The Three Disciples of Swallow Li - Asian drama recommendation
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The Three Disciples of Swallow Li(燕子李三之门徒)

2013China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsRomance

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Recommendation: Infernal Lover similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Infernal Lover(无间有爱; 花舞飞雪 )

2010Taiwan
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 83% 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: Iron Pear similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Iron Pear(鐵梨花)

2010China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 71% similarity match.

The series revolves around the challenges faced by the main character as she is compelled into a marriage with a high-ranking official of the Kuomintang, also known as the National party.

Recommendation: Rose Martial World similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Rose Martial World(玫瑰江湖)

2009China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsRomanceAdventureDramaWuxia

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Martial Arts, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

The setting of the story is in the early years of the Minguo period, shortly after 1912. Jun Qi Luo, who comes from the affluent and prominent Jun family of Ji Shi Villa, has always lived a life of privilege. She was raised alongside Shen Si Ru, an orphan taken in by the Jun family. Despite appearing meek and compliant, Si Ru harbors a deep-seated jealousy towards Qi Luo. Both girls develop feelings for the same man, Mu Sheng, who only reciprocates Qi Luo's love. Qi Luo and Mu Sheng decide to part ways temporarily so that Mu Sheng can pursue his aspirations, with plans to reunite and marry once he has achieved success. During Mu Sheng's absence, Si Ru schemes and sets off a series of events that alters the course of everyone's lives. There are two options to watch the series: either 20 episodes lasting 70 minutes each or 30 episodes lasting 45 minutes each.

Recommendation: Bridge of Life and Death similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Bridge of Life and Death(生死桥)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% 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 The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Pretty Maid(大丫鬟)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% 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 The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Heaven and Earth in Love(天地有爱)

2004China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: Golden Age similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Golden Age(金色年华)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Best Time (2007) similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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The Best Time (2007)(一世情缘)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomance

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 67% 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: Love at First Fight similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Love at First Fight(武十郎)

2007China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsRomanceComedyCross-DressingTomboy Female Lead

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Martial Arts, and Romance themes with a 67% similarity match.

Concerned about her husband leaving her because she hasn't borne a son, Mrs. Wu decides to pass off her tenth daughter as a son named Wu Shi Lang. Shi Lang is encouraged to excel in martial arts competitions to please her father. Complications arise when she falls for her childhood friend, Li Ya Shou, who is set on marrying into wealth. In order to prevent Ya Shou from marrying Lei Xiao Yu, a wealthy woman, Shi Lang defeats him in a martial arts contest. Impressed, Xiao Yu insists on marrying Shi Lang. Things get more complicated when Xiao Yu's brother, Lei Sheng Da, falls for Shi Lang while she is disguised as a man. Feeling overwhelmed, Shi Lang flees the town after revealing her true gender. Sheng Da pursues her to the new town. Despite growing closer to Ya Shou, Shi Lang begins to develop feelings for Sheng Da due to his persistence.

Recommendation: The Black Fox (2011) similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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The Black Fox (2011)(黑狐)

2011China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDramaMilitary

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 63% similarity match.

Gu Han Sen, a prominent figure in Shanghai, took in two sons during the early years of the Republic of China - Liao Si Cheng and Fang Tian Yi. The two adopted sons, along with Gu Han Sen's daughter Ting Gu, grew up together like true siblings. Fang Tian Yi, a kind and honest young man, valued their sibling bond above all else. Despite his unrequited love for Ting Gu, he kept his feelings hidden after learning of her feelings for Liao Si Cheng. The trio bravely fought against the Japanese invasion and played a crucial role in the War of Liberation. Gu Han Sen, aware of his daughter's feelings for Liao Si Cheng, attempted to arrange their marriage, but Liao Si Cheng prioritized his duties over personal matters. He joined the BIS, with Ting Gu and Fang Tian Yi following suit. Years later, they were unknowingly involved in a conspiracy while intercepting Qing treasures as part of a team led by Liao Si Cheng.

Recommendation: The Red similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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The Red(红色)

2014China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 63% 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 The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Burning Iron(铁在烧)

2015China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese WarWar

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 63% 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: Young Blood Agency similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Young Blood Agency(民国少年侦探社)

2019China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceInvestigationMystery

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 63% similarity match.

A group of passionate young individuals come together to establish a detective agency with a mission to uncover the truth. Known as the Young Blood Agency, this investigative team operates during the Republican era and is committed to unraveling enigmatic cases. Despite gaining a positive reputation for their successful investigations, the mysteries they encounter are intertwined with unresolved conflicts from the past. As the four members of the agency delve deeper into their cases, they come to realize the complex ties that bind them together.

Recommendation: The King of Shanghai similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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The King of Shanghai(上海王)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% 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 The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Rouge Snow(胭脂雪 )

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% 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: Xue Zhong Hong similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Xue Zhong Hong(雪中红)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceLove Triangle

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Guangdong Gentleman similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Guangdong Gentleman(关东大先生)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceComedy

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Mother Wife similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Mother Wife(娘妻)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Cold Arrow similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Cold Arrow(冷箭)

2009China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Shan Bei Han Zi similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Shan Bei Han Zi(陕北汉子)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWar

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: New Spring of Plum Blossoms similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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New Spring of Plum Blossoms(新一剪梅)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% 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: Shanghai, Shanghai similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Shanghai, Shanghai(上海, 上海)

2010China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Drunk Red Dust similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Drunk Red Dust(醉红尘)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWar

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% 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: The Legend of Meng Lai Cai similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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The Legend of Meng Lai Cai(孟来财传奇)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceComedy

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Legend of Qing Cheng similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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The Legend of Qing Cheng(青城缘)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% 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 The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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A Beauty in Troubled Times(亂世佳人)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, 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, 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: Spring under the Gallows similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Spring under the Gallows(绞刑架下的春天)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWar

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Su Ran Ran's Husband Hunting Journey similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Su Ran Ran's Husband Hunting Journey(苏染染追夫记)

2016China
ActionHistoricalMartial ArtsRomanceComedy

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Historical, Martial Arts, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

The Su family's ancestral burial site is known for its excellent feng shui, allowing them to easily have nine sons while others pray for just one. However, Su Ran Ran was born as their only daughter, leading to her being spoiled and mischievous due to being treated like a princess. To protect her from her brothers' teasing, she is sent to Zhu Mountain as a disciple. As she grows older, her family struggles to find suitable husbands for her and her cousin. When a potential marriage arrangement arises, Su Ran Ran tries to escape but accidentally poisons a young man in white. Upon being brought back home, her potential suitor bluntly states that he has no intention of marrying her. Despite being rejected, she was not interested in marrying him either, always questioning why they were in such a hurry to find her a husband.

Recommendation: Forging Knife similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Forging Knife(锻刀)

2016China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionWar

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, and Historical Fiction themes with a 57% 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: Smile in Spring similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Smile in Spring(桃花依旧笑春风)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceWar

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% 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: The Gate of Xuan Wu similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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The Gate of Xuan Wu(宣武门)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceCrime

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% 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: King of Kings (2002) similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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King of Kings (2002)(王中王)

2002China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceAdventure

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Hu Ju Long Pan similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Hu Ju Long Pan(虎踞龙盘)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsFamily

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Martial Arts themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Imperial Consort from the Desert similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Imperial Consort from the Desert(大漠皇妃)

2002China
HistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsRomanceMing Dynasty

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, Martial Arts, and Romance themes with a 57% similarity match.

Recommendation: Library similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Library( 天一生水)

2006China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% 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 The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Daughter-in-Law's Tears(媳妇的眼泪)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 57% 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: Legend of the Fist: Chen Zhen similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Legend of the Fist: Chen Zhen(精武陳真)

2008China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsDramaHistorical FigureHuo Yuanjia

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Martial Arts themes with a 56% similarity match.

Following the demise of the Huo family, Chen Zhen took his master's only heir, Huo Dong Jue, and departed Shanghai to find sanctuary in Peking in disguise. Assuming the alias Cheng Zhi En, he worked as a servant in the Fang household, devoted to nurturing Huo Dong Jue into a skilled individual with expertise in both civil and military affairs, carrying on the legacy of the Huo family. Initially able to live discreetly and maintain a cordial relationship with Miss Fang Jia and former Qingwu champion Huang Fu, Chen Zhen found himself drawn into national affairs as the conflict between Fang Jia, the Alliance Spinning Factory, and the Hongkou Gang escalated.

Recommendation: Traveling Tiger Mountain similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Traveling Tiger Mountain(虎山行)

2009China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsAdventureDramaWuxia

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Martial Arts themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: Huang Fei Hong similar to The Three Disciples of Swallow Li
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Huang Fei Hong(国士无双黄飞鸿)

2017China
ActionHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsRomanceComedyDramaQing Dynasty

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Historical, Historical Fiction, Martial Arts, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Wong Fei Hung, a renowned figure of his era, is both a skilled martial artist and a revered hero. As a doctor at Po Chi Lam, a clinic in Canton, he has rescued numerous individuals, yet he is compelled to utilize his combat skills to protect the community.

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The Heroic Duo(风云争霸)

2004China
ActionHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsRomanceAdventureMing DynastyWuxia

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Historical, Historical Fiction, Martial Arts, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

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From Hate to Love in Flames(烬雪染红妆)

2025China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceFilmed VerticallyShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 56% similarity match.

Ning Zhi Bai, an outstanding pharmacy student returning from abroad, unexpectedly rescues the young warlord Duan Yan Ze on a train, unaware that they had crossed paths in childhood. Recognizing her as the daughter of the Ning family who has lingered in his memory, Duan Yan Ze pressures her into marriage by threatening the safety of her family. What starts as animosity gradually evolves into affection. After facing her foster sister’s plots, her former fiancé's abduction, and even taking a bullet to protect him, the two eventually come to terms with their profound feelings for one another amidst the turmoil of war.

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One Sword Sweeps All(一剑横空)

2019China
ActionChinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsRomanceSecond Sino-Japanese WarStrong Female LeadSword-fightWarWorld War 2

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Martial Arts, and Romance themes with a 55% similarity match.

The narrative revolves around the journey of three individuals from the renowned Shengjia Troupe, a Beijing Opera ensemble in the northern region. It depicts their quest for vengeance and integration into the resistance movement during wartime. In the 1930s, a fierce conflict erupts between the Shengjia Troupe and outlaw Jiang You Cai. As a result, Sheng Zhong Hao's father and mentor sustain severe injuries. Before passing away, Zhong Hao's father compels his son to swear that he will not seek revenge. Overwhelmed by grief, Sheng Zhong Hao accompanies his martial siblings Wen Li Xuan and Zhen Yu Huan as they escape towards Tianjin. Along the way, they become separated after encountering military personnel. Zhong Hao is apprehended and sent to a Japanese labor camp. In captivity, he misses the chance to reunite with his beloved Zhen Yu Huan. After a prolonged period, the trio reunites on the battlefield. Sheng Zhong Hao ultimately joins the resistance against Japan, fighting alongside his comrades once more.

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Bu Liang Ren Season 2(画江湖之不良人2)

2016China
ActionHistoricalHistorical FictionMartial ArtsRomanceAdventureTang DynastyWarWuxia

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Action, Historical, Historical Fiction, Martial Arts, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

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Return the Pearl to Thee(新还君明珠)

2008China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDramaScheme

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

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A Robbery(名门劫)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDysfunctional FamilyFamily

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

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Memoirs of Madam Jin(金大班)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceAdapted From A Short StoryMelodrama

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 50% 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 The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 50% 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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Reborn (2010)(重生門)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceSuspenseThriller

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

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Indanthrene(阴丹士林)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceFilm IndustryRags To Riches

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

The narrative follows Lin Rui Xi, a timid girl from a humble village, as she rises from obscurity to prominence in the glamorous world of Shanghai's film industry. Through a stroke of luck involving a cheongsam dress, Lin unexpectedly finds love, success, and a passion for her work. Set against a backdrop of intense rivalry and conflicting interests, she navigates the tumultuous waters of love and ambition with resilience and grace.

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Under the Bodhi Tree(菩提树下)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionRomanceDramaQing Dynasty

Like The Three Disciples of Swallow Li, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, and Romance themes with a 50% similarity match.

Master Long and his loyal friend Fang Xiu Cai come together to help their village during a severe outbreak. They later uncover that Madam Long and Master Long are responsible for the disease outbreak. The wicked duo then kills Master Long and blames Fang Xiu Cai for the epidemic, resulting in the demise of the entire Fang family except for Fang Xiu Cai's young son. In a twist of fate, Fang Xiu Cai's son is mistakenly switched with the Long family's son. The true heir of the Long family is raised by the Guan family, while Fang's son grows up in the Long family's care.