The Moon and the Sunshine - Asian drama recommendation
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The Moon and the Sunshine(月牙儿与阳光)

2006China
Novella AdaptationAdapted From A Short StoryDramaProstitutionSex Industry

Zhang Xiao Yue and Luo Can Yang find themselves sharing a prison cell, passing time by reminiscing. Xiao Yue's family faced financial hardship after her father's death, leaving them in debt. Meanwhile, Can Yang's father was celebrating a promotion with a banquet, during which Xiao Yue and her mother were hired to help out. This led to a web of complex relationships and conflicts involving Xiao Yue, her mother, and Can Yang. The women grapple with societal expectations that view them as tools for men, rather than as individuals seeking happiness.

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The Moon And The Sunshine

Recommendation: Je T'aime: Watashi Wa Kemono similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
43%Match
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Je T'aime: Watashi Wa Kemono(ジュテーム〜わたしはけもの)

2008Japan
DramaProstitutionSex IndustryMiniseriesProstitute Female Lead

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama, Prostitution, and Sex Industry themes with a 43% similarity match.

Murakami Yuka has started working part-time as a high-end escort, according to Tokyograph.

Recommendation: Fruits Takuhaibin similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
38%Match
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Fruits Takuhaibin(フルーツ宅配便)

2019Japan
DramaProstitutionSex IndustryAdapted From A MangaBusinessLife

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama, Prostitution, and Sex Industry themes with a 38% similarity match.

Following the closure of the company where SAKITA was previously employed, he decides to move back to his hometown in a smaller city to establish a new venture as the manager of an escort agency called "Fruits Delivery Service." This series revolves around a group of women who, due to financial struggles and difficult circumstances, find themselves working in this line of business. The show delves into the societal issues and challenges faced by these women, prompting viewers to reflect on how to address inequalities in society.

Recommendation: Koufuku no Ouji similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
33%Match
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Koufuku no Ouji(幸福の王子)

2003Japan
Adapted From A Short StoryDramaRomance

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Adapted From A Short Story and Drama with a 33% similarity match.

This story follows the tragic romance between Shuhei and Umi. Shuhei, the surviving son of a hospital director, enjoys playing the piano alongside Umi, who is a talented cellist and the daughter of restaurant owners. Despite Shuhei's desire to accompany Umi to a prestigious music school in Austria, he is obligated to pursue a career in medicine as the sole heir to his family. Shuhei's best friend, Ryosuke, harbors feelings for Umi and deliberately deceives the pair on their graduation day, leading to a missed opportunity to reunite. Following a tragic accident that leaves Umi with limited mobility in her fingers, Shuhei assumes she has abandoned him and moves on to marry Noriko, the daughter of a wealthy banker. Unbeknownst to Shuhei, Umi remains in Japan assisting at her family's restaurant and continues to harbor feelings for him while believing she is unworthy of his love. Their paths unexpectedly cross one day.

Recommendation: Weekly Akakawa Jiro similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Weekly Akakawa Jiro(週刊 赤川次郎)

2007Japan
Adapted From A Short StoryDramaAnthologyInvestigationMystery

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Adapted From A Short Story and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

Based on the short stories "Weekly Akakawa Jiro" by the author Akagawa Jiro.

Recommendation: Fujiko F. Fujio SF Tanpen Drama Season 2 similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Fujiko F. Fujio SF Tanpen Drama Season 2(藤子・F・不二雄SF短編ドラマ シーズン2)

2024Japan
Adapted From A Short StoryDramaAnthologyMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Adapted From A Short Story and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

Based on a compilation of short stories by the author known as F.F.F.

Recommendation: Fujiko F. Fujio SF Tanpen Drama Season 3 similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Fujiko F. Fujio SF Tanpen Drama Season 3(藤子・F・不二雄SF短編ドラマ シーズン3)

2025Japan
Adapted From A Short StoryDramaAnthologySci-FiShort Length Series

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Adapted From A Short Story and Drama with a 25% similarity match.

The upcoming dramatized stories will feature a variety of unique plots, such as "Kanshin" where two lovers and a Yakuza boss switch bodies, "Ore to Ore to Ore" where a man multiplies after a mountain experience, "Miracle Man" about a man who believes he can perform miracles, "Sora kara no Otoshidama" showing the bond between a cute space creature and a boy, "Oyaji Rock" following a salesman's innovative idea with large rocks, and "Kindokuten" where a man facing marital issues is offered a fresh start.

Recommendation: Ashita, Watashi wa Dareka no Kanojo Season 2 similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Ashita, Watashi wa Dareka no Kanojo Season 2(明日、私は誰かのカノジョシーズン2)

2023Japan
DramaProstitutionSex IndustryAdapted From A MangaFortune-tellingIdol Supporting CharacterMiniseriesOlder Woman-Younger ManPsychologicalRomance

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama, Prostitution, and Sex Industry themes with a 25% similarity match.

Based on the manga series "Ashita, Who Will I Be Someone's Girlfriend?" by Ano Hinaa.

Recommendation: The Red Crest similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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The Red Crest(紅の紋章)

2006Japan
DramaProstitutionSex IndustryDifficult AdulthoodFamily RelationshipHistoricalLifeMelodramaPost-Occupation JapanRomanceStrong Female Lead

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama, Prostitution, and Sex Industry themes with a 23% similarity match.

The story revolves around Sumiko Saegusa, a resilient woman who faces numerous challenges but never wavers in her self-belief. In the tumultuous aftermath of the war, she is forced to engage in prostitution to support her family while nurturing her aspiration to become a teacher. Despite falling in love with a young doctor, their romance does not endure. Eventually, Sumiko achieves her dream of becoming a teacher and reunites with the doctor, but their lives continue to be plagued by obstacles.

Recommendation: Gotanda Hoipu Gakuen similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Gotanda Hoipu Gakuen(五反田ほいっぷ学園)

2024Japan
DramaProstitutionSex IndustryBased On A True StoryDeathFriendshipProstitute Female LeadRapeSexual AssaultShort Length SeriesSuicide

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama, Prostitution, and Sex Industry themes with a 23% similarity match.

Hibari, an inexperienced individual, turns to prostitution as a result of her family circumstances. She encounters Lemon, a unique sex worker. Initially skeptical of Lemon, Hibari eventually learns valuable lessons about the industry from her. As their bond deepens, Lemon's hidden troubles come to light. The girls in this line of work display a mix of cheerfulness and brokenness, engaging in light-hearted conversations to avoid discussing serious matters. This is a poignant and fleeting tale of girls who engage in the selling of their bodies.

Recommendation: Death by Zero similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Death by Zero(殺手)

2020Hong Kong
DramaProstitutionSex IndustryActionFemale AssassinBlindnessCafé SettingComedyCrimeMultiple MainsProstitute Female LeadSkilled Killer

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama, Prostitution, and Sex Industry themes with a 21% similarity match.

This tale of killers unfolds in a fantastical setting. Yim Mo, once known as 'Yama', brings ruin upon his family through a mistake, transforming him into a subpar assassin. This downfall paves the way for the emergence of the renowned killer, Kiu Sing, also known as Zero. However, their fates take a drastic turn when an 'Assassin Hunter' arrives, pushing Yama and Zero into a deadly showdown.

Recommendation: Yoru no Dohyo: Aru Yogi Sha wo Meguru Kiroku similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Yoru no Dohyo: Aru Yogi Sha wo Meguru Kiroku(夜の道標 -ある容疑者を巡る記録-)

2025Japan
Adapted From A Short Story

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Adapted From A Short Story with a 20% similarity match.

Set in Japan during the 1990s, this thought-provoking mystery centers on detective Taira Shotaro as he chases a fugitive murderer. While examining the suspect's actions and the motives behind the crime, he uncovers a significant truth. When a suspect, evading capture for two years, links seemingly unrelated individuals, a surprising dark aspect of society comes to light.

Recommendation: You Will Never Walk Alone similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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You Will Never Walk Alone(你永远不会独行)

2009China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Grandmother From Silicon Valley similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Grandmother From Silicon Valley(矽谷阿嬤)

2008China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Sharp Arrow Operation 2 similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Sharp Arrow Operation 2(利箭纵横)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Closed Area similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Closed Area(禁区)

2009China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

In the autumn of 1990, a significant event occurred that left a lasting impact on many individuals

Recommendation: I'm a Small Blade of Grass similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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I'm a Small Blade of Grass(我是一棵小草)

2009China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Despite facing numerous challenges such as her partner's unfaithfulness and her sister-in-law's scheming, Lin Xiao Cao remains optimistic and caring. She looks after her mother-in-law and her husband's child from another relationship while also helping others and believing in genuine love. Xiao Cao has a special talent for connecting with people and resolving conflicts, even with someone like Liu Shui. When Liu Shui realizes the pain he has caused Xiao Cao, he falls for her and pursues her. Despite his efforts, Xiao Cao struggles to believe that someone as successful as Liu Shui could truly love her and tries to avoid his advances.

Recommendation: Red Electric Wave similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Red Electric Wave(红色电波)

2009China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tang Guo Nv Ren He De Nan Ren similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Tang Guo Nv Ren He De Nan Ren(趟过女人河的男人)

2006China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Cao Gen Wang similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Cao Gen Wang(草根王)

2010China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

The tale revolves around Zhu Shan, an ordinary individual who faces numerous hardships in life but manages to conquer challenges with his intelligence and bravery

Recommendation: You Are My Life More Complete similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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You Are My Life More Complete(你是我的生命)

2010China
Drama

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Recommendation: Sister Jiang similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Sister Jiang(江姐)

2010China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Destiny in Her Hands similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Destiny in Her Hands(断掌的女人)

2011China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

This is a tale about a woman who was born with fragmented lines on her palms. In Chinese tradition, it is believed that individuals born with broken lines on their palms, particularly females, will encounter great hardships and misfortune in life. The narrative commences with the protagonist, Luo Jin Yu, being born to a mother who sold fried noodles and a father addicted to gambling. Jin Yu was delivered backstage at a Cantonese opera troupe that happened to be in town for a show. Upon discovering that her firstborn daughter had broken lines on both palms, Jin Yu's mother was devastated. Despite wanting to abandon Jin Yu, she was advised by an opera performer to raise her daughter to the best of her ability. Jin Yu faced numerous challenges and difficulties throughout her life, including being denied education and having to work in a factory at a young age to support her family due to poverty. Despite facing hardships, Jin Yu discovered a talent for writing and pursued it to provide for her family. Her husband, however, was unsupportive and abusive, leading Jin Yu to strive for independence and success as a scriptwriter. Despite contemplating suicide at one point, Jin Yu was encouraged by a journalist named Pan Li Hua to continue living and take control of her own destiny. Eventually, Jin Yu overcame numerous challenges and ended up marrying a man who shared her passion for scriptwriting and Cantonese opera.

Recommendation: 3 Haters similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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3 Haters(賤民20)

2017Hong Kong
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Strait similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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The Strait(海峡)

2015China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Follows the journey of Luo Jin and Du Ronglin, an officer in the Kuomintang and a company commander in the PLA, spanning six decades

Recommendation: Haters Gonna Stay similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Haters Gonna Stay(仇老爺爺)

2019Hong Kong
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Die Hai Zhui Zong similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Die Hai Zhui Zong(谍海追踪)

2019China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Inspired by real events involving China's modern National Security Bureau, the story follows the creation of China's inaugural national aircraft carrier amidst a setting of espionage

Recommendation: Hankou Wharf similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Hankou Wharf(汉口码头)

2012China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mismarriage similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Mismarriage(错嫁)

2012China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Liang Jia Fu Nu similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Liang Jia Fu Nu(良家妇女)

2012China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Kill the Wolf Flower similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Kill the Wolf Flower(杀狼花)

2012China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Come Home similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Come Home(亲爱的 回家)

2012China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

During a trip to Korea, Cheng Hua, a young fashion goods shop owner, is wrongly accused of smuggling and sentenced to six months in prison abroad. To protect their assets, Cheng Hua and her husband Shao Jun decide to divorce, with Shao Jun promising to remarry her upon her release. However, upon Cheng Hua's return, she discovers Shao Jun marrying wealthy heiress An Li Na. Shao Jun then fakes amnesia after a failed attempt to reconcile with Cheng Hua, who infiltrates the An household as their 28th maid. Despite Cheng Hua's efforts to help Shao Jun regain his memory, his troubled past continues to haunt him, leading him to pursue control of the An clan corporation. As he battles the Song clan corporation in both business and love, Shao Jun finds himself drawn to CEO Song Yao.

Recommendation: Codenamed: Vicious Dog similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Codenamed: Vicious Dog(代號九耳犬)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Broadcasted on DFMV (Eastern Cinema Network, ) Premiere

Recommendation: Shei Shi Zhen Ying Xiong similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Shei Shi Zhen Ying Xiong(谁是真英雄)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shuo Shu Ren similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Shuo Shu Ren(说书人)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Country in Chaos similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Country in Chaos(滄海橫流)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Love In The Sunshine similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Love In The Sunshine(愛在陽光下)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Xiang Xiao Duo Yi Yang similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Xiang Xiao Duo Yi Yang(像小朵一样)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Er Shu similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Er Shu(二叔)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Red Sedan Chair similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Red Sedan Chair(红轿子)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

During the early years of the Republic of China, Qiao Yuzhu, a member of the sedan hall family known as "jiduan," was unexpectedly given a valuable map of the Republic's foundation by revolutionary party member Wu Yijian. To safeguard the treasure, Qiao Yuzhu entrusted the map to Qiao Liti, a woman who had been marginalized due to being born with six fingers. Meanwhile, Wu Yijian's wife, Mrs. Che, transported explosives through the corpse-filled streets. Qiao Liti's son, Qiao Wenxuan, sought marriage with Gu Zhipeng and eventually wedded spy Chu Lin. Despite facing numerous challenges, Qiao Liti persevered and eventually discovered gold. However, their plans were jeopardized when Che Wenxuan was captured by Gu Zhipeng. In a turn of events, Gu Zhipeng took Qiao Liti hostage, only to be stopped by his mother, Yun Xian. Tragically, Yun Xian took her own life, causing Gu Zhipeng to spiral into madness. Ultimately, Che Wenxuan joined the revolutionary movement, while Qiao Liti patiently awaited his return.

Recommendation: Royalty in Blood similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Royalty in Blood(异镇)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Dreamer (2015) similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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Dreamer (2015)(你是猪么)

2015China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hoopla similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Hoopla(奇妙小镇)

2014China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Harvest Season similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Harvest Season(收获的季节)

2014China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: League of Legends (2013) similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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League of Legends (2013)(英雄联盟)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Midday Sun similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Midday Sun(正午阳光)

2013China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Choose the Right Path similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Choose the Right Path(刀光枪影)

2015China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Jie Ban Nv Xu similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Jie Ban Nv Xu(接班女婿)

2015China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Prenuptial Agreement similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Prenuptial Agreement(婚前協議)

2015China
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: I Want To See Your Face similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
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I Want To See Your Face(보고싶은 얼굴)

2001South Korea
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.

Recommendation: Choice (2004) similar to The Moon and the Sunshine
20%Match
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Choice (2004)(선택)

2004South Korea
Drama

Like The Moon and the Sunshine, this drama also features Drama with a 20% similarity match.