Canvas of Blood
Upcoming film by Jang Hoon
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Canvas of Blood (Korean: 몽유도원도) is an upcoming South Korean historical drama film directed by Jang Hoon starring Kim Nam-gil, Park Bo-gum, and Lee Hyun-wook. It will be released by Plus M Entertainment in South Korea in 2026.
| Canvas of Blood | |
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Teaser poster | |
| Hangul | 몽유도원도 |
| RR | Mongyudowondo |
| MR | Mongyudowŏndo |
| Directed by | Jang Hoon |
| Starring | |
Production company | Doodoong Pictures |
| Distributed by | Megabox Plus M |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Premise
Set during the Joseon dynasty, the film centers around the painting Mongyu dowondo commissioned by Grand Prince Anpyeong after he described a utopian landscape he saw in a dream. As the painting enchants, two royal brothers― Anpyeong and Grand Prince Suyang― find themselves chasing the throne with opposing dreams of power and paradise
Cast
- The second son of King Sejong, he desires to be king and gradually becomes cruel as he realizes his younger brother Anpyeong's aspirations to be monarch. He gradually succumbs to his own ambitions and is tormented by doubts and anxieties about Anpyeong.
- The third son of King Sejong, he is a beloved prince who enjoys collecting works of art in addition to being an artist himself who is skilled in calligraphy, painting, and poetry. He is an idealist who stands up to his older brother, Suyang.
Production
Development
In May 2025, Jang Hoon's follow-up film to A Taxi Driver (2017), then an untitled historical film, was one of the nine films granted by the Korean Film Council with financial support as part of their Mid-Budget Korean Film Production Support project.[2]
Title
Canvas of Blood's Korean title Mongyudowondo (몽유도원도) refers to a painting created by artist An Gyeon and commissioned by Grand Prince Anpyeong after dreaming of utopia. The painting's literal translation in English is Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land.[3]
Casting
In August 2025, actors Kim Nam-gil and Park Bo-gum were confirmed to star in the film.[4][5] In October 2025, additional supporting cast members were announced including Lee Hyun-wook who will play the painter An Gyeong.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began in mid-October 2025 and ended in January 2026.[7][8]
Marketing
Release
Canvas of Blood is slated for release in South Korea by Plus M Entertainment in 2026.[10]
