Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-folk-tale" theme.

Eternity: A Chinese Ghost Story is a Chinese period drama series produced by Taiwanese station CTS in collaboration with several other countries and is loosely based several famous folktales such as the love story of Nie Xiaoqian and Ning Caicheng from Pu Songling's novel Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, the legend of Gan Jiang and Mo Ye and others. The cast consists of actors from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore.

After mistakenly marrying a deceased young woman, a shy groom must traverse the realms of the living and the dead to reunite with his true love and rectify his error. Along the way, he must confront betrayal, deceit, and the consequences of his actions.

Love Hina follows the story of Keitaro Urashima, a boy who fails his university entrance exams and becomes the manager of an all-girls dormitory. He experiences romantic and comedic situations with the residents of the dormitory as he tries to fulfill a promise he made in his childhood.

Join Sinbad on his epic adventures filled with magic, monsters, and sword fights as he battles evil sorceresses and demons to protect his crew and the kingdom.

When Aladdin and Princess Jasmine are about to get married, Aladdin's past comes back to haunt him. The notorious King of Thieves seeks the legendary Hand of Midas, and it's up to Aladdin and his friends to stop him.

Based on a Japanese folktale, a bamboo cutter finds a tiny girl inside a shining bamboo stalk. When he takes her home, she begins to grow at an alarming rate. The girl quickly becomes a radiant and beautiful young woman who wants to return to her friends in the moon. The princess experiences love and heartbreak as she struggles to find her place in the human world.

Inspired by the classic Brothers Grimm stories, this anthology features six fairy tales with a dark twist, exposing the shadowy side of human desire.

Green Snake follows the story of a young white snake spirit who falls in love with a human and must navigate the challenges of the human world. With themes of love, betrayal, and supernatural powers, this animated movie takes viewers on a magical journey.

In this comedic fantasy film, a group of characters, including Sun Wukong the Monkey King, embark on a journey through time and space. Along the way, they encounter sword fights, magical boxes, body-switching, and love. Fate, reincarnation, and the power of swords play central roles in their quest.

River Where the Moon Rises is a TV show set in the historical Kingdom of Goguryeo. It follows the story of a princess who seeks revenge for her family's murders. Along the way, she encounters love, conspiracy, and betrayal. With amnesia as an obstacle, she fights as a female warrior to reclaim her identity and bring justice to those who wronged her.

After the murder of his parents, a young martial artist seeks revenge and trains at the Shaolin Temple to become a master. Along the way, he uncovers a traitor within the temple and faces numerous challenges.

When a young thief sneaks into Bagdad, he discovers a magical world of flying carpets, genies, and giants spiders. With the help of a beautiful princess and a wise old man, he must overcome evil villains and rescue the kingdom from darkness.

Alif Laila is a TV show based on Arabian Nights. It is an adventurous and dramatic fantasy story that revolves around Arab characters, genies, and folk tales like Sinbad and Aladdin.

Princess Odette and Prince Derek go on a daring adventure to rescue their animal friends after an evil magician kidnaps them. Along the way, they face numerous obstacles and must use their bravery and wit to overcome them. Will they be able to defeat the magician and save their friends?

When Princess Odette and Prince Derek's kingdom is threatened by an evil sorceress, they embark on a magical adventure to save their kingdom and the enchanted animals who call it home.

Ilya, a young boy with a freckled face, must team up with a notorious robber to retrieve stolen gold and save his mother. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including an outlaw gang and a knight-errant. Based on a folk tale, this adventure takes place in the enchanting world of Byzantium.

In the foggy woods, a hedgehog becomes lost and encounters various objects and creatures that heighten its anxiety and fear. With the help of a mysterious stranger, the hedgehog embarks on a journey to find its way back home.

In a village, a ghost falls in love with a married woman and takes the form of her husband to prevent her from leaving him. The woman's family becomes suspicious, leading to a series of humorous and enchanting events. With the help of a puppeteer, the woman must find a way to uncover the truth and break free from the ghost's spell.

The story of a young woman who takes it upon herself to save her brothers and rid them of a curse which they were put under by their mother.

Cinderella the Cat is a gripping and emotionally intense animated film that tells the story of Mia, a young girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Set in the crime-ridden streets of Naples, Mia's journey takes an unexpected turn when a ghost helps her uncover the truth behind her father's murder and avenge his death.