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Forbidden Dream (2019): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch

Forbidden Dream (2019) movie poster

Forbidden Dream is a 2019 historical drama directed by Hur Jin-ho, starring Han Suk-kyu as King Sejong, Choi Min-sik and Kim Won-hae. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $13.9 million worldwide. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Forbidden Dream (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 12m (132 min)
Director
Hur Jin-ho
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Korean
Studio
Hive Media Corp
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Forbidden Dream About?

The premise of Forbidden Dream without spoilers.

This historical drama tells the story of King Sejong, considered one of the greatest rulers of the Joseon dynasty, and his pursuit of national strength through advancements in astronomy. He partners with Jang Yeong-sil, an exceptionally talented scientist, to achieve ambitious goals that will shape the future of the kingdom. Their collaboration explores themes of innovation, ambition, and the challenges of progress.

Forbidden Dream Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • scientist
  • in medias res
Where to watch

Where to Watch Forbidden Dream

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Forbidden Dream Cast & Characters

Han Suk-kyu leads the cast as King Sejong, with Choi Min-sik as Jang Yeong-sil and Kim Won-hae as Jo Sun-saeng. Directed by Hur Jin-ho; 22 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

Forbidden Dream Box Office

Forbidden Dream grossed $13.9 million worldwide.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.9M

International
$13.9M
Videos

Forbidden Dream Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Forbidden Dream_Main Trailer_ENG
  • Trailer Forbidden Dream | 천문 | Official Trailer | Eng Sub | Starring Choi Min-sik
Details

Forbidden Dream Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Astronomy, cheon-mun: mod-neun-da” and “Doors to Heaven, cheon-mun haneul-e mudneunda”.

Also known as
  • Astronomy, cheon-mun: mod-neun-da
  • Doors to Heaven, cheon-mun haneul-e mudneunda
  • Cheonmun: Haneule mudneunda
  • Cheon-mun: Ha-neul-e mud-neun-da
  • 世宗大王 星を追う者たち
  • نجوم: از آسمان بپرس
  • پادشاه سه جونگ: تعقیب‌کنندگان ستارگان
  • 天文：问天
  • 天文：問天
  • Sonho Proibido
  • Ước Mơ Bị Cấm Đoán
  • رویای ممنوعه

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FAQ

Forbidden Dream FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Forbidden Dream, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Forbidden Dream?

Forbidden Dream runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

When was Forbidden Dream released?

Forbidden Dream was released on December 26, 2019.

Who directed Forbidden Dream?

Forbidden Dream was directed by Hur Jin-ho.

More films by Hur Jin-ho

Who is in the cast of Forbidden Dream?

Forbidden Dream stars Han Suk-kyu as King Sejong, Choi Min-sik as Jang Yeong-sil and Kim Won-hae as Jo Sun-saeng, among 22 credited actors.

Where can I watch Forbidden Dream?

In the US, Forbidden Dream is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and AsianCrush and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Forbidden Dream make at the box office?

Forbidden Dream grossed $13.9 million worldwide.

Does Forbidden Dream have a post-credit scene?

No. Forbidden Dream has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Forbidden Dream in?

The original language of Forbidden Dream is Korean.

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