Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki - Asian drama recommendation
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Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki(キャロリング〜クリスマスの奇跡〜)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationChristmas SettingDivorced ParentsDramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesRomanceViolence

With Christmas on the horizon, three different sets of individuals are dealing with personal struggles

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Recommendation: Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran(美しき罠~残花繚乱~)

2015Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Rika Ikeda, aged 34, engages in a relationship with Sota Kashiwagi, aged 54. Sota, who is married to Mitsuko and has a daughter, is also the director at the company where Rika works. Despite Rika's deep affection for Sota, he ultimately deceives and ends the relationship. Rika encounters Keiichi Ochiai through a blind date, who happens to be a close friend and almost like a younger brother to Sota Kashiwagi. Subsequently, Rika decides to seek revenge.

Recommendation: Kibougaoka no Hitobito similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Kibougaoka no Hitobito(希望ヶ丘の人びと)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 56% similarity match.

Tajima resides happily in Tokyo with his wife Keiko, their daughter Mika, and son Ryota. Unfortunately, Keiko is diagnosed with terminal cancer and passes away within three months. Keiko was the light of the family, and her absence creates a void in their hearts. Tajima attempts to continue on as usual, but soon realizes it is futile. Upon his children's suggestion, they visit Kibougaoka, Keiko's hometown, to reminisce about her past. They visit Keiko's old, empty home, and Tajima proposes they move there. Mika and Ryota agree, and the Tajima family begins a new chapter in Kibougaoka.

Recommendation: Kanjou 8-go Sen similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Kanjou 8-go Sen(感情8号線)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

In Ogikubo, Hachimanyama, Chitose Funabashi, Futako Tamagawa, Kaminoge, and Denen Choufu, Loop line 8 passes through these six towns. Despite the close proximity, passengers must transfer trains and take a longer route. In each of these towns, there are women who struggle with unfulfilled love, such as one-sided crushes, domestic abuse, and extramarital affairs. Similar to neighbors taking a detour, their relationships are loosely intertwined. Due to the complex nature of their connections, they only scratch the surface when interacting with each other, leading them to question their personal struggles. Despite their worries and comparisons, they strive to move forward.

Recommendation: Wang Gui and Anna similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Wang Gui and Anna(王贵与安娜)

2008China
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyLifeRomanceCountryside Setting

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on the book written by Liu Liu, this adaptation...

Recommendation: The Threat of Love similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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The Threat of Love(Loving You 我愛你)

2000Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesRomanceFriendship

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Ten episodes featuring a consistent cast, each presenting a unique storyline centered around various types of love relationships such as heterosexual, familial, LGBTQ+, and platonic.

Recommendation: Diary (2018) similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Diary (2018)(ダイアリー)

2018Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesRomanceMother-Daughter Relationship

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Ayaka Miyata is employed at a company that produces stationery and is set to marry her coworker, Yuichi Hiyama. Despite this, she is hesitant to share the news with her mother, Harumi. Ayaka and Harumi have been estranged since a major disagreement they had when Ayaka was 20 years old. Harumi has always kept the identity of Ayaka's father a secret since she was a child. One day, Yuichi urges Ayaka to inform her mother, which leads to Harumi visiting the company the following day to evaluate whether Yuichi is a suitable partner. During the meeting, Yuichi and Harumi hit it off and she agrees to attend the wedding dress fitting. Unfortunately, on the day of the fitting, Harumi is rushed to the hospital after suffering from a sudden brain hemorrhage. Despite three months passing, she remains unconscious. Meanwhile, Ayaka discovers her mother's living will from a nurse, revealing that she had been exchanging diaries with her high school classmates. Using the diary as a guide, Ayaka travels to Kaga City in Ishikawa Prefecture, her mother's hometown. The revelations in the diary, filled with both lies and harsh truths, ultimately lead Ayaka to find true happiness.

Recommendation: A Lifelong Journey similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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A Lifelong Journey(人世间)

2022China
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyLifeRomancePolitical

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

A narrative depicting the lives of common citizens amidst the significant transformations in Chinese society through the years. In the late 1970s, the Zhou family resided in a provincial city in the northern region. The father, Zhu Zhi Gang, had recently taken part in the Third Front Movement in Xi Nan. The eldest son, Zhou Bing Yi, answered a national initiative by joining the first group of "educated" youths sent to rural areas. The eldest daughter, Zhou Rong, accompanied her poet spouse to the countryside of Guizhou. The youngest son, Zhou Bing Kun, remained at home with their mother. Over a span of five decades, the Zhou family encountered the waves of change in China. Zhou Bing Yi pursued a career in politics after completing his university studies, facing various challenges during the extensive reforms. Zhou Rong opted to stay and teach after achieving her Ph.D. despite experiencing hardships in her love life and spending twelve years living in France. Zhou Bing Kun and Zheng Juan, a beautiful yet unfortunate woman, developed romantic feelings for each other and progressed through their individual efforts. The family, along with relatives and friends in the community, learned to move forward together. Through their journeys in life, the Zhou family embodies a grand narrative of modern Chinese individuals. (ChineseDrama.info)

Recommendation: Sono Hi no Maeni similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Sono Hi no Maeni(その日のまえに)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesMelodrama

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Harada Kazumi has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has been informed that she has a year left to live. In the time remaining, she and her husband Kensuke decide to revisit the neighborhood where they started their life together, unaware of the concept of mortality. During their visit, they not only reminisce about their past but also contemplate their future together. As the inevitable day draws near, they must find a way to cope with loss and move forward with a positive outlook on life.

Recommendation: Bakabon no Papa yori Bakana Papa similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Bakabon no Papa yori Bakana Papa(バカボンのパパよりバカなパパ)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyLifeMiniseriesBased On A True Story

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot of this series revolves around the novel "Bakabon no Papa yori Bakana Papa," depicting the daily lives of the writer, her father who is a manga illustrator, and other members of their family.

Recommendation: Rika: Reverse similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Rika: Reverse(リカ~リバース~)

2021Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyMiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 45% similarity match.

Illustrates the early years of the main protagonist Rika from the initial TV show in 2019. Based on the book "Rika".

Recommendation: Kiss Me, Mom! similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Kiss Me, Mom!(媽,親一下!)

2013Taiwan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyLifeRomanceBiographicalFriendship

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 45% similarity match.

The novel depicts a year in the life of Giddens Ko that felt more like a dramatic film than reality. Within this year, he experienced both extreme joy and profound sadness. This was the same year he received the prestigious Best Writer award, but it was also the year his mother was diagnosed with a serious illness, acute myeloid leukemia. As the men in the family navigated the complexities of the healthcare system, endured the grueling chemotherapy treatments, and faced overwhelming medical bills, they also dealt with significant developments in their personal lives. His older brother got married, his younger brother started a new relationship, and his own long-term girlfriend ended their romance.

Recommendation: I Love You (2013) similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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I Love You (2013)

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Inspired by the collection of short stories titled "I Love You," authored by Kotaro Isaka, Ira Ishida, Takuji Ichikawa, Otsuichi, Ko Nakamura, and Takayoshi Honda.

Recommendation: Pearl similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Pearl(爱闪亮)

2013China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Divided into two sections, the initial segment is known as Ai Shan Liang with 33 episodes, while the latter part is titled Shan Liang Ai with 37 episodes. Pearl, also known as Zhen Zhu, was brought up by her grandmother after her mother abandoned her to marry a prosperous doctor. Her aspiration is to excel as a clothing designer, and she puts in a great deal of effort to make her dream come true. She falls in love with wealthy "Fu Er Dai" He Zhi Wei, and after overcoming numerous challenges posed by their families, they tie the knot. Zhen Zhu becomes pregnant, but tragically, Zhi Wei is involved in an accident, leaving her widowed and pregnant. Five years later, Zhen Zhu is looking after her child and her late husband's family. To support them, she secures a position at a clothing design firm. Through her determination and kindness, Zhen Zhu touches the lives of those around her and gradually moves closer to realizing her dream as a clothing designer.

Recommendation: Happiness From The Clouds similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Happiness From The Clouds(幸福从天而降)

2014China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

After years of constant arguments and dissatisfaction, Tian Lan and Zhan Peng decided to end their marriage and pursue separate paths. They both found new partners and began to enjoy the happiness of being in a loving relationship. However, the well-being of their daughter has posed a challenge for their new partners. Will they reconcile to fulfill their daughter's desire for a united family or work together to address the issue appropriately?

Recommendation: First Marriage (2018) similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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First Marriage (2018)(初婚)

2018China
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

According to the novel "Chu Hun" written by Wu Ke Jing.

Recommendation: Under One Roof similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Under One Roof(一個屋簷下)

2021Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

A contemporary family saga unfolds, portraying the individual struggles and concerns of each household member

Recommendation: Hometown Over the Hill Season 2 similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Hometown Over the Hill Season 2(산너머 남촌에는 2)

2012South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

A theatrical piece that explores the diverse individuals connected to a rural agricultural community.

Recommendation: Seed of Hope similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Seed of Hope(俗世情真)

2003Hong Kong
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Wu Lik Wung, a prominent financial expert, was given 240 hours of community service as punishment for drug-related charges. During this time, he crossed paths with children from troubled backgrounds, which led to a transformative experience. It was here that he encountered Lam Siu Mun, a compassionate social worker at the Children's Home who approached each child as a precious gift and every task as a sacred duty.

Recommendation: Renai Chudoku similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Renai Chudoku(恋愛中毒)

2000Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Based on the book written by Fumio Yamamoto, under the identical name.

Recommendation: Honke no Yome similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Honke no Yome(本家のヨメ)

2001Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Nozomi, a Taiwanese woman, is married to Shinji, a Japanese businessman living in Taipei. Their relationship takes a turn when Shinji is required to go back to Japan to manage the family estate. This leads to a conflict between Nozomi and her mother-in-law. (groink)

Recommendation: He Is My Ex-Boyfriend similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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He Is My Ex-Boyfriend(元カレ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Toji manages the food section in a medium-sized department store and faces challenges with a difficult boss. However, his luck changes when he meets a charming elevator operator named Nao. Just as Toji begins to find happiness at work, his ex-girlfriend Makoto reappears as an account manager from an advertising agency. Despite Toji's surprise, Makoto acts as if they have never met before. With a demanding job and tension between Nao and Makoto, Toji finds himself in a difficult situation.

Recommendation: Kawa, Itsuka Umi e similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Kawa, Itsuka Umi e(川、いつか海へ)

2003Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

NHK's commemorative drama series for its 50th anniversary features multiple short stories showcasing popular Japanese actors and actresses. The narrative follows a ball as it travels from the river's origin to the ocean, revealing six love stories set in different seasons throughout the year.

Recommendation: Hakoiri Musume similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Hakoiri Musume(ハコイリムスメ!)

2003Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

The older sister faced challenges in Tokyo, while her younger sister dreams of moving there. Raised in a teahouse named Juicchome Chaya on Mt. Takao's slopes near Tokyo, the siblings aim to find happiness amidst nature and romantic entanglements. However, their family, particularly their stubborn father and crafty mother, proves to be a hindrance. The entire village is also invested in the sisters' love lives, gossiping and speculating. Despite feeling frustrated by their surroundings at times, the sisters also experience the warmth and love of those around them, discovering the true meaning of happiness through their romantic escapades.

Recommendation: Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice(もうひとつのシュガー)

2006Japan
DramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Life, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Derived from the 2006 movie Sugar & Spice, this spin-off series consists of four unique narratives. In the first case, Minami, a student at the same university as Yutaka, harbors a secret admiration for him despite his relationship status. As circumstances change, Minami and Yutaka grow closer. The second case follows Madoka and her partner Satoshi as they navigate a long-distance relationship when he is relocated to Sendai for work. The third case revolves around Mika, who, after experiencing betrayal, loses faith in love until a colleague named Yuta challenges her beliefs. Lastly, the fourth case introduces Takuma, responsible for managing fanmail for the popular radio show School of Lock, who falls head over heels for Asuka, a waitress he encounters at a cafe. Wiki/d-addicts

Recommendation: SCANDAL (2008) similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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SCANDAL (2008)(SCANDAL)

2008Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

The convergence of four married women's lives began at a wedding. Despite their varied backgrounds and generations, they seem to be living happy lives. However, beneath the surface, they each face betrayal, sorrow, and dishonesty. This story will track these everyday women as they discover the real significance of family, marriage, and love.

Recommendation: Mama to Papa ga Ikiru Riyuu similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Mama to Papa ga Ikiru Riyuu(ママとパパが生きる理由。)

2014Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Thirty-four-year-old Yoshioka Toko was diagnosed with breast cancer two years after giving birth to her second child. Unfortunately, surgery is not an option due to her terminal condition, although her life expectancy remains uncertain. Toko is determined to stay strong for the sake of her son and daughter, despite facing moments of fear and anxiety. Shortly after Toko's diagnosis, her husband Kenichi learns that he has end-stage lung cancer. Despite their limited time left, the Yoshioka family continues to hold onto their dreams, never losing their sense of humor and their love for each other.

Recommendation: Arechi no Koi similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Arechi no Koi(荒地の恋)

2016Japan
DramaFamilyMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Kitazawa Taro was a key figure in the modern poetry movement in post-war Japan, as he co-founded the poetry magazine "Arechi" with other poets in 1947. Fast forward to 1975, at the age of 53, he worked in a newspaper's proofreading department while still writing poetry and finding joy in everyday life. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he falls in love with Akiko, the wife of his close friend Mitamura Kiichi, leading him to leave his wife and children behind.

Recommendation: Sesiru no Mokuromi similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Sesiru no Mokuromi(セシルのもくろみ)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Miyaji Nao is a married woman with a husband and a son. She prioritizes taking care of her son over focusing on her appearance. Nao leads a content life until she is approached to become a reader model for the well-known women's fashion magazine, VANiTY. This opportunity marks a turning point in her life.

Recommendation: Shukatsu Kazoku - Kitto, Umaku Iku similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Shukatsu Kazoku - Kitto, Umaku Iku(就活家族~きっと、うまくいく~)

2017Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Tomikawa Yosuke is wedded to Mizuki. They share a daughter named Shiori and a son named Ko. Yosuke holds the position of general manager in the human resources department of a sizable corporation, whereas his spouse is employed as an educator at a private junior high school. Their daughter is employed as a creator of jewelry and their son is currently seeking employment. Although they may seem like a harmonious family, an unexpected event causes their familial unit to unravel.

Recommendation: Dai Zenryoku Shissou similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Dai Zenryoku Shissou(大全力失踪)

2019Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Seven years after disappearing, Isoyama Takeshi has returned home and now runs a struggling bakery with his wife Seiko and daughter Nanami. The only bright spot is Nanami's engagement to Shirogane Masaya, the son of a wealthy family. However, Masaya's father disapproves of Isoyama's financial status and wants to end the engagement. One day, Isoyama reconnects with his old friend Kurebayashi, who asks him to deliver something to someone. During a night spent in his car, Isoyama meets Meguro Yuki, who is seeking to escape her father's abuse. To help her, Isoyama pretends they are father and daughter and together they flee Tokyo.

Recommendation: Pension Metsa similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Pension Metsa(ペンションメッツァ)

2021Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Tenko manages a guesthouse by herself, situated in a wooded area in Nagano abundant with Japanese larch trees

Recommendation: Kondo Umaretara similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Kondo Umaretara(今度生まれたら)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: 0.5 no Otoko similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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0.5 no Otoko(0.5の男)

2023Japan
DramaFamilyLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

The Tachibana family is at the center of the story, residing in a 2.5-generation household. This unique setup involves parents and their children living together in a two-generation home, with the addition of a single sibling from the younger generation. The decision is made by the Tachibana family to renovate their old residence into a 2.5-generation household. As a result, the 40-year-old protagonist, Masaharu Tachibana, who is unemployed and reclusive, moves in with his sister and her family. Despite being a respected gaming expert in the virtual world, Masaharu encounters difficulties in his new living arrangement. His sister requests his assistance with household tasks, while his teenage niece views him as "weird." Accustomed to living life at his own pace, Masaharu gradually adapts to socializing with others and embracing a more interactive lifestyle in the midst of these changes.

Recommendation: Let's Get Married (2005) similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Let's Get Married (2005)(결혼합시다)

2005South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Na Young is a woman in her thirties who succumbs to the pressure from her family to tie the knot. In a bid to secure a husband, she turns to a matchmaking service. At the same time, Jae Won is a man nearing forty who finds himself without any financial resources. He also registers with the matchmaking service, and by chance, this improbable pair is matched and ends up getting married.

Recommendation: Scent of Summer similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Scent of Summer(原味的夏天)

2003Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Atop a Pescadores Island, surrounded by a deep blue sea, salty breezes, and glistening sunlight, 21-year-old Xia Ri and his friends are facing new challenges. Grandpa's Ba Li Mi Wei Lan business is in financial trouble, putting everything at risk. Xia Ri and Xia En live with Grandpa, assisting with the business while waiting for their mother to return. The arrival of Pin Hui and Jia Jun brings unexpected complications, including a love triangle that stirs up animosity between the Xia and Wu families. As tensions rise, a mysterious figure purchases the lodge, setting off a new wave of events.

Recommendation: Lucky Touch similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Lucky Touch(我愛幸運七)

2013Taiwan
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Born in Xi Luo Qi Kan, known for its various kung fu sects, Liao Yong Qi works as an Accounting Executive at an advertising agency. Despite her father's strong desire for her to return to her hometown and take over the family martial arts center to promote the "Golden Eagle Fist," Liao Yong Qi has always been plagued by bad luck. However, her luck takes a turn when she crosses paths with He Shao Ran, a naturally lucky individual, and the two exchange their fortunes.

Recommendation: Victory For Tomorrow similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Victory For Tomorrow(내일도 승리)

2015South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

The most aromatic perfume in the world is believed to be crafted from roses that flourish on a perilous mountain in the Balkans, harvested during the chilliest nights. Exquisite pearls are extracted from clams through the painful process of prying them open. Han Seung Ri finds her life unraveling after her father's passing, which devastates the family’s finances. The man she cherished betrays her, and not long after, she suffers a miscarriage. After reaching her lowest point, she rises from her despair to take charge of the family business her father once managed and pushes forward to achieve her aspirations. With the hope that each new day will surpass the last, she perseveres through the suffering and hardship, ultimately attaining a result that is more rewarding due to the challenges she faced along the way. (MBC)

Recommendation: Sanzenen no Tsukaikata similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Sanzenen no Tsukaikata(三千円の使いかた)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

This story follows three generations of women from the Mikuriya family as they ponder the kind of life they want to live and tackle their challenges through saving money. Mikuriya Miho, the second daughter, recently moved out on her own after securing a well-paying job. She had aspirations of being a successful career woman with a loving partner, but a certain incident prompts her to reevaluate her path.

Recommendation: Hometown over the Hill similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Hometown over the Hill(산너머 남촌에는)

2007South Korea
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

This drama illustrates the aspirations of individuals residing in agricultural communities, shedding light on the challenges encountered by contemporary rural inhabitants, including an increasing population of biracial children resulting from international unions and fierce competition for survival. The captivating images of idyllic rural scenery throughout the seasons enchant viewers, alongside touching narratives that highlight the resilience of those in farming villages. While focusing on families that have called these farming areas home for generations, the drama also depicts the experiences of newcomers who have relocated from major urban centers and from overseas.

Recommendation: Hokuo Kojirase Nikki similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Hokuo Kojirase Nikki(北欧こじらせ日記)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Shimako, an employee at a Tokyo travel agency, has a strong passion for Scandinavia. She resides in a cozy apartment filled with Scandinavian decor, cuisine, music, and various items that transport her to Finland. Unexpectedly, the company's president declares bankruptcy, prompting Shimako to deepen her affection for Finland.

Recommendation: Touch (2006) similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Touch (2006)(接觸)

2006China
DramaFamilyLifeRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Drama, Family, Life, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kikujiro to Saki similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Kikujiro to Saki(菊次郎とさき)

2003Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

In the Kitano family, Kikujiro is described as a strict and hot-tempered individual with a comical old-fashioned style. Saki, on the other hand, is a positive, cheerful, and clever woman who often argues with her husband but stands by him through any difficulties. This story allows viewers to reflect on the strong and deep family bonds that existed in Japan during less prosperous times, as depicted in an autobiographical book by actor/director Takeshi Kitano.

Recommendation: Living (2009) similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Living (2009)(大生活)

2009China
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyLife

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, and Life themes with a 44% similarity match.

Based on the book "Big Life" written by Qiao Yu.

Recommendation: Renai Hensachi - Kanojo no Kiraina Kanojo similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Renai Hensachi - Kanojo no Kiraina Kanojo(恋愛偏差値 - 彼女の嫌いな彼女)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

This is the unusual tale of two women in the Marunouchi business area of Tokyo: a 34-year-old single woman and a 22-year-old searching for a spouse. Despite being friends, the two end up competing for the affection of one man. Tamako, the 34-year-old, is seen as an accomplished and fashionable woman at work, known as an "old miss." Despite her attractiveness and success, Tamako is still single, feeling frustrated by the young, good-looking new recruits who lack depth. Meanwhile, Chie, a 22-year-old office worker, is focused on finding her ideal partner and getting married, feeling discontent with her current situation. Both women become entangled in a love triangle with a man named Saeki, while still being involved with other partners. Their conflicting desires for love, stability, and success create a complex situation.

Recommendation: Renai Hensachi - Party similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Renai Hensachi - Party(恋愛偏差値 - Party)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Kotoko, a 29-year-old woman employed at a company with foreign ties, finds herself in a predicament when the company goes bankrupt unexpectedly. She must now search for a new job to sustain herself in the bustling city. Despite her high expectations of working in Marunouchi, residing in Daikanyama, and going on dates in Aoyama, Kotoko faces the reality that these aspirations may not come to fruition. At a gathering, she encounters Natsume, an employee at a prominent trading firm, who presents her with another prospect: marriage. However, winning over Natsume proves to be more challenging than she anticipated. Subsequently, Kotoko meets Moriya, a quirky individual who owns a small glass factory in Edogawa. Although this unconventional work environment contrasts with her initial desires, Kotoko finds comfort in its coziness and decides to work there. Balancing a thriving love life with a humble workplace, Kotoko eventually starts a relationship with Natsume. Through her experiences at the glass factory, she learns valuable lessons about the individuals there, which deepens her connection to the idea of marrying Natsume. Fueled by these encounters, Kotoko embarks on a quest to discover her true calling.

Recommendation: Renai Hensachi - Moetsukiru Made similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Renai Hensachi - Moetsukiru Made(恋愛偏差値 - 燃えつきるまで)

2002Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Reiko, a 28-year-old employee at a housing company, experiences a sudden breakup with her boyfriend Koichiro after a 5-year relationship. Prior to this, Reiko was content balancing her career and love life, but the breakup leaves her struggling to focus at work and making uncharacteristic mistakes. This jeopardizes her job security and causes her physical appearance to deteriorate. Despite feeling overwhelmed with despair, she realizes there are greater issues in the world such as pollution and economic struggles. While contemplating these larger problems, she acknowledges that her own heartbreak over Koichiro is her current priority. Previously content with her stable job and relationship, the breakup shatters her sense of security. As she navigates through her emotions, she begins to notice other women in her surroundings and reconsiders her approach to work. Ultimately, she decides to immerse herself in a new romantic relationship as a way to move forward from her heartbreak.

Recommendation: Nemurenu Shinju similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Nemurenu Shinju(眠れぬ真珠 〜まだ恋してもいいですか?〜)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a love affair between a 45-year-old woman going through menopause and a man who is 17 years her junior. However, things take a dark turn when a deranged stalker enters the picture. (YTV)

Recommendation: Kakuu OL Nikki similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Kakuu OL Nikki(架空OL日記)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

The television series is adapted from a blog authored by Baka Rhythm from 2006 to 2009, in which he assumed the identity of a female office worker named Kakuu Masuno. Masuno, who claimed to be employed at a bank, shared anecdotes about the daily emotions experienced by an office worker and those in her social circle.

Recommendation: Empty Mirror similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Empty Mirror(空镜子)

2001China
Novel AdaptationDramaFamilyRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Family, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Based on Wan Fang's book "Kong Jing Zi" (*title in Chinese characters*).

Recommendation: Yameru Toki mo, Sukoyaka Naru Toki mo similar to Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki
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Yameru Toki mo, Sukoyaka Naru Toki mo(やめるときも、すこやかなるときも)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseriesRomance

Like Carolling: Christmas no Kiseki, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Miniseries, and Romance themes with a 44% similarity match.

Sudou Ichiharu, a skilled furniture maker, has been working diligently but has yet to create a piece that surpasses his mentor's work. Despite his efforts, he has not made much progress in his craft. One day, Sudou meets Motohashi Sakurako, an employee at an advertising agency. While she is successful in her career, she has not been lucky in love. The two of them are drawn to each other and share a connection, but both keep their emotional struggles hidden. Sudou is haunted by the loss of a loved one, experiencing a temporary loss of speech every December as a reaction to the anniversary of the death. Meanwhile, Sakurako has been supporting her family since her father's company went bankrupt, yearning to break free from this burden by getting married. Their relationship is not based on pure feelings, but rather on their individual desires and personal struggles.