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Breaking Bad
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Breaking Bad (2013)

9.5
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Breaking Bad is a gripping TV show that tells the story of Walter White, a brilliant but disillusioned high school chemistry teacher who, after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine to secure his family's financial future. With the help of his former student, Jesse Pinkman, Walter becomes deeply entangled in the dangerous world of drug cartels, violence, and deception, leading to devastating consequences for both himself and those around him.

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The Room Next Door
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The Room Next Door(2024)

6.9
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PG_13
107Minutes
The Killer's Game
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The Killer's Game(2024)

5.7
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R
104Minutes

When top hitman Joe Flood is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend, he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it's too late.

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Uncontrollably Fond
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Uncontrollably Fond (2016)

7.8
TV_14

Uncontrollably Fond is a heart-wrenching romantic TV show that follows the story of a famous pop star and a documentary producer who reunite after years of separation. As they navigate the challenges of their past and present, including unrequited crushes, family feuds, and terminal illness, their complicated and emotional journey unfolds. Filled with love, betrayal, and second chances, Uncontrollably Fond is a tearjerker that will leave viewers emotionally invested.

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The Lost Tomb 2: The Wrath of The Sea
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The Lost Tomb 2: The Wrath of The Sea (2019)

7.1
TV_14

This drama is adaption of Kennedy Xu's novel series"Grave Robbers’ Chronicles". 50 years ago, a group of Changsha grave robbers dug out manuscripts of the location of treasures from Warring states, but an encounter with an undead rendered almost the whole group dead. In the present, the young grandchild of the sole survivor, Wu Xie, discovers a secret within his grandfather's notes. Together with his third uncle, Wu Sansheng, and a few other experienced tomb robbers, to search for the treasure. But what no one expected to find the intriguing mysteries that accompanied their tomb robbing adventure - just who was the owner of that tomb? Will they be able to find the real coffin? And just where will these puzzle lead the group?

Drawing Closer
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Drawing Closer(2024)

7.6
119Minutes

With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.

The Interpreter
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The Interpreter (2016)

6

She knows what she wants and is determined to go after it. Qiao Fei is a French postgraduate student who dreams of becoming a professional interpreter. Her mentor during her schooling in Paris is Cheng Jia Yang, the son of a foreign minister and a genius French interpreter. Their budding romance is complicated when Qiao Fei’s ex-boyfriend, Gao Jia Ming, happens to be Jia Yang’s adopted brother, and Jia Yang’s family thinks Wen Xiao Hua is much more suited for Jia Yang’s station in life. With the support of his friend, Wang Xu Dong, can Jia Yang stand up to his family and follow his heart?

"I thought I might be using a lifetime's happiness in a moment. I was that happy and she was that beautiful." A young boy stands on the red earth of Australia under its blue sky. It is 17-year-old Sakutaro Matsumoto. His time with the girl comes back to him. The colored sand runs through his hands and a tear appears on his cheek. He wakes up. It's 2004 and he is 34 years old and in Japan. He thinks "I have been in a world without her for 17 years." Returning home to see his old high school for the last time before it is demolished, Saku confronts anew the loss of the love of his life, Aki, to leukemia 17 years ago. Now a medical researcher at graduate school, he has been living as if half of him died with her since then.

Stairway to Heaven
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Stairway to Heaven (2004)

7.8

Stairway to Heaven is a heart-wrenching romance that tells the story of a blind girl and a chaebol heir who fall in love against all odds. Their love is tested by amnesia, betrayal, and the cruelty of fate. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles and find happiness together?

Love, Now
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Love, Now (2013)

7.2
TV_Y

When her loved ones cook up a morbid plan to make her take time off from work, Yang Yiru goes on a vacation, truly believing she has terminal cancer.

Mr. Plankton
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Mr. Plankton (2024)

8.1
TV_MA

A man plagued by misfortune and his ex, the unluckiest bride-to-be, are forced to accompany one another on the final journey of his life.

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1 Litre of Tears
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1 Litre of Tears (2007)

8.7
TV_14
Nine: Nine Time Travels
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Nine: Nine Time Travels (2013)

8

In 'Nine: Nine Time Travels', a man named Park Sun-Woo discovers a magical incense burner that allows him to travel back in time. Desperate to save his loved ones, he begins using the incense to alter past events. However, he soon learns that changing the past has consequences and he must navigate the butterfly effect to avoid destroying his present reality. The series explores themes of love, fate, and the power of choices.

Radiant Office
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Radiant Office (2017)

6.9

Ho Won is a young woman who struggles to find a steady job. Tired and hopeless, she attempted suicide. Hospital check-up discovers she might have terminal illness. Soon after, a furniture company accepts her as a contract worker. Faced with a possibility of dying, Ho Won decides to just let herself loose. Her newfound bold attitude puts her at odds with her workaholic manager Woo Jin.

Sky of Love: Someone I love is there
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Sky of Love: Someone I love is there (2008)

7.4

An ordinary senior high school girl named Mika meets Hiro, a showy boy with dyed hair and pierced ears. It is a "pure love" story of the two going through many unimaginably sad incidents while nurturing their love single-mindedly. It not only depicts the first love of the senior high school couple but also weaves "a story of Mika and Hiro" through episodes probably familiar to anybody, such as warmth and affection of their family members supporting the two, importance of living, interactions with friends, and so on.

Precious Time
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Precious Time (1998)

7.5

Masaki is fond of a music producer named Keigo, to get to his concert she ends up selling her body. She end up meeting him after the concert and fall in love with him, and he is interested in her. How ever Masaki has gotten HIV during the time she sold her body... How will this affect her relationship with Keigo?

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Looking for movies and TV shows that explore the heartbreaking theme of terminal illness? SimilarWatch offers a curated collection of films and series that delve into the emotional journeys of characters facing life-threatening conditions. Discover heartfelt stories, empathize with the struggles and triumphs, and experience the power of love, hope, and resilience against all odds.

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