Movies and TvShows featuring "historical-fiction" theme.
Xu Qi’an, a recent police academy graduate, awakens in a strange world filled with Confucians, Taoists, Buddhists, demons, and warlocks. Facing imminent exile to a remote frontier town, he seizes the chance to change his fate by joining a powerful organization of guardians.
In ancient China, a young warrior named Xin embarks on a journey to become the greatest general of all time. As he battles enemies and political unrest, Xin must navigate the treacherous world of war and power.
Golden Kamuy is set in post-war Japan, where a war veteran seeks a hidden treasure in Hokkaido. Along the way, he teams up with an Ainu girl and encounters various prisoners and war veterans. The story features a tattooed map that holds the key to the treasure as they face deadly enemies and navigate through the treacherous terrain of Hokkaido.
Vikings follows the adventures of legendary Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok and his Viking brethren as they raid, battle, and explore new lands. The show explores themes of war, mythological characters, betrayal, and the struggles of Viking life. It also delves into the complex relationships between brothers, husbands and wives, and fathers and sons. With its gripping storytelling and intense action sequences, Vikings has become a beloved TV show for fans of history, drama, and adventure.
The Heroic Legend of Arslan follows the journey of Prince Arslan as he battles against invaders and internal conspiracies in order to reclaim his rightful place as the ruler of the Kingdom of Pars. With the help of his loyal companions, Arslan must navigate through the treacherous seas of war and politics to achieve his ultimate goal.
Outlander is a romantic fantasy TV show based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who travels back in time to the year 1743. In the past, she becomes embroiled in the Jacobite risings and falls in love with a Scottish warrior named Jamie Fraser. Together, they must navigate the political intrigues and dangers of the past while Claire tries to find a way back to her own time.
The journey to the West was a conspiracy of heaven! After Sutra went missing for more than a decade, Heaven sent its army to search, in order not to let the Sutra once again fall into the hands of heaven, the journey to West begin again.
Black Butler is set in Victorian London and follows Ciel Phantomhive, the young head of the Phantomhive noble family, who is assisted by his demonic butler, Sebastian Michaelis. Together, they undertake various tasks for the Queen and solve mysteries, all while dealing with supernatural powers, reapers, and a hidden enemy.
The Legend of Qin follows the Qin dynasty from when the Emperor of the Qin, King Zheng conquered the other 6 nations and unified China, to the rise of the king of Western Chu, Xiang Yu, who capture the capital city, Xianyang.
Zhou Ying is sold to the powerful Shen family by her foster father, yet successfully escapes by sneaking into merchant Wu Ping’s palanquin. The Wu family agreed to take her in after witnessing her remarkable business acumen, and she ends up marrying Wu Ping. The drama will chronicle the life of the Qing Dynasty's richest female merchant, and her struggles to keep the Wu family business afloat during the last years of the Qing Dynasty. Shen Xingyi is a happy-go-lucky young sir who has never known hardship in his life. After meeting Zhou Ying, he eventually decides to change his ways and becomes a mature noble who is willing to protect his country and family from disaster. He has a seemingly unrequited love for Zhou Ying.
Ikkyū-san is an anime series that follows the humorous journey of a mischievous and quick-witted young Buddhist monk named Ikkyū. Set in Japan's Edo period, Ikkyū uses his cunning and intelligence to navigate through various comedic and sometimes outlandish situations while learning important life lessons.
Chun Changsheng was abandoned in a flowing river and plucked up by a Taoist monk. He’s actually the fourth Prince of the Chen’s Royal bloodline. He’s plagued with an incurable illness, fated not to live past the age of 20. To find a cure, he leaves his temple, armed with a promise of marriage scroll, to become a student at a famous academy. He meets Xu Yourong and they slowly fall in love after hopping through the trials and tribulations of his journey.
Saiunkoku is a world of eight provinces or houses, each named after a different colour. The new Emperor, Shi Ryuuki, has gained for a reputation for being uninterested in courtly matters and for flaunting his love for men. Shuurei, although born of the important Kou family, has difficulty making ends meet. She easily accepts an invitation to be the Emperor's concubine in order to turn him into a good ruler. The mysterious Seiran, a young man who was adopted by her father, goes with her as Ryuuki's bodyguard. Entering the imperial palace revives Shuurei's dream of being a court official, and, together with the many companions she meets along the way, continues moving bravely forward while trying to fend off the Emperor's advances.
Zhao Zi Long was a great military general who lived in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period. With unparalleled fighting skills, courage and charisma, he initially served the great warlord Zan Gong Sun but switched alliances to serve Liu Bei for most of his illustrious career as a member of the famed Five Tiger Generals. But when Zhao Yun becomes embroiled in a love triangle with the beautiful Xiaohou Qing Yi and another great warrior, Gao Ze, will he discover that battles of the heart are the most dangerous of all?
Ice Fantasy is a Chinese drama series that takes place in a fantasy world where two powerful clans, the Ice Tribe and the Fire Tribe, are at war. As they fight for dominance, a prince from the Ice Tribe embarks on a journey to learn his true destiny and bring peace to the land.
Cheng Chumo, once a shiftless young man, transforms his life after falling for Fu Rou, a diligent merchant's daughter. To win her heart, Chumo dedicates himself to studying and eventually decides to serve his country by leading a campaign against coastal pirates. Meanwhile, Fu Rou becomes a court-weaving official through a series of events, complicating their secret meetings. As she uncovers dark secrets and a dangerous plot, Fu Rou and Chumo must use their wits and skills to overcome their challenges together.
Set in 9th-century England, The Last Kingdom tells the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a warrior born a Saxon but raised by Vikings. As he navigates through the political turmoil and battles between kingdoms, Uhtred must reclaim his birthright and create his own destiny.
History is coming to an end. When humans came down from the sky they brought with them the Testament, the guide to the path they must follow if they wish to return to the skies again.
Growing up in a family of physicians, Tan Yun Xian was adored by her grandparents for her intellect, curiosity and medical acumen. Despite the many barriers for female physicians in ancient China, Yun Xian nevertheless proved herself to be a skilled family and female doctor — and ultimately the most famous female doctor of the Ming Dynasty.
The story is set in the Song dynasty and at the beginning of the Jurchen-ruled Jin dynasty's invasion of northern China. The first part revolves around the friendship of two men, Yang Tiexin and Guo Xiaotian, who became heroes in their own right as they fought the Jin invaders. The bond between the duo is so strong that they pledge to each other that their unborn children will become either be sworn siblings (if both are of the same sex) or a married couple (if they are of opposite sexes). The story focuses on the trials and tribulations of their sons after Guo Xiaotian's death and Yang Tiexin's disappearance.