History, Drama  •  2019  •  132 min

Forbidden Dream (2019)

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Forbidden Dream (2019)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.9

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.


Starring Cast

Choi Jae-sup  •   Choi Min-sik  •   Kim Seung-hun


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High

The film leans left by championing scientific progress and the welfare of the common people against entrenched conservative power and external imperial influence, portraying a struggle for innovation over rigid tradition.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie 'Forbidden Dream' is a South Korean historical drama featuring an all-Korean cast portraying historical figures. Its casting aligns with traditional practices for its cultural context, and the narrative focuses on the achievements of its male protagonists without presenting a critique of traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Forbidden Dream is a historical drama centered on the scientific collaboration and friendship between King Sejong and Jang Yeong-sil. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on historical events and the bond between the two male protagonists within a non-queer context.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Forbidden Dream is a historical drama focusing on King Sejong and Jang Yeong-sil's scientific collaboration. The narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in no depiction of transsexual identity within the film's plot or character arcs.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Forbidden Dream is a historical drama depicting real-life figures King Sejong and Jang Yeong-sil. Both historical figures were male and are portrayed by male actors in the film, with no evidence of any established character being depicted with a different gender.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Forbidden Dream is a South Korean historical drama depicting real Korean historical figures from the Joseon Dynasty. The characters are portrayed by East Asian actors, consistent with their historical race, thus no race swap occurs.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.7
The Movie Database logo
7.1

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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