Movies and TvShows featuring "successor" theme.
An old stately inn stands in the heart of Seoul. It may be old, discolored, and weathered, but Nakwon Inn exudes old-world charms. As the typical cold uneventful winter comes to an end at the inn, guests start to arrive one by one as if each had promised to be present. Strangely and coincidentally, each one of them repeats Never Twice as they enter. The truth is, they all have a fateful reason to be there. What could have brought these individuals together? And what do they all have in common considering their long-term stay, assigned room numbers, gender, age, and hometown? The real reason for coming to Nakwon Inn unfolds.
Happy and accomplished, Ellias becomes the new artistic director of a famous French Haute Couture house. When he learns that his father, whom he has not seen for many years, has just died of a heart attack, Ellias goes to Quebec to settle the estate. The young creator will discover that he has inherited much worse than his father's fragile heart.
A former Roman General named Maximus seeks vengeance against Commodus, the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Maximus fights his way as a gladiator and gains popularity, eventually leading him to face Commodus in an epic duel. In the end, Maximus defeats Commodus and restores Rome to a Senate-based government.
A story that follows Nalan Yue, a man with two identities. He falls for the bold Rong Hua, a young maiden with a good heart yet their ties are deeper and more complicated due to the generation before them. To support her father Rong Jingfeng in his efforts to help others, Rong Hua travels far and wide in search of the missing healing tool known as Chi Hua Zhu. However, the journey is treacherous. She falls into danger many times and gets rescued by Nalan Yue. Unbeknownst to them, their families are caught in an intricate web of revenge and hate. Falling for each other at first sight, they decide to use their sincerity to convince the older generation to let go of the hatred in their hearts but a plan to once again hurt the Nalan clan is set in motion. At the same time, Nalan Yue is forced to become the successor of a demonic martial arts technique. Believing that Nalan Yue can overcome his inner demons, Rong Hua continues to stay by his side.
The story revolves around a young woman named Mei, who was rescued as a young girl by someone calling himself her "butler." With only a vague memory, though, the experience seems like just a dream. But one day, after her parents' accidental death, he appears: Rihito comes from a line of outstanding butlers, and he has been appointed to serve her! Now her ordinary life has completely flipped, as she discovers that she's actually the heiress to a fortune, and is forced to transfer to St. Lucia Girls' Academy, where all the students have butlers! As a result, her childhood friend Kento decides to enroll in a butler school so that he can stay close to her.
Lin Dong, a child from a small village isn't favored by his clan. By chance, Lin Dong obtains a mysterious artifact that is coveted by many clans in the martial world. Because of this artifact, Lin Dong is approached by many people of different clans and is forcibly involved in various events of the martial universe
When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. As they explore their grandfather's farmhouse, they find his ghost traps and uncover a portal to the evil dead in a nearby mine shaft. With the help of their new friends, they must use their grandfather's ghostbusting equipment to capture the ghosts and stop an ancient evil from being resurrected. Along the way, they reconcile with their grandfather and join forces with the original Ghostbusters to save the town and the world.
When a young boy named Kyuta runs away from his home, he stumbles upon a world of beasts where he meets Kumatetsu, a grumpy creature who becomes his unlikely father figure. As Kyuta trains to become Kumatetsu's disciple, he discovers the importance of family, friendship, and strong bonds. Together, they navigate the challenges of a magical world and learn valuable life lessons along the way.
Kimba is a young ambitious lion cub who takes his father's place as emperor of the jungle when is father is killed by poachers. Even though his father's fate was met by the hands of humans, Leo is one of the few animals in the Jungle that doesn't fear or feel hatred toward humans. He is not alone either, he is guided by friends of his father to help create the best animal kingdom there can be.
In the ruthless criminal underworld of South Korea, an undercover cop finds himself torn between duty and loyalty when he is tasked with infiltrating a powerful crime syndicate. As he climbs the ranks and forms close relationships with the gangsters, he must navigate the dangerous politics and betrayals that come with his double life.
In Green Lantern: First Flight, test pilot Hal Jordan is chosen by the Green Lantern ring to become the first human member of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps. As he begins his training, Jordan discovers a deep conspiracy and must prove his worth as a Green Lantern. Alongside other Lanterns like Sinestro and Kilowog, he battles against the evil forces threatening the universe.
After a breakup, a young American woman named Abby is stranded in Tokyo and becomes fascinated with ramen. She finds herself in a ramen noodle restaurant where she asks for a job as an apprentice to the strict ramen master, Maezumi. As Abby immerses herself in the world of ramen, she faces challenges such as the language barrier, cultural differences, and her own self-doubt. With resilience and determination, Abby gradually becomes a skilled ramen chef, and in the process, finds love and self-discovery.
The Line is a gripping action movie set on the US-Mexico border. It follows a CIA agent who poses as a priest to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel. He faces dangerous obstacles, including assassins, strip clubs, and the complexities of the drug trade. The plot takes unexpected twists and turns, leading to a surprising ending.
Sekigahara is a movie set in 17th-century Japan during the Battle of Sekigahara. It follows the story of a samurai who becomes a spy in order to help his master succeed in the battle. Along the way, he encounters ninjas, a Japanese girl, and experiences betrayal and alliances.
Vietnam 1791. Old Truong, the Emperor’s Master of Arms, feels the end of his life coming. But he has yet to find a successor. The country has to be prepared for war and the Emperor is furiously impatient. He gives Master Truong two weeks to find the one. Truong sets off to visit Master Wing, a famous former General who is now living as a simple fisherman on the shores of a lake. He has three children. Truong wants to test the two sons as his potential successors and asks to see a demonstration of their fighting skill.
King John (1899) is a silent film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, which depicts the story of King John as he navigates the struggles of power and betrayal. Set in 13th-century England, the film follows the king as he deals with issues of succession, incitement to murder, and poisoning. The plot also explores the relationships between various characters, including the Duchess and the Dauphin. Despite being partially lost, King John (1899) remains a significant piece of early film history.
Emma Fielding, a female archeologist, finds herself caught in a web of deceit as she investigates a murder, uncovers blackmail, and navigates a romantic triangle. With her expertise, she must unravel the secrets hidden beneath the surface to bring the culprits to justice.
The patriarch of a bickering family announces his retirement, stirring competition about who will succeed him as a leading practitioner of Noh theater, his granddaughter or grandson.
A servant girl named Clara helps a wooden nutcracker come to life and defeat an evil spell, embarking on a journey through a magical land to save the kingdom.