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Cruel Palace: War of Flowers (2013)
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Original name: 궁중잔혹사 – 꽃들의 전쟁
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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There is no power struggle that is more cruel and vicious as among the concubines in a royal palace.
Jo So Yong is a beautiful but conniving royal concubine during the Joseon Dynasty who will stop at nothing to win the love and power of King In Jo. Although she is from the lower class, she uses her unparalleled beauty and wit to gain power and control over Joseon, even if it means getting rid of Crown Prince So Hyun so her son can be king.
When Lady Jo finally gets the power she wanted, it results in the bloodiest battle.
Style:
tense, romantic, captivating, dark, intense, atmospheric, soap opera, political, period drama, political drama
Plot:
palace intrigue, power struggle, royal family, scheming, kingdom, royal court, female rivalry, royal romance, joseon dynasty, relationships, rich and poor, power, love and romance, intrigue, male female relationship, king, betrayal, jealousy, deception, manipulation, ambition, crown prince, revenge, seduction, tragedy ...
Time:
17th century
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, historical drama, period drama and psychological films and TV series with plots about palace intrigue, power struggle, betrayal, ambition, revenge, intrigue and political intrigue mostly in Drama, Romance and History genres. Some movies like Cruel Palace: War of Flowers: The Magnificent Century: Kosem (2015), Queen: Love and War (2019), The Empress of China (2014), The Rebel Princess (2021), Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love (2013). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min.
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Anastasia a young Greek woman in Ahmed I's harem takes on the name 'Kosem' (leader, pioneer). In a world of men, she rules of the Ottoman Empire through her sons and grandson.
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Time:
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Place:
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Duration: 45 min.
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Time:
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
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The imperial family has ...
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Hong Kong
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
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Duration: 90 min.
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Time:
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Place:
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52%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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51%
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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A woman from a prestigious family helps her husband become king, but their relationship deteriorates as he takes many concubines. Tensions rise as the king seeks to control her and her family.
Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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50%
Genre: Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 60 min.
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Time:
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49%
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48%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
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Duration: 47 min.
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Style:
costume drama, psychological, captivating, thrilling
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Place:
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: South Korea
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Audience:
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Audience:
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Country: South Korea
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