Movies and TvShows featuring "based-on-legend" theme.
The Legend of the Blue Sea is a Korean drama that follows the story of a mermaid who is in search of her lost love from the Joseon era. She ends up meeting a genius scam artist who is the spitting image of her past lover. Together, they navigate through hidden identities, con artists, and star-crossed lovers, all while unraveling the mysteries of the blue sea.
Justice Bao is a 236-episode television series from Taiwan, first airing on Chinese Television System from February 1993 to January 1994. The show stars Jin Chao-chun as the Chinese official Bao Zheng in the Song Dynasty. It was hugely popular in Greater China as well as many other countries in the Far East. The series was originally scheduled for just 15 episodes. However, the show garnered high ratings when the initial episodes aired. Due to its popularity, CTS expanded the show to 236 episodes. The TVB and ATV Home networks in Hong Kong both bought the series in an attempt to gain viewers. Competition between the two networks during the showing of the series was so severe that identical episodes were shown on both channels on the same night. It was also one of the first dramas that used NICAM technology.
The television serial was based on a legendary folk tale, involving a snake spirit and her male human lover, but was adapted in this version to include the presence of a black snake who is the snake spirit's mentor and the White Snake Spirit being trapped under the pagoda for 20 years, when in the original tale she was trapped under the tower for centuries. As for the green snake, the white snake imprisons her for a short time before releasing her, unlike the original where she imprisoned her for three centuries. Xu Xian is also initially a good-for-nothing who, under the white snake's guidance, becomes an official.
Manga Sarutobi Sasuke is a 24-episode anime series about the young Sarutobi Sasuke, a legendary ninja. It was first aired from October 9, 1979, to April 29, 1980 on Tokyo 12 Channel, and was later dubbed in several languages. The whole 24-episode run was aired in many European and Arabic countries. It is best known to the American fans as Ninja, The Wonder Boy: a highly edited, highly condensed feature-length version of this series. This version, dubbed in English, was produced by Jim Terry Productions of Force Five fame. The names of several characters were changed, with Sarutobi Sasuke becoming "Duke Hayakawa", his female companion Sakura being changed to "Blossom", and the villain Devilman became "Dragon."
During the Han Dynasty, Mulan disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army. She trains and excels, ultimately saving China from the ruthless Hun army and earning the respect of her fellow soldiers and the emperor.
Loosely based on the Chinese mythology of the same name, the TV drama tells of a young couple whose lives change when the woman accidentally drinks the soup of ten magical beans. From the ten beans, the woman conceives ten sons. Fearful and unprepared for their sons growing into adults, the couple abandons them. One day, a mysterious white-haired man appears in one of the brother's visions and delivers a prophecy that could change the ten brothers forever.
Set in medieval times, Crossbow follows the heroic journey of William Tell as he becomes a national hero by leading a rebellion against the oppressive feudal lord. Alongside his band of rebels, Tell fights for justice, freedom, and the noble cause of his people.
In 12th-century England, Robin Hood, a heroic outlaw, robs from the rich to give to the poor. Along with his band of Merry Men, he battles the corrupt sheriff and the tyrant Prince John, defending the innocent and fighting for justice.
In AD 895, King Aurvandill is murdered by his brother Fjölnir, who also carries away Queen Gudrún. Years later, Prince Amleth, a berserker, sets out to avenge his father's death. Along the way, he encounters a Seeress who predicts his revenge and a Maiden-King who is intertwined with his path. Amleth learns that Fjölnir lives in exile in Iceland and poses as a slave to get close to him. With the help of Olga, a sorceress, Amleth plans his revenge against Fjölnir. After a series of events and battles, Amleth finally confronts Fjölnir at the Gates of Hell and decapitates him. However, Amleth is fatally wounded and has a vision of his future before being carried to Valhalla by a valkyrie.
Set in 12th century England, this thrilling TV show follows the adventures of the heroic outlaw Robin Hood as he fights against injustice and protects the poor. With sword fights, archery, and daring escapes, Robin Hood becomes a symbol of hope and justice.
To keep her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, Mulan disguises herself as a man and fights against northern invaders in China. Along the way, she discovers her true strength and proves herself as a warrior.
Merlin is a fantasy series that follows the adventures of the legendary wizard Merlin in the mythical kingdom of Camelot. Set in medieval times, the show explores themes of magic, destiny, and the eternal battle between good and evil. Merlin forms a bond with Prince Arthur and becomes his trusted advisor, using his magical powers to protect the kingdom from various threats. Along the way, Merlin faces challenges, makes sacrifices, and discovers his true destiny as the defender of Camelot.
This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo, Hwanwoong, who was sent from the heavens to make the world a better place. He falls in love with Saeoh and gives her the joojak necklace; however, Kajin becomes jealous since Saeoh has given birth to Hwanwoong's son. She takes the baby and throws him off a cliff. Saeoh, thinking that her son had died, is overcome with grief and turns into the black joojak to destroy the world. Hwanwoong is the only one who could stop her. Afterwards, Hwanwoong returns to the Heavens and prophecizes that 2000 years later, the true Joo Shin king will come to Earth. With the help of the four gods, he will rebuild Joo Shin.
Each episode of this series tells the story of a famous fairy tale from all around the world. Some of them are adapted from famous books such as "The Iliad".
A young girl, Hua Mulan decides to pretend to be a man in order to stop her sickly old father from being called up for the army. She fools everyone but ends up with more than she bargained for when she falls for one of the young generals Li Leung
In twelfth-century England, Robin Longstride and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. Robin impersonates Sir Robert Loxley to prevent the family lands from being taken by the crown and falls in love with Loxley's widow, Lady Marian. They join forces with the northern barons to demand the signing of a charter of liberties and eventually lead an English army to victory against a French invasion. The legend of Robin Hood and the Merry Men of Sherwood Forest begins.
In First Knight, the legendary King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table face their greatest challenge yet when Lancelot, a brave and skilled knight, falls in love with Queen Guinevere. As their forbidden love threatens to tear apart the kingdom of Camelot, Arthur must navigate the complexities of honor, loyalty, and duty. With sword fights, epic battles, and a heart-wrenching love triangle, First Knight is a thrilling adventure that explores the themes of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice.
In Sleepy Hollow, a police constable is sent to investigate a series of decapitations. As he delves into the case, he discovers a legendary apparition, The Headless Horseman, is responsible. With the help of a young boy and a woman he falls in love with, they uncover a conspiracy and confront the Horseman, ultimately defeating him and restoring peace to the town.
The Mists of Avalon is a TV show set in the medieval times, following the story of the legendary King Arthur and the power struggle between different factions vying for control over the mythical land of Avalon. The plot revolves around the quest for the magical Sword in the Stone, which is said to determine the fate of the land. As the characters encounter battles, magical creatures, and political intrigue, they must navigate treacherous waters to fulfill their destinies.