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The Kite(风筝)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWar

The Chongqing military's secret weapon, Zheng Yao Xian, is renowned for his sharp intelligence and ruthless nature. However, little do people know that he is actually an operative for the Communist Party's covert intelligence agency known as "Kite."

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The Kite

Recommendation: The Eve (2023) similar to The Kite
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The Eve (2023)(前夜)

2023China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 75% similarity match.

Set against the backdrop of three significant historical events pre-dating the establishment of New China, The Eve revolves around the journeys of Lin Xi, Su Nan, and other zealous young individuals who participate in the revolution and dedicate themselves to their country. The narrative unfolds during the 1941 Shanghai Concession, the 1948 Battle of Jinzhou, and the liberation of Shanghai in 1949. Lin Xi, a member of a gang, and Su Nan, a forward-thinking female student, embody the unrecognized heroes of their era. It portrays the clandestine struggles and imminent perils faced during the Anti-Japanese War of Resistance, as well as the arduous path revolutionary laborers have trodden in pursuit of their beliefs.

Recommendation: Mask (2018) similar to The Kite
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Mask (2018)(面具)

2018China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

A tale about a Nationalist operative who has been dormant for a decade until he is tasked with carrying out Operation Black Tiger. In 1948, Li Chun Qiu is instructed by his superiors to construct a bomb and aid in Operation Black Tiger. Despite settling into a peaceful existence in Harbin, Li Chun Qiu is hesitant to return to his former life and simply desires to maintain a normal routine with his loved ones. To sever ties with his past, he embarks on a challenging struggle to break free from their influence, all the while arousing suspicions from his coworkers and law enforcement.

Recommendation: Peace Hotel (2018) similar to The Kite
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Peace Hotel (2018)(和平饭店)

2018China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalThrillerWarDeathHotel SettingSpy Female Lead

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Thriller, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

In 1935, the Peace Hotel became a hub for mysterious guests engaging in high stakes gambling over a ten-day period. Amidst the occupation of Manchuria, patriot Wang Da Ding took it upon himself to investigate the imminent release of an opium cream into the market. Seeking refuge at the Peace Hotel, he crossed paths with fellow patriot, who had recently returned from overseas, and Doctor Chen Jia Ying. Uncovering Japan's sinister plan to test biological weapons in Manchuria for their invasion of China, Jia Ying joined forces with an anti-Japanese group to locate and dismantle the enemy's laboratories using her medical expertise. As the Japanese authorities closed in on the Peace Hotel, Da Ding and Jia Ying concocted a ruse, pretending to be a married couple in order to evade suspicion. Thus began a tense game of strategy and deception between the two patriots and their Japanese adversaries.

Recommendation: Unshakable Faith similar to The Kite
56%Match
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Unshakable Faith(画眉)

2023China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 56% similarity match.

Amidst numerous challenges posed by U.S. and Jiang spy operatives, Police Officer Pang Hong Mei successfully rescued Ji Danyang, a patriotic scientist recently returned from the United States, from an enemy spy. Together, they traveled to Lumen City to take part in the "Water Drop Project." Enemy special forces devised a sabotage mission called "Operation Rock," mobilized their troops, and attempted to dismantle the "Water Drop Project." Pang Hong Mei and Ji Dan Yang engaged in a fierce battle with enemy agents in Lumen, thwarted their scheme, safeguarded the "Water Drop Project," and ultimately achieved the desired outcome. The pair, who endured a life-threatening ordeal, also fulfilled their aspirations and unwavering beliefs.

Recommendation: Breaking Point 1950 similar to The Kite
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Breaking Point 1950(破局1950)

2020China
CrimeEspionageSuspenseThrillerWar1950sActionKorean War

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 56% similarity match.

In the 1950s, amidst the Korean War, Liu Yu E, Han Li Dong, and fellow Communist party members faced off against undercover agents in the "War to Resist America and Aid Korea." Their mission was to safeguard the sole railway connecting to North Korea.

Recommendation: Dark War Before Dawn similar to The Kite
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Dark War Before Dawn(黎明前的暗战)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hu Die Xing Dong similar to The Kite
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Hu Die Xing Dong(蝴蝶行动)

2012China
HistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarActionDrama

Like The Kite, this drama also features Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The plot revolves around a Chinese woman attending college who switches roles with her twin sister, a Japanese spy

Recommendation: Ocean Espionage similar to The Kite
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Ocean Espionage(谍战深海)

2012China
CrimeEspionageSuspenseThrillerMultiple MainsSpy Male Lead

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Shadow in the Action similar to The Kite
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The Shadow in the Action(影子在行动)

2013China
SuspenseThrillerWar

Like The Kite, this drama also features Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Walking on the Tip similar to The Kite
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Walking on the Tip(刀尖上行走)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on Mai Jia's novel "Dao Jian," the following information has been derived.

Recommendation: Half a Step Away similar to The Kite
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Half a Step Away(半步之遥)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

The tale of Chang Hong Min, Song Qing, Lu Tian Yu, Wang Qiong Hua, and their comrades in the Qiongya Column in Hainan, Guangdong, battling Japanese soldiers, collaborators, outlaws, and Nationalist forces as they journey to Yan'an. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Miracle Healer 2 similar to The Kite
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Miracle Healer 2(超级小郎中2)

2018China
HistoricalSuspenseThriller

Like The Kite, this drama also features Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bei Yang Remnant Case similar to The Kite
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Bei Yang Remnant Case(北洋残案)

2021China
CrimeSuspenseThriller

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The "Beiyang Remnant Case" focuses on the remnants of the Republic of China era, exploring the secrets of a century-old history linked to a mysterious event known as the "hundred corpse crossing the river." The film presents a series of interconnected stories within the framework of solving cases, blending elements of fantasy, adventure, and suspense to create a captivating and enigmatic atmosphere. The plot is complex and engaging, inviting viewers to delve into the intricacies of the investigation.

Recommendation: A Lonely Hero’s Journey similar to The Kite
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A Lonely Hero’s Journey(孤舟)

2024China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySpy Male LeadWeb SeriesWorld War 2

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Gu Yi Zhong, the heir of the well-known Gu Family in Suzhou, completed his studies in the architecture department of a prominent foreign university

Recommendation: The Black Rose (2009) similar to The Kite
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The Black Rose (2009)(黑玫瑰)

2009China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionRevolutionSpy Supporting Character

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Nose of Tool similar to The Kite
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Nose of Tool(刀尖)

2017China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationBiological WarfareChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 50% similarity match.

Based on the book "Dao Jian" written by the renowned Chinese author of spy thrillers, Mai Jia.

Recommendation: Ya Men Kou similar to The Kite
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Ya Men Kou(衙门口)

2002China
HistoricalSuspenseThriller

Like The Kite, this drama also features Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Slicing of the Demon similar to The Kite
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The Slicing of the Demon(凶城計中計)

2013Hong Kong
HistoricalSuspenseThriller

Like The Kite, this drama also features Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

During the Ming Dynasty, executioner To Sei Hoi and his god-brother, Shui Yu Chan, a doctor, find themselves in the town of Cheung Lung by accident. Despite its appearance of happiness and peace, Cheung Lung harbors a significant secret. The brothers encounter the wealthy Fok Tin Ming and his obstinate daughter, Fok Sin Yiu. Through a mix-up, Hoi and Yiu end up getting married, becoming husband and wife. Suddenly, a series of murders occur in the town, prompting Hoi to realize that he and Chan are ensnared in a dangerous scheme. An unknown figure lurks in the shadows, causing widespread fear and suspicion. But who is behind it all? A deity? A human? The mysterious presence instills terror in the hearts of the townspeople...

Recommendation: Night Shift (2015) similar to The Kite
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Night Shift (2015)(夜班)

2015Hong Kong
CrimeSuspenseThriller

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative connects the trials faced by various members of an E.U. assault team as they work night shifts. While on duty, they confront numerous unpredictable hazards and obstacles, yet their resilience is truly put to the test by the constant allure of temptations lurking in the darkness. As the night progresses, their determination wanes, leaving their ability to protect themselves and exercise restraint vulnerable to significant challenges.

Recommendation: Burning Hands similar to The Kite
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Burning Hands(乘勝狙擊)

2017Hong Kong
CrimeSuspenseThriller

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Chak Koon Yat, Ho Ching Fa, and Hugo Ng have been studying under their mentor Szeto Sing since they were young, learning the art of deception and magic tricks. Yat and Fa developed a close bond over the years, but their rivalry drove them apart, losing touch with each other. To uncover a traitor, casino mogul Fok Chun Sing teams up with Szeto to enlist Yat and Hugo for a covert mission, leading to a reunion with Fa. As they each showcase their unique skills, they start to suspect that the traitor could be Lam Lui, Yau Yuet Wah, or one of their enemies. However, things are not as they appear. In an attempt to uncover the truth behind his father's murder by Fok twenty years ago, Yat infiltrates the Chun Sing Group, causing chaos in the troubled casino. This sparks a feud between siblings, the end of the mentor-disciple relationship, and irreparable conflicts between father and son.

Recommendation: Threat similar to The Kite
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Threat(威胁)

2003China
CrimeSuspenseThriller

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Behind the Vanity similar to The Kite
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Behind the Vanity(浮华背后)

2002China
CrimeSuspenseThriller

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 50% similarity match.

Recommendation: Plot Against similar to The Kite
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Plot Against(暗算)

2005China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationBlindnessChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

Derived from the book "An Equation" authored by Mai Jia.

Recommendation: Cold Steel (2013) similar to The Kite
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Cold Steel (2013)(狼烟遍地)

2013China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

Based on the book "Biandi Langyan" written by Li Xiao Min.

Recommendation: Legend of Wind similar to The Kite
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Legend of Wind(风声传奇)

2010China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarNovel AdaptationChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Second Sino-Japanese War

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 46% similarity match.

Based on Mai Jia's "Sound of Wind," the following information is taken from the novel.

Recommendation: Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List similar to The Kite
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Mi Sha Mingdan: Secret Murder List(秘杀名单)

2012China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)Spy Supporting Character

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 45% similarity match.

Recommendation: Black Name List similar to The Kite
44%Match
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Black Name List(黑色名单)

2011China
HistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarActionChinese Republican EraHistorical Fiction

Like The Kite, this drama also features Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bullet Hole similar to The Kite
44%Match
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Bullet Hole(彈孔)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionMilitary

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Sakura Sword similar to The Kite
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Red Sakura Sword(红樱剑)

2014China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese War

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 44% similarity match.

Recommendation: Wang Dahua Revolutionary Career similar to The Kite
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Wang Dahua Revolutionary Career(王大花的革命生涯)

2015China
HistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionWorld War 2

Like The Kite, this drama also features Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 44% similarity match.

During the early 1940s, the fight against Japanese aggression was intensifying, reaching a crucial point. The ruthless Japanese imperialism wreaked havoc on the strength of the CCP's underground movement, resulting in the sacrifice of many revolutionary comrades. Xia Jia He, a member of the underground party, was tasked with delivering a radio to Dalian by the organization. However, he was intercepted and pursued by Japanese Police Officer Junji Aoki along the way. In a twist of fate, Xia encountered his first love, Wang Da Hua, during this ordeal. Da Hua, along with her current husband Tang Quan Li, became entangled in the events that unfolded. Despite Da Hua's attempts to save her husband, Tang Quan Li's fate remained unchanged. Fueled by resentment towards Xia Jia He for causing her misery and disrupting her peaceful life, Da Hua decided to keep the radio instead of returning it to its rightful owners.

Recommendation: The Good Fellas similar to The Kite
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The Good Fellas(好家伙)

2016China
HistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarActionDramaPolitical

Like The Kite, this drama also features Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 44% similarity match.

During World War II, a band of anonymous soldiers courageously fought against the Japanese invaders as part of the Eighth Route Army.

Recommendation: East Hegemon similar to The Kite
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East Hegemon(江湖往事)

2008China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarActionAdventureChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionMilitaryPoliticalRomanceSpy Male Lead

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 43% similarity match.

The story takes place in the idealized chaos of China in the early 1900s, where patriotic rebels and deceitful spies clash in a risky battle for control of the republic. Gao Tian Wei, a brave revolutionary, experiences amnesia following a violent altercation. Without knowledge of who he is, he is unknowingly drawn into a plot and transforms into a spy for the Japanese. What will occur when his memory is eventually restored?

Recommendation: The Big Case on the Mekong River similar to The Kite
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The Big Case on the Mekong River(湄公河大案)

2014China
CrimeSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hao Han De Meng similar to The Kite
43%Match
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Hao Han De Meng(好汉的梦)

2000China
CrimeSuspenseThrillerDetective Male Lead

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

The series follows the investigations conducted by Police Captain Mao Yue, along with Instructor Guan Yi Min and their team, as they unravel various criminal cases

Recommendation: Hong Se Di Tan Hei Se Meng similar to The Kite
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Hong Se Di Tan Hei Se Meng(红色地毯黑色梦)

2004China
CrimeSuspenseThrillerRomance

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

The series is classified as an "idol romance suspense drama" which portrays the rigorous training undergone by global supermodels at a modeling academy, the sinister plots of criminal syndicates involved in trafficking models, the contrasting lifestyles of affluent and ordinary individuals, and the intense battle between morality and malevolence

Recommendation: Black Hole (2002) similar to The Kite
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Black Hole (2002)(黑洞)

2002China
CrimeSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sandstorm similar to The Kite
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Sandstorm(沙尘暴)

2025China
CrimeSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

A cold case involving burned bodies is reinvestigated, prompting Officer Chen Jiang He to quickly return to his hometown. Upon his arrival, he is thrown into a whirlwind of conspirators, a deceitful murderer, and vengeful individuals seeking retribution, converging like a violent storm. Despite the chaos, Chen remains steadfast in his belief that every tempest eventually subsides, and righteousness will ultimately triumph. (Youku)

Recommendation: Watch Your Back similar to The Kite
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Watch Your Back(黄雀)

2025China
CrimeSuspenseThrillerWeb Series

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Delves into the intricate experiences and challenges faced by individuals passing through the Li Cheng railway station, showcasing the fierce battle between morality and malevolence through gripping action and suspense in a collection of exciting train anti-theft incidents. (TMDb)

Recommendation: The Trust of a Life Time similar to The Kite
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The Trust of a Life Time(情事緝私檔案)

2002Hong Kong
CrimeSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Hiddens similar to The Kite
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The Hiddens(隱世者們)

2016Hong Kong
CrimeSuspenseThrillerAction

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Hailing from various regions in Asia, each member of the team possesses unique skills as undercover agents and has completed challenging missions like extending the life of a deceased individual by a week and acquiring valuable artifacts from the Vatican. As interpersonal conflicts arise unexpectedly, the team's hidden pasts are brought to light.

Recommendation: An Hong 1936 similar to The Kite
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An Hong 1936(暗红1936)

2011China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDeath Of A TwinHistorical FictionIdentical Twin Male LeadKuomintang (KMT)RevolutionSpy Male Lead

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 43% similarity match.

In 1936, a new member of a political party stumbles upon classified information, leading to the Xi'an Incident and a tale of internal conflicts and plots. Wu Zhong Ming, who was separated from his older brother Wu Boying in his youth by criminals, joins the Communist Party and is captured during a mission. Wu Boying attempts to rescue him but tragically perishes in the process. This occurs prior to the Xi'an Incident, during a period when the city becomes a critical hub for important intelligence. In order to secure ultimate victory, the Communist Party assigns Wu Zhong Ming the task of assuming the identity of his deceased twin brother Wu Bo Ying and infiltrating the Kuomintang. (ChineseDrama.info) Based on the novel "Infiltrate" by Ma Ying.

Recommendation: Dao Ke Dao similar to The Kite
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Dao Ke Dao(道可道)

2006China
CrimeSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: 29 Tian Ban similar to The Kite
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29 Tian Ban(29天半)

2006China
CrimeSuspenseThrillerDrama

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 43% similarity match.

Recommendation: Insects Awaken similar to The Kite
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Insects Awaken(惊蛰)

2019China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarActionNovel AdaptationChinese Republican EraDoppelgangerDramaHistorical FictionRomanceWorld War 2

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 43% similarity match.

During the year 1941 in Shanghai, a man caught the attention of the Japanese for resembling a suspected BIS spy. He was drawn into the perilous world of espionage but under the guidance of another individual, he comes to understand his duties as a loyal citizen and devotes himself to resisting the occupation forces. Chen Shan survives by trading intelligence on the streets. Mistaken for BIS agent Xiao Zheng Guo, Chen Shan's sister Chen Xia is abducted by Japanese spy leader Huang Mu Wei in order to manipulate him into cooperating. To rescue his sister, Chen Shan undergoes rigorous training and proves to be an outstanding spy. Assuming the identity of Xiao Zheng Guo, he infiltrates the BIS headquarters in Chongqing and embarks on a dangerous mission where a single mistake could be fatal. Despite never intending to betray his homeland, as a Chinese national, Chen Shan encounters Zhang Li, a woman with strong convictions, and gradually transforms into someone willing to sacrifice everything, even his own life, for the greater good of his country.

Recommendation: Inside Man similar to The Kite
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Inside Man(局中人)

2020China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerBrothers' RelationshipChinese Republican EraFamilyHistorical FictionMelodramaPolitical

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

The narrative centers on two siblings, Shen Lin and Shen Fang, and their contrasting political views. Initially aligned with different revolutionary factions, they eventually united under a shared ideology and joined the revolutionary movement. Following the success of the Anti-Japanese War in 1945, Shen Fang, an operative in the Intelligence Department of the Kuomintang Military Command HQ, returned to his post. Collaborating with Mr. Ren, he uncovered traitors within his party, acquired the "Ganoderma Lucidum Plan", and thwarted the planned actions of the "Jinling Society". Despite receiving support from the organization, Shen Fang continued to struggle with physical and mental fatigue, as well as the ongoing threat posed by shrapnel in his brain. Compounding his challenges was the longstanding discord between his father and his brother Shen Lin, who harbored suspicions, confusion, and surveillance towards him. As a meticulously orchestrated "game" unfolded, the Shen brothers found themselves embroiled in a life-or-death struggle, navigating intricate puzzles, overcoming obstacles, and ultimately achieving a pivotal breakthrough towards victory.

Recommendation: Odds to Win similar to The Kite
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Odds to Win(胜算)

2020China
CrimeEspionageSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionSpy Male LeadWorld War 2

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 42% similarity match.

In 1941, during the war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, a Communist spy working for the Japanese puppet government collaborates with Russian and Korean spies to carry out an assassination plan. With Manchukuo's allegiance to Cheng Tian, the Russians find themselves surrounded by threats. To counter this, their intelligence agency develops a covert, long-term strategy. Tang Fei, the Communist spy, is tasked with infiltrating the enemy by posing as one of them. While operating in the Security Bureau, he meets Cai Meng, a woman dedicated to resisting the Japanese regime. Together, they build trust as they work to outsmart the enemy within their own borders.

Recommendation: Blade's Dance with You similar to The Kite
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Blade's Dance with You(与君相刃)

2024China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalSuspenseThrillerWeb Novel AdaptationFemale AssassinHidden IdentityRomanceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 42% similarity match.

The narrative commences as assassin Zhao Xiao Ren agrees to eliminate Jun Mo from Jasmine Villa

Recommendation: Jian Die similar to The Kite
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Jian Die(剑谍)

2009China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionSecond Sino-Japanese WarSpy Male Lead

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 40% similarity match.

Several individuals are vying to acquire a confidential file that holds significant value in securing influence in Shanghai. Numerous altercations arise between factions with varying political ideologies in their quest for this document.

Recommendation: Sanjin Mountain City similar to The Kite
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Sanjin Mountain City(三进山城)

2012China
HistoricalSuspenseThrillerWarChinese Republican EraDramaHistorical FictionJapanese Colonial Rule

Like The Kite, this drama also features Historical, Suspense, Thriller, and War themes with a 40% 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: Kai Guo Qian Ye similar to The Kite
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Kai Guo Qian Ye(开国前夜)

2009China
CrimeEspionageHistoricalWarChinese Communist PartyChinese Republican EraHistorical FictionKuomintang (KMT)

Like The Kite, this drama also features Crime, Espionage, Historical, and War themes with a 40% similarity match.