Underplayed Gems

Forbidden Quest (2006)

Forbidden Quest poster
Original title
음란서생
Directed by
Kim Dae-woo
Genre
drama film, erotic film, comedy drama
Country
South Korea
Runtime
2h 22m
Rated
19
Rating
5.4 of 10 from 19 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

During the Joseon period, a scholar starts writing erotic novels and gets involved with the king's favorite concubine. Their secret affair leads to complications in the royal court.

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What happens

Forbidden Quest (Korean: 음란서생; RR: Eumnanseosaeng) is a 2006 South Korean period drama film about a scholar during the Joseon period who begins to write erotic novels, and becomes the lover of the King's favorite concubine. The film has not been released in Europe or America, and is only available on region 3 DVDs since May 27, 2006. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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