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River Where the Moon Rises (2021)
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Original name: 달이 뜨는 강
Genre: History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Born a princess and raised a soldier, Pyeong Gang is a woman with big dreams and limitless ambition. Determined to become the first Empress of Goguryeo, Pyeong Gang will stop at nothing to make her dream come true. Clever and level headed, Pyeong Gang is well aware of the obstacles that stand in her way and she’s more than capable of taking them on. With meticulous planning, she sets out to make her dream come true. But things take an unexpected turn, the day she meets On Dal.
Style:
tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, historical drama
Plot:
female warrior, unconditional love, assassin, conspiracy, relationships, warrior, female protagonist, couples, strong female character, korean history, war, revenge, king, queen, palace, princess, female ninja, female assassin, female soldier, amnesia, luck, assassins
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, tense, historical drama and disturbing films and TV series with plots about palace intrigue, korean history, revenge, royalty, female protagonist, joseon dynasty and power struggle mostly in History, Romance and Drama genres. Some movies like River Where the Moon Rises: The Emperor: Owner of the Mask (2017), Bossam: Steal the Fate (2021), The Story of Ming Lan (2018), The Red Sleeve (2021), My Country: The New Age (2019). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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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. ...
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disturbing, sincere, captivating, psychological, tense
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boys' night, chick flick
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joseon dynasty, love and romance, prince, escapades, fight, society, lifestyle, mentor, life is a bitch, friendship, asian history, royal family ...
Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 65 min.
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Ba-Woo is a degenerate man. He gambles, steals, fights and will do bossam (customary remarriage procedure where a widow is kidnapped) for money. He hides his real identity. While performing a bossam, he mistakenly kidnaps Princess Hwain. She is the ...
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captivating, disturbing, sincere, historical romance, costume drama ...
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Time:
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100%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
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The Story of Ming Lan, based on the novel written by Guan Xin Ze Luan, follows our heroine through her youth, into her adulthood, and well into her marriage life as well. She’s the 6th child of the Sheng household. Though she is an intelligent and ...
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costume drama, tense, disturbing, captivating
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chinese emperor, royal court, aristocracy, fall in love, revenge, family relations, conspiracy, wealthy family, in love, rich kid, justice, con trick ...
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ancient china
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100%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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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:
captivating, disturbing, historical romance, period drama
Plot:
palace intrigue, king, joseon dynasty, palace, power struggle, prince, love affair, love and romance, kingdom, intrigue, romantic relationship, love story ...
Time:
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Duration: 80 min.
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Set during the turbulent time of the fall of Goryeo and the founding of Joseon, two former friends face-off against one another over a woman and the future shape of the nation.
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exciting, tense, sincere, disturbing, sageuk ...
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Time:
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Place:
thailand
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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A princess descended from a ruined noble family disguises herself as the woman who saved her life and embarks on a mission to avenge her loved ones.
Style:
costume drama, suspenseful, suspense, captivating, soap opera
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strong female lead, eternal love, love triangle, romantic rivalry, female rivalry, romantic triangle, revenge, love story, twists and turns, asian history, murder, mistress ...
Place:
china, ancient china
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100%
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Set in the Joseon era, an exhilarating legal revenge of a lawyer who avenges the death of his parents by trial begins.
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period piece, dramatic, historical drama, tense, captivating ...
Audience:
adult
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revenge, joseon dynasty, asian history, lawyer, injustice, justice, courtroom, couples, love affair, love, ancient history, relationships ...
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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On her wedding day, Chu Jiuling (daughter of former crown prince) discovers that the person who killed her father is her uncle (the current Emperor). Just as she decides to seek revenge, she was almost killed by her husband, an imperial guard. ...
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tense, psychological, captivating, disturbing, historical drama ...
Audience:
adult
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revenge, betrayal, uncover truth, political intrigue, emperor, relationships, new identity, love triangle, manipulative behavior, murderer, personality change, royal family ...
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
Style:
historical drama, psychological, thrilling, captivating, tension ...
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royalty, palace intrigue, revenge, king, power struggle, palace, power politics, political intrigue, monarchy, royal family, relationships, male female relationship ...
Place:
korea
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22%
Genre: Biography, History, Romance, War
Country: India
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A tale of two powerful states, constantly at war. Mrinal of Manyakheta dynasty, nursed an enmity against Malwa since her childhood, as they were responsible for her parents death. The battle brings two warring souls; Mrinal and Prithvi face-to-face. ...
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suspense, historical drama, captivating, tense, disturbing ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
power struggle, king, kingdom, betrayal, forbidden love, war, rivalry, battles, fight, palace intrigue, competitor, warrior ...
Place:
india
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22%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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captivating, thought provoking, psychological, disturbing, historical drama
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22%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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Wang Xuan and Xiao Qi strike a deal for the sake of power. They marry first before falling in love and join hands to protect their homeland. She is a woman who is no less than any man while he rose from humble beginnings.
The imperial family has ...
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historical romance, historical drama, tense, thrilling, captivating ...
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palace intrigue, power struggle, royal family, ambition, political intrigue, royalty, arranged marriage, affair, fight for supremacy, female protagonist, male female relationship, problem ...
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china
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22%
Genre: Action, Adventure, History, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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Li Chang Ge's family was murdered by Li Shi Min, the Emperor of Tang, during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. She heads to Shuo Province under the guise of a man with hopes of raising an army to kill Li Shi Min to avenge her family's death. ...
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disturbing, captivating, tense, costume drama, historical drama
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tang dynasty, dynasty, strong female character, revenge, legendary hero, showdown, vengeance, power struggle, fight for supremacy, battles, legend, princess ...
Time:
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Place:
china
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21%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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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 ...
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captivating, disturbing, psychological, tense, romantic
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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historical drama, period piece, serious, captivating, exciting ...
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554
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance, Thriller
Country: South Korea
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sageuk, captivating, exciting, suspense, tense ...
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
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historical drama, serious, dark, tense, political thriller ...
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20%
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historical drama, captivating, psychological, disturbing, suspenseful ...
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Warrior Baek Dong-soo is a 2011 South Korean fusion historical/action television series starring Ji Chang-wook, Yoo Seung-ho, Yoon So-yi, Shin Hyun-bin, Choi Min-soo and Jun Kwang-ryul. It aired on SBS from July 4 to October 10, 2011 on Mondays and ...
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dorama, sageuk, suspense, captivating, tense ...
Plot:
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Place:
korea
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20%
Genre: History, Romance
Country: China
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historical drama, captivating, romantic, dramatic, emotional ...
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Place:
ancient china, china
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20%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Queen Seondeok is a 2009 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Yo-won, Go Hyun-jung, Uhm Tae-woong, Park Ye-jin, Kim Nam-gil and Yoo Seung-ho. It chronicles the life of Queen Seondeok of Silla. It aired on MBC from May 25 to December 22, 2009 ...
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epic, sageuk, psychological, captivating, tense ...
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power struggle, korean history, political intrigue, prophecy, ancient korea, cross dressing, royal family, palace, political leader, murder, queen, desert ...
Time:
ancient times, 7th century, medieval times
Place:
korea, east asia
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19%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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captivating, realistic, serious, thought provoking, suspense ...
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Time:
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Place:
korea, south korea, asia
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19%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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historical drama, suspense, tense, suspenseful, captivating ...
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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 ...
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captivating, tense, disturbing, epic, grim ...
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 840 min.
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Damo is a 2003 South Korean fusion historical drama, starring Ha Ji-won, Lee Seo-jin, and Kim Min-joon. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, it tells the story of Chae-ok, a damo relegated to the low-status job of a female police detective who investigates ...
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tense, captivating, disturbing, suspense, detective ...
Plot:
martial arts, female detective, investigation, undercover, police, political conspiracy, female protagonist, conspiracy, criminal, uncover truth, sleuth, government conspiracy ...
Time:
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Place:
korea
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19%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min.
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historical drama, costume drama, stylized, captivating, atmospheric ...
Audience:
girls' night, chick flick, boys' night
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england, britain
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100%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Turkey, Russia
Duration: 150 min.
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Mahmud brings Anna to his palace to teach his children French. The Russian ambassador also sends him there with the pressure to 'spy on his country'.
Style:
touching, captivating, sincere, emotional, tense ...
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Time:
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Place:
turkey, ottoman empire
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19%
Genre: Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
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Set in the Tang era, where humans co-exists alongside demons. A man who is of half-human and half-demon blood named Li Xuan broke the temporal peace of the world. The story follows Li Xuan as he deals with the responsibility of protecting his ...
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period piece, psychological, captivating, exciting, entertaining ...
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male female relationship, relationships, couples, chinese emperor, royalty, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, love affair, female protagonist, love, supernatural ability, empire, couple relations ...
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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historical drama, period piece, costume drama, captivating, dramatic ...
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Place:
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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