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Plot Summary:
Marasli (BurakDeniz) is a retired soldier turned bookstore owner. For Marasli, life changed drastically after his daughter is shot. One day, the beautiful Mahur (AlinaBoz) enters Marasli's bookstore and on that same day, she involuntarily gets involved in an incident. Marasli saves Mahur's life and from that day onwards, their fates will be linked.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense
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Quererlo todo (2020)
Plot Summary:
When wealthy Patricio Montes dies, the heirs to the fortune battle over the inheritance. Valeria helps her boyfriend Leonel, Patricio's son, sort out his affairs. When she meets Mateo, the inheritance executor, their lives change forever.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 48
Genere: Drama
Country: Mexico
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, soap opera, telenovela
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The Slave Mother (2016)
Plot Summary:
The story begins in 1789 in Congo, in Africa, where a tribe celebrates the marriage of Luena and Kamau. The natives, trapped and sold as slaves.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 29
Genere: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration:
Plot tags: novela, captivating
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Chronicle of Life (2016)
Plot Summary:
After witnessing the slaughter of her family, the only surviving daughter escapes only to experience another harrowing robbery with a young boy who would be the future emperor. Wei Lin Lang develops amnesia after the traumatic events but is raised by a kind family who gives her the name Gem. Years later, Na Lan Rang Ruo recognizes Lin Lang as his cousin and falls in love with her. Emperor Kang Xi wants to reward Rang Ruo for being a loyal subject and orders that Ling Lang be found so that she can be betrothed to Rang Ruo. However, after laying eyes on the beautiful Lin Lang, Emperor Kang Xi also is drawn to her. What will happen to Lin Lang once she enters the palace?.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 22
Genere: Drama
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: captivating, suspense
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Twin of Brothers (2004)
Plot Summary:
"Twin of Brothers" is set in a period of dynastic change in Chinese history. Wacky wannabe swordsmen Chong and Ling accidentally acquire the mysterious "Longevity Martial Arts", which is rumoured to be the key to a huge treasure. The target of numerous people who covet the treasure, the two friends adventure through China despite the danger. In their journey, Ling meets two girls from two opposing sects, while Chong falls for the sister of the future emperor of China. With their extraordinary experiences, will the two become heroes amidst the historical turbulence?.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 25
Genere: Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining
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New Life (2020)
Plot Summary:
Adam is an ex-special forces solider who is hired to work as a bodyguard for Yasmine,Tymor's wife.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: tense, romantic, captivating, disturbing
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Cross the Yalu River (2020)
Plot Summary:
TV mini-series telling the PRC's official narrative of its involvement in the Korean War (1950-1953). It's one of several films produced in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) (founded in July 1921).
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 25
Genere: Drama
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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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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Love Is Back (2014)
Plot Summary:
Three couples deal with the societal and familial pressures to get married. Ming Liang (Qi Wei) and Gao Jian (Chen He) are arch rivals at work but they share the same viewpoint about marriage: they are opposed to it and would rather enjoy carefree relationships. As their strong feelings for each other turn romantic, they become secret lovers and eventually are forced to rethink their views on marriage.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 9
Genere: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: romantic, captivating
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Besieged (2015)
Plot Summary:
For three years, 500 Spaniards endured the attack of the indigenous natives in the south of Chile. Only 22 survived. This is the story of those brave men and women and their incredible journey to freedom.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 134
Genere: Drama, History
Country: Chile
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, erotic, sensual
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My Beautiful Bride (2015)
Plot Summary:
This drama is about a husband, Kim Do Hyung who desperately searches for his wife, Yoon Joo Young who suddenly disappears. Meanwhile, Cha Yoon Mi is the detective on the case who helps him along the way.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 101
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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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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You're Too Much (2017)
Plot Summary:
Yoo Ji-Na has been a popular singer for the past 20 years, but she holds pain inside because of something she abandoned when she was younger. Meanwhile, Jung Hae-Dang began working as a Yoo Ji-Na impersonator to support her family after her father lost his job. She sings on stage at a club and tries hard to mimic Yoo Ji-Na's songs.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 28
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, captivating, disturbing
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Summer Romance Shines in Rainbow Color (2010)
Plot Summary:
Taiga is a struggling second-generation actor who has developed a complex due to his father, a famous actor in his time. Most of the time, Taiga only gets to appear in variety shows. One day when his friend brings him out skydiving, a big wind drags him away from the dropping point and he gets stuck in a tree. A beautiful woman, Shiori, rescues him. Shiori is a cheerful woman who laughs away all of her worries. She's exactly the opposite of Taiga.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 83
Genere: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, suspense, suspenseful
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Clouds Over the Hill (2009)
Plot Summary:
Saka no Ue no Kumo is an NHK 21st Century special drama which was aired over three years starting from November 29, 2009. The series runs 13 episodes at 90 minutes each. The first series, with 5 episodes, was broadcast in 2009, while series two and three, each with 4 episodes, were broadcast in late 2010 and 2011. While most episodes were shot in Japan, one of the episodes in series two was shot in Latvia. The TV series is based on the novel Saka no ue no kumo by Ryōtarō Shiba and adopted by Hisashi Nozawa. The theme song of the drama series is titled "Stand Alone". It was composed by Joe Hisaishi, written by Kundo Koyama and performed by British soprano singer Sarah Brightman.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 501
Genere: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Glorious Era (2019)
Plot Summary:
Set in the period before and after the founding of PRC, it is a story that follows the first generation of People's Public Security. CCP undercover agent, Zheng Chao Yang, engages in a battle of wits and will against KMT operatives. Before the battle of Liaoshen, Communist operative CCP undercover agent, Zheng Chao Yang (Zhang Yi), infiltrates and lurks in the Peiping police station. Zheng Chao Yang's identity is discovered by a traitor, forcing him to evacuate the police station immediately. In his escape, he is able to take with him a secret list of KMT spies that can deal a detrimental blow to the KMT. After the liberation of Peiping, Zheng Chao Yang returns to the city. However, waiting for him is a new battlefield. The KMT has dispatched a team of elite spies operating under the codename "Tao Yuan". Tao Yuan is led by the elite spy codenamed "Phoenix" and who is actually Chao Yang's older brother, Zheng Chao Shan (Huang Zhizhong), who is a famous doctor.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 9
Genere: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Love and Glory (2006)
Plot Summary:
Kazutoyo lived during the end of the Sengoku period (1546-1605). He was the first feudal lord of the fief of Tosa on the island of Shikoku. He served Nobunaga Oda, Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Chiyo (1557-1617) was his wife, and was known in history for her dedication and devotion to her husband (like Matsu was to Toshiie in Toshiie to Matsu). She is the daughter of a samurai who served the feudal lord Asai.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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Sammi (2017)
Plot Summary:
The series centers social issues on the rural society revolving around the concept of Vanni, the series shows moral lessons against common issues such as gender discrimination. Depicting the Vanni concept storyline revolves around the journey of Sammi, a young girl who was sold off by her family to the Chaudhry family where her brother had killed her fiancé. Simultaneously it revolves around reality based issues with different characters within the same plot.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 77
Genere: Drama
Country: Pakistan
Duration: 40 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing
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The Secret Life of Couples (2017)
Plot Summary:
Sexologist and therapist Sofia Prado, director of an institute of alternative therapies, has to deal with her own emotional disorders, which she hides from everyone. From the revelation of one of her patients, the specialist becomes involved in a dangerous network of corruption.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 119
Genere: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 58 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, entertaining
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Rich and Poor (2019)
Plot Summary:
In the same neighborhood in Istanbul, two different houses in two different worlds. Berringiller, who was struggling with their livelihood at the foot of the slope, and their rich relatives are Erdemliler. Aysel no longer wants to take money from her rich relatives. She doesn't want to wear Aleyna's old ones.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 133
Genere: Drama
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, captivating, disturbing
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Different Dreams (2019)
Plot Summary:
During the Japanese colonial rule of Korea, a Korean surgeon who was raised by a Japanese family becomes a spy for the Korean government.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 79
Genere: Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration:
Plot tags: sincere, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Woman with a Suitcase (2016)
Plot Summary:
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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Lady & Liar (2014)
Plot Summary:
Set in Shanghai's 1930's, Jiang Xin (Tiffany Tang) is a young lady who was originally an heir to a rich family, is in search to find her family. Due to an accident, Xin loses her memory, and therefore, Du Xiao Han (Yang Rong) takes the identity of Xin. While the real Jiang Xin falls into the hands of Bai Zhangjie, a powerful business man, her previous lover, Sheng Jie Wen (Tony Yang) had been searching for Xin.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 27
Genere: Drama
Country: China
Duration:
Plot tags: captivating, suspense, disturbing, tense
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The Rebel (2022)
Plot Summary:
Javid is a seventeen-year-old youngster, who has lost his parents years ago and has nobody except his half-sister Atefeh and his love Abra.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama
Country: Iran
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Enemy in My House (2018)
Plot Summary:
A woman becomes the babysitter of a rich family and tries everything in her power to get the life she has always dreamed of.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 138
Genere: Drama
Country: Turkey
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Enemy Within (2019)
Plot Summary:
Erica Shepherd is a brilliant former CIA operative, now known as the most notorious traitor in American history serving life in a Supermax prison. Against every fiber of his being but with nowhere else to turn, FBI Agent Will Keaton enlists Shepherd to help track down a fiercely dangerous and elusive criminal she knows all too well. While Shepherd and Keaton have different motivations for bringing the enemy to justice, they both know that to catch a spy… they must think like one.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min
Plot tags: tense, exciting, disturbing, suspense, captivating, detective, action adventure, suspenseful
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Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre (2019)
Plot Summary:
Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre is a 2019 Chinese wuxia television series adapted from the novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber by Jin Yong. Originally published in newspapers from 1961 to 1963, the story has been revised twice; once in 1979 and the second in 2005. This remake is primarily based on the third edition of the novel. The series is the first adaptation to be released as a web series and was first broadcast on Tencent in China on February 27, 2019.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 329
Genere: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing
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Angela Black (2021)
Plot Summary:
Angela Black leads a seemingly idyllic life with two beautiful sons and a charming, hard-working husband while covering the fact that she is a victim of domestic violence. Until one day when Angela is approached by Ed – a Private Investigator - and he smashes her already strained domestic life to pieces.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama
Country: Australia, UK
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Ariza (2020)
Plot Summary:
Ali Riza is a taxi driver and doing preparation for marrying his sister Nihan to his dear friend. On the other hand, Halide Gurkan attends the magnificent invitation given by Fuat Ersoylu on the occasion of his father's birthday. During the invitation, Fuat's son Burak proposes to Halide, but Halide refuses. At the end of the discussion with Burak, Halide leaves the invitation and gets into a taxi which happens to be Ali Riza's. But when Burak, who Halide, forces to get her out of the taxi, Ali Riza intervenes and a fight breaks out. Burak takes the first shameful slap of his life from Ali Riza. Burak does not forget about this so later he then raids Ali Riza's sisters wedding. But things get out of control. Burak happens to shoot and kill Ali Riza's sister. So the story continues as Ali Riza looking for revenge by him, himself becoming the mafia.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Drama
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense
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Aber Bergen (2016)
Plot Summary:
Aber Bergen is an entertaining courtroom drama about the recently separated , but for the time being professional partners, Erik Aber and Elea Bergen. They are two of the country's sharpest defense attorneys, who together with an unorthodox team lawyers have built up a reputable law firm, where they attempt to balance professional and private as they are thrown between moral, political and legal dilemmas.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 793
Genere: Drama
Country: Norway
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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Under the Same Sky (2015)
Plot Summary:
Adela morales has been an active gang member her whole life. But now she must escape. She meets Carlos, a man who has worked hard for his kids. Together, they must get Adela to safety, before the gang catches them.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 103
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, disturbing