known for
The King's Affection
Mother
Oh Kwang-rok
Lee Soon-ji
Hur Jin-ho Director · Jung Bum-shik Writer Lee Ji-min Writer
First release December 26, 2019 · Produced in South Korea · Production Lotte Entertainment
Production
Hive Media Corp
Production
Lotte Entertainment
Production
South Korea
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Original title
천문: 하늘에 묻는다
Original language
Korean
Spoken on screen
Korean
Release dates
South Korea · December 26, 2019
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Germany
November 22, 2020 · Premiere · Korean Film Festival Frankfurt
Japan
September 4, 2020 · Theatrical
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