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Shining Red Star(闪闪的红星)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionMountain SettingPovertyRevengeSocial IssuesSoldier Male LeadVillage SettingViolenceWarWinter Setting

The events occur during the early winter of 1932 in a mountain village named Liu Xi, situated in the heart of the Chinese revolution. The village is populated by numerous impoverished individuals, suffering from hunger and cold, and living in extreme poverty. They are oppressed and mistreated by Hu Han San. Pan Dong Zi, an ordinary child from a poor family, is just eight years old. Growing up surrounded by betrayal and violence, he dreams of joining the Red Army. He swears to come back to Liu Xi one day to seek revenge on Hu Han San.

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Recommendation: The Legendary Tavern similar to Shining Red Star
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The Legendary Tavern(老酒馆)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 43% 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: Phoenix Wears Peony similar to Shining Red Star
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Phoenix Wears Peony(凤穿牡丹)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionWinter SettingRomance

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Winter Setting themes with a 40% similarity match.

Phoenix Wears Peony is set during the winter of 1923 in Northern China, a time of conflict and uncertainty. Wu Xia, a young Buddhist nun, discovers that she is the eldest daughter of the renowned Yu Family in Suzhou, famous for their silk embroidery. Fleeing from the military, she is rescued by Huo Dong Qing, a young and idealistic businessman, who guides her to Suzhou. Throughout her journey, Wu Xia must navigate challenges stemming from family and societal expectations, demonstrating resilience and determination.

Recommendation: Going South (2010) similar to Shining Red Star
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Going South (2010)(南下)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSoldier Male LeadWarChinese Communist Revolution

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, Soldier Male Lead, and War themes with a 40% similarity match.

The narrative unfolds amidst the War for Independence.

Recommendation: Guang Rong Sui Yue similar to Shining Red Star
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Guang Rong Sui Yue(光荣岁月)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Horizon True Heart similar to Shining Red Star
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Horizon True Heart(天涯赤子心)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 36% similarity match.

Set against the backdrop of the Republic of China, the narrative unfolds the tale of two children, Xiao Jun and Xiao Jie, who were raised in Taiwan. Orphaned at a young age, they embarked on a journey across the sea to locate Xia Men. Despite facing numerous challenges, Father Zheng Shi Xian, the siblings were eventually reunited with their father and assimilated into their new family dynamic.

Recommendation: Family (2013) similar to Shining Red Star
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Family (2013)(全家福)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 36% similarity match.

The narrative follows the daily lives of three households residing in a small courtyard residence in Beijing: the carpenter Wang Man Tang, the widow Liu Cui Lan, and Doctor Zhou

Recommendation: Legend of Jie Zhenguo similar to Shining Red Star
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Legend of Jie Zhenguo(节振国传奇)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 36% 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: Song Yao My Father similar to Shining Red Star
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Song Yao My Father(宋耀如·父亲)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 36% similarity match.

The tale of Charles Song, a key figure in the establishment of the inaugural Chinese Republic

Recommendation: My Father's War similar to Shining Red Star
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My Father's War(父亲的战争)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 36% similarity match.

Recommendation: Scarlet Dense Fog similar to Shining Red Star
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Scarlet Dense Fog(血色迷雾)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionWarActionSuspenseThrillerTreasure Hunting

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Sharp Sword similar to Shining Red Star
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Red Sharp Sword(红色利剑)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Elegance and Talent similar to Shining Red Star
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Elegance and Talent(风华正茂)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarChinese Communist Party

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Great Trade Route similar to Shining Red Star
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Great Trade Route(云飞丝路天)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionMultiple Mains

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

A narrative depicting the challenges of establishing a business in Zhangjiakou centers around a trader named He Tian Bao, who remains steadfast in his convictions and practices the values instilled in him from a young age. (ChineseDrama.Info)

Recommendation: The Nine Rivers into the Sea similar to Shining Red Star
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The Nine Rivers into the Sea(九河入海)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionMulti-Generational

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

"The Nine Rivers Leading to the Sea" depicts the tumultuous history of Tianjin between 1901 and 1949. Following the lives of three generations of protagonists - Haijia, Liujia, and Tangjia - the novel showcases the resilient nature of Tianjin's inhabitants, their outward toughness, inner richness, and harmonious spirit. The book also illustrates the gradual transformation of Tianjin into the political and financial hub of northern China during that period. (Douban)

Recommendation: Love of a Forgotten Century similar to Shining Red Star
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Love of a Forgotten Century(万水千山风雨情)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRevengeRomance

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Revenge themes with a 33% similarity match.

The plot follows Du Yu Lou, who runs a tea shop called "Shenchang" and is unexpectedly promoted to head after his brother's tragic death

Recommendation: The Golden Vein similar to Shining Red Star
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The Golden Vein(大金脉)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% 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 Shining Red Star
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Epoch-Making(开天辟地)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarPolitical

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Cold Mountain similar to Shining Red Star
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Cold Mountain(寒山令)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mother's Life similar to Shining Red Star
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Mother's Life(娘道)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 33% similarity match.

Set in Shanxi during the early Republican era, the story centers around the Long family, a wealthy clan. The protagonist, Ying Niang, along with her children, face numerous challenges in a harsh world. Ying Gu, a young mistress of the affluent Long family, has three daughters during her eight-year marriage. Due to superstitions surrounding her third daughter, Ying Gu and her husband, Long Ji Zong, are compelled to leave with their daughter for her safety. Tragedy strikes when Xu Zhi passes away, leaving Ying Gu pregnant with his son and deserted by her in-laws. Facing rejection from her own family, Ying Gu is forced to marry an opium addict who callously sells her daughter for drugs. In a moment of desperation, Ying Gu starts a fire and is imprisoned. Despite giving birth to her son while incarcerated, her life post-release is grim. Long Yan Zong, her husband's younger twin, tries to assist, but the tumultuous times lead to her separation from her children. Determined to reunite her family, Ying Gu embarks on a challenging journey.

Recommendation: The Communist Liu Shao Qi similar to Shining Red Star
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The Communist Liu Shao Qi(共产党人刘少奇)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarBiographical

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% 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: Heroes (2019) similar to Shining Red Star
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Heroes (2019)(好汉)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% 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: Brotherhood in the War similar to Shining Red Star
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Brotherhood in the War(燃情大地)

2021China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionWarChinese Communist PartyRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese WarWorld War 2

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% 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 Shining Red Star
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The Cradle(啊摇篮)

2021China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionWarChinese Communist PartyKuomintang (KMT)Orphanage SettingSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% 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: Ten Days of Life and Death similar to Shining Red Star
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Ten Days of Life and Death(生死十日)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Liberation of Shanghai similar to Shining Red Star
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Liberation of Shanghai(破晓东方)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarNovel Adaptation

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 33% 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: Met as Strangers, Once Acquainted similar to Shining Red Star
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Met as Strangers, Once Acquainted(相逢何必曾相识)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionWarRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Family, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Brotherhood Chaos similar to Shining Red Star
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Brotherhood Chaos(乱世三义)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarBrothers' RelationshipQing Dynasty

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

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)

Recommendation: Life and Death on the Way Back similar to Shining Red Star
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Life and Death on the Way Back(生死归途)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarNovel AdaptationSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 31% 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 Shining Red Star
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The Predator Soldiers(铁血武工队)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMilitarySecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: My Name Is Liu Chuan Shuo similar to Shining Red Star
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My Name Is Liu Chuan Shuo(我叫刘传说)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarPropagandaSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 31% 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: The Patriot similar to Shining Red Star
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The Patriot(爱国者)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarEspionageJapanese Colonial Rule

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 31% similarity match.

Taking place in China during the 1930s and 1940s, Manchuria is occupied by the Japanese. With the CCP's intelligence system destroyed, two CCP operatives named Song Yan Qiao and Shu Jie work to undermine the Japanese authority and liberate their imprisoned colleagues.

Recommendation: New Four Generations Living Together similar to Shining Red Star
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New Four Generations Living Together(四世同堂)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionNovel AdaptationSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 31% similarity match.

Based on the book "Four Generations Living Together" by the author Lao She.

Recommendation: Legacy (2022) similar to Shining Red Star
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Legacy (2022)(传家)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionWar1920sBusinessDeathFamily FeudSisters' RelationshipSmart Female Lead

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 30% similarity match.

Taking place in the late 1920s, the story revolves around the trio of daughters belonging to Xinghua, a prominent figure in the Shanghai department store industry. They engage in a fierce competition amongst themselves to ascertain the rightful successor who will secure the family's ongoing success.

Recommendation: Nu Ren De Zhan Zheng similar to Shining Red Star
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Nu Ren De Zhan Zheng(女人的战争)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionFriendshipPatriotismRomance

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 29% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mao Anying similar to Shining Red Star
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Mao Anying(毛岸英)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionWarBiographicalMilitaryPolitical

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Family, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 29% similarity match.

The biography focuses on Mao An Ying, the firstborn son of Mao Ze Dong. (Credit: northkoreatech.org)

Recommendation: Sanjin Mountain City similar to Shining Red Star
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Sanjin Mountain City(三进山城)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarJapanese Colonial RuleSuspenseThriller

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 29% similarity match.

The narrative follows the Eighth Route Army as they attempt to reclaim Qiyang City, a strategic military outpost held by the Japanese forces during the Anti-Japanese War

Recommendation: The Master of the House similar to Shining Red Star
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The Master of the House(大当家)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionFriendshipLifeRomance

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 29% similarity match.

Cheng Yue Liang, a man with autism, is saved by his stepmother in a crucial accident after his father dies during the war with Japan in the 1940s. The narrative explores their tumultuous lives and close familial bond. The drama features acclaimed screenwriter Cheung Wah Biu, known for works like 'Moonlight Resonance', 'Rosy Business', 'No Regrets', and the 80s trilogy 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes'.

Recommendation: Ultimate Mission (2016) similar to Shining Red Star
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Ultimate Mission (2016)(终极使命)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarCrimeEspionageMilitary Training

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 29% similarity match.

During the Northern Expedition, brothers Chen Li Fu and Chen Guo Fu established a covert organization known as the Central Club. Their main goal was to gather information about both internal and external Party affairs. In early 1927, they organized a secret training program in Zhejiang, where they recruited young patriots like Lin Tian Zheng, Xu Song, Shen Wen Jie, and Gu Yi Nan. The intense training not only fostered strong bonds among the recruits but also left a lasting impression on their instructor, Gao Han, a member of the Communist Party. Guided by Gao Han, Lin Tian Zheng and his comrades embarked on their first mission. However, they found themselves entangled in an unexpected conspiracy. The head of the training program, Qian Xin Zhi, issued a directive to capture Lin Tian Zheng and the others. When the April 12 Incident occurred, they witnessed the deceit of the Kuomintang and decided to assist Gao Han in rescuing the communist trainees detained by the Kuomintang. Their actions ultimately led to the exposure of Qian Xin Zhi's treachery.

Recommendation: Alignment similar to Shining Red Star
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Alignment(誓盟)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarFriendshipRevolutionSurvival

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 29% 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)

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Hero (2019)(英雄烈)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarFamily DisputeFamily RelationshipSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 29% 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: Roses & Guns similar to Shining Red Star
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Roses & Guns(春日浓情)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionRevengeRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Revenge themes with a 29% similarity match.

In order to seek justice for her family, the stunning and elegant Wen Yu Nong decided to become a spy known for her skill in disguises. To achieve her goal of revenge, she must utilize her talents to impersonate another person as she reconnects with the man she once had feelings for.

Recommendation: War and Destiny similar to Shining Red Star
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War and Destiny(亂世佳人)

2007Hong Kong
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarBusiness IndustryCountryside SettingRomance

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 29% similarity match.

In 1937, Japanese forces took control of Manchuria. Ku Ping On and her close friend Tin Hau Yi traveled to Nanjing with her ill mother to find her father, Ku Man Chai, who owned the largest rice company in the city. To her surprise, she learned that Hau Yi, whom she thought was her fiancé, was in love with Cheng Yuet Fung, her father's fourth wife. Subsequently, Poon Sai Cheung, who collaborated with the Japanese, "acquired" Ping On.

Recommendation: Hui Niang Wan Xin similar to Shining Red Star
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Hui Niang Wan Xin(徽娘宛心)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionBoss-Employee RelationshipRomanceSmart Female Lead

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 29% similarity match.

Taking place during the Republican era, rural girl Wan Xin was offered to the frail Wu Hui Xiang as a servant to protect against misfortune. Despite her humble position, Wan Xin manages to impress the matriarch with her wit and assists in safeguarding the Wu family from their power-hungry sons and relatives.

Recommendation: Cold Night similar to Shining Red Star
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Cold Night(寒夜)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaFamilyHistoricalHistorical FictionNovel AdaptationMother-Son RelationshipWorld War 2

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Family, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 29% similarity match.

Based on Ba Jin's novel "Cold Nights," ( ) was the inspiration for this adaptation.

Recommendation: A Leaf in the Storm similar to Shining Red Star
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A Leaf in the Storm(风声鹤唳)

2003China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarNovel AdaptationRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 29% 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."

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New Drawing Swords(新亮剑)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarNovel AdaptationKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

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Fanjingshan Story(风雨梵净山)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionSoldier Male LeadNovel AdaptationRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Soldier Male Lead themes with a 29% similarity match.

Zhang Ming Tang, the son of the Zhang family, was a skilled soldier based in Tongren, Guizhou, during the era of the Republic of China. This information is sourced from DramaWiki and was inspired by the novel "Qinglang Street" written by Tang Yu Lin.

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Archrivals(对手)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical FictionWarNovel AdaptationCode Breaker Male LeadRomance

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 29% similarity match.

Following the conclusion of the First World War, a cohort of international students delved into the realm of mathematics at Princeton University in the tranquil nation of America. Among them were Chinese scholar Wen Wei Jun and Japanese student Shan Ben Kang Fu, who not only shared a dormitory but also a profound friendship. Their bond was tested when they found themselves entangled in a romantic triangle with their classmate Qing Tian Xiu, a Japanese young woman of exquisite beauty, intelligence, and noble lineage. However, as the shadows of World War II loomed over the horizon and tensions escalated between China and Japan, the former comrades, now seasoned code-breakers, were destined to become bitter rivals.

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Tian Da Di Da(天大地大)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

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The narrative follows the individuals residing at the base of the mountains in North-eastern China, who, guided by the Communist Party of China and the Anti-Japanese Allied Forces, stood up against the Japanese invaders to protect their country

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Permutation(反串)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraDramaHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Shining Red Star, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Drama, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 29% similarity match.