Set during the Joseon dynasty, the film centers around the painting Mongyudowondo 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
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.
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.
Title
Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land (Korean: 몽유도원도, Mongyudowondo) painted in 1447
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.
Casting
In August 2025, actors Kim Nam-gil and Park Bo-gum were confirmed to star in the film. In October 2025, additional supporting cast members were announced including Lee Hyun-wook who will play the painter An Gyeong.
Filming
Principal photography began in mid-October 2025 and ended in January 2026.
Marketing
The first stills of the film featuring Kim and Park were released in February 2026.
Release
Canvas of Blood is slated for release in South Korea by Plus M Entertainment in 2026.
References
↑"김남길·박보검·이현욱 '몽유도원도' 출연확정 [공식]"[Kim Nam-gil, Park Bo-gum, and Lee Hyun-wook Confirmed for "Canvas of Blood" [Official]]. 스포츠동아 (in Korean). October 17, 2025. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
↑신지원 (May 26, 2025). "영진위, 중예산 한국영화 9편에 100억 원 지원"[The Korean Film Council will provide 10 billion won in support to nine mid-budget Korean films.]. YTN (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2025.
↑김, 진석. "[단독]박보검과 김남길… '몽유도원도' 드림 캐스팅(종합)"[[Exclusive] Park Bo-gum and Kim Nam-gil, Dream Casting for 'Canvas of Blood' (Comprehensive)]. 마이데일리 (in Korean). Retrieved August 14, 2025.
↑Kim, Mi-hwa (January 10, 2026). "한복입은 박보검 다시 온다, '몽유도원도' 촬영 끝"[Park Bo-gum returns in hanbok, filming for "Canvas of Blood" completes.]. 스타뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved February 11, 2026.
↑"김남길·박보검, 눈빛만으로 서사 완성"[Kim Nam-gil and Park Bo-gum complete the narrative with just their eyes.]. 스포츠서울 (in Korean). February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 11, 2026.
↑"[2026년 영화 기대작 7편] 류승완 감독 '휴민트'부터 나홍진 감독 '호프'까지"[[7 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026] From Director Ryoo Seung-wan's "Humint" to Director Na Hong-jin's "Hope"]. 맥스무비 (in Korean). Retrieved February 11, 2026.
