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Crash Landing on You
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Crash Landing on You (2020)

8.7
TV_14

Crash Landing on You is a romantic drama TV show that tells the story of a South Korean heiress who accidentally paraglides into North Korea and falls in love with a North Korean military officer. They navigate through the challenges of their forbidden love and the tense inter-Korean relations, facing obstacles such as their different backgrounds and the risks involved in their relationship. The show explores themes of love, fate, and the power of true connection.

Medal of the Republic
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Medal of the Republic (2021)

7.6

It is an anthology drama about the lives of eight legendary figures in China: Yu Min: Involvement in national defence and security from his youth until he reached his middle age. Shen Jilan: Advocating "equal pay for men and women" and her election to the first National People's Congress. Sun Jiadong: Countless defeats become the starting point to depict the relentless spirits of the Chinese scientists. Li Yannian: Heroic feats during the Korean War (known in China as the war to resist US aggression and aid Korea.) Zhang Fuqing: A war veteran has gone to live in one of the poorest regions and helped people out of poverty. Yuan Longping: Worked tirelessly to provide food and clothing for his motherland and the people of the world. Huang Xuhua: It recounts the difficult process in China's independent research and development of nuclear submarines. Tu Youyou: Development of the new antimalarial drug artemisinin and answers some doubts people have about the Nobel Prize received in 2015.

My Name Is Loh Kiwan
Movie

My Name Is Loh Kiwan(2024)

6.7
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134Minutes

After defecting from North Korea, Loh Kiwan struggles to obtain refugee status in Belgium, where he encounters a dejected woman who has lost all hope.

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Escape
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Escape(2024)

6.4
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96Minutes

After completing his required decade of military service and being honored as a hero, a North Korean sergeant makes a sudden shocking attempt to defect to the South, risking life and limb for the chance to finally determine his own destiny.

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My Military Valentine
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My Military Valentine (2024)

5.8

After decades of tension, peace has come to the Korean Peninsula. To mark the start of the new North-South Korean peacetime, top South Korean star Lloyd heads to the DMZ to perform a concert, but a misunderstanding forces North Korean special forces soldier Baek Young Ok to step in. Fans capture their interaction and the public mistakes it for a romantic moment. A scandal breaks out, and Lloyd’s fans are outraged. In desperation, he joins the military… only to find himself in a unit led by Young Ok! Could romance bloom between this unlikely pair?

Pulgasari
Movie

Pulgasari(1985)

5.2
95Minutes

Pulgasari is a movie set in Ancient Korea, where a tyrant governor oppresses the people and causes a famine. A blacksmith's daughter becomes possessed by a tiny monster that grows into a giant iron-eating monster called Pulgasari. The monster helps the people in their fight for freedom against the oppressive governor and his army.

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Heaven's Soldiers
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Heaven's Soldiers(2005)

5.9
PG_13
106Minutes

Heaven's Soldiers is a hilarious action-packed film that takes place in a fictional war between Korea and Japan. In an attempt to change history, a group of Korean soldiers travel back in time to prevent the Japanese invasion of Korea in the 16th century. With time travel, epic battles, and plenty of laughs, Heaven's Soldiers is a must-watch for fans of action and comedy.

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Bullet to Beijing
Movie

Bullet to Beijing(1995)

5.4
R
101Minutes

In Bullet to Beijing (1995), a British spy is tasked with tracking down a former agent who has betrayed multiple parties. The search takes him to Beijing, China where he uncovers a conspiracy involving the Russian Mafia, biological warfare, and a long-lost father. With the help of a working-class spy, they navigate the Trans-Siberia Express and face off against the North Korean embassy in a thrilling chase to stop the spread of a deadly disease.

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The Spy: Undercover Operation
Movie

The Spy: Undercover Operation(2013)

6.2
121Minutes

In The Spy: Undercover Operation, an international spy with the National Intelligence Service (NIS) must prevent a terrorist attack in South Korea. With the help of his team, he uncovers a plot involving missiles and secret identities. As the countdown to the attack begins, the spy races against time to save the country.

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Propaganda
Movie

Propaganda(2012)

7.9
NR
96Minutes

Propaganda is a documentary that delves into the history of political propaganda in Western society. It examines the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion, with a particular focus on the United States and its relationship to North and South Korea. The film explores themes of capitalism, imperialism, and the socioeconomics of propaganda, offering insights into the American way of life and its impact on global politics. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, Propaganda provides a thought-provoking examination of the power of misinformation and the manipulation of public perception.

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The Real Bruce Lee
Movie

The Real Bruce Lee(1977)

4.5
NR
93Minutes

The Real Bruce Lee is a martial arts documentary. It begins with a brief biography of Bruce Lee, and shows scenes from four of his childhood films, Bad Boy, Orphan Sam, Kid Cheung, and The Carnival, each sepia-toned and dubbed to English. Next, there is a three-minute highlight reel of Lee imitator Bruce Li. Finally, there is a feature-length film starring Lee imitator Dragon Lee, which is obviously modeled after Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury.

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War of Art
Movie

War of Art(2019)

7
102Minutes

What happens when a group of international artists travel to North Korea to create art like the regime have never seen before? While the world is on the verge of nuclear war, a group of Western contemporary artists are invited into the eye of the storm. The aim is to collaborate with North Korean artists in a creative exchange project displaying new and challenging art in a country where abstract art is forbidden.

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Stateless Things
Movie

Stateless Things(2011)

5.7
NR
119Minutes

Jun, a young man of North Korean origin who had illegally emigrated to South Korea, works in a gas station. After protecting a colleague, Sun-hee, a Chinese immigrant of Korean ethnicity, Jun gets fired. When he goes back to the station for his pay, Jun hits the boss and he runs away with Sun-hee. Two young outsiders have a great time exploring the city which they had never seen before. Hyeon is a young homosexual and he is living in his sugar-daddy’s luxury apartment. Hyeon sometimes feels suffocated with his situation. These two finally find each other through an internet site, with disastrous results.

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If You Were Me 2
Movie

If You Were Me 2(2006)

6.4
112Minutes

Commissioned by South Korea's National Human Rights Commission, If You Were Me is an innovative omnibus film project to promote tolerance and human rights and shed light on the hardships disadvantaged people face in Korea. After the success of the first anthology, a second series, If You Were Me 2, was released this year. Five notable Korean directors - Park Kyung Hee (A Smile), Ryoo Seung Wan (Crying Fist), Jung Ji Woo, Jang Jin (Guns & Talks), and Kim Dong Won - participated in the second installment, creating shorts on human rights issues of their choosing.

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Discover a curated selection of movies and TV shows that revolve around the captivating theme of North Korea. Explore thrilling tales of espionage, heartwarming stories of compassion, and thought-provoking narratives set against the backdrop of this enigmatic nation. Whether you seek high-octane action or gripping dramas, SimilarWatch has got you covered. Uncover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of North Korean-themed entertainment.

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