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Plot Summary:
Han Jung-Rok is a former national archer and current deliveryman from 2019. He ends up traveling to the past with his first love, Lee Hye-Jin and meets Im Kkeok-Jeong, a famous thief from the Joseon dynasty. Together, they struggle to survive, put their lives at stake for the people they love, and share a strong friendship.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 27
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags:
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Plot Summary:
Kuzgun's family life changes completely as a result of the caliper held against his father, who is a police. Kuzgun will fall into a bondage, pain, anger, and struggle that will last 20 years.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: sentimental, sweet, romantic drama, uplifting
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Plot Summary:
Cassiano, an air force pilot, and Ester, a tourist guide, fall madly in love at a young age. Their love grows throughout the years until they fall victim to a treacherous plot carried out by Alberto. This unscrupulous friend, who secretly loves the young woman, creates a plan to get rid of his rival. After being assigned by Alberto to deliver diamonds in the Caribbean, Cassiano suddenly disappears and is presumed dead. While Cassiano falls prey to dangerous Dom Rafael, Alberto takes the opportunity to comfort Ester and, fulfilling his evil plan, they marry.Cassiano, who remained in captivity for years, manages to escape with the help of a fellow prisoner named Duque and, pretending to be a tourist, reaches Brazil. Now he wants to square accounts with his former friend and reclaim Ester’s love.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 115
Genere: Drama, Romance
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Duration:
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IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 126
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: funny, exciting, entertaining, lyrical, romantic
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 511
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Romance
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Duration: 70 min
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Plot Summary:
Korn and In's love was doomed from the beginning. It was forbidden from the start — falling in love with the right person but at a wrong time, surrounded by parents who were enemies and a society that would shame their love. Their story never really had a happy ending. Ever since he was a little boy, Parm (19), has always seen a face in his dreams, a person he can not remember after he wakes up. Having a phobia of sudden loud noises, he has always felt like there's someone missing in his life— until he sees the swimming club's president, Dean (21), who has also been searching for a face he sees in his dreams, ever since he was young.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
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Duration: 45 min
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IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
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Duration: 70 min
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 369
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 375
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Duration:
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 30
Genere: Drama, Romance
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 716
Genere: Drama, History, Romance
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Duration:
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Plot Summary:
Melek will rebuild her life with her family and children. Melek is struggling to survive with her three children.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 257
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Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 11000
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 103
Genere: Fantasy
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IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 186
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Duration:
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 223
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Duration:
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
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IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 176
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IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 16000
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 18000
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IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
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IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
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IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
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IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 106000
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IMDB Votes: 175000
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