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Plot Summary:
Set towards the end of the 19th century, when coffee was first introduced to Korea, Russian sharpshooter Illichi and Joseon's first barista Danya are manipulated by Japanese officer Sadako into an elaborate plan to assassinate King Gojong.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 266
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Anarchists (2015)
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Set in 1899 Paris, a young police sergeant is chosen to infiltrate a group of anarchists, an opportunity he sees to rise through the ranks. However, he soon finds himself becoming attached to the group.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing, sexy
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End of the Line (2016)
Plot Summary:
Andrew has been in hiding ever since his mob boss father, killed his mother. Once his father gains word of his whereabouts he must make a decision to run, or finally confront his father.
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Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 49 min
Plot tags: tense, serious, captivating, suspense, realistic
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The Perfect Cheerleader (2019)
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When college freshman Cassie earns a spot on the cheerleading squad, she is overjoyed about the new friendships, status, and access to social events that come along with being on the team. When she meets Terry, the charismatic President of the Alumni Association, at an event, Cassie finds herself falling for this older man despite their age difference. Terry even helps her out by paying part of her tuition when she falls on hard times. But all is not as it seems when Cassie finds out that members of the team moonlight as escorts with rich alumni, and that the man she’s falling in love with is part of that group. When a friend from the team becomes pregnant and ends up dead under mysterious circumstances, Cassie vows that nothing will stop her from exposing the dark world that surrounds her.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 350
Genere: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, intellectual
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Grisse (2018)
Plot Summary:
Located in the middle of the 19th century, during the colonial era of Dutch India, the series "Grisse" follows a group of unusual characters who launch a rebellion against a brutal governor and finally have a chance to decide their fate.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 408
Genere: Drama
Country: Singapore
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Return (2003)
Plot Summary:
A former alcoholic returns home after ten years in prison for the murder of her husband. As her recollection of the murder returns, things take a different turn.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 187
Genere: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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National Theatre Live: The Madness of George III (2018)
Plot Summary:
It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 318
Genere: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 210 min
Plot tags: captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Proof of Innocence (2016)
Plot Summary:
A disgraced ex-cop, seeking revenge on his treacherous ex-partner, sticks his nose into a high-profile murder case. But in the process, he finds himself in conflict with much more powerful and dangerous forces.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 299
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, crime drama
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The Chippendales Murder (2000)
Plot Summary:
The true story of Steve Banjerlee who started a sleazy male strip club for women. Several years later he meets Nick De Noia, a choreographer whom he goes into partnership with to turn his nightclub into a successful high-class business that eventually leads to betrayal and murder.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 204
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Whistle Blower (2014)
Plot Summary:
Lee Jang-hwan receives widespread acclaim and media attention after successfully cloning human embryo stem cells. A TV news program PD, Yoon Min-cheol, receives a phone call from an anonymous source who says he has worked with Dr. Lee on the stem cell project. The source blows the whistle on Lee's work, revealing how Lee fabricated research results and engaged in unethical practices.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 627
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 113 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing, political thriller
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Bichunmoo (2008)
Plot Summary:
This drama depicts the sacrifices four central characters make for love, vengeance and honor as each travels a road of chosen destiny.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 32
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: captivating, suspense, disturbing
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On the Farm (2016)
Plot Summary:
Based on a true story, a powerful study of the dysfunction and disorder in the police and criminal justice systems that allowed a wily psychopath to murder nearly 50 marginalised women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 60
Genere: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, thought provoking, captivating, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing
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Herstory (2018)
Plot Summary:
A true story of a six-year-long legal conflict of 10 comfort women and 13 attorneys against 200 Fukuoka supporters association.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 262
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 121 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Guests in the Villa (2020)
Plot Summary:
A sudden tragedy hits a wealthy middle-class family from North-East Italy. Tensions, hidden secrets and small hypocrisies emerge.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 351
Genere: Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: tense, noir, captivating, suspense, disturbing, neo noir
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Euphoria (2013)
Plot Summary:
Euphoria brings together two intersecting road stories about the same person - a little girl called Lily who is taken away from home by her mother Celeste, and a young woman, Michelle, who journeys home to unravel the truth about her mysterious past.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 25
Genere: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Stolen Caravaggio (2018)
Plot Summary:
Valeria, young secretary of a producer, lives with an eccentric mother and secretly writes for a successful screenwriter, Alessandro. One day, she receives an unusual present from a stranger: it’s the plot of a movie about the mysterious but really-happened theft of a famous Caravaggio’s painting.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 670
Genere: Drama
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai (2021)
Plot Summary:
Set in the 19th century, "Moeyo Ken" follows the life of Toshizo Hijikata. He was the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi and fought against the Meiji Restoration.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 257
Genere: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 148 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing, period drama
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Woman with a Suitcase (2016)
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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 sent to prison for it. The drama follows the success story as she comes back as an ex-con, and follows her dream to become an outstanding lawyer.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 66
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Face Reader (2013)
Plot Summary:
Nae-kyung, the most skillful face reader in Joseon dynasty, was living in seclusion when he was offered a lucrative partnership by Yeon-hong, a Korean geisha. Nae-kyung accepts the proposal to read the faces of Yeon-hong’s guests only to get involved in a murder case. With his face reading skills, Nae-kyung successfully identifies the murderer and his skills are soon acknowledged by King Moonjong who orders him to identify the potential traitors who threaten his reign. However after the unexpected death of Moonjong, Nae-kyung is courted by Grand Prince Sooyang who yearns to become King himself by killing the young successor Danjong. Nae-kyung decides to keep his loyalty to the late King and help KIM Jong-seo protect the young King which forces him into the biggest power struggle in the history of the Joseon dynasty.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 140 min
Plot tags: captivating, realistic, atmospheric, psychological, tense, serious, stylized, period drama
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Young Adult Matters (2020)
Plot Summary:
Wandering around the streets, Sejin, a pregnant teen, gets to know Juyeong and reunites with Jaepil and Sinji. The four musketeers go through a series of misfortunes, bumping into masochistic/sadistic characters and experiencing the brutality and cruelty of the world. Nevertheless, their naivety and pureness to endure through the hardships of life will stir complex emotions that will question your judgment.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 529
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 127 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Conspiracy in the Court (2007)
Plot Summary:
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 rapid influx of western influences. Featuring a band of newcomers in the leading roles, Conspiracy in the Court entails a story of four young visionary idealists and King Jeongjo, Joseon's popular 22nd monarch who fought for commoners' rights and bureaucratic reformation. Despite low ratings averaging 6.00%, it was lauded for its high standard of content and art direction.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 12
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Toxic (2022)
Plot Summary:
The massive scandal comes to light through a father's unwavering search for the truth behind the sudden death of his family.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 470
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Socialphobia (2014)
Plot Summary:
A woman is attacked by Internet users after posting provocative remarks online. Using her personal information, they go to her place but what they find is her body; she took her own life. Who made her kill herself? Or, was she killed by someone else?.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 539
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: social, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Criminal Desires (2013)
Plot Summary:
A beautiful reporter gets caught up in the deadly and erotic world of an online 'murder club' in this red-hot thriller.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, sexy
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Tree With Deep Roots (2011)
Plot Summary:
Deep Rooted Tree is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Jang Hyuk, Shin Se-kyung and Han Suk-kyu. Based on the novel of the same title by Lee Jeong-myeong, it aired on SBS from October 5 to December 22, 2011 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Taking its name from the poem Yongbieocheonga that says that trees with deep roots do not sway, the series tells the story of a royal guard investigating a case involving the serial murders of Jiphyeonjeon scholars in Gyeongbok Palace while King Sejong comes to create the Korean written language.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 582
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: captivating, psychological, tense, factual, dorama, sageuk
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Feng Shui (2018)
Plot Summary:
Park Jae-sang was a royal geomancer, who helps people designate propitious site for houses, store and even graves under the belief that a grave in a good site will bring future fortune for descendants. But he loses his family because he exposed a conspiracy about crown Prince's grave site. Park Jae-sang plans to make a revenge of his family and learns that there is a much bigger conspiracy about propitious grave site; the place that would make grave owner's son the King of Joseon.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 358
Genere: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 133 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Royal Tailor (2014)
Plot Summary:
Depicts the love lives, jealousies and desires of those that work within the Sanguiwon during the Joseon Dynasty period. The Sanguiwon are responsible for the attire worn by royalty. Dol-Seok (Han Suk-Kyu) is the best master artisan in charge of royal attire. He views set rules as paramount to his job. Kong-Jin (Ko Soo) is a genius like designer, born with dexterity and an excellent sense. He was brought to the palace by nobleman Pan-Soo (Ma Dong-Seok) who first spotted his talent. The King (Yoo Yeon-Seok) and Queen (Park Shin-Hye) then become embroiled in a critical case because of the royal attire made by Dol-Seok and Kong-Jin.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 127 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing, dorama, political, historical romance, period piece
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Jesters: The Game Changers (2019)
Plot Summary:
A gang of clowns is hired by an unpopular king to serve as propagandists who fabricate positive rumors and stage miracles to improve his personal image.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 249
Genere: Comedy, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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The 12th Suspect (2019)
Plot Summary:
Set in a teahouse in Myeong-dong, Seoul right after the end of the Korean War, The 12th Suspect follows the suffocating psychological showdown that takes place between a detective and the 11 suspects who find themselves caught up in a murder case.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 210
Genere: Crime, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: South Korea
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing, crime drama, detective
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Hero (2007)
Plot Summary:
Kohei Kuryu returns to Tokyo, reunites with his former colleagues, and goes up against one of the most famous lawyers in Tokyo to solve a new case and team up with his best partner, Maiko Amemiya.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, psychological, suspense, serious, realistic, suspenseful, stylized
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Golden Cross (2014)
Plot Summary:
If you have a chance to enter top 1% super class at a cost of others’ happiness, what would you do? Employee’s net incomes are getting lower and lower but their employer’s salaries increases every year. In the age of rough economy, we are forced to believe prospective economy in the future. Then one day, someone lures you for dirty money. Just by juggling with some figures, you can get a glamorous life from a great deal of money and promotion as well as fancy sports car and luxurious pent house. Will you take this Golden Cross card that will lead you to a totally new world? Everyone wants to live well. Who has never dreamed of this kind of desires? However, what if you need the sacrificial lambs for your desires? Here was a banker who never compromised with the dirty desires. But the price of having this principle was high. For rejecting a dangerous suggestion, he had to pay for it with his life. Here is a son of the dead banker, who jumps into the world of Korean top 1% super class with the purpose of taking revenge for his family’s death. However, before long, the son confronts the moment of the same kind of choice like his father. Between his mission to taking revenge and the desire for a glamorous life filled with the power and money, which one will he choose in the end?.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 49
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: suspense, psychological, captivating, disturbing