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Big Thing (2010)
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Original name: 대물
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
Seo Hye-rim is a hot-tempered news announcer who was fired by the broadcasting company, but is later elected to the National Assembly and became the first female president of Korea. She faces political pressure and potential impeachment from Kang Tae-san and his followers, but survives with the aid of the prosecutor Ha Do-ya.
Style:
captivating, suspense, disturbing, tense, dramatic, inspirational, political thriller, suspenseful, political drama
Plot:
politics, presidential election, female politician, president, politician, political corruption, intrigue, political intrigue, female protagonist, political candidate, political campaign, presidential campaign, presidential candidate, investigation, corruption, leadership, power struggle, scandal, female empowerment, conspiracy, investigative journalism, ambition, news anchor, courtroom drama, legal battle ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
korea, seoul
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, tense, suspense and political films and TV series with plots about power struggle, corruption, political intrigue, politics, investigation, ambition and betrayal mostly in Drama, Thriller and Romance genres. Some movies like Big Thing: President (2010), Motion of No Confidence (2022), The Governor (2016), Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho (2016), The Mayor (2017). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
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Story:
President is a South Korean television series starring real-life married couple Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra as Korea's president and his first lady. This is their first acting collaboration. It aired on KBS2 from December 15, 2010 to February ...
Style:
serious, realistic, suspense, captivating, disturbing ...
Plot:
politics, father son relationship, intrigue, presidential election, father son estrangement, election, learning the truth, murder, election campaign, manipulation, producer, death of mother ...
Place:
south korea, seoul, korea
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95%
Genre: Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 44 min.
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Story:
Following the resignation of the President of the Republic of Poland, Sejm Marshal Daria Seyda hopes to take his place. Daria's main opponent in the fight for the presidency is Patryk Hauer - the rising star of the right. He cares about his ...
Style:
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Plot:
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Similarity:
93%
Genre: Drama
Country: Nigeria
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Story:
When sudden tragedy forces a deputy to step into the role of governor, she faces grueling political and personal tests in order to lead her state.
Style:
political, psychological, captivating, thrilling, intense ...
Plot:
political intrigue, female protagonist, ambition, political activism, political campaign, politics, leadership, female leader, power struggle, problem, lifestyle change, political candidate ...
Time:
2010s
Similarity:
88%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Jo Deul-Ho, who came from a poor family background, is a promising prosecutor, but he can't ignore the corruption at his workplace. He becomes a whistle-blower and loses everything. Jo Deul-Ho then works to become a lawyer.
Style:
disturbing, captivating, suspenseful, tense, inspirational ...
Plot:
lawyer, prosecutor, investigation, justice, corruption, whistleblower, workplace, legal, workplace situations, fight for justice, attorney, courtroom ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
korea, seoul
Similarity:
86%
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519
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
For the first time in Korean history, the mayor of Seoul attempts a third term in office, with his entire campaign team ready to soil their hands.
Style:
psychological, captivating, political, disturbing, political thriller ...
Plot:
politics, election campaign, ambition, mayor, corruption, political intrigue, election, political candidate, political campaign, political unrest, intrigue, political leader ...
Place:
seoul, korea
Similarity:
78%
Genre: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 180 min.
TV show
Story:
The story begins while a nationwide referendum is being held to decide whether or not Canada will join the United States. The people of Canada vote to join the U.S., while Prime Minister Tom McLaughlin (Paul Gross) watches the results on the news.
Style:
disturbing, tense, political, captivating, political drama
Plot:
political intrigue, politics, political satire, world politics, political unrest, politician, presidential candidate, political corruption, political campaign, president, social relations, power struggle ...
Place:
canada
Similarity:
75%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
tense, political, realistic, captivating, political thriller ...
Plot:
politics, rivalry, competition, workplace, government, behind the scenes, power struggle, mind game, ambition, political intrigue, office politics, chief of staff ...
Place:
seoul, south korea
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
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Story:
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Style:
suspense, suspenseful, non-linear, disturbing, tense ...
Plot:
corruption, revenge, money, high society, lobbyist, intrigue, survival, strong female lead, ambition, greed, female protagonist, rise to power ...
Place:
seoul
Similarity:
67%
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
In a world filled with provocative (and often misleading) news, a passionate team of investigative TV reporters strives to bring truths to light.
Style:
tense, psychological, disturbing, captivating, suspenseful
Plot:
politics, betrayal, journalism, investigative journalism, investigation, intrigue, relationship problems, coworker, workplace, workplace situations, competitor, political unrest ...
Place:
south korea, korea, seoul
Similarity:
65%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
A successful career woman gets framed for a crime and works her way back up after serving her time. She was once an office manager with a thriving career, but that takes a major hit when she is penalized for violating the Attorneys-at-Law Act and ...
Style:
suspense, tense, captivating, disturbing, crime thriller ...
Plot:
investigation, lawyer, law firm, framed for a crime, career woman, corporate corruption, second chance, redemption, justice, female protagonist, love affair, love interest ...
Place:
korea, seoul
Similarity:
64%
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
political thriller, tense, captivating, suspenseful, suspense ...
Plot:
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Place:
south korea, seoul
Similarity:
60%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
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Style:
suspense, disturbing, captivating, psychological, political thriller ...
Plot:
investigation, murder investigation, corruption, uncover truth, tragic love, bereavement, relationships, family relations, life is a bitch, organized crime, murder mystery, revenge ...
Time:
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Place:
korea
Similarity:
58%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
Conspiracy in the Court, is a 2007 Korean historical drama broadcast on KBS2. The mystery thriller revolves around a murder case set in Hansung, the capital of Korea during the latter years of the Joseon dynasty when the nation was experiencing a ...
Style:
tense, period piece, historical drama, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
conspiracy, murder investigation, murder mystery, joseon dynasty, political intrigue, murder, investigation, serial murder, homicide detective, dynasty, crime investigation, sleuth ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
58%
Genre: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story:
A story of intricate struggles against corruption in China.
Style:
suspense, captivating, tense, serious, twisted ...
Plot:
political intrigue, politics, corruption, social commentary, political corruption, government corruption, political unrest, corrupt politician, corrupt, showdown, fighting the system, corrupt official ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
china
Similarity:
57%
1K
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy, Germany
TV show
Story:
After the breakdown of the old government, and with it the First Republic, Italy changed for good in 1994. Spinster Leo is all too aware of this. He pushed hard to see Berlusconi get elected Prime Minister. He knows it's not easy to win power, ...
Style:
thrilling, captivating, political, suspenseful, psychological ...
Plot:
corruption, political scandal, political intrigue, affair, italian history, politics, political conspiracy, italian politics, corrupt politician, scandal, society, political corruption ...
Time:
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Place:
rome italy, italy
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Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
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Style:
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Plot:
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Genre: Drama
Country: Poland
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
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A 4 episode TV version of a movie with the same title.
Style:
political, captivating, thought provoking, serious, realistic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
government, political intrigue, politician, intrigue, political propaganda, politics, corrupt politician, political conspiracy, political leader, political candidate, government official, political party ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
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Country: China
TV show
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
suspense, captivating, disturbing, emotional, tense ...
Plot:
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Place:
korea
Similarity:
48%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min.
Story:
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Style:
thrilling, political, psychological, captivating, political thriller ...
Plot:
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Similarity:
46%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
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Style:
suspense, serious, psychological, dramatic, suspenseful ...
Plot:
secrets, inheritance, woman, female protagonist, heir, secret, family business, life is a bitch, undercover, secret past, betrayal, manipulation ...
Place:
seoul
Similarity:
46%
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:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Similarity:
45%
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Country: South Korea
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Place:
korea
Similarity:
44%
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Country: Iceland
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
A look into the life of the newly elected Prime Minister of Iceland, who starts losing his grip on reality and the effect that has on his family and the Icelandic nation.
Style:
serious, suspenseful, captivating, exciting, political ...
Plot:
prime minister, politics, political intrigue, journalist, female nudity, mental illness, democracy, election campaign, character study, political candidate, political election, politician ...
Place:
iceland, reykjavik iceland
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
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Style:
political, thrilling, captivating, psychological, political drama
Plot:
politics, mayor, election, election campaign, political campaign, civil rights, city, lawyer, politician, political conflict, political election, political unrest ...
Place:
korea, seoul
Similarity:
42%
Genre: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
suspenseful, dramatic, captivating, exciting, clever ...
Plot:
prosecutor, courtroom, ambition, workplace, revenge, law firm, dream, court case, career, success, career woman, rise to the top ...
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 57 min.
TV show
Story:
Politician Peter Laurence's private life is falling apart. Shamelessly untroubled by guilt or remorse, he seeks to further his own agenda whilst others plot to bring him down. Can he out-run his own secrets to win the ultimate prize?
Style:
suspense, captivating, tense, political thriller, twisted ...
Plot:
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Place:
london
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
TV show
Story:
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Style:
political, suspense, disturbing, captivating, tense ...
Plot:
president, corrupt politician, donald trump, influence, political intrigue, politics, political unrest, investigation, politician, special agent, usa president, fbi ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
A newspaper reporter (Masahiro Motoki) uncovers a secret "Okinawa pact" between the Japanese and U.S. government. A woman who is the deputy director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs becomes a key figure in the story.
Style:
tense, captivating, intense, serious, suspense ...
Plot:
investigative journalism, conspiracy, political intrigue, political conspiracy, political unrest, reporter, secret, journalist, investigative reporter, scandal, intrigue, diplomacy ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
japan, okinawa japan, tokyo
Similarity:
39%
Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Seiichi Habu is a member of the mysterious outlaw group Avalanche. The group exists at a time when moral hazards run rampant among politicians, bureaucrats, businesses, and even among ordinary people.
Style:
serious, suspenseful, captivating, disturbing, realistic ...
Plot:
politics, corruption, investigation, revenge, secret organization, missing person, hacker, vigilante, justice, moral ambiguity, resistance, power ...
Place:
tokyo, japan
Similarity:
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