Movies and TvShows featuring "girl-dresses-as-a-boy" theme.
Empress Ki is a historical drama set in 14th-century China during the Yuan Dynasty. It tells the story of Ki Seung-nyang, a Goryeo woman who disguises herself as a man to survive and eventually becomes the empress of the Yuan Dynasty. The series explores themes of power struggle, politics, love, and court intrigue.
The Rise of Phoenixes is a Chinese historical drama set in ancient China. It revolves around the power struggles, political intrigue, and romance within the royal palace. The story follows Ning Yi, a martial artist who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and must navigate through the complicated world of politics and court intrigue. As Ning Yi seeks justice for the disappearance of his mother, he discovers dark secrets and faces betrayal from unexpected sources. Along the way, he forms a complicated relationship with Feng Zhiwei, a woman who dresses as a man to survive in the male-dominated world. Together, they embark on a journey filled with danger, scheming, and a battle for the throne.
It is a adapted from a novel by Cang Min Shui 沧溟水 that tells the life of a woman, intelligent and kind, who becomes a concubine of the inner court while her love for the people enables her to do great things for the country. It's standard palace politics that we've all heard before but also the kind of story that can be so addictively good.
Gu Family Book is a TV show that combines action, romance, and fantasy in a 16th century Korean setting. It follows the story of a half-human, half-immortal boy who must navigate a world of supernatural creatures, betrayals, and tragic loss while seeking justice and love. The protagonist embarks on a journey to find the Gu Family Book, a mythical artifact that can transform him into a human and grant him immortality. Along the way, he encounters a girl who dresses as a boy, a powerful werewolf, and a malevolent antagonist who threatens to plunge the kingdom into chaos. The show explores themes of destiny, love, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Love in the Moonlight is a heartwarming romantic comedy set in the Joseon Dynasty. The story revolves around a crown prince who falls in love with a eunuch who is disguised as a man. As they navigate through the complexities of their forbidden love, they face numerous challenges and obstacles. The show beautifully captures the ups and downs of their relationship, while also showcasing the charm and beauty of the Joseon era.
In a world where women dominate the battlefield with powerful exosuits called Infinite Stratos, Ichika Orimura becomes the first ever male pilot. As he enters an academy filled with girls from all over the world, Ichika must navigate romantic rivalries, political intrigue, and the challenges of mastering his newfound abilities.
Set in the Zheng dynasty of the fantasy world Novoland, the drama revolves around a young girl of the merfolk tribe Ye Haishi; and her love story with the current Emperor, Fang Zhu.
Raised by his uncle after his parents’ deaths, Akiharu enrolls at a mostly female academy that specializes in training maids and butlers for high society placements.
In Sungkyunkwan, a woman disguises herself as a man to attend the prestigious school and gets involved in a love triangle amidst the backdrop of political intrigue and social hierarchy.
After Mito loses her parents and is fired from her job, she must fend for herself on the streets disguised as a boy. She comes across a stranger named Ruka and learns his dark secret—he's a vampire! Ruka invites Mito, still in disguise, to live in an all-boys dorm. Mito exchanges her blood for a place to stay, but a budding romance and her true identity threaten all that hangs in the balance.
Wang So is the Prince of Goryeo who has a cursed fate. He had to get married with the Last Princess of Balhae, Shin Yool. She was born with the fate of becoming the light for another country. But because of this fate, she has to face death. Through their marriage life, Wang So and Shin Yool begin to grow closer and love each other.
Mayo Chiki is a romantic comedy TV show that revolves around the life of Kinjiro Sakamachi, a high school student who has a fear of women due to a traumatic childhood incident. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that Subaru Konoe, the butler of the school's idol, is actually a girl who cross-dresses as a boy. With this newfound knowledge, Kinjiro becomes entangled in a series of comedic and romantic situations.
When Hotaru moves into a new apartment alone, there's a mysterious man standing nearby the apartment. Hotaru decides to confront the man, who turns out to live in the neighboring apartment. The next day at school, Hotaru's best friend Kanae tells Hotaru that a host tricked her out of her money. When Hotaru goes to confront the host, he happens to be none other than Hotaru's neighbor, Masamune?!
Ji Seung Yeon fails her audition piece for an English music college by severely modernizing it, secretly returning home to South Korea in shame. Hiding out at her painfully shy friend's house, she joins him in auditioning to replace popular members of a boy band who are getting too old. Together, she and her friend make it through to a finalized group of eight competing for the few opening spots. No one but her friend and her uncle (director of the pop music company) and his assistant know she's a girl. The leader of the boy band, not in the know, starts questioning his orientation when finding himself progressively attracted to this "boy."
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.
Flickan vid stenbänken is a Swedish 1989 TV series in nine episodes directed by Marianne Ahrne starring Anna Edlund, Anna Björk and Lena T. Hansson. The series was based on Maria Gripe's books Skuggan över stenbänken, ...och de vita skuggorna i skogen and Skuggornas barn.
When her brother decides to ditch for a couple weeks, Viola heads over to his elite boarding school, disguised as him, and proceeds to fall for his school's star soccer player, and soon learns she's not the only one with romantic troubles. Viola's twin brother Sebastian, whom she resembles physically, is supposed to enter Illyria as a new student. However, he plans to visit London secretly to enter a contest with his rock band. Sebastian asks Viola to cover for him by telling the school that he is sick and each of their parents (who are divorced) that he is staying with the other. Viola instead decides to pass herself off as Sebastian and join the boys' soccer team at Illyria. She hopes to beat the Cornwall team and humiliate her goalie ex-boyfriend Justin (Robert Hoffman). With the help of her friends Paul (Jonathan Sadowski), Kia (Amanda Crew), and Yvonne (Jessica Lucas), Viola becomes 'Sebastian'. At Illyria, Viola's roommate is Duke Orsino (Channing Tatum), a good-looking striker on the soccer team. Kia and Yvonne agree to help Viola make her alter ego seem popular by pretending to be in love with 'Sebastian'. Viola also publicly breaks up with the real Sebastian's girlfriend, Monique. Duke and his friends are impressed, but Viola's soccer skills are still not good enough to make first string. It looks like Viola may not be able to play in the game against Cornwall after all. After spending so much time with him, Viola realizes that she has fallen in love with Duke. However, Duke is only interested in Viola's lab partner, Olivia (Laura Ramsey). In exchange for Viola's help in getting Olivia's attention, Duke agrees to put in extra soccer practice time with her. The practice pays off when Coach Dinklage (Vinnie Jones) promotes Viola to first string. By this time, Olivia has developed a crush on 'Sebastian'. Since 'Sebastian' isn't interested in her, Olivia decides to go out with Duke to make him jealous. Meanwhile, Monique and her friend Malcolm find out Viola's secret identity. The plot is complicated when the real Sebastian returns from London early. When he arrives at Illyria, Olivia runs up and kisses him. Duke sees this and thinks his roommate has betrayed him. He kicks Viola out of their room. On the day of the big game, Monique and Malcolm reveal the truth about Viola to Principal Gold. But because Viola has overslept, the real Sebastian winds up on the field playing in what should be his sister's spot. Principal Gold stops the game but Sebastian proves that he really is a boy yanking off his shorts and exposing his penis. At half time, Viola explains the situation to Sebastian and they switch places again. Duke is still angry with 'Sebastian' and refuses to pass the ball to Viola. She tries to explain that she really is a girl, finally convincing Duke and everyone else by showing them her breasts. The coach agrees to let Viola keep playing anyway. Illyria wins the game on a penalty kick when Viola scores a goal by tricking her ex-boyfriend Justin. Everyone at Illyria rejoices after the victory, except for Duke who is hurt at Viola's deception. She invites Duke to her debutante ball, where they reconcile. As the movie ends, Viola is seen playing on Illyria's soccer team.
Set in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, a young girl named Parvana disguises herself as a boy to support her family after her father is wrongfully imprisoned. She faces numerous obstacles and dangers as she navigates the oppressive society while trying to find her father.
Fried Green Tomatoes is a heartwarming and empowering story set in 1920s Alabama. It follows the lives of four women who form a strong bond and find solace in each other's company. Through ups and downs, their friendship blossoms, and they learn to overcome challenges such as discrimination, domestic violence, and weight loss. The movie explores themes of love, murder, and the power of female empowerment.
This is a youthful romantic comedy about a love-struck girl, who enters an all-boys school in pursuit of the guy she loves.