Movies and TvShows featuring "character-development" theme.

After surviving an accident, the heiress to the throne of Yangdon Kingdom is brought to Philippines and grows into a spirited girl who helps her family make ends meet. Her life takes an extraordinary turn when she unexpectedly wins a trip to Yangdon.

6teen is an animated TV show that follows the lives of six friends as they navigate the ups and downs of teenage life while working at a shopping mall in Canada. The show explores various themes including friendship, romance, and the challenges of growing up.

Amphibia follows 13-year-old Thai-American girl, Anne Boonchuy, who is mysteriously transported to the fantastical world of Amphibia, a marshland full of talking frogs, toads, and other anthropomorphic amphibians. Anne must navigate this new world and find a way back home, all while discovering her own strength and becoming a hero.

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated follows the adventures of a group of teenage detectives, Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, and their talking dog Scooby-Doo. Together, they investigate and solve various mysteries in their hometown of Crystal Cove, uncovering a larger conspiracy along the way. With humor, suspense, and a touch of romance, the gang faces kidnappings, strange creatures, and the secrets of the town's past.

Five girls work in the tourism bureau of their small provincial town. The town revives its "micro-nation" tourism program, which originated from a nationwide movement during Japan's bubble economy period, and hires the five girls as "monarchs" (tourism ambassadors).

Dream High follows a group of students at Kirin Art High School as they chase their dreams of becoming pop stars. The show explores themes of friendship, love, ambition, and the challenges of the music industry.

Love for Rent (2015) follows the story of a shoe designer who pretends to be a rich businesswoman's love interest in order to save her small company. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of love and friendship, while navigating romantic relationships and facing various challenges in the fashion industry. This heartwarming series explores themes of family relationships, character development, and the ups and downs of finding love.

Follow the lives of a gay couple, lawyer Shiro and hairstylist Kenji, as they face everyday challenges, misunderstandings, and find solace in their love for each other. This heartwarming slice-of-life series explores themes of acceptance, friendship, and personal growth.

18 Again is a Korean drama series that tells the story of a 37-year-old man who magically transforms into his 18-year-old self. As he goes back to high school, he gets another chance to fix his mistakes, rediscover his passions, and reconnect with his family.

A spirit of a middle school dropout gangster who accidentally possesses an 18-year-old boy’s body who killed himself, goes back to high school to take a revenge against the bullies with his gangster skills and encounters unexpected relationship.

A Little Thing Called First Love follows a high school girl named Xia Miao Miao who experiences her first love and goes through various challenges and changes in her life as she navigates through high school and college. Along the way, she learns about the meaning of friendship, love triangles, character development, and the ups and downs of school life. With a smart male lead and a sismance secondary couple, this Chinese drama explores the complexities of first love and the coming-of-age experience.

Han Yi-joo seeks revenge on her husband and family by entering into a contract marriage. Seo Do-gook, who was planning a contract marriage, chooses to marry her instead.

Wu Xie and Wang Pangzi set off on an adventure to the snowy mountains to uncover the mystery behind Zhang Qiling's origins. Along the way, they face off against the clever Zhang siblings, Zhang Haixing and Zhang Haike, and get caught up in a conspiracy unlike anything they've ever encountered.

Set in the Song Dynasty during the Mongol Empire's rule, 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' follows the story of a young orphan who rises to become a legendary martial arts hero. Filled with romance, drama, and breathtaking action, this Chinese historical drama is based on the novel of the same name.

Navillera is a drama about a young man named Chae-rok who has a passion for ballet but faces many obstacles in pursuing his dream. He meets Deok-chul, an elderly man who decides to start ballet in his old age. Together, they form an unlikely friendship that inspires them both to pursue their dreams and find meaning in life.

A story that begins when a husband, who lost his beloved wife ten years ago and lost the meaning of life, and his daughter are unexpectedly reunited with their wife/mother. As his wife is reborn as a ten-year-old elementary school student, the family is reborn.

Long Vacation tells the story of Minami, a talented pianist who is in a relationship with a married man. She decides to end things and moves into an apartment where she meets her neighbor Sena. As they spend more time together, they begin to develop feelings for each other. However, their relationship is complicated by their pasts and the age gap between them. Will they be able to overcome their obstacles and find happiness together?

Based on Mo Shu Bai's novel of the same name, the story follows Liu Yuru, the daughter of a cloth merchant who suffered from a young age. She is married off to notorious playboy Gu Jiusi, who looks down on her. However, Liu Yuru decides to learn business from Gu's mother and becomes adept at it. She changes her view of Gu Jiusi and discovers his pure and sincere side. Meanwhile, the commander of Yangzhou causes chaos, forcing Gu's family to flee. Gu Jiusi matures and becomes the Minister of Revenue, working to lighten the tax burden on the people. Liu Yuru establishes a women's charity and builds business relationships to bring prosperity to the people. Together, they create a prosperous era.

In ancient China, a courageous female warrior disguises herself as a man to seek revenge for her family. Along the way, she becomes entangled in a slow-burn romance and faces the challenges of a hidden identity in the Tang Dynasty.

F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (2021) is a Thai drama TV show that follows the story of a strong-female-lead who faces parental-disapproval and school-bullying. She forms an unlikely friendship with the rich-man-poor-woman F4 group, and together they navigate the challenges of youth, cyberbullying, and romance.