A royal astronomer in 15th-century Joseon sees a forbidden omen in the stars. To report it is treason; to ignore it, a betrayal of heaven. This 2019 historical drama weaves a tense, atmospheric tale of science clashing with absolute power. Loyalty is tested in the shadow of the palace. Knowledge becomes the most dangerous weapon of all.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The director builds a tense world where scientific curiosity meets an immovable wall of tradition. Every frame is saturated with the fragility of knowledge in the face of power.
This is for viewers who appreciate slow-burning tension and moral quandaries. You are left in a state of anxious anticipation, witnessing one man's struggle against an entire system. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hur Jin-ho
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A solitary, quiet evening film for pondering the price of truth.
Choi Min-sik
Jang Yeong-sil
Han Suk-kyu
King Sejong
Shin Gu
Minister
Huh Joon-ho
Jo Mal-saeng
Kim Tae-woo
Jeong Nam-son
Kim Won-hae
Jo Sun-saeng
Im Won-hee
Im Hyo-don
Park Sung-hoon
Crown Prince Yi Hyang
Jeon Yeo-been
Sa-im
Yoon Je-moon
Choi Hyo-nam
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