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Secret Door (2014)
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Secret Door (2014)
Original name: 비밀의 문
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: A re-imagining of the legendary tale of the troubled father-son relationship between King Yeongjo and his only son Prince Sado. While his father insists on a strong and centralized government, Crown Prince Sado promotes social justice and equality throughout the kingdom. Throughout eight fateful years, the strain on their relationship — both familial and political — eventually evolves into a total breakdown, ending with one of the most tragic stories in Joseon history.
Style: tense, captivating, disturbing
Plot: royal family, father son relationship, king, father and son, love, prince, family relations, ruler, love affair, dynasty, government conspiracy, government, joseon dynasty, royalty, father son conflict, palace intrigue, court intrigue
Place: korea
Keyword: korean

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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, disturbing, tense and psychological films and TV series with plots about king, royal family, palace intrigue, royalty, joseon dynasty, dynasty and historical figure mostly in Drama, History and Romance genres. Some movies like Secret Door: Lee San, Wind of the Palace (2007), The King of Legend (2010), The King in Love (2017), The Kingdom of the Winds (2008), King Sejong the Great (2008). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Lee San, Wind of the Palace (2007)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: Yi San, also known as Wind of the Palace, is a 2007 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min, Park Eun-hye, and Lee Jong-soo. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from September 17, 2007 to June 16, 2008 on Mondays and ...
Style: harsh, romantic, political, captivating, touching ...
Plot: joseon dynasty, king, palace, family relations, palace intrigue, death, murder, sibling rivalry, obsession, rivalry, love, execution ...
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100%
The King of Legend (2010)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: The King of Legend is a 2010 South Korean historic drama based on King Geunchogo of Baekje. Besides than the historic info obtained from Samguk Sagi and Samguk Yusa, it was also inspired by a novel written by Lee Munyeol, a renowned Korean writer. ...
Style: tense, thrilling, captivating, period drama
Plot: ancient korea, heir to the throne, korean history, conqueror, royalty, king, battles, fight, kingdom, ruler, warrior, biopic ...
Place: korea
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100%
The King in Love (2017)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min.
TV show
Story: Set during the Goryeo dynasty, Won, crown prince, has a sweet appearance hiding a lust for conquest. He is best friends with Rin, an elegant man of royal descent and Won's bodyguard. When beautiful San, the sole daughter of the wealthiest man ...
Style: sincere, romantic, captivating, touching, sentimental ...
Audience: date night, girls' night
Plot: love affair, destiny, youth, couples, love, friendship, fall in love, love and romance, hopes, love triangle, royal family, tragic romance ...
Time: 13th century
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100%
The Kingdom of the Winds (2008)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: The Kingdom of The Winds, also known as The Land of The Wind, is a 2008 South Korean historial drama, broadcast on KBS from 10 September 2008 to 15 January 2009. It was directed by Kang Il-soo, written by Choi Wan-gyu, Jung Jin-ok, Park Jin-woo; ...
Style: sageuk, suspenseful, captivating, serious, exciting
Plot: ancient korea, legend, ninja, politics, betrayal, curse, heroes, family relations, friendship, father son relationship, love triangle, family secret ...
Time: 1st century
⇓ similarity ⇓
100%
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King Sejong the Great (2008)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: "The Great King, Sejong" is a full-scale political drama describing how King Sejong and his loyal retainers cooperate and contrive to make his dynasty a better place. While King Sejong was on the throne, the Joseon Dynasty enjoyed ...
Style: sageuk, atmospheric, political, realistic, stylized ...
Plot: historical figure, palace intrigue, king, royalty, joseon dynasty, faithfulness, historical character, family relations, political unrest, historical event, royal family, politics ...
Time: 15th century
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35%
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Haechi (2019)
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min.
TV show
Story: Set during the Joseon Dynasty period, the series follows three people from different walks of life who came together to help Prince Lee Geum claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.
Style: political, dorama, sageuk, disturbing, captivating
Plot: joseon dynasty, teamwork, power struggle, crown prince, king, friendship, royalty, rivalry, royal family, family relations, prince, martial arts ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
34%
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Queen Insoo (2011)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story: Queen Insoo focuses on the fierce power struggle among three women in the royal court of the Joseon Dynasty.
Style: disturbing, tense, captivating, period drama
Plot: historical figure, royal court, power struggle, rise to power, throne, crown, ruler, dynasty, fight for supremacy, palace intrigue, bossiness, competitor ...
Place: korea
⇓ similarity ⇓
32%
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Jackpot (2016)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 75 min.
TV show
Story: Dae-Gil and King Yeongjo enter a match. Dae-Gil bets his life and King Yeongjo bets the entire Kingdom of Joseon on the outcome. Dae-Gil is the best gambler in the Joseon era. He holds deep resentment inside, but is also cool on the exterior. King ...
Style: exciting, tense, disturbing, captivating
Plot: fight, class differences, revenge, kingdom, prince, royal family, social differences, dysfunctional family, battles, showdown, fight for supremacy, vengeance ...
Time: 18th century
⇓ similarity ⇓
31%
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The Red Sleeve (2021)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story: Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.
Style: disturbing, captivating, historical romance, period drama
Plot: palace intrigue, king, joseon dynasty, power struggle, palace, prince, romantic relationship, love and romance, kingdom, love story, intrigue, couple relations ...
Time: 18th century
⇓ similarity ⇓
30%
Dear Compatriots (2021)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Norway
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story: King Johan has ruled according to all traditions, until a poll in Norways largest newspaper claims that only 48 percent think the royals do a good job. Then the king takes action to try to turn public opinion with the help of his wife.
Style: psychological, captivating, disturbing, tense
Plot: royal family, royalty, political intrigue, government, queen, social problems, government conspiracy, king, society, politics
⇓ similarity ⇓
28%
The Goddess of Fire (2013)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: Goddess of Fire is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Moon Geun-young, Lee Sang-yoon, Kim Bum, Park Gun-hyung, Seo Hyun-jin, Jun Kwang-ryul, Jeong Bo-seok, Byun Hee-bong, Han Go-eun, and Lee Kwang-soo. It airs on MBC on Mondays and ...
Style: romantic, psychological, captivating, disturbing, tense
Plot: medieval, dream, royal family, male female relationship, love affair, unfulfilled love, love story, love and romance, artists' life, lifestyle, ambition, relationships ...
Time: 16th century
Place: korea
⇓ similarity ⇓
26%
Our Blooming Youth (2023)
Genre: Drama, History, Mystery, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Prince Lee Hwan receives a cursed letter from a supernatural entity detailing several dark predictions for his future and is horrified to realize that the curses are indeed coming true one by one. Min Jae-yi, on the other hand, finds herself wanted ...
Style: suspenseful, exciting, captivating, dramatic
Plot: falsely accused, curse, prince, joseon dynasty, royalty, death, murder, love affair, love, couples, fall in love, relationships ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
26%
The Fugitive of Joseon (2013)
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: Set during the reign of King Injong, the protagonist is a royal physician desperate to cure his ailing daughter. He becomes a fugitive when he gets entangled in an assassination plot to poison the crown prince, and fights to save both his ...
Style: suspense, disturbing, captivating, psychological
Plot: assassination plot, physician, father daughter relationship, family relations, problem, fighting illness, child illness, illness, king, dynasty, saving a life, royal family ...
Time: 16th century
Place: korea
⇓ similarity ⇓
25%
Ming Dynasty in 1566 (2007)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story: A series based on the events in the reign of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty.
Style: suspense, captivating, tense
Plot: chinese emperor, chinese history, palace intrigue, royalty, politics, power struggle, political intrigue, political unrest, government conspiracy, dynasty, revolution, fight for supremacy ...
Time: 16th century
Place: ancient china
⇓ similarity ⇓
25%
The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (2017)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: In the 1700's, Crown Prince Lee Sun fights against Pyunsoo hwe. Pyunsoo hwe is an organization that has accumulated power and wealth through privatizing water all over Joseon. Crown Prince Lee Sun becomes a hope for the people who suffers. ...
Style: disturbing, sincere, captivating, psychological, tense
Audience: boys' night, chick flick
Plot: joseon dynasty, fight, love and romance, prince, escapades, society, lifestyle, life is a bitch, mentor, friendship, royal family, heroes ...
Time: 18th century
⇓ similarity ⇓
25%
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Albert II (2013)
Genre: Drama
Country: Belgium
TV show
Story: Largely fictionalized, partly fictitious chapters from the life of the Belgian royal family during and around the reign of king Albert II. Besides his duties, including signing a more federal regime for the Belgian state, focus is on his marital ...
Style: thrilling, captivating
Plot: king, royalty, palace intrigue, kingdom, imaginary kingdom, royal family, lifestyle, father son relationship
Place: belgium
⇓ similarity ⇓
24%
Empress Myeongseong (2001)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.
Style: dramatic, captivating, exciting, serious, period drama
Plot: joseon dynasty, historical figure, empress, king, ancient history, asian history, wife, korean history, dynasty, historical event
⇓ similarity ⇓
23%
The Royal Tailor (2014)
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 127 min.
Story: Depicts the love lives, jealousies and desires of those that work within the Sanguiwon during the Joseon Dynasty period. The Sanguiwon are responsible for the attire worn by royalty. Dol-Seok (Han Suk-Kyu) is the best master artisan in charge of ...
Style: captivating, psychological, disturbing, dorama, historical romance ...
Plot: tailor, king, joseon dynasty, ambition, rivals, dynasty, kingdom, intrigue, showdown, palace, rivalry, workplace intrigue ...
Time: 18th century
Place: east asia
⇓ similarity ⇓
23%
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A Vote for the King of the Romans (2016)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic
Story: Czech Television's epic historical film draws on the breathtaking dramatic life of the great of Czech history, King Charles IV.
Style: captivating, thought provoking, tense, disturbing
Plot: king, knight, father son relationship, czech history, european history, aristocrat, royal family, historical character, family relations, power struggle, kingdom, historical figure ...
Time: 14th century, middle ages
Place: central europe
⇓ similarity ⇓
23%
Emperor Wang Gun (2000)
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Taejo Wang Geon was a 200-episode Korean drama starring Choi Soo Jong in the title role. It became very successful, reaching very high ratings, around 60%.
Style: suspense, captivating, disturbing, period drama
Plot: historical figure, king, korean history, political unrest, political intrigue, ruler, emperor, politics, empire, political conspiracy, political corruption, dynasty ...
Time: 9th century, 10th century, middle ages
⇓ similarity ⇓
23%
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The Four (2008)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hong Kong
TV show
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
Plot: dynasty, political intrigue, battles, corrupted ruler, teamwork, political conspiracy, corruption, ruler, political unrest, fighting crime, warrior, corrupt official ...
Place: ancient china
⇓ similarity ⇓
22%
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The Throne (2015)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 125 min.
Story: Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but his closest vassals prevent it, so the king orders the prince to get ...
Style: atmospheric, captivating, serious, psychological, historical romance ...
Plot: joseon dynasty, father son relationship, royal family, family conflict, medieval, korean history, rivalry, teaching the ways of the world, politics, love story, family relations, asian history ...
Time: 18th century
Place: korea, east asia, south korea
⇓ similarity ⇓
22%
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Shin Don (2005)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story: In order to make sure that Koryo was free, Gong Min Wang married a woman he did not love. The Mongolians ruled Koryo so Gong Min Wang married the Mongolian princess in hopes that one day Koryo could be freed. Shin Don was a Buddhist priest who both ...
Style: thrilling, tense, captivating
Plot: reform, royal palace, historical figure, king, intrigue, palace intrigue, secret, political intrigue, agent, mongol empire, buddhist monk, prime minister ...
Time: 14th century
⇓ similarity ⇓
22%
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Dream of the Emperor (2012)
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story: Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yushin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King ...
Style: captivating, psychological, thrilling, costume drama
Plot: ancient korea, king, royalty, heir to the throne, royal palace, korean history, prince, warlord, kingdom, politics, historical figure, diplomacy
Time: 7th century
Place: korea
⇓ similarity ⇓
22%
Song of Phoenix (2017)
Genre: History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: There are some relationships that are doomed from the start. During the Warring States period, Qu Yuan is born into a prominent family and grows up to be a prodigy scholar. But Qu Yuan bucks convention when he falls in love with Mo Chou Nu, a slave. ...
Style: psychological, tense, disturbing, captivating
Plot: politics, forbidden love, tragic love, dynasty, male female relationship, love affair, lifestyle, relationships, love story, relationship problems, palace intrigue, royalty
Place: china
⇓ similarity ⇓
22%
The Great Emperor Ashoka (2015)
Genre: Biography, History
Country: India
TV show
Story: The story of Ashoka, emperor of the Maurya Empire, from his early struggles to his reign as a ruthless emperor.
Style: tense, captivating
Plot: emperor, palace intrigue, royal family, ruler, power struggle, fight for supremacy, government conspiracy, political intrigue, family relations, empire, years of lead, government ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
21%
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The Terrible (2020)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story: Ivan the Terrible is the most discussed Character in the Russian history. At the same time, Ivan is the most unsolved mystery of the Russian Czars. The scale of his political achievements has always overshadowed a living person, and the unparalleled ...
Style: thought provoking, tense, captivating, disturbing, suspense ...
Plot: king, ruler, tyrant, changing lives, character change, historical figure, political intrigue, political unrest, mysterious character, life is a bitch, lifestyle change, secret identity ...
Time: 16th century
Place: ottoman empire
⇓ similarity ⇓
21%
Forbidden Dream (2019)
Genre: History, Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 132 min.
Story: A true historical drama about King Sejong, the greatest ruler in Joseon history who sought to enhance national prosperity and military power through astronomy, and Jang Yeong-sil, the most remarkable scientist.
Style: disturbing, captivating, thought provoking, period drama
Plot: scientist, advanced technology, politician, emperor, historical character, politics, engineer, astronomer, dynasty, historical figure, empire, joseon dynasty ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
21%
The Queen's Umbrella (2022)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.
Style: captivating, thrilling, satirical, period piece, dark comedy
Plot: joseon dynasty, royalty, royal family, royal palace, queen, intrigue, kingdom, social problems, palace intrigue, prince, satire, dynasty ...
⇓ similarity ⇓
21%
Inside North Korea's Dynasty (2018)
Genre: History
Country: UK
TV show
Story: The Kim family's dark and surreal story provides a fresh perspective on North Korea.
Style: psychological, captivating
Plot: revolution, dictator, dynasty, father son relationship, government, ruler, kids and family, family life, family relations, dysfunctional family, three generations, world war ...
Place: north korea
⇓ similarity ⇓
21%
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