Forbidden Dream

King Sejong the Great (Han Suk Kyu) champions scientific progress in the Joseon Dynasty, seeking out brilliant minds to advance knowledge. Jang Yeong Sik (Choi Min Sik), a former slave with extraordinary talents, becomes the King's science advisor, forming an unlikely friendship through their shared passion for innovation. Together, they make groundbreaking discoveries that attract the attention of the Ming Empire, which demands an end to their research and Jang's surrender. Caught between his personal loyalty and his responsibilities as a ruler, King Sejong faces an impossible choice that will test the limits of their friendship and the future of Joseon. This is a 2019 South Korean historical drama film directed by Hur Jin Ho, based on actual historical events.