The King's Letters

The King's Letters

The history that we couldn't record.

2019 · 110 min · ★ 7.2 · History, Drama

In the 15th century, despite so many accomplishments he has made for the people, King Sejong, his biggest goal is still remaining; the invention of original letters that can be read and written by all the people. But courtiers who want to dominate the knowledge and the power, are against his will and discourage his belief. Frustrated King Sejong hears about a bonze Sinmi a phonogram expert, and secretly brings him in the palace.

Directed by Cho Chul-hyun · Written by Lee Song-won

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Song Kang-ho King Sejong
Park Hae-il Monk Shin-mi
Jeon Mi-seon Queen Soheon
Choi Deok-moon Jung In-ji
Jung Hae-kyun Go Yak-hae
Kim Jun-han Crown Prince
Cha Rae-hyung Sooyang Prince
Oh Hyeon-kyeong Old monk
Nam Moon-chul Choi Man-ree
Keum Sae-rok Jin-ah
Tang Joon-sang Hak-jo
Jeong In-gyeom Kim Moon

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