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Dream of the Emperor (2012)
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Original name: 대왕의 꿈
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 57 min.
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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 Muyeol, the 29th Korean monarch who leads the unification of three ancient kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, while Kim Yushin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.
Style:
costume drama, historical drama, psychological, captivating, thrilling, epic, inspirational, heroic, educational, family saga ...
Plot:
ancient korea, korean history, king, prince, royal palace, royalty, warlord, heir to the throne, kingdom, political intrigue, royal court, biopic, sacrifice, politics, historical figure, diplomacy, folk music, historic figure
Time:
7th century
Place:
korea
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Most similar movies to Dream of the Emperor
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, historical drama, period piece and serious films and TV series with plots about political intrigue, king, korean history, biopic, power struggle, ambition and palace intrigue mostly in Drama, History and Romance genres. Some movies like Dream of the Emperor: The King Dae Joyoung (2006), The King of Legend (2010), Gye Baek, Warrior’s Fate (2011), Emperor Wang Gun (2000), Empress Myeongseong (2001). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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This 100-episode epic drama vividly depicts the life of King Dae Jo-yeong and other heroes of the Balhae Kingdom, which dates back 1300 years ago.
Style:
realistic, exciting, captivating, serious, costume drama
Plot:
ancient korea, korean history, marriage of convenience, leader, rise to power, kingdom, ambition, political intrigue, battles, warlord, political unrest, tang dynasty ...
Time:
8th century, 7th century
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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
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Set in the Baekje kingdom in the mid-7th century, the drama chronicles the life and times of the storied warrior General Gyebaek who is remembered in history for leading Baekje's last stand against the Silla in the Battle of Hwangsanbeol.
Style:
historical drama, suspense, tense, suspenseful, captivating ...
Plot:
ancient korea, palace intrigue, invasion, warlord, historical figure, king, royal palace, battles, royal family, sacrifice, epic battle, honor ...
Time:
7th century
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 45 min.
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Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror is an alternate title for King Gwanggaeto the Great, a historical drama based on the life of the nineteenth monarch of Goguryeo, Gwanggaeto the Great. The drama was based on two sources, Gwanggaeto the Great by Jeong ...
Style:
historical drama, tense, serious, captivating, exciting ...
Plot:
power struggle, ancient korea, royal palace, king, warlord, intrigue, cruelty, korean history, biopic, leadership, recovery, ambition ...
Time:
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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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:
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:
9th century, middle ages, 10th century
Similarity:
32%
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.
Style:
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:
19th century
Similarity:
32%
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 ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, thrilling, tense, period piece ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, reform, royal palace, historical figure, king, korean history, power struggle, complex characters, intrigue, agent, political intrigue, secret ...
Time:
14th century
Similarity:
32%
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.
Style:
period piece, historical drama, psychological, captivating, suspenseful ...
Plot:
political intrigue, politics, korean history, revolution, political leader, joseon dynasty, king, royalty, royal palace, political corruption, royal court, palace intrigue ...
Time:
14th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
30%
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Poland
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The story of the Jagiellonian Dynasty rulling XV-century Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Style:
historical drama, thrilling, psychological, captivating, dramatic ...
Plot:
medieval, palace intrigue, royal court, queen, king, knight, crown, kingdom, dynasty, royalty, monarchy, royal palace ...
Time:
15th century, regency period, middle ages
Place:
poland
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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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, serious, realistic, stylized ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, korean history, historical figure, king, royalty, faithfulness, ruler, family relations, political intrigue, politics, political unrest, royal family ...
Time:
15th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
29%
Genre: Adventure, Drama, History, Mystery, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
In 1961, there is a young girl named Dong Yi who lives in a slave village. She then decides to work in the palace as a servant. A few years later, she meets King Sukjong and they fall in love with each other. The King later makes her his concubine. ...
Style:
costume drama, sageuk, captivating, sentimental, sincere ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, queen, royal court, rich man poor woman, love, palace, love triangle, murder, palace intrigue, revenge, korean history, medieval ...
Place:
korea, east asia
Similarity:
29%
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 ...
Plot:
eunuch, political intrigue, palace intrigue, royal court, joseon dynasty, king, queen, loyalty, power struggle, faithfulness, korean history, royal palace ...
Time:
15th century
Similarity:
28%
Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: Turkey
Duration: 160 min.
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Story:
The project, which will follow the story on the life of one of the most important rulers in Ottoman history, Fatih Sultan Mehmed, will also feature important stages of the life of Eyüp el Ensari, an important figure in the Islamic world, in ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, thrilling, captivating, psychological ...
Plot:
biopic, leadership, intrigue, kingdom, royal family, king, political intrigue, power struggle, turkish history, strategy, cleaning, triumph ...
Time:
15th century
Place:
ottoman empire
Similarity:
26%
Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: Japan
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July 1590, Odawara. Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army had surrounded the Odawara Castle for over 3 months, hoping to conquer this last obstacle to his dream of the country's unification. Standing at the gate of the castle, a lone man facing the ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, thrilling, captivating, psychological ...
Plot:
political intrigue, royal court, feudal japan, historical figure, ruler, kingdom, historical character, intrigue, royalty, government, lifestyle, loyalty ...
Time:
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Place:
japan
Similarity:
26%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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Many great men come from humble beginnings. During the end of the tumultuous Chosun Dynasty, Chun Bong Sam is a poor peddler who inherits a run-down inn. Through hard work and perseverance against a corrupt bureaucracy, Bong Sam achieves great ...
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historical drama, period piece, thrilling, captivating, tense ...
Plot:
rags to riches, ambition, perseverance, society, direction and purpose, changing lives, aspiration, entrepreneurship, joseon dynasty, korean history, corruption, business ethics ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
korea
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26%
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
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dorama, captivating, disturbing, period piece, visually appealing ...
Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
korea
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25%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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The play begins with the birth of New China and ends with Deng Xiaoping's visit to the United States and the return negotiations between China, Britain and Hong Kong. It mainly describes the outstanding contributions of Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, ...
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historical drama, captivating, serious, period piece, patriotic ...
Plot:
diplomacy, chinese history, historical figure, negotiation, international relations, historical event, society, political intrigue, leader, historical character, political unrest, social issues ...
Time:
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Place:
china
Similarity:
24%
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 ...
Style:
exciting, captivating, historical drama, period piece, stylized ...
Plot:
political intrigue, palace intrigue, power struggle, royal palace, historical event, ancient history, king, arabic history, historical character, world history, royal court, kingdom ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
egypt, cairo egypt, sudan
Similarity:
24%
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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 ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, doctor, medical, physician, peasant, queen, king, veterinarian, royal court, medicine, betrayal, friendship ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
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A modern take on the British royal drama, this steamy series offers a window into the lives of history's deadliest, sexiest and most iconic monarchs.
Style:
captivating, thrilling, steamy, historical drama, erotic drama ...
Plot:
royalty, royal court, palace intrigue, scandal, monarchy, royal family, relationships, male female relationship, king, queen, intrigue, storytelling ...
Similarity:
23%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Korea
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Style:
dramatic, historical drama, serious, exciting, captivating ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
businessman, biopic, industrialization, resilience, relationships, korean war, poverty, business, business venture, big business, fight, korean history ...
Place:
south korea, korea, east asia
Similarity:
23%
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 ...
Style:
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:
13th century, middle ages
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
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Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a ...
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philosophical, sageuk, inspirational, uplifting, historical drama ...
Plot:
royalty, scientist, historical figure, joseon dynasty, court, inventor, korean history, talent, friends, genius, life changing experience, inventions and discoveries ...
Time:
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Place:
korea
Similarity:
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
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In the fifteenth year of his reign, Emperor Kang Xi (Luo Jin) was forced to overcome the greatest challenge of his young life when his empire was nearly washed away by the raging current of the Yellow River. Having recently experienced a bout of ...
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serious, historical drama, period piece, exciting, tense ...
Plot:
qing dynasty, disaster, flood, fight, chinese emperor, society, emperor, empire, genius, bureaucracy, resilience, engineering ...
Place:
china
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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Story:
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 ...
Plot:
royalty, palace intrigue, revenge, king, power struggle, palace, power politics, political intrigue, monarchy, royal family, relationships, male female relationship ...
Place:
korea
Similarity:
22%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Japan
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Villain or hero, Taira no Kiyomori changed Japanese history forever 900 years ago. Without ever knowing his real father, Kiyomori was raised as a samurai. Together with his stepfather, he wiped out piracy along Japan's western coast, becoming a ...
Style:
historical drama, disturbing, captivating, epic, family saga ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
samurai, historical figure, political intrigue, feudal japan, life, politics, political unrest, power politics, rise to power, biopic, leadership, power struggle ...
Time:
12th century
Place:
japan
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Country: South Korea
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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, captivating, psychological, disturbing
Plot:
physician, assassination plot, father daughter relationship, family relations, child illness, fighting illness, problem, royal family, runaway, illness, rescue, king ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
korea
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
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The Prince of Han Dynasty is a three-season Chinese television series featuring a fictionalised life story of Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Season 1 was first broadcast on Beijing Television in 2001 in mainland China, followed by the ...
Style:
period piece, historical drama, epic, dramatic, political thriller ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, emperor, power struggle, political intrigue, betrayal, ambition, biopic, royalty, rivalry, loyalty, family drama, mature ...
Place:
ancient china
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
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Story:
A drama set in the Goguryo period. It is about how Moo Young, the daughter of King Young Ryu, falls in love with Yeon Choong, the son of Yeon Gaesomun had with a concubine. But Moo Young debates whether she should have her revenge, as Yeon ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, dramatic, epic, tense ...
Plot:
ancient korea, assassination, political intrigue, royal palace, forbidden love, korean history, betrayal, palace intrigue, fall in love, heiress, political conspiracy, heir to the throne ...
Time:
7th century
Similarity:
21%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Hong Kong
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"The Confidant" depicts how a group of eunuchs survive in the weakening Qing empire, and closely traces imperial eunuch Li Lianying's early life from the first day he entered the imperial palace to become one of the most powerful ...
Style:
historical drama, suspense, psychological, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
qing dynasty, palace intrigue, intrigue, empress, eunuch, power struggle, political unrest, historical figure, relationships, political intrigue, royalty, ruler ...
Time:
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Place:
china
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