Awakening (2020) - Asian drama recommendation
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Awakening (2020)(觉醒者)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalRevolutionSecond Sino-Japanese WarStrong Male LeadWar

In the midst of the Second Sino-Japanese War, Qin Chuan bravely stood up against oppressors and corrupt officials to protect his homeland, undergoing a transformation from a scholarly young man to a formidable warrior

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Recommendation: Red Sharp Sword similar to Awakening (2020)
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Red Sharp Sword(红色利剑)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Golden Vein similar to Awakening (2020)
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The Golden Vein(大金脉)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

This is the tale of a town that relied on its gold mines for economic stability. When the Sino-Japanese war erupted, the townspeople banded together to defend their gold from the invading Japanese army. The narrative centers on two individuals, Lu Jianshan and Guo Lin. Lu, a Communist, is seen as a disappointment in his father's eyes, while Guo, who is adopted, always feels like he is playing second fiddle. Eager to prove himself to his father and the community, Guo takes action. Lu is engaged to Meng Ximei, who presents him with a large gold nugget from the mines as a dowry on their wedding day. Despite marrying her, Lu leaves Meng on their wedding night to join the Communist fighters. As she stays with her father-in-law, Guo develops feelings for Meng. With the outbreak of war, a series of tragic events unfolds, impacting everyone's lives in unforeseen ways. Whether these changes are for the better or worse remains to be seen.

Recommendation: Epoch-Making similar to Awakening (2020)
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Epoch-Making(开天辟地)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Political, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Awakener (2014) similar to Awakening (2020)
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Awakener (2014)(觉醒者)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Political, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 67% similarity match.

In 1934, during a conflict, the Shi family in Jingzhen, Shaanxi stumbled upon a bronze dagger believed to have been used by "Jing Qin Qin". The father of the Shi family hid the dagger to keep it safe from the infamous warlord Feng Xiang and his followers. The bronze dagger, which had been dormant for two thousand years after failing to complete an assassination in Jingye, awakened with a thirst for blood. The scramble for the dagger led to tragedy, as the Shi family's father and daughter-in-law, as well as the brothers Mu Shi, were killed by the bandit leader Ke Wen. The brothers, Shi Togo and Shi Youshu, embarked on different paths of revenge. Over the course of ten years, Shi Togo transformed from an angry young man to a skilled assassin, while Shi Youshu attempted to downplay the value of the dagger and fell into addiction. Their differing approaches ultimately led to tragic consequences, with Shi Youshu losing the woman he loved to his brother. Yun Meier, torn between the two brothers, ended up as Shi Youshu's wife due to a twist of fate. In a final act of defiance, she used the bronze dagger to resist her fate and honor her true love for Shi Togo.

Recommendation: Cold Mountain similar to Awakening (2020)
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Cold Mountain(寒山令)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Heroes (2019) similar to Awakening (2020)
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Heroes (2019)(好汉)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

In the midst of the 1944 Battle of Henan, Hunan, and Guangxi, Qian Huai En conceals his family's valuables, only to be betrayed by his friend Long Qian. With the help of the Japanese, Long Qian murders Qian Huai En's family and manipulates Qian Ze Hua in an attempt to claim the hidden treasure. However, Long Qian's plan ultimately fails as Qian Ze Hua, alongside Communist guerrilla Long Xin Yi, successfully defeats the Japanese forces. Following the war, Qian Ze Hua and Long Xin Yi join forces in the revolution. Upon returning home, Qian Ze Hua discovers Long Qian's treachery and seeks vengeance, leading to a clash with Long Xin Yi who advocates for a peaceful liberation. As it is revealed that Long Qian's surrender was a deceitful ploy, Qian Ze Hua and Long Xin Yi unite to vanquish him and liberate Fucheng.

Recommendation: Ten Days of Life and Death similar to Awakening (2020)
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Ten Days of Life and Death(生死十日)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Life and Death on the Way Back similar to Awakening (2020)
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Life and Death on the Way Back(生死归途)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel Adaptation

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

The narrative primarily focuses on the events surrounding the chase and elimination of the Chinese Expeditionary Forces Northeast Camp by the Japanese Army within the jungle spanning China and Burma

Recommendation: The Predator Soldiers similar to Awakening (2020)
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The Predator Soldiers(铁血武工队)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarMilitary

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Name Is Liu Chuan Shuo similar to Awakening (2020)
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My Name Is Liu Chuan Shuo(我叫刘传说)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarPropaganda

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

Tale of Liu Chuan Shuo's transformation into a remarkable revolutionary fighter, nurtured and supported by the party organization's care and affection.

Recommendation: Li San Qiang similar to Awakening (2020)
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Li San Qiang(李三枪)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarCrime

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Li San Qiang, a member of an underground party, who rises to the position of governor in Wuze county and displays bravery and intelligence in protecting his homeland during the Anti-Japanese War. When the war reached a stalemate, the iron-rich Wuze County became a prime target for the Japanese forces. The Kuomintang faced difficulties in appointing a county head due to previous assassinations. Eventually, Li San Qiang successfully secures the position with the support of his wife Wang Qiao Gu, her brother Wang Tie Chui, and fellow party members. Despite appearing carefree on the surface, Li San Qiang manipulates events from behind the scenes, causing suspicion among other leaders about his political affiliations. However, when the identity of one of the underground party members is revealed, Li San Qiang leads his county in bravely defending against Japanese invasion.

Recommendation: Guang Rong Sui Yue similar to Awakening (2020)
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Guang Rong Sui Yue(光荣岁月)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Legend of Jie Zhenguo similar to Awakening (2020)
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Legend of Jie Zhenguo(节振国传奇)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

During the late 1930s in northern China, a rebel named Jie Zhen Guo must use Western sorcery to outwit his Japanese adversary.

Recommendation: Secret War Tai Yang Mountain similar to Awakening (2020)
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Secret War Tai Yang Mountain(密战太阳山)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

In 1942, in the northern region of Fujian, Qian Wei Min, a member of the underground CCP party, was tasked with retrieving the "Wuyi Cadre School List" from the leader of the Sun Mountain known as "Balchangcao", as well as collecting military funds for the New Fourth Army. Meanwhile, Xue Zi Qi, the head of the Kuomintang's Special Intelligence Bureau, had devised the "Zhong Kui Operation" to capture the "Cruise officinalis" with the help of Qian Wei Min. The Japanese espionage leader Toshiro Tanaka aimed to exploit this situation to further their plans for invading China. However, Qian Wei Min uncovered the Japanese spies' scheme just as he was about to carry out his mission. He joined forces with Xue Zi Qi to thwart the Japanese plot and successfully put an end to their plans, leading to a victorious outcome.

Recommendation: Jue Ze similar to Awakening (2020)
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Jue Ze(抉擇)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Following a violent attack on China by the Imperial Japanese Army, a Chinese academic residing in Boston, Wu Ming Tai, chooses to go back to Beijing to translate a crucial document for the UN. This document provided evidence of the Japanese army's atrocities in China. Nevertheless, the Japanese military leader was informed of the professor's journey back to his homeland. The army was willing to go to extreme lengths to stop Wu Ming Tai from returning, such as kidnapping his sibling and coercing him to become a Japanese national.

Recommendation: The Brothers (2019) similar to Awakening (2020)
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The Brothers (2019)(义海)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 56% similarity match.

In the Republican era, a tale unfolds about three siblings who unite in a time of crisis. In the 1920s, the military and the triad held power over the six provinces of Jiangdong. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, Jing Shi Chen and Gu Zhao Li have been close companions since childhood. Abducted by a human trafficker, they befriend a beggar named MingZi while in captivity. Upon their escape, the trio becomes sworn brothers. As time passes, Gu Zhao Li rises to lead the triads, Jing Shi Chen joins the military like his father, and Ming Zi becomes an informant. A serious error committed by Jing Shi Chen causes a rift among the brothers. Presumed dead, Ming Zi resurfaces with a new identity seeking revenge. The outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War following the Marco Polo Bridge Incident forces the brothers to make a challenging decision.

Recommendation: My Father's War similar to Awakening (2020)
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My Father's War(父亲的战争)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Severe Winter similar to Awakening (2020)
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Severe Winter(寒冬)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalSecond Sino-Japanese WarCrimeSpy Male Lead

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Political, and Second Sino-Japanese War themes with a 55% similarity match.

"Severe Winter" takes place during the Second Sino-Japanese War and follows Deng Zi Hua, a spy undercover for a resistance group against the Japanese. His loyalties are tested when he finds himself falling for two women from contrasting backgrounds: a stunning Russian woman and Luo Hai Qiong.

Recommendation: Alignment similar to Awakening (2020)
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Alignment(誓盟)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionWarFriendshipSurvival

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, and War themes with a 55% similarity match.

In the 1930s, a tale unfolds of love, desire, and animosity involving three brothers who end up on opposing paths. He Dong Ming, the heir of the He Family, Shen Jia Liang, a Kuomintang army officer, and Wang Zhao Lan, a bandit leader, find themselves brought together by their efforts against Japanese occupation. Facing near-death, they pledge to become blood brothers, promising to stand by each other in life and death. Unexpectedly, all three survive and go their separate ways - one becoming a Communist, another joining the Kuomintang, and the third becoming a member of the Collaborationist Chinese Army. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Hero (2019) similar to Awakening (2020)
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Hero (2019)(英雄烈)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarFamily DisputeFamily Relationship

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 55% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Liang Jiyao, a courageous figure who emerges as a hero in the Second Sino-Japanese War amidst the tumultuous backdrop of national conflict and familial animosity.

Recommendation: The Inquiry 1938 similar to Awakening (2020)
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The Inquiry 1938(密查)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarCrimeEspionage

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 55% similarity match.

During a critical period in Chinese history when the Kuomintang and the Communists were in alliance, a prominent Communist party leader mysteriously disappears. In response, an inquiry is launched to determine what happened to him. In 1938, Chiang Kai Shek, influenced by malicious advice, orders the covert elimination of Xuan Xia Fu. This controversial decision sparks outrage from both factions, leading the Kuomintang to establish a special task force to investigate Xuan Xia Fu's disappearance. Wu Zhong Ming, a former Kuomintang operative and member of the Communist resistance, is chosen by both sides to lead the investigation, embarking on a challenging quest for the truth.

Recommendation: A Leaf in the Storm similar to Awakening (2020)
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A Leaf in the Storm(风声鹤唳)

2003China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel AdaptationRomance

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 55% similarity match.

"A Leaf in the Storm" portrays the tale of two households and youthful romantics at the onset of the Sino-Japanese Conflict. Derived from Lin Yu Tang's book "Feng Sheng He Li."

Recommendation: New Drawing Swords similar to Awakening (2020)
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New Drawing Swords(新亮剑)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 55% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Brother's Name Is Shun Liu similar to Awakening (2020)
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My Brother's Name Is Shun Liu(我的兄弟叫顺溜)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel Adaptation

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The show centers around Shun Liu, a talented marksman who joins the New Fourth Army as a soldier. His remarkable shooting skills are acknowledged, leading him to play a crucial part in multiple military missions against Japanese troops. The series explores concepts of loyalty to one's country, individual development, and the relationships forged during times of war.

Recommendation: Elegance and Talent similar to Awakening (2020)
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Elegance and Talent(风华正茂)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarChinese Communist Party

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Behind Enemy Lines similar to Awakening (2020)
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Behind Enemy Lines(武工队传奇)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarMilitary

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hei Hu Zhi Feng Ying similar to Awakening (2020)
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Hei Hu Zhi Feng Ying(黑狐之风影)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarRomance

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Special Force Behind The Enemy Line similar to Awakening (2020)
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Special Force Behind The Enemy Line(特种兵之深入敌后)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarActionChinese Communist PartyMilitary

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Set on the border between China and Myanmar, this story depicts a daring mission by a team of four individuals who venture into enemy territory for a rescue operation. In the summer of 1942, a series of Japanese attacks forced the British and American forces to retreat from Myanmar. With the advantage in their favor, the Japanese aim to breach the defense lines at Nujiang in their quest to invade China. During the conflict, an American aircraft is hit and its pilot goes missing. Despite an unsuccessful attempt by a US rescue team, the Chinese authorities decide to send Hong Zi Jie, a member of the Communist resistance, to lead a specialized team on a mission to rescue the missing pilot.

Recommendation: Concerts similar to Awakening (2020)
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Concerts(音乐会)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarAnti-WarMilitaryRevenge

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Political, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

In 1932, a 14-year-old girl named Jin Ying Zi, who had a deep love for music, experienced the tragic murder of her family at the hands of the Japanese army. She was taken in by Qiu Yu Hao, a leader fighting against the Japanese, and swore to avenge her family's death. Living among the guerrilla fighters, Jin Ying Zi formed strong bonds with her comrades, viewing them as her new family. However, she once again faced the harsh realities of war, losing the comfort of home. Eventually, the guerrilla forces exhausted their resources in a final battle against the Japanese army. Witnessing the devastating casualties of war, Jin Ying Zi slowly came to understand the true essence of life.

Recommendation: The Communist Liu Shao Qi similar to Awakening (2020)
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The Communist Liu Shao Qi(共产党人刘少奇)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarBiographical

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The play depicts the life of Comrade Liu Shao Qi as he journeys through the "Four Dao Villages" of county, provincial, imperial, and national gates in search of truth and the Eight-character Scriptures, all in pursuit of understanding how to save the country and pave the way for a new China. Liu Shao Qi became a member of the party in 1921 at Moscow Oriental University before returning to China the following year to lead the "Anyuan Road Mine Strike." Throughout the Great Revolution, he bravely handled the aftermath in the White District amidst shifting circumstances. During the Anti-Japanese War, Liu Shao Qi took on a leadership role within the central government and was later appointed as the vice chairman of the Central People’s Government following the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. He played a crucial part in shaping the country’s political, economic, cultural, educational, and foreign policies. In the early 1960s, Liu Shao Qi worked to address China’s economic challenges by conducting on-site investigations and contributing to the development of key policy measures. A memorial service was held for Liu Shao Qi on May 17, 1980, commemorating his enduring dedication to the Chinese revolution and his steadfast belief in communism.

Recommendation: Homeland similar to Awakening (2020)
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Homeland(河山)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionWarChinese Communist Party

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around Wei Da He, a former anti-Communist fighter whose perspective shifts over time, leading him to join the Communist party. Amid the Xi'an Incident, Wei Da He emerges victorious by capturing Tong Guan. Despite his accomplishments, he is dismissed and sent back home due to a clash with Gao Xiao Shan from the Red Army. When war breaks out, Wei Da He returns to the battlefield and saves military strategist Jiang Huai Zhu. Unbeknownst to him, he falls in love with Jiang Huai Zhu's daughter, Jiang Ya Zhen, who is secretly involved with the Communist resistance.

Recommendation: The Legendary Tavern similar to Awakening (2020)
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The Legendary Tavern(老酒馆)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarFamily

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Taking place in the Republican era, the narrative centers around Chen Huai Hai, the proprietor of a traditional Shandong inn, as he endeavors to eke out a living in Dalian. Formerly a ginseng hunter in the dense forests of Dong Bei, Chen Huai Hai faces a major setback when his children are separated and his wife departs. With no other options, he relocates to Dalian, which was then under Japanese colonial control, in order to establish an inn. The inn evolves into a hub of intelligence where individuals from diverse backgrounds gather. Driven by a strong sense of ethics, Chen Huai Hai does everything in his power to shield his fellow countrymen from the Japanese authorities. He crosses paths with Gu San Mei, who transforms the inn into a hub for Communist party communications. Influenced by her, Chen Huai Hai and his family become involved in the resistance against the occupation.

Recommendation: Hunter (2020) similar to Awakening (2020)
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Hunter (2020)(猎手)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarMilitary

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

To honor the 75th anniversary of the triumph in the Second Sino-Japanese War, we celebrate the courageous tale of youthful hunters Yang Tian Zhu, Chang Jiu Kuan, and other brave Chinese individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in the battle for their nation's freedom from the Empire of Japan.

Recommendation: Strike Back (2020) similar to Awakening (2020)
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Strike Back (2020)(绝地反击)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarChinese Communist Party

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The Lusu region is known for its abundance of minerals, but it became a battleground for military strategists during the anti-Japanese war. The Communist party dispatched Zhu Yan Ming and Li Mu Xia to Huangqiushan to unite the local armed groups and combat the Japanese army. Leading the anti-Japanese forces in the area are Sun Da Dao and Tong Qi Gang, who have difficulty cooperating. Zhu Yan Ming and Li Mu Xia aim to bring everyone together to fight against the common enemy.

Recommendation: Bian Di Lang Yan similar to Awakening (2020)
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Bian Di Lang Yan(遍地狼烟)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Romance

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Mu Liang Feng, a skilled young marksman from a rural mountain community, accidentally injures an army officer with his exceptional gun skills

Recommendation: Hu Guo Jun Hun Chuan Qi similar to Awakening (2020)
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Hu Guo Jun Hun Chuan Qi(护国军魂传奇)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalQing Dynasty

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Political themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Zhan Di Shi Hou similar to Awakening (2020)
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Zhan Di Shi Hou(战地狮吼)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarMusicMusician Female LeadOpera Singer Female Lead

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Expedition Steel similar to Awakening (2020)
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Expedition Steel(滇西往事)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarRomance

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Legend of Xiang Xi similar to Awakening (2020)
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Legend of Xiang Xi(血色湘西)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarChinese Communist Party

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Liberation of Shanghai similar to Awakening (2020)
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Liberation of Shanghai(破晓东方)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarNovel Adaptation

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The series explores the efforts of Communist Party of China members to rebuild Shanghai and revitalize its economy following the city's liberation in May 1949. It showcases how the Party utilized its knowledge, conviction, and solidarity to address various political, economic, and social challenges. Their effective leadership led Shanghai into a new era of peace, stability, and progress. Drawing from real historical events, the drama highlights the obstacles encountered by city officials during the first year post-liberation. Party members had to combat criminals and enemy spies in order to restore social order, political stability, and economic activities in the city.

Recommendation: Brotherhood in the War similar to Awakening (2020)
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Brotherhood in the War(燃情大地)

2021China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarChinese Communist PartyFamilyRomanceWorld War 2

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

Following the Mukden Incident on September 18, 1931, Ma Zhong Qiu and his family's tranquil existence is thrown into turmoil. Ma Zhong Qiu transitions from a humble swordsman to an honorable police officer, and eventually joins the ranks of the Communist Party of China as a soldier. Throughout his journey, he faces numerous challenges and life-threatening situations. Initially driven by the desire to reunite his family in peace, his motivations later shift to fighting for love and eventually, as a defender of his nation and people. Along the way, he crosses paths with dancer Nan Yan and falls deeply in love. Their relationship weathers the storms of war, but their genuine and selfless love becomes a source of strength as they stand together to defend their country.

Recommendation: The Cradle similar to Awakening (2020)
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The Cradle(啊摇篮)

2021China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarChinese Communist PartyFamilyKuomintang (KMT)Orphanage Setting

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

In 1940, a young progressive named Chou Zi Gang from Yan an Anti-Virus University was unexpectedly tasked by the central government to set up the Yan an Nursery. Chou Zi Gang declined, stating he did not come to Yan an to oversee a children's institution. Surprisingly, Mao Ze Dong was the first to enroll his daughter Mao Jiao Jiao at the nursery. Subsequently, orphans of martyrs, descendants of War of Resistance soldiers, and children of revolutionary leaders like Mao Ze Dong and Liu Bo Cheng were placed in the care of rural women and uneducated individuals. The nursery witnessed numerous significant events, including battling whooping cough, Liu Hua Bei's passing, being renamed Los Angeles Nursery, enduring enemy bombings, engaging in secret counterattacks, struggling to cross the Yellow River, hosting Chinese and foreign journalists, and more. In 1947, during a Kuomintang bombing of Yan an, Mao Ze Dong and Zhou En Lai ordered the nursery to evacuate alongside the first Zhongzhi agencies. The retreat was met with enemy attacks, resulting in over 300 individuals and 100 carriages being targeted.

Recommendation: Youth in the Flames of War similar to Awakening (2020)
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Youth in the Flames of War(战火中的青春)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRevolutionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarCultural RevolutionMilitaryRomanceSchool Setting

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Revolution, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

A courageous group of young individuals unafraid of danger and challenges, the students remain steadfast in their convictions to defend their nation. Between 1937 and 1946, Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Nankai University came together in Kunming to establish the National Southwestern Associated University (Lianda) during a significant period in history. With the onset of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937, a new generation of academics and thinkers took up the fight through education and knowledge.

Recommendation: Lang Du Hua similar to Awakening (2020)
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Lang Du Hua(狼毒花)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarActionNovel AdaptationJapanese Colonial RuleKuomintang (KMT)

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Based on Quan Yan Chi's book "Lang Du Hua", the following information has been taken.

Recommendation: The Saviour similar to Awakening (2020)
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The Saviour(拯救者)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionPoliticalSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarNovel AdaptationChinese Civil WarChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)

Like Awakening (2020), this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Political, Second Sino-Japanese War, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

Taking place amidst the clashes between nationalists and communists, the narrative showcases the confrontations between the New Fourth Army and the Japanese special units. Shao Hua, a successful businessman and the head of Shao Family Group, has established himself as a key supporter of the Communist Party in Yugang city due to his exceptional intellect and engineering abilities. Amidst internal conflicts within the town, Shao Hua teams up with Kuomintang's captain Bu DeXian to uncover the root cause of the disturbances, which is revealed to be a captivating and enigmatic journalist named Shen Zi Qing.

Recommendation: Huang Yanpei similar to Awakening (2020)
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Huang Yanpei(黄炎培)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarBiographicalChinese Civil War

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A Chinese TV show that tells the story of Huang Yan Pei, a well-known figure in Chinese history who was a respected educator, businessman, and political leader. He played a pivotal role in founding the China Democratic League. (Wikipedia)

Recommendation: Going South (2010) similar to Awakening (2020)
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Going South (2010)(南下)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarChinese Communist RevolutionSoldier Male Lead

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The narrative unfolds amidst the War for Independence.

Recommendation: Forever Designation similar to Awakening (2020)
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Forever Designation(永不磨灭的番号)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarActionMilitary

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A sudden blockade forces militia captain Li Chi Shui to take charge on the front line. He employs tactical strategies to build and train his brigade, which eventually grows stronger. The county brigade is tasked with halting an advance by over 30,000 elite Japanese troops to protect the Eighth Route Army headquarters in the rear. Facing this critical mission, Li Chi Shui requests for a regular main force to be designated. The soldiers of the county brigade march into battle with the chief's promise in mind. They fight relentlessly for days and nights, defending the Eighth Route Army's honor with their lives. After more than a month, the chief returns to the battlefield and fulfills his promise in front of the fallen soldiers' graves. He declares that the designation bestowed upon them will endure for generations, emphasizing their commitment to defending the Chinese nation against any enemy.

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Met as Strangers, Once Acquainted(相逢何必曾相识)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarWarFamilyRomance

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Recommendation: Brotherhood Chaos similar to Awakening (2020)
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Brotherhood Chaos(乱世三义)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarBrothers' RelationshipQing Dynasty

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The narrative unfolds in the Northeast during the conflict between Japan and Russia in the final years of the Qing Dynasty, leading up to the September 18th Incident. It depicts the intertwined emotions of three siblings, showcasing both their affection and animosity, as well as their bravery in defending their nation. (DramaWiki)