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Blood River (2025)
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Original name: 暗河传
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Thriller
Country: China
TV show
Story:
Amidst the chaos of the martial world and secretive dangers, the adventures of the young warriors never stop!
Style:
tense, dark, suspenseful, suspense, costume drama, suspense thriller, period drama
Plot:
wuxia, martial arts, power struggle, betrayal, rebellion, loyalty, family conflict, healer, secret society, political intrigue, honor, ambition, poisoning, brotherhood, swordplay, survival, revenge, espionage, destiny, ruse, palace intrigue, redemption, coming of age, assassin, entity ...
Place:
ancient china
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Most similar movies to Blood River
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out period drama, tense, captivating and costume drama films and TV series with plots about martial arts, revenge, wuxia, swordplay, betrayal, loyalty and brotherhood mostly in Drama, Action and Adventure genres. Some movies like Blood River: Dashing Youth (2024), The Blood of Youth (2022), The Legend of Qin (2015), Whispers of Fate (2025), Mysterious Lotus Casebook (2023). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: China
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Baili Dongjun, the young master of the Marquis of Zhenxi's mansion, has little interest in practicing martial arts but throws himself into brewing liquor, only because he promised to be the Liquor Deity while his childhood friend Ye Yun becomes ...
Style:
costume drama, captivating, action packed, period drama
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, friendship, bromance, adventurer, dynasty, adventure hero, problem, chivalry, coming of age, training, brotherhood ...
Place:
ancient china
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100%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: China
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At Snowfall Villa, Xiao Se, a miserly innkeeper who wears an expensive fur coat but can't afford to maintain the inn, meets Lei Wujie, a disciple of the Lei Clan who has just entered the martial arts world. The two decide to roam the martial ...
Style:
thrilling, captivating, tense, mythical, suspense ...
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, coming of age, master warrior, martial arts tournament, fight, adventure hero, battles, ambition, loyalty, honor, choreography ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
70%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
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Based off the very popular CGI animation series Qin's Moon, comes an adaptation from Tangren.
Style:
disturbing, captivating, epic, action packed, dark ...
Plot:
martial arts, political intrigue, wuxia, chinese emperor, destiny, coming of age, fight, showdown, politics, emperor, heroes, power struggle ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
58%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Mystery
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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Ye Mo, the leader of the Cult of Eternal Paradise, who has terrorised the martial arts world for many years, is finally slain by a group of martial arts heroes. However, ten years later, the shadow of evil forces still lingers, and the seemingly ...
Style:
suspenseful, noir, tense, dark, melancholic ...
Plot:
martial arts, murder mystery, wuxia, betrayal, corruption, secret society, investigation, political intrigue, loner, assassination, conspiracy, power struggle ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
51%
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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Story:
Li Lian Hua is a countryside doctor who travels dragging around a lotus tower. He accidentally becomes "famous" and gets pulled into the pugilistic world that he no longer wants to have any connections with.
Style:
detective, suspenseful, tense, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
martial arts, investigation, wuxia, revenge, conspiracy, friendship, swordplay, secret past, justice, chivalry, swordsman, battles ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
47%
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Mystery
Country: China
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"Legend of Zang Hai" follows the son of Imperial Astronomer Kuai Duo. Consumed by vengeance, he spends a decade honing his skills. Assuming the name Zang Hai, he ventures into the capital to uncover the truth, avenge his family, and ...
Style:
costume drama, suspense, historical drama, period drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
revenge, wuxia, justice, political intrigue, family tragedy, corruption, martial arts, betrayal, honor, power struggle, swordplay, weapons ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
45%
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Country: China
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Wind and Cloud are orphans raised by the powerful Lord Conqueror, who taught them martial arts in order to help him dominate the world.
~~ Adapted from the manhua "Fung Wan" (風雲) by Ma Wing Shing (馬榮成).
Style:
captivating, tense, disturbing, epic, dark ...
Plot:
martial arts, prophecy, warrior, wuxia, battles, kung fu, avarice, master warrior, competitor, heroes, fight for supremacy, fight ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
45%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: China
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Ling Cangcang, a fearless heroine with unmatched martial arts skills, forms Fenglai Pavilion, a sect committed to justice in a chaotic world. Meanwhile, Xiao Huan, the young emperor of the Nanqi Dynasty, goes undercover to investigate corruption in ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, political thriller, suspense, costume drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
justice, female protagonist, wuxia, palace intrigue, political corruption, power struggle, martial arts, conspiracy, secret identity, swordplay, heroine, courage ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
44%
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: China
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Two top assassins from rival agencies and their six-member team who with diverse backgrounds, and unique skills embark on a journey filled with challenges and crises.
Style:
thrilling, psychological, captivating, tension, suspense ...
Plot:
political intrigue, espionage, wuxia, martial arts, politics, assassin, political unrest, relationships, secret, spy, loyalty, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Action
Country: China
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Book and Sword, Gratitude and Revenge is a television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel The Book and the Sword. The series was first broadcast on CTV in Taiwan in 2002.
Style:
costume drama, psychological, thrilling, tense, captivating ...
Plot:
medieval, qing dynasty, power struggle, conspiracy, palace intrigue, martial arts, wuxia, swordplay, political intrigue, intrigue, dynasty, emperor ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
china
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Drama
Country: China
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Framed as the notorious Night Devil on his wedding day, top detective Xiao Beiming is accused of murder and treason, forcing him to flee. Three years later, he returns to the capital, earning the trust of his apprentice sister, Zhong Xueman. With a ...
Style:
detective, suspense, tense, dark, teen ...
Plot:
investigation, wrongful accusation, whodunit, betrayal, conspiracy, espionage, revenge, wuxia, loyalty, trust, moral ambiguity, teamwork ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Action, Adventure
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It is a final installment of a trilogy produced by Zhang Jizhong, preceded by The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of ...
Style:
captivating, tense, exciting, melancholic, period drama
Plot:
martial arts, revenge, wuxia, showdown, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, one man army, battles, master warrior, warrior, fight, rivalry, vengeance ...
Time:
14th century
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 60 min.
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Lethal Weapons of Love and Passion is a Hong Kong television series based on Huang Yi's novel Fuyu Fanyun. It was first broadcast on TVB in January 2006.
Style:
historical drama, tense, captivating, disturbing, action packed ...
Plot:
martial arts, power struggle, ming dynasty, swordplay, wuxia, ethnic conflict, artifact, kingdom, warrior, magical object, master warrior, dynasty ...
Place:
china, ancient china
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
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While escaping from a tortured experience under Quan Zhen Sect's Zhao Zhi Jing, the trouble-maker Yang Guo meets the girl who will become his martial arts master and eventually the love of his life: Xiao Long Nu. Their story moves along filled ...
Style:
suspense, period drama
Plot:
wuxia, martial arts, forbidden love, master apprentice relationship, kung fu, swordplay, revenge, tragic romance, star crossed lovers, betrayal, female martial artist, loyalty ...
Time:
13th century
Place:
ancient china, china
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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In a time of turmoil, Xu Xiao rises as King of Northern Liang, defeating threats from steppe kingdoms and southern uprisings. His heir, Xu Fengnian, a free-spirited warrior, has spent years mastering his skills while forming alliances, including ...
Style:
captivating, tense, disturbing, epic, grim ...
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martial arts, battles, wuxia, master servant relationship, scheme, swordplay, warrior, fight, prince, political intrigue, power struggle, royalty ...
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38%
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre is a 2019 Chinese wuxia television series adapted from the novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber by Jin Yong. Originally published in newspapers from 1961 to 1963, the story has been revised twice; once in ...
Style:
disturbing, captivating, dramatic, action packed, family saga ...
Plot:
martial arts, power struggle, political intrigue, wuxia, swordplay, fight for supremacy, warrior, showdown, fight, master warrior, battles, intrigue ...
Time:
14th century, 60s
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: China
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Story:
Xiao Mingming is a martial arts novel enthusiast who, as the novel's protagonist Xiao Qiushui, journeys through a fictional martial arts world and grows from a passionate youth into a noble hero.
Style:
costume drama, period drama
Plot:
wuxia, martial arts, chivalry, coming of age, honor, swordplay, mentor protege relationship, young adult, loyalty, brotherhood, adaptation, dark past ...
Similarity:
37%
Genre: Drama
Country: China
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In a centuries-old conflict between good and evil, Shen Shaoyou and Feng Lixue, two former friends are destined to become leaders of opposing sides. As they reunite years later, their bond is tested by betrayal, revenge, and hidden emotions. Caught ...
Style:
xianxia, epic fantasy, tense, melancholic, costume drama ...
Plot:
wuxia, good versus evil, martial arts, destiny, revenge, betrayal, forbidden love, tragic romance, power struggle, honor, star crossed lovers, swordplay ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
37%
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
In the world of the Ninja, fighting skills play a small role in one's rank in the Shinobi order. Kageru is the best in his class, but his birth predestines him to the lower class. His friend Aoi is dealt the same fate; together they'll ...
Style:
action drama, period piece, serious, tense, dark ...
Plot:
ninja, martial arts, betrayal, moral dilemma, choice, class struggle, hierarchy, rebellion, friendship, outcast, destiny, underdog ...
Place:
japan
Similarity:
36%
112
Genre: Action, Adventure, History, Romance
Country: China
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Story:
Wang Xiaoshi, a kind young man, leaves the mountain and goes traveling around for the first time. He meets some people by accident including Bai Choufei, Wen Rou, and Su Mengzhen who become his lifelong friends. In the capital city where capable ...
Style:
sentimental, costume drama, period drama
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, friendship, loyalty, camaraderie, brotherhood, coming of age, swordplay, honor, chivalry, sacrifice, rivalry ...
Similarity:
36%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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The Legend of Condor Heroes (simplified Chinese: 射雕英雄传; traditional Chinese: 射鵰英雄傳; pinyin: shè diāo yīng xióng zhuàn; Jyutping: se6 diu1 jing1 hung4 zyun6) is one of the most acclaimed Wuxia novels by Louis Cha. It was ...
Style:
captivating, historical drama, period piece, epic, costume drama
Plot:
wuxia, martial arts, heroism, kung fu, swordplay, legendary hero, dynasty, heroes, legend, ancient, male female relationship, samurai ...
Place:
ancient china, china
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance
Country: China
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The Vigilantes in Masks is a Chinese television series produced by Chinese Entertainment Shanghai. Previous adaptations include a 1960 Hong Kong television series, a 1994 film, a 2005 TVB production, a 2008 SBS South Korean television drama, ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, serious, tense, crime drama ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
martial arts, hidden identity, ming dynasty, wuxia, bandit, vigilante, political intrigue, love and romance, corruption, justice, criminal, masked hero ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
35%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, History
Country: Egypt
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The events take place in a historical context, in the 11th century, where the leader of the Assassins, Hassan al-Sabah, and his leadership of the band that was famous for carrying out bloody assassinations of prominent figures at that stage.
Style:
tense, suspenseful, period piece, captivating, thrilling ...
Plot:
assassin, ancient history, assassination, secret society, historical epic, empire, emperor, world history, historical character, storytelling, imperialism, historical event ...
Time:
11th century
Place:
middle east, persia
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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The story is set during the Jin-Song Wars. Two women escaped while pregnant when their husbands were killed. Their sons grew up separately. Guo Jing is honest, loyal and righteous, but slow-witted. Yang Kang is clever, but scheming and treacherous. ...
Style:
captivating, epic, historical drama, costume drama
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, swordplay, loyalty, love and romance, battles, couple relations, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, romantic relationship, friends, relationships, male female relationship ...
Place:
ancient china, china
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 45 min.
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In a war against evil, the White Force and the Black Force have a Golden Seal Battle every five years. Each force selects five people to represent its community. Whichever side wins the battle has control of the wuxia world for the next five years. ...
Style:
action packed, dark, suspenseful, tense, grim ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, good versus evil, swordplay, epic battle, chivalry, revenge, secret society, brotherhood, political intrigue, prophecy, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
34%
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Country: China
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Story:
Xie Huai'an, son of the Huben Army's creator, survives his family's massacre. After ten long years in hiding, he returns to Chang'an disguised as a lowly registrar, moving step by step through jianghu clashes and palace power ...
Style:
historical drama, suspenseful, costume drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
revenge, wuxia, vengeance, political intrigue, justice, secret identity, martial arts, betrayal, conspiracy, honor, moral ambiguity, survival ...
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Clashing martial arts twins face relentless villains, thorny romance and brotherly rivalry as their troubled pasts catch up to them.
Style:
tense, suspense, captivating, dramatic, twisted ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
martial arts, revenge, brother brother relationship, brothers, rivalry, wuxia, twins separated at birth, twins, master warrior, kung fu, brotherhood, martial arts school ...
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History
Country: France
Duration: 50 min.
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Story:
1504, France. On the run from enemies, an assassin discovers his long-lost daughter, forcing him to choose between saving himself or her — and the world.
Style:
tense, suspenseful, emotional, grim, period piece ...
Plot:
assassin, father daughter relationship, rescue mission, violence, political intrigue, renaissance, moral dilemma, power struggle, redemption, anti hero, nobleman, mature ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
france, south of france
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hong Kong
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Story:
Using the political decline of Northern Song dynasty as the background, this is the story of the Four Great Constables upholding justice while punishing the wicked.
Style:
tense, disturbing, captivating, suspense, dark ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
corruption, teamwork, political intrigue, justice, martial arts, wuxia, corrupt politician, warrior, corrupt official, dynasty, political corruption, political conspiracy ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Action
Country: China
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story:
Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a Chinese television series adapted from Louis Cha's novel of the same title. It was first aired in China on CCTV on 22 December 2003.
Style:
captivating, entertaining, exciting, emotional, suspenseful ...
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, swordplay, multiple storylines, family secret, brother brother relationship, master warrior, dynasty, orphan, battles, fight, brothers ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
31%
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