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Plot Summary:
Da Tang Fu Rong Yuan is a Chinese television series based on a novel by Nangong Bo that tells of the romance between Consort Yang Yuhuan and Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. The series was directed by Zhou Xiaowen and starred Fan Bingbing and Winston Chao as the couple. It was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in mainland China in 2007.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 12
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: serious, captivating, realistic, tragic ending
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Dream of Chang'an (2021)
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In the 9th Century Tang Dynasty-era China, the Emperor is locked in a deadly power struggle with a group of formidable eunuchs who wield enormous power at court. He strikes back by ordering the death of their ringleader Qiu Shi Liang. But the mission is botched. The eunuchs get their revenge by murdering the Emperor’s loyal first minister, along with his entire family. But his twin daughters, later known as Cheng Ruo Yu and Qiu Yan Zhi, escape. The Emperor is determined to rid the scourge of the eunuchs once and for all, and Ruo Yu pledges her life to help him do that – even if it means throwing herself in the path of danger. The duo forms a romantic bond as they get closer. But will the Emperor still trust her when he discovers her true identity – and her connection to his mortal foe?.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 127
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: costume drama
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The Legend of Yang Guifei (2010)
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The Legend of Yang Guifei, also known as The Secret History of Concubine Yang, is a Chinese television series loosely based on the romance between Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang dynasty and his consort Yang Yuhuan. The series was directed by You Xiaogang and starred Yin Tao and Anthony Wong as the couple. It was first broadcast on Hunan Satellite TV from April to May 2010.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 5
Genere: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration:
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Secret History of the Crown Prince (2004)
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Huang Taizi Mishi is a 2004 Chinese television series produced by You Xiaogang. The series is the second instalment in a series of four television series about the early history of the Qing Dynasty. It was preceded by Xiaozhuang Mishi, and followed by Taizu Mishi and Secret History of Kangxi, all of which were also produced by You Xiaogang.
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Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
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Love Yunge from the Desert (2015)
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Yun Zhong Ge also known as Song in the Clouds is a sequel to Ballad of the Desert. During the Western Han Dynasty, an eight-year-old Emperor Zhao of Han meets a girl Huo Yunge (daughter of Huo Qubing and Jin Yu from Ballad of the Desert), who rescued him from the cold of the desert. Ten years later, Huo is now a beautiful young woman, who could not forget the boy she saved. However, she mistook another Liu Bing Yi as Emperor Liu Fu Ling. Yunge helplessly watched him marry Xu Pingjun. The heartbroken Huo later meets a handsome Meng Jue, only later to find herself embroiled in a power struggles within the imperial palace.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 16
Genere: History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: romantic, captivating, entertaining
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The Rise of Phoenixes (2018)
Plot Summary:
When a secret from the past rears its head, respected warrior Feng Zhiwei is forced to choose between revenge and her loyalty to ruling prince Ning Yi.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, sexy, captivating, costume drama, exciting, contemplative
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The Story of Ming Lan (2018)
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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 beautiful child, she was not loved by her family (her dad, her sisters, her mom dies early.) She has to hide her intelligence and suffers through the years, hoping to avenge for her mom. During this process she will meet many friends and foes, one of which is our male lead, Gu’s second son, Gu Ting Ye. He has helped and mistreated her before, but also the one to witness her sharp wits and lonely soul. After they get married, they will work together as a power couple, managing the new King’s regime as well as harvesting a world of happiness on their own.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 664
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing, costume drama
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Empresses in the Palace (2015)
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An epic tale of love, betrayal and scandal set in 1722 during the Qing Dynasty and told from inside the Imperial Harem - the story of one emperor and his countless women. In a world filled with treachery and corruption, who will truly win the Emperor's heart and reign supreme?.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 375
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: period drama
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The Advisors Alliance (2017)
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The story of Sima Yi, a great politician and strategist who lived during the Three Kingdoms era. By his side, Sima Yi has his politically-astute distaff members of his household, and pitted against them are the formidable Cao Cao and his heirs. After defending the Kingdom of Wei from Kongming formidable talents, who will end up with the ultimate power?.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 310
Genere: Biography, Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, costume drama
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Legend of Dragon Pearl (2017)
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The story of the ill-fated romance between Zhu Yi Huan, the last princess of the Ming Dynasty and Kangxi, the young emperor of the Qing Dynasty.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 51
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 35 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing, historical drama
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Legend of Miyue (2015)
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The story of Mi Yue (Queen Dowager Xuan), the first stateswoman in the history of China. Mi Yue was a young princess who lived in the Kingdom of Chu during the Warring States period. She was sent to Qin as a concubine and part of her sister Mi Shu's dowry, separating her from first love Huang Xie. King Ying Si passes away while his sons are still battling for the throne, and ultimately, Ying Dang comes out as the successor. Mi Yue is banished to Yan with her son Ying Ji. However, Ying Dang suddenly dies, leaving Qin in a state of chaos. Mi Yue enlists the help of the "barbarian" Yiqu army, successfully returning to Qin, suppressing political revolts and instates her son Ying Ji on the throne. Mi Yue goes on to become the first Empress Dowager (Empress Mother) in China’s history.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 399
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, suspense, sincere, suspenseful, disturbing
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Beauty's Rival in Palace (2010)
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A dramatized account of Empress Dou and how her efforts and achievements in the royal court positively influenced the reign of her husband Emperor Wen, which paved the way for the creation of the Rule of Wen and Jing. Set in Chang'an, China during the beginnings of the Han Dynasty.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 60
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing, costume drama
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Lady of the Dynasty (2015)
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The tragic story of a Tang Dynasty imperial consort who was the favorite of the Emperor Xuanzong.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 726
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 122 min
Plot tags: psychological, emotional, sentimental, atmospheric, captivating, scenic, costume drama
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Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (2018)
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The road to becoming an empress is paved with treachery. Ruyi is a consort who quickly learns to navigate the treacherous politics of the the royal court and move up the ranks. After becoming Empress, Ruyi still must survive the many conspiracies against her. Her relationship with Emperor Qianlong becomes eroded even when Ruyi is able to overcome the challenges. Can Ruyi maintain her role as Empress under such difficult circumstances?.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 930
Genere: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, factual, touching, captivating, costume drama
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Palace of Desire (2000)
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Palace of Desire, also known as Da Ming Gong Ci, is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Princess Taiping, a daughter of China's only female emperor Wu Zetian. Directed by Li Shaohong and Zeng Nianping, the series starred Chen Hong, Zhou Xun, Gui Yalei and Winston Chao in the leading roles. It was first broadcast on CCTV-8 in mainland China on March 30, 2000.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 145
Genere: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 47 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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Ming Dynasty in 1566 (2007)
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A series based on the events in the reign of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty.
IMDB Rating: 9.0
IMDB Votes: 348
Genere: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 42 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense
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Kangxi Dynasty (2001)
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Kangxi Dynasty is a 2001 Chinese television series based on the novel Kangxi Da Di by Eryue He. The series is a prequel to the 1997 television series Yongzheng Dynasty, and was followed by Qianlong Dynasty in 2002.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 284
Genere: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: captivating, suspense, disturbing, costume drama
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Three Kingdoms (2010)
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Three Kingdoms is a Chinese television series based on the events in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. The plot is based on Luo Guanzhong's classical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the historical text Records of the Three Kingdoms, and other related stories. Directed by Gao Xixi, the series had a budget of over 180 million yuan and was released in China in May 2010. The series was well received both domestically and internationally, earning an estimated 800 million yuan in total as of May 2012.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, History, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: captivating, psychological, tense, factual, period drama
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The Legend of Qin (2015)
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Based off the very popular CGI animation series Qin's Moon, comes an adaptation from Tangren.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 42
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing, historical romance
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Empresses In The Palace (2011)
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The Legend of Zhen Huan, also known as Hou Gong Zhen Huan Zhuan, is a Chinese television series based on the Internet novel of the same name. It first aired in China on 17 November 2011. It was announced in 2013 that the drama will be exported to the U.S and re-edit into six TV movies and broadcast on mainstream TV channels in the U.S.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: historical drama, costume drama, tense, captivating, dorama
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Sound of the Desert (2014)
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Sound of the Desert traces the fate of Xin Yue, a young orphan who was adopted by the nomadic Xiongnu tribe. When political turmoil forces Xin Yue to flee, she finds herself in the company of two very different, but alluring men: Mo Xun, a kind soul, and Wei Wu Ji, a cold general. As Xin Yue travels throughout a vast desert of possibilities, she must ask herself who she loves most in this delicate dance of love.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 163
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: atmospheric, captivating, psychological, emotional, soap opera, costume drama
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The Glory of Tang Dynasty (2017)
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It is a adapted from a novel by Cang Min Shui 沧溟水 that tells the life of a woman, intelligent and kind, who becomes a concubine of the inner court while her love for the people enables her to do great things for the country. It's standard palace politics that we've all heard before but also the kind of story that can be so addictively good.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 105
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: captivating, suspense, disturbing, soap opera, costume drama, period drama
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The Glamorous Imperial Concubine (2011)
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The Glamorous Imperial Concubine, also known as Qing Shi Huangfei and Introduction of the Princess is a Chinese television series based on a novel of the same title by writer Murong Yinr. This television series is Lin's producer debut. Filming for the series started on 19 January 2011 in Hengdian and wrapped up on 6 April 2011. It was first aired in China on HBS on 30 September 2011.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 192
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: romantic, touching, suspenseful, harsh, multicultural, costume drama, exciting
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Beginning of the Great Revival (2011)
Plot Summary:
A chronicle of the events that led to the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.
IMDB Rating: 3.1
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 140 min
Plot tags: serious, captivating, realistic, factual, banned
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The Soong Sisters (1997)
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The Soong family was a political dynasty in China that reached the highest levels of power. This film follows the lives of the three Soong daughters, who were educated in America and returned to China. Ai-ling (the oldest) married a wealthy and powerful businessman. Ching-ling married Sun Yat-sen, the revolutionary founder of modern China. Mei-ling (the youngest) married Chiang Kai-shek, China's l.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
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Duration: 145 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, epic, serious, captivating, realistic, stylized
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Starring Lee Young Ae, it tells the tale of an orphaned kitchen cook who went on to become the king's first female physician. In a time when women held little influence in society, young apprentice cook Jang Geum strives to learn the secrets of Korean cooking and medicine in order to cure the King of his various ailments. It is based on the true story of Jang-geum, the first female royal physician of the Joseon Dynasty. The main themes are her perseverance and the portrayal of traditional Korean culture, including Korean royal court cuisine and traditional medicine.
IMDB Rating: 8.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
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Duration: 60 min
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Secret History of Xiaozhuang (2002)
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Xiaozhuang Mishi, also known as Xiaozhuang Epic, is a 2003 Chinese television series produced by You Xiaogang. The series is the first instalment in a series of four television series about the early history of the Qing Dynasty. It was followed by Huang Taizi Mishi, Taizu Mishi and Secret History of Kangxi, all of which were also produced by You Xiaogang.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 34
Genere: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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Control by Zhen Guan (2006)
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Emperor Taizong of the Tang appoints capable and incorruptible people to important positions because he knows his ministers well, and he understands how to harness them. Taizong often invites frank advice or even criticism from his ministers. Trying hard not to abuse his absolute power, he shows his respect for life. Through his employment of upright ministers such as Wei Zheng, he turns out to be a modest Emperor who welcomes advice. In his reign, he puts agriculture first and practices thrift. Also, culture and religion are rejuvenated; the imperial examination system is further completed. Under these circumstances, a stable society is achieved. In military, he puts down the turbulence caused by Tujue power. In ethnic relations, he respects ethnic minorities' mores. As a result, the stability in Tang's border areas is also accomplished. Emperor Taizong's reign title is Zhenguan (from 626 to 649), known as the Reign of Zhenguan in Chinese History. His reign is considered the first golden age of Tang Dynasty, which lays a solid foundation for the Kaiyuan era.
IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 25
Genere: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, captivating, political
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The Magnificent Century: Kosem (2015)
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Anastasia a young Greek woman in Ahmed I's harem takes on the name 'Kosem' (leader, pioneer). In a world of men, she rules of the Ottoman Empire through her sons and grandson.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: emotional, captivating, stylized, historical drama, realistic, period drama
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Avalanche (2021)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 42
Genere: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration:
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Sons of Liberty (2015)
Plot Summary:
The story of a group of very different men fighting in the American Colonies for freedom, and how they will shape the future for the United States of America.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 270 min
Plot tags: captivating, historical drama, exciting, serious, realistic, tense, suspenseful, political, period drama