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Shin Don (2005)
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Original name: 신돈
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 55 min.
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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 Queen Nokuk and King Gong Min depended on for advice in ruling Koryo.
Style:
historical drama, tense, captivating, thrilling, period piece, intense, bleak, educational, melancholic, suspenseful ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, reform, king, historical figure, royal palace, power struggle, korean history, complex characters, agent, intrigue, political intrigue, secret, betrayal, ambition, political conspiracy, moral ambiguity, biopic, tragedy, rise and fall, revenge, mongol empire, buddhist monk, prime minister, mysterious character, mystery ...
Time:
14th century
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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out historical drama, captivating, period piece and tense films and TV series with plots about power struggle, political intrigue, ambition, palace intrigue, betrayal, revenge and royalty mostly in History, Drama and Biography genres. Some movies like Shin Don: Empress Myeongseong (2001), The King and I (2007), The Decameron (2024), Soldier (2012), Horse Doctor (2012). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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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.
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dramatic, historical drama, period piece, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
korean history, joseon dynasty, historical figure, empress, king, assassination, tragedy, biopic, palace intrigue, royal court, political intrigue, asian history ...
Time:
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95%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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In the Joseon Dynasty period, the kingdom was enveloped in a political maelstrom. Cheo Seon was born as a posthumous child and separated from his mother immediately. When he meets So Hwa, the daughter of a powerful noble, he falls in love with her ...
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historical drama, captivating, disturbing, emotional, period piece ...
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Time:
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
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Set in 1348 when the Black Death, the deadliest pandemic in human history that killed as many as 200 million people, strikes hard in Florence, a handful of nobles are invited to retreat with their servants to a grand villa in the Italian countryside ...
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period piece, thrilling, captivating, psychological, period drama ...
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Time:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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Kim Jun is the son of an escaped palace slave, who gets raised by monks. Years later, after being torn from his home during wartime, Kim Jun must renounce hispacifist ways to partake in a deadly game that could be his ticket to freedom from his ...
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tense, captivating, intense, dramatic, epic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
power struggle, battles, invasion, sword fight, warlord, historical figure, ambition, slavery, soldier, rise to power, fight, fight for supremacy ...
Time:
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Similarity:
87%
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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The King's Doctor is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Jo Seung-woo and Lee Yo-won. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from October 1, 2012 to March 25, 2013 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 50 episodes. The drama ...
Style:
suspenseful, medical drama, historical drama, semi serious, romantic ...
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joseon dynasty, doctor, medical, physician, peasant, queen, king, veterinarian, royal court, medicine, betrayal, friendship ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
71%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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It follows the Qin State during the late stages of the Warring States era. Ying Zheng, Lu Bu Wei, Li Si, Wang Jian, and many formidable politicians work together to unite the six states under one rule.
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tense, historical drama, epic, disturbing, captivating ...
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power struggle, political intrigue, politics, palace intrigue, rise to power, political unrest, qing dynasty, government, state affairs, ambition, betrayal, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
68%
Genre: Action, Biography, History, Thriller
Country: South Korea
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Set between late Koryo Dynasty and early Choson Dynasty period. Jung Do-Jeon plans for the new country of "Choson" and new culture as an influential advisor to King Taejo. Jung Do-Jeon resistance among those that want to keep Koryo.
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Time:
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Place:
korea
Similarity:
67%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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Queen Insoo focuses on the fierce power struggle among three women in the royal court of the Joseon Dynasty.
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historical drama, disturbing, tense, captivating, sinister ...
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power struggle, palace intrigue, historical figure, rise to power, royal court, joseon dynasty, dynasty, ruler, crown, throne, fight for supremacy, female rivalry ...
Time:
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Place:
korea
Similarity:
65%
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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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:
historical drama, captivating, thrilling, tense, epic ...
Plot:
ancient korea, korean history, royalty, battles, heir to the throne, conqueror, king, biopic, ruler, warrior, fight, kingdom ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
59%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 57 min.
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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 ...
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Time:
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Place:
korea
Similarity:
59%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Egypt
Duration: 39 min.
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A period drama about the time of Khedive Isma'il Pasha's reign, focusing on the inside world of Abdeen palace, where competitive conflict develops between the Harem in order to win the Khedive's heart, against a backdrop of political ...
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exciting, captivating, historical drama, period piece, stylized ...
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
58%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 65 min.
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Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo ...
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historical drama, period piece, serious, captivating, exciting ...
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korean history, female warrior, historical figure, empress, royal family, political conflict, queen, widow, king, strong female lead, power struggle, political intrigue ...
Time:
regency period, 10th century, 11th century
Similarity:
53%
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Country: Hong Kong
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historical drama, suspense, psychological, disturbing, captivating ...
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Country: South Korea
Duration: 45 min.
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Country: India
Duration: 41 min.
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historical drama, tense, captivating, disturbing, suspense ...
Audience:
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48%
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historical drama, psychological, thrilling, captivating, tension ...
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tense, historical drama, captivating, disturbing, grim ...
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Place:
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period piece, historical drama, epic, dramatic, political thriller ...
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Place:
ancient china
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45%
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political intrigue, chinese emperor, chinese history, historical figure, ruler, emperor, empire, palace intrigue, biopic, historical character, politics, intrigue ...
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45%
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Time:
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Place:
china
Similarity:
44%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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historical drama, period piece, thrilling, captivating, tense ...
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Time:
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Place:
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Genre: History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
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period piece, dramatic, historical drama, exciting, captivating ...
Audience:
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Country: Japan
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Place:
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Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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period piece, historical drama, captivating, disturbing, suspense ...
Plot:
korean history, political intrigue, historical figure, king, emperor, ruler, political unrest, biopic, royalty, power struggle, dynasty, politics ...
Time:
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Duration: 119 min.
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period piece, historical drama, psychological, thrilling, suspenseful ...
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Time:
18th century
Similarity:
41%
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Country: South Korea
Duration: 50 min.
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
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historical drama, epic, psychological, thrilling, captivating ...
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power struggle, chinese history, fight, battles, political intrigue, emperor, empire, intrigue, palace intrigue, rebellion, mature, swordplay ...
Place:
ancient china, china
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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The imperial family has ...
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Place:
china
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