Forbidden Dream

Forbidden Dream

Together to achieve.

Directed by Hur Jin-ho

Produced by Hive Media Corp, Lotte Entertainment

2019132 min7.1 / 10

A historical drama celebrating the collaborative vision of a visionary king and brilliant scientist working to advance their nation through astronomical innovation.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Forbidden Dream end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Forbidden Dream easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Forbidden Dream scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Forbidden Dream violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Forbidden Dream sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Forbidden Dream

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Forbidden Dream

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Forbidden Dream, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Forbidden Dream, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Forbidden Dream, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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