Spring under the Gallows - Asian drama recommendation
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Spring under the Gallows(绞刑架下的春天)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWar

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Recommendation: Shan Bei Han Zi similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Shan Bei Han Zi(陕北汉子)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWar

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 100% similarity match.

The plot revolves around Bai Wen Huan, who is the head of the Northern Shaanxi Brothers Association

Recommendation: Drunk Red Dust similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Drunk Red Dust(醉红尘)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWar

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 100% similarity match.

During the 1930s in Shanghai, Peng Yu Tian, a National Army officer, bravely fought against the Japanese forces and was gravely wounded. He was saved by Lei Jin Yi, a field nurse, and the two developed a deep bond. Just as they were preparing to wed, Peng was called back to the battlefield. Tragically, Peng's family was targeted and bombed by the Japanese. Lei managed to escape with Peng's child and later assumed a new identity as Shen Han Bing, working as a dancer to support her family. Meanwhile, Peng, believing Lei had perished in the bombing, went on to marry a wealthy businessman named Wu Jiang. However, fate brought Peng and Lei back together when they crossed paths at a party hosted by Wujiang. As a member of the Communist underground, Peng was tasked with investigating Wu Jiang, and sought Lei's help in uncovering the truth. It was ultimately revealed that Wu Jiang was a Japanese spy posing as a Chinese. After the Anti-Japanese War, Wu Jiang attempted to flee with Lei, but was apprehended and met his end at the hands of Peng and Lei.

Recommendation: Smile in Spring similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Smile in Spring(桃花依旧笑春风)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWar

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 100% similarity match.

In a time of military expansionism, He Tao Hua's father, a highly respected military official, was killed. Adopting a new persona, Tao Hua embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her father's murder. By 1925, the He Family had been wiped out, leaving only He Tao Hua alive. She ventures to a different city and finds employment as a servant for the Liao Family. Her quick wit and charm win over Old Master Liao, while she also forms a romantic relationship with Young Master Liao Chun Feng. However, just before their wedding, Liao Chun Feng learns of her true identity and, unable to bear the burden, confesses before leaving to join the war effort. Recognizing her feelings for him, He Tao Hua decides to pursue him despite the challenges that lie ahead.

Recommendation: Hei Hu Zhi Feng Ying similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Hei Hu Zhi Feng Ying(黑狐之风影)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 83% similarity match.

Recommendation: At the Place Where the Peach Blossom Blooms similar to Spring under the Gallows
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At the Place Where the Peach Blossom Blooms(在桃花盛开的地方)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarDeath

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 83% similarity match.

A tale depicting the challenges faced by Huang Xiao Hua, a retired soldier and member of the Communist party, from her youth at 18 to her old age at 80. Following the Chinese victory in the Anti-Japanese Occupation war, Huang Xiao Hua settles down in a peaceful farming village. She attracts the attention of two young men - war hero Wei Shou Gen and party branch secretary Tan Shan Tang - who both vie for her affections. Forced to flee, Huang Xiao Hua disguises herself as a man and relocates to a different village. There, she meets military leader Zhao Jing Song and joins the military as a medical worker. The two develop a romantic relationship, but Huang Xiao Hua is injured in battle and falls into a coma. Upon awakening, she embarks on a quest to find her lover, only to discover that he has passed away. She then dedicates herself to caring for his children until they come of age.

Recommendation: Expedition Steel similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Expedition Steel(滇西往事)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 83% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tian Da Di Da similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Tian Da Di Da(天大地大)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 80% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Bridge of Life and Death similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Bridge of Life and Death(生死桥)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

During their childhood, Huai Yu, Zhi Gao, and Dan Dan made a pact to be as close as siblings and visited a mysterious old eunuch for fortune-telling using divination sticks. However, the sticks were accidentally shuffled by the eunuch's cat before they could be interpreted. One stick mentioned preferring death over birth, another suggested life was better than death, and the third talked about dying and being reborn. The meaning behind these messages remains a mystery.

Recommendation: Pretty Maid similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Pretty Maid(大丫鬟)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Qin Yue Xiang, a former housekeeper, unintentionally causes the death of her husband who was a builder while trying to protect her 9-year-old daughter Sang Cai Qing from being forced into marriage with an elderly man. Facing punishment by the local official Xiao Ru Zhang, Yue Xiang arranges for Cai Qing to seek safety with her biological father, wealthy businessman Chen Yuan. However, Chen's envious wife, Yu Ru, forces Cai Qing to work as a servant in their mansion. As Cai Qing grows older, she becomes entangled in a series of romantic entanglements.

Recommendation: Heaven and Earth in Love similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Heaven and Earth in Love(天地有爱)

2004China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Recommendation: Golden Age similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Golden Age(金色年华)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Best Time (2007) similar to Spring under the Gallows
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The Best Time (2007)(一世情缘)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 80% similarity match.

In the aftermath of World War II in Shanghai in 1945, Tang Teng, a fighter pilot, and Shen Ying, a Qi Pao saleswoman, fell in love. Despite facing consequences such as being court-martialed for desertion, Tang Teng was determined to be with Shen Ying. He was ultimately saved from a death sentence by family friend Ji Wen, who helped him escape to Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Shen Ying, believing Tang Teng to be dead, agreed to marry another man for financial support. However, upon learning that Tang Teng was alive in Hong Kong from expert tailor Lu Xiao Mao, she broke off the engagement and traveled to Hong Kong. Instead of a joyful reunion, Shen Ying discovered that Tang Teng had married Ji Wen.

Recommendation: Met as Strangers, Once Acquainted similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Met as Strangers, Once Acquainted(相逢何必曾相识)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarFamilySecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 71% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Red similar to Spring under the Gallows
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The Red(红色)

2014China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarActionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 71% similarity match.

In 1937, the Japanese imperialists initiated a violent war against China, putting the Chinese nation in a crucial phase. Xu Tian, a color-blind accountant in Shanghai with military training, chose to stay close to his mother following his father's passing. After encountering a group of patriots connected to his late father, he was inspired by their patriotic fervor. Utilizing his keen intellect, he aided the patriots in transporting crucial materials, attracting the attention of the Japanese occupying forces in the city. Amidst these events, he formed bonds with Jin, a former conman now businessman, and Tielin, a police officer in the Shanghai French Concession. Simultaneously, pharmacist Tian Dan sought refuge in Xu's home after losing her parents in a situation he was deeply involved in. Against the backdrop of the national crisis, individuals navigated their interconnected lives driven by motives of revenge, duty, self-interest, or ideology.

Recommendation: Burning Iron similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Burning Iron(铁在烧)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarActionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 71% similarity match.

The play depicts the experiences of three individuals during a challenging period in history. Diverse characters navigate through a tumultuous time, facing both positive and negative circumstances while resisting Japanese influence.

Recommendation: The King of Shanghai similar to Spring under the Gallows
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The King of Shanghai(上海王)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

During the early 1900s in China, Xiao Yue Gui, a young girl from the countryside, moves to Shanghai to avoid starvation. By rescuing Yu Qi Yang, a member of the Pujiang Association, the most powerful gang in Shanghai, she gains access to the leaders of the organization. This leads her to start working at their brothel, which alters the course of her life. Xiao Yue Gui is now on a journey to become the next "King of Shanghai," following in the footsteps of three previous generations, as depicted in Hong Ying's novel.

Recommendation: Rouge Snow similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Rouge Snow(胭脂雪 )

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Due to financial difficulties, Wen Yu He's father agreed to have her marry into the Gu family as the wife of Madam Gu's third son. With Madam Gu's first son missing and her second son deceased, all hope was placed on Yu He and her remaining brother-in-law. The third son, Shao Tang, is known for his reckless behavior, spending time in brothels and gambling away his money. Madam Gu believed that Yu He could positively influence her son. Yun Kai, a school teacher, disguised himself as a groundskeeper to work in the Gu household, assisting with accounting and the family's lantern business. Despite facing mistreatment from her older sister-in-law, Yu He remains devoted to Shao Tang. As tensions rise and hidden agendas come to light, the Gu family's secrets begin to unravel, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal.

Recommendation: Guang Rong Sui Yue similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Guang Rong Sui Yue(光荣岁月)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Xue Zhong Hong similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Xue Zhong Hong(雪中红)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceLove Triangle

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Guangdong Gentleman similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Guangdong Gentleman(关东大先生)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceComedy

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mother Wife similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Mother Wife(娘妻)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

In the 1930s, the setting for this tale is in the southern region of Fujian

Recommendation: Cold Arrow similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Cold Arrow(冷箭)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarAction

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: New Spring of Plum Blossoms similar to Spring under the Gallows
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New Spring of Plum Blossoms(新一剪梅)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Shen Xin Ci escapes from her dangerous fiance, Liang Yong Chang, after discovering the truth. Along the way, she encounters Zhao Shi Jun, who shows compassion by giving her money to settle her father's medical bills. Following her father's passing, Xin Ci resolves to find Shi Jun and repay his kindness, regardless of the request. To resolve conflicts between Shahe Town and Wan Jia Village and secure the water supply, Zhao Shi Jun is compelled to marry Mayor Wan's daughter, Wan Qiu Ling. On their journey to Qiu Ling's new home, she falls ill due to a lifelong condition but is saved by a mysterious doctor, Liang Yong Chang. He offers a cure for her illness but warns that she will be unable to conceive in the future. Determined to continue her family line, Qiu Ling follows Yong Chang's advice and switches places with another girl to ensure pregnancy. Unbeknownst to Yong Chang, the other girl happens to be his former fiance, Shen Xin Ci. Now, Yong Chang seeks revenge on Zhao Shi Jun and anyone else in his path.

Recommendation: Hong Qi Jun similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Hong Qi Jun(红七军)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarMilitary

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: King of Silk similar to Spring under the Gallows
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King of Silk(经纬天地)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarBusiness

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Legend of Meng Lai Cai similar to Spring under the Gallows
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The Legend of Meng Lai Cai(孟来财传奇)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceComedy

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Legend of Jie Zhenguo similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Legend of Jie Zhenguo(节振国传奇)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% 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 Spring under the Gallows
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Secret War Tai Yang Mountain(密战太阳山)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% 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: The Legend of Qing Cheng similar to Spring under the Gallows
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The Legend of Qing Cheng(青城缘)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

"The Tale of Qin Cheng" narrates the renowned saga of Meng's Household and Lin's Household near the Yellow River. In the past, Meng Xiang He, the heir of Meng's clan, wedded Lin Xiang Yu, the offspring of Lin's Household, in an arranged marriage. However, he absconded shortly after the ceremony. Consequently, Meng's Household agreed to a settlement: if Meng Xiang He did not return within six years, they would compensate Lin's Household with ten thousand silver dollars and over sixty thousand square meters of land. After six years, Meng Xiang He reappeared with his newfound lover as his wife. This led to a complex web of emotions involving both families and wives. Leveraging his business acumen, he amassed a fortune through trading hookahs and rose to become the wealthiest individual in Qingcheng, earning himself the status of a legendary figure. As the prolonged feud neared its conclusion, the true identity of the main antagonist was finally revealed. (Q1Q2)

Recommendation: A Beauty in Troubled Times similar to Spring under the Gallows
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A Beauty in Troubled Times(亂世佳人)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Taking place in Shanghai during the 1930s, this famous story follows the journey of Zhang Lian Xin, a former maid who defies her predetermined fate during China's conflict with Japan. In her pursuit of liberty and affection, Lian Xin becomes entangled in Zhang Wen Jin's plot to overthrow his father, leading to her and Chong Yang being falsely accused of a crime. As they face numerous challenges while battling against Wen Jin and the Japanese forces, Lian Xin and Chong Yang develop a romantic relationship. In an attempt to protect Chong Yang, Lian Xin chooses to turn down He Tian, a wealthy admirer who is deeply in love with her, and instead weds Ma Kun, the influential leader of Shanghai Bund's underworld. Upon uncovering Ma Kun's true nature and facing the wrath of the Japanese, Lian Xin and Chong Yang make the ultimate sacrifice by relinquishing their love and lives in the name of freedom and justice.

Recommendation: Jue Ze similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Jue Ze(抉擇)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% 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: Forging Knife similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Forging Knife(锻刀)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarAction

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

In ancient times, the legend tells of the Zhaotong Youth River Blade, commanded by Xiao Heng, as they battled the Japanese forces from Yunnan.

Recommendation: The Gate of Xuan Wu similar to Spring under the Gallows
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The Gate of Xuan Wu(宣武门)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceCrime

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

A jade sculptor named Li Tian Shun, residing in Beijing Old Street, bravely defends a valuable jade ornament that has the power to change the fate of the nation. Despite facing opposition from local criminal groups, Li Tian Shun remains steadfast in his mission to safeguard this national treasure. Alongside other ordinary yet courageous individuals in the neighborhood, such as Chinese opera singer Yang Shang De, camel herder Ding Guang Yuan, and antique dealer Jin Zhao Ji, Li Tian Shun demonstrates unwavering resilience in the face of adversity. The arrival of Ding Liu Lan, a Communist revolutionary, brings a glimmer of hope for a brighter future to Old Street.

Recommendation: Yan An Chu Jian similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Yan An Chu Jian(延安锄奸)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarLife

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: King of Kings (2002) similar to Spring under the Gallows
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King of Kings (2002)(王中王)

2002China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceAdventure

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Infernal Lover similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Infernal Lover(无间有爱; 花舞飞雪 )

2010Taiwan
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceAction

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

In 1913, Yuan Shi Kai assumed the role of temporary president and collaborated with foreign countries to betray the nation. Four individuals - Feng Yi, a covert operative dedicated to his homeland, Liu Yi Kui, a passionate nationalist, Hua Er, a destitute girl longing for basic necessities, and Xiao Xue, an aspiring singer - all become entangled in the clandestine plot to betray their country. Xiao Xue harbors feelings of affection and admiration for Liu Yi Kui, who, in turn, develops feelings for the courageous Hua Er. However, Hua Er's heart belongs to Feng Yi, who had shown her kindness in her time of need. As they face a treacherous conspiracy and the destiny of their nation, their youthful relationships become increasingly complex, and their bond must withstand numerous challenges until they ultimately emerge as unsung heroes of the nation. During that era, a group of individuals emerged who, though not connected by blood or friendship, were willing to make great sacrifices that have shaped our present reality.

Recommendation: My Father's War similar to Spring under the Gallows
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My Father's War(父亲的战争)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Library similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Library( 天一生水)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

The tale takes place in the early Minguo period within a concealed library. Fan Zhen holds the books passed down from his forebears in high regard and protects them fiercely. Fan Shu Han, Fan Zhen's adopted son, possesses an extraordinary memory and is infatuated with Lin Ruo Yun, the daughter of his father's long-time friend Lin Zheng Gong. Despite their decision to run away together, their plans are foiled, leading to a tragic outcome. Fan Yu Lian, Shu Han's older sister, is intelligent and sophisticated. She is compelled to marry Lin Shao Qing, Zheng Gong's eldest son, due to family obligations, even though her heart belongs to Fang Zi Wen, a scholar who frequents her family's library.

Recommendation: Daughter-in-Law's Tears similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Daughter-in-Law's Tears(媳妇的眼泪)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Lin Wan Ru's family runs a well-known bean shop and they lead a modest, yet fulfilling life. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when Mr. Lin agrees to guarantee his cousin's loan and becomes the primary target of debt collectors. The family loses everything, including their shop and home. To repay the debt, Wan Ru takes a job at Ji Xiang Brothel. Gao Ming Hui, a compassionate and affluent young man who owns a prosperous timber business, empathizes with Wan Ru and falls in love with her. Despite his mother's strong disapproval, Ming Hui rescues Wan Ru from her difficult situation at the brothel and decides to marry her.

Recommendation: War and Destiny similar to Spring under the Gallows
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War and Destiny(亂世佳人)

2007Hong Kong
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarBusiness IndustryCountryside SettingDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 63% 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: A Leaf in the Storm similar to Spring under the Gallows
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A Leaf in the Storm(风声鹤唳)

2003China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarNovel AdaptationDramaSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 63% 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: Bai Nian Wan Xiang similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Bai Nian Wan Xiang(百年莞香)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarNovel AdaptationBusinessQing Dynasty

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Archrivals similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Archrivals(对手)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWarNovel AdaptationCode Breaker Male LeadDrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Romance, and War themes with a 63% 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.

Recommendation: Lou Wai Lou similar to Spring under the Gallows
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Lou Wai Lou(楼外楼)

2018China
HistoricalRomanceWar

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Historical, Romance, and War themes with a 60% similarity match.

A tale depicting the Hong brothers managing Lou Wai Lou amidst military imperialism, warfare, and the resistance against Japanese occupation throughout a span of two decades. (ChineseDrama.info)

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Jiong Ien Sen(醬園生)

2011Taiwan
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical Fiction

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 60% similarity match.

During the early years of the Republic of China in Taiwan, there was a reorganization of industries, financial instability, and ongoing natural and man-made disasters. Two individuals from different regions, one from the North and the other from the South, came together to create and distribute the finest soy sauce in Taipei stores.

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Return the Pearl to Thee(新还君明珠)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDramaScheme

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

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A Robbery(名门劫)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDysfunctional FamilyFamily

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

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Memoirs of Madam Jin(金大班)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryMelodrama

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Taking place in Shanghai during the 1930s and 1940s, the plot centers around a dance hostess named Chin Zhao Li and her relationships with three significant men. Chin Zhao Li was compelled to work as a dance hostess at the well-known Paramount dance hall in Shanghai at the age of 18 due to her family's financial struggles. The narrative revolves around her encounter with her first love, Sheng Yue Ru, a young man from Shanghai's elite class who is passionate about painting and theater, having studied abroad. Despite facing opposition from their families, particularly Yue Ru's affluent banker father, the couple's love blossomed and they became romantically involved. This story is adapted from the short story "The Last Night of Taipan Chin" from the collection "Taipei People" by Pai Hsien Yung.

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Mother Married for Me(妈妈为我嫁)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDramaLife

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

The drama narrates the tale of Hong Pei Shan, the Hong family's adopted daughter-in-law, who defied traditional practices and challenged destiny due to her romance with the Hong family's adopted son in the era of the Republic of China

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My Brother's Name Is Shun Liu(我的兄弟叫顺溜)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWarNovel AdaptationSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like Spring under the Gallows, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and War themes with a 57% 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.