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Yonder(욘더)

2022South Korea
Novel AdaptationCancerDeathDramaFutureIllnessImmortalityLifeMelodramaMiniseriesSci-FiSlight MysteryVirtual RealityWidower Male Lead

Taking place in the 2030s within a bustling urban area in South Korea, the story follows a man haunted by the loss of his wife to cancer. His life changes when he receives a mysterious email prompting him to leave his physical form behind and reunite with his wife. The narrative explores a world where immortality is possible, raising questions about the significance of eternal life, death, memory, oblivion, and the dichotomy of happiness and sorrow. The film, based on the novel "Goodbye, Yonder" by Kim Jang Hwan, is scheduled to premiere at a festival on October 6, 2022, followed by a broadcast release on October 14, 2022.

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Sono Hi no Maeni(その日のまえに)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesFamily

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Miniseries themes with a 33% similarity match.

Harada Kazumi has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has been informed that she has a year left to live. In the time remaining, she and her husband Kensuke decide to revisit the neighborhood where they started their life together, unaware of the concept of mortality. During their visit, they not only reminisce about their past but also contemplate their future together. As the inevitable day draws near, they must find a way to cope with loss and move forward with a positive outlook on life.

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Shall We That’s(쉘위댓츠)

2020South Korea
DramaIllnessLifeMelodramaMiniseriesMental IllnessShort Length SeriesYouth

Like Yonder, this drama also features Drama, Illness, Life, Melodrama, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

The anguished existence of young individuals who desire to end their lives, yet also yearn to continue living.

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The Romantic Movement, Seoul(더 로맨틷 무부먼트, 서울)

2010South Korea
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesComedyRomanceShort Length Series

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

The series effectively narrates the journey of a girl named Hyo Rin, who is perpetually troubled by matters of the heart

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Bread and Soup and Cat Weather(パンとスープとネコ日和 )

2013Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaLifeMiniseriesDeath Of A MotherFoodHealing

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Akiko resides with her mother until her mother's unexpected passing. Following this, she resigns from her editing position to manage her mother's cozy restaurant. The restaurant offers a simple menu consisting of sandwiches and soup. This story is adapted from the novel "Bread And Soup And Cat Weather" by Mure Yoko.

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Next World: Watashitachi no Mirai(NEXT WORLD 私たちの未来)

2015Japan
FutureLifeMiniseriesSci-Fi

Like Yonder, this drama also features Future, Life, Miniseries, and Sci-Fi themes with a 29% similarity match.

How will the future world look? The documentary, which is currently being researched by scientists, offers predictions on what the world will be like in the next three decades

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Kondo Umaretara(今度生まれたら)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

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Amazing Grace (2020)(伊如陽光)

2020Taiwan
CancerDramaIllnessMiniseries

Like Yonder, this drama also features Cancer, Drama, Illness, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Genetic abnormalities cannot be undone, but maintaining a positive mindset can lead to a fulfilling life. Grace, a music enthusiast, has always been a cheerful individual. However, a failed marriage caused her to hit rock bottom. It wasn't until she volunteered for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts that she was able to overcome her inner struggles. She then met and fell in love with Johan, a physicist from Sweden. Despite being diagnosed with parotid gland cancer and blood cancer due to a defect in the P53 gene, Grace chose to undergo treatment optimistically to spare her loved ones from sadness. Even while battling illness, Grace continued to contribute to public welfare through the Internet. Her 36 years of life were a ray of sunshine, bringing warmth to the lives of many.

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Sanzenen no Tsukaikata(三千円の使いかた)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

This story follows three generations of women from the Mikuriya family as they ponder the kind of life they want to live and tackle their challenges through saving money. Mikuriya Miho, the second daughter, recently moved out on her own after securing a well-paying job. She had aspirations of being a successful career woman with a loving partner, but a certain incident prompts her to reevaluate her path.

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Hokuo Kojirase Nikki(北欧こじらせ日記)

2022Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

Shimako, an employee at a Tokyo travel agency, has a strong passion for Scandinavia. She resides in a cozy apartment filled with Scandinavian decor, cuisine, music, and various items that transport her to Finland. Unexpectedly, the company's president declares bankruptcy, prompting Shimako to deepen her affection for Finland.

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Kakuu OL Nikki(架空OL日記)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 29% similarity match.

The television series is adapted from a blog authored by Baka Rhythm from 2006 to 2009, in which he assumed the identity of a female office worker named Kakuu Masuno. Masuno, who claimed to be employed at a bank, shared anecdotes about the daily emotions experienced by an office worker and those in her social circle.

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If I Can Love You So(如果可以这样爱)

2019China
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaIllnessMelodramaForbidden LoveRomanceSecond Chance RomanceSuicide

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, Illness, and Melodrama themes with a 28% similarity match.

After being let down by their previous relationships, renowned pianist Geng Mo Chi and popular radio host Bai Kao Er cross paths at a tragic event - the funerals of their late spouses. Despite their shared heartache, they find solace in each other's presence. As they follow their hearts down unexpected paths, they discover that healing is attainable even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. However, the same fate that brought them together also threatens to tear them apart. Surrounded by a world of heartbreak, forbidden love, and tragic destinies, Geng Mo Chi and Bai Kao Er must confront the decision of whether their newfound love is worth fighting for.

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Mo Ichido Papa to Yoba Reru hi(もう一度パパと呼ばれる日)

2023Japan
CancerDramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesAmnesiaElementary SchoolFamily RelationshipGoing Through A Divorce

Like Yonder, this drama also features Cancer, Drama, Illness, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 28% similarity match.

Mikura Kenji and his wife, Misako, are living separately, away from their two children, Yukiho and Haru. Kenji suffered an accident three years ago, causing him to develop anterograde amnesia, preventing him from forming new memories. Every day, Kenji's memory resets, causing distress to his family and leading him to consider divorce, fearing that his condition burdens them. Despite his wife's encouragement, Kenji eventually leaves home without informing his children about his illness. Two years later, Kenji learns of his ex-wife's passing and decides to raise his children as a single father after reading her diary. Struggling to reconnect with his daughter and son, Kenji continues to work hard every day, hoping for the day they will call him "Dad" again.

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Full Swing(フルスイング)

2008Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaIllnessLifeMelodramaMiniseriesBaseballBased On A True StoryHigh SchoolSchool SettingSportsStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Illness, Life, Melodrama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

A story unfolds about an esteemed hitting instructor who transitions into a role as a teacher at a high school. Michihiro Takabayashi spent three decades as a batting coach for seven different professional baseball teams, guiding more than 30 champions. Upon reaching 58 years old, he shifted gears to become a high school educator and forged strong connections with his students. Tragically, he succumbed to cancer before witnessing his first group of students graduate. (NHK)

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Shitamachi Rocket (2011)(下町ロケット )

2011Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesBusiness

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Tsukuda Kohei used to lead the development of a space rocket but left the Space and Astronautical Science Agency due to the rocket launch failure. He now manages Tsukuda Manufacturing, a small factory in the historic downtown area. On the other hand, Teikoku Heavy Industries unveiled plans for a homegrown rocket launch during a press event. However, the project hit a snag when Zaizen Michio, the Aerospace Division's chief, discovered that the patent for the crucial engine component technology had already been filed by Tsukuda Manufacturing. In a desperate attempt to secure the patent, Zaizen offered Tsukuda 2 billion yen. But...

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Seizon: Aisuru Musume no Tame ni(生存 愛する娘のために)

2002Japan
CancerDramaIllnessMiniseriesAdapted From A Manga

Like Yonder, this drama also features Cancer, Drama, Illness, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Takeda has been diagnosed with cancer and is struggling to find a reason to continue living. He has already lost his wife to cancer and his daughter has been missing for fourteen years. As he contemplates suicide, he receives a call from the police informing him that his daughter's body has been discovered, the victim of a homicide. Devastated by the news, Takeda decides to dedicate the rest of his days to seeking justice for his daughter. The clock is ticking for Takeda to find the killer before time runs out. This poignant tale follows a father's determination to uncover the truth.

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Sorezore no Dangai(それぞれの断崖)

2019Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaMiniseriesMurder

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Upon returning home, Kyoichiro learns that his 14-year-old son Kyosuke has been fatally stabbed. The perpetrator, 13-year-old Mitsuru, was a fellow classmate of Kyosuke. Despite the severity of the crime, Mitsuru will not face appropriate consequences under Japan's juvenile law. Kyoichiro directs his frustration towards Mitsuru and his mother, Hatsumi. However, he also recognizes the suffering that Hatsumi endures as a result of her son's actions.

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Gundam Build Real(ガンダムビルドリアル)

2021Japan
LifeMiniseriesSci-FiVirtual RealitySports

Like Yonder, this drama also features Life, Miniseries, Sci-Fi, and Virtual Reality themes with a 27% similarity match.

Team Bright is a collection of young men who have been participating in Gunpla Battles since their time in elementary school. They recently reunited during their freshman year of high school. The team is made up of Hiro as the pilot, Takumi as the builder, Kentaro as the programmer, and Taichi as the communicator. Previously, the team utilized an RG Gunpla known as Nanahachi (Seven-Eight), which is based on the RX-78-2 Gundam model. This unit was equipped with an upgraded Armageddon bazooka that boasts double the stats of a standard Hyper Bazooka, crafted by the fifth member, Souta. To begin Gunpla Battles, the teams scan their Gunpla models and use specialized drones to display their life-sized projections. These projections are controlled by Hiro and the other assigned pilots through first-person view goggles.

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Yamaonna Nikki(山女日記 ~女たちは頂きを目指して~)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesSports

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

At 40 years old, Tachibana Yuzuki has recently started working as a guide for mountain climbing. During her initial solo expedition to Mount Myoko and Mount Hiuchi, she encounters three women in her group: Yumi and Ritsuko, who are employed at a department store, and Mitsuko, who works at a welfare facility. Despite facing various challenges and personal issues, these novice climbers attempt to conquer the mountains under the guidance of Kijima, a younger colleague who is more experienced than Yuzuki. Extracted from the book "Yamaonna Nikki" penned by Minato Kanae.

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Kibougaoka no Hitobito(希望ヶ丘の人びと)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesFamily

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Tajima resides happily in Tokyo with his wife Keiko, their daughter Mika, and son Ryota. Unfortunately, Keiko is diagnosed with terminal cancer and passes away within three months. Keiko was the light of the family, and her absence creates a void in their hearts. Tajima attempts to continue on as usual, but soon realizes it is futile. Upon his children's suggestion, they visit Kibougaoka, Keiko's hometown, to reminisce about her past. They visit Keiko's old, empty home, and Tajima proposes they move there. Mika and Ryota agree, and the Tajima family begins a new chapter in Kibougaoka.

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Shitamachi Rocket(下町ロケット)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesBusiness

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

Kohei Tsukuda used to work for the Aerospace and Science Exploration Agency before taking over his father's small factory, Tsukuda Industries. Despite facing challenges in his relationship with his daughter Rina, Tsukuda Industries has seen some improvement in its operations. However, Tsukuda's focus on developing a rocket engine has led to a decline in business. The situation worsens when a major client suddenly decides to stop working with Tsukuda Industries and the company gets sued by a competitor, Nakashima Industries, for patent infringement. This results in damage to Tsukuda Industries' reputation and financial struggles with banks. In the midst of these difficulties, Teikoku Heavy Industries offers to purchase a patent held by Tsukuda Industries for 2 billion yen.

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Kanjou 8-go Sen(感情8号線)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesRomance

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 27% similarity match.

In Ogikubo, Hachimanyama, Chitose Funabashi, Futako Tamagawa, Kaminoge, and Denen Choufu, Loop line 8 passes through these six towns. Despite the close proximity, passengers must transfer trains and take a longer route. In each of these towns, there are women who struggle with unfulfilled love, such as one-sided crushes, domestic abuse, and extramarital affairs. Similar to neighbors taking a detour, their relationships are loosely intertwined. Due to the complex nature of their connections, they only scratch the surface when interacting with each other, leading them to question their personal struggles. Despite their worries and comparisons, they strive to move forward.

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Akai Giwaku (2005)(赤い疑惑)

2005Japan
CancerDramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesFamilyLeukemiaMedicalRomanceYouth

Like Yonder, this drama also features Cancer, Drama, Illness, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 26% similarity match.

Sachiko, a 17-year-old girl, is the daughter of Professor Oshima, who works as a radiotherapist. Unfortunately, Sachiko develops leukemia after being exposed to radiation at the hospital. Adding to her troubles, she learns that Oshima is not her biological father and that her boyfriend is actually her half brother.

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If There Is No Tomorrow(我是余欢水)

2020China
Novel AdaptationCancerDramaIllnessLifeDifficult ChildhoodFriendshipRomanceTerminal IllnessWeb Series

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Cancer, Drama, Illness, and Life themes with a 26% similarity match.

I Am Yu Huanshui tells the story of a man who endures hardships until he learns he has a terminal illness, transforming his outlook on life. This drama is based on the novel If There Is No Tomorrow. (DramaPanda)

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Ryuusei Wagon(流星ワゴン)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesFamilyFantasyFlashback To PastNostalgiaTime Travel

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Miniseries themes with a 26% similarity match.

Over the last six months, Nagata Kazuo has faced losing his job, his wife Miyoko has expressed a desire for divorce, and their son Hiroki has been engaging in violent behavior at home. Additionally, Kazuo harbors resentment towards his father Tadao, who is suffering from terminal cancer. Feeling lost and defeated, Kazuo finds himself sitting on a bench in front of a train station when a wine-colored wagon unexpectedly appears. The driver, Hashimoto Yoshiaki, and his son Kenta, who both should have passed away five years ago, invite Kazuo to join them on a journey to revisit significant places from his past. Through this experience, Kazuo begins to understand the root of his marital and familial issues.

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Genkai Shuraku Kabushiki Kaisha(限界集落株式会社)

2015Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaLifeMiniseriesFarmingFather-Daughter RelationshipHardworking Female LeadReturn To HometownRural Life

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 26% similarity match.

In a small village located in the Kanto region, nestled among mountains, the inhabitants along with a consultant named Shosuke Tanihara, are facing challenges in revitalizing the village's main industry of agriculture. In his younger years, Masato (portrayed by Takashi Sorimachi) experienced a setback in his attempt at organic farming, resulting in significant debt. Consequently, Masato fled to Tokyo, abandoning his parents and daughter Miho. After 13 years, Masato's father passes away. Miho (played by Mayu Matsuoka) decides to take over her grandfather's field and farm. In order to support Miho and his mother Yayoi, Masato returns to his native village.

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Inochi Urimasu(命売ります)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaLifeMiniseriesBusinessInvestigationMysteryRomanceSuicide

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 26% similarity match.

Yamada Hanio transitioned from being a life insurance salesman to becoming a copywriter at an advertising agency. Despite having a successful career and enviable salary, he attempted to end his life one day while walking to work. His suicide attempt failed, leading him to start a unique business selling lives. As he responds to unusual requests, Hanio begins to confront the complexities of life.

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Watashi no Aozora 2002(私の青空 2002)

2002Japan
DramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesAsadoraFamily

Like Yonder, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

Hey, stay away from him... well, he may not be my husband, but he belongs to me! Due to popular demand, the My Blue Sky story continues! What happened to Nazuna, her lively son Taiyo, and Kento, the man who left them to pursue a career in boxing? The last time we saw Nazuna two years ago, she had chosen to keep her child and remain in Tokyo after being abandoned at the wedding altar. Being a single mother was challenging, but she and her son were able to create a comfortable life for themselves. Now, Kento and Nazuna have reunited, and although they are not married, they live in separate apartments nearby, each following their own aspirations. Taiyo, getting ready for fourth grade, receives support from both his parents, and their unconventional family dynamic surprisingly works well. Things take a twist when Kento falls in love with another woman. Koyuki, reserved and timid, is the complete opposite of the outgoing and direct Nazuna. Nazuna and Taiyo are forced to reconsider their unique family setup as a result. Nazuna decides to confront the situation head-on and fight for the family she has built. Get ready, anything can happen!

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Tokio(トキオ 父への伝言)

2004Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaIllnessLifeSci-FiFamilyFather-Son RelationshipShort Length SeriesTerminal IllnessTime TravelYorudora

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Illness, Life, and Sci-Fi themes with a 25% similarity match.

In 1979, Miyamoto Takumi's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a mysterious young man named Tokio in Asakusa. Claiming to be Takumi's son from the future, Tokio showcases his ability to predict the future, create unconventional machines, and demonstrate peculiar powers. Initially skeptical, Takumi gradually begins to believe Tokio as he witnesses his extraordinary abilities. Fast forward to 2004, Miyamoto Tokio falls gravely ill, prompting 50-year-old Takumi to reminisce about the peculiar events from 25 years ago. The story unfolds as a father and son transcend time and space to reunite in 1979, embarking on a journey across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka in search of Takumi's missing lover, Chizuru. Through their adventures, Takumi evolves as a person, thanks to the influence of his son from the future. As they spend two remarkable weeks together, Tokio imparts an uplifting message to his father, leaving a lasting impact on Takumi's life.

Recommendation: 87% similar to Yonder
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87%(はちじゅうななパーセン)

2005Japan
CancerDramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesBreast CancerDoctor Male LeadDoctor-Patient RelationshipFamily RelationshipSingle MotherTerminal Illness

Like Yonder, this drama also features Cancer, Drama, Illness, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

In the early stages of her cancer diagnosis, a single mother receives care from a doctor who tragically lost his wife to the same disease. The film "87%" follows these two characters as they navigate the challenges of cancer treatment and the power of family love.

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Rikokatsu(リコカツ)

2021Japan
CancerDramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesComedyDysfunctional MarriageMarried Female LeadMarried Male LeadOpposites AttractRomance

Like Yonder, this drama also features Cancer, Drama, Illness, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

Mizuguchi Saki, a talented editor for a fashion magazine, comes from a modern and open-minded family. She crosses paths with Obara Koichi, the top pilot of the Air Rescue Wing in the Air Self-Defense Force, who was raised in a strict military household and embodies the quintessential disciplined individual. Despite their contrasting personalities, Saki and Koichi decide to tie the knot without going through the traditional dating phase, envisioning a blissful life together following an extravagant wedding ceremony. However, conflicts arise when they move in together, stemming from their divergent lifestyles and values, leading to heated arguments. Eventually, they come to the difficult decision to part ways. Yet, breaking the news of their impending divorce to their loved ones proves to be a challenging task, as they had initially been met with much joy and anticipation. Consequently, they discreetly make preparations for their separation.

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Heaven on the Fourth Floor(四樓的天堂)

2021Taiwan
DramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesFriendshipHealing

Like Yonder, this drama also features Drama, Life, Melodrama, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

"Heaven" is a discreet massage parlor nestled in the alleyways and situated on the fourth level. Tian Yi, a skilled tuina masseuse, has a special ability to heal the emotional scars that his clients struggle to confront. Whether it's a therapist who can't seem to help her own mother, a street artist with a troubled history, or an actor who hides his true feelings... "Heaven" provides a space for individuals to discover their authentic selves.

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Yamaonna Nikki Season 2: Yama Fesu ni Ikou/Alps no Jou(山女日記〜山フェスに行こう/アルプスの女王〜)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesMountain ClimbingSports

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

Mountain climbing expert Tachibana Yuzuki extends an invitation to women seeking companionship on the Yama Onna Nikki website to join her at the Mountain Festival to make new friends. Nishi Manami, attending the festival alone, strikes up a friendship with Kumada Yui and together they embark on a guided tour of Tsubakurodake, known as the Queen of the Northern Alps. A father in his sixties, his son in his thirties, and other women captivated by the guide Kijima also join the group, leading to various interpersonal dynamics for Yuzuki to observe. It is during this time that Yuzuki is surprised by an unexpected comment from Kijima.

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Dandelion(蒲公英)

2003China
Novel AdaptationCancerDramaIllnessMelodramaAmnesiaCar AccidentFraternal Twin Female LeadHardworking Male LeadLovers To EnemiesRomance

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Cancer, Drama, Illness, and Melodrama themes with a 25% similarity match.

The plot revolves around the poignant romantic tale of the perfect young Cheng Hao and two identical twin sisters

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Bakabon no Papa yori Bakana Papa(バカボンのパパよりバカなパパ)

2018Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesBased On A True StoryFamily

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 25% similarity match.

The plot of this series revolves around the novel "Bakabon no Papa yori Bakana Papa," depicting the daily lives of the writer, her father who is a manga illustrator, and other members of their family.

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Resident - 5-nin no Kenshui(レジデント~5人の研修医)

2012Japan
DeathDramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesChasing A DreamCo-workers' RelationshipDoctor Female LeadDoctor Male LeadHospital SettingMedicalTrauma

Like Yonder, this drama also features Death, Drama, Illness, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 24% similarity match.

One patient after another is admitted, thrust into a high-pressure setting where every second counts in saving lives. Despite their ongoing development as medical professionals and individuals, will they rise above challenges and eventually claim the title of doctor with pride?

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Hitorishizuka(ヒトリシズカ)

2012Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaMiniseriesInvestigationMurderMystery

Like Yonder, this drama also features Novel Adaptation, Death, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 24% similarity match.

In a neighborhood, a man is killed by an intruder who entered his apartment unlawfully. Sergeant Kizaki, who is on duty nearby, hears a gunshot and rushes to the building. Detective Omura is already present at the crime scene. As they investigate, they make progress in identifying the perpetrator. Sergeant Kizaki begins to suspect that someone else is involved in the case. Suddenly, a young woman emerges from the darkness. Sergeant Kizaki senses a connection between her and the murders.

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Shiawase wa Tabete Nete Mate(しあわせは食べて寝て待て)

2025Japan
DramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaIll Female LeadLiving Alone

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Satoko Mugimaki suffers from an immune system disorder. Instead of following her doctor's advice to get married, Satoko decides to relocate to an affordable apartment building. There, she befriends her caring landlady, Suzu, and her son, Tsukasa. The tranquil environment of the apartment complex proves to be a healing sanctuary for Satoko, rejuvenating both her body and spirit.

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Hyoten (2001)(氷点)

2001Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesAdopted Female LeadAdoptive Mother-Adoptive Daughter RelationshipFamily Relationship

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Youko was adopted at a young age and never got to know her biological parents. Despite this, her adoptive family had always shown her warmth and love. However, things took a drastic turn when her mother, who had always been the most loving towards her, began to mistreat and despise her. Youko couldn't help but wonder why this sudden change had occurred. Taken from the book titled Freezing Point by Miura Ayako.

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Copyface(コピーフェイス〜消された私〜)

2016Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaMelodramaMiniseriesRomanceSuspenseThriller

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In the novel "Mirror Image" by Sandra Brown, Hirosawa Nodoka, a freelance journalist, infiltrates a cosmetic surgery clinic by befriending Fuyuko, the wife of the clinic's director Asakura Shuji. Nodoka's investigative mission takes a tragic turn when the plane she is on crashes, leading to her being mistaken for Fuyuko. With the help of plastic surgery, Nodoka's face is reconstructed to resemble Fuyuko's, and she wakes up believing she is Shuji's wife due to amnesia caused by the accident. As Nodoka begins to regain her memories, she faces a difficult choice between revealing the clinic's wrongdoings and returning to her old life, or continuing to live a lie for the sake of love.

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Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku(本日は、お日柄もよく)

2017Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesBusinessPoliticalSlight Romance

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Kotoha Ninomiya is employed in the general affairs division of a sweets company. Unexpectedly, she is instructed to switch to the public relations department, where she struggles. To add to her troubles, Kotoha Ninomiya discovers that Atsushi Imagawa, whom she has hidden feelings for, is preparing to wed another woman. The two have been close friends since childhood. Devastated, she attends Atsushi's wedding ceremony. During the event, she is touched by Kumi Kuon's congratulatory speech. Kotoha Ninomiya is renowned for her exceptional skills as a speechwriter.

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Grace no Rireki(グレースの履歴)

2023Japan
Novel AdaptationDramaLifeMiniseriesInvestigationMysteryRoad Trip

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Traveling to Narita in her cherished car, the wife tragically passes away in a bus accident. Her husband, Kikuo, discovers her GPS device, which reveals unknown locations she had visited. Feeling suspicious of her actions, Kikuo sets out on a quest to uncover the secrets hidden within the GPS history.

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Last Meal Universe(อาหารมื้อสุดท้ายก่อนโลกกลายเป็นทางด่วนอวกาศ)

2025Thailand
Novel AdaptationDramaMiniseriesSci-FiGay RomanceLGBTQ+Romance

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Shun is a cosmic civil engineer tasked with an unusual job: to destroy Earth in order to create a new intergalactic expressway. Unsurprisingly, the inhabitants of Earth are completely unaware of their looming fate. On his initial day on the planet, Chondan, the proprietor of a charming Thai eatery, captivates Shun with his delectable home-cooked meals. As a result, Shun discreetly delays his apocalyptic plans, seduced by the allure of more scrumptious dishes from Chondan. If he ever finds himself weary of the cuisine, he can always revert to his original objective.

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Babel Kyusaku(バベル九朔)

2020Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaMiniseriesDream WorldFantasyMonster

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"Babel Kusaku" is an 88-year-old multi-tenant building with 5 stories. Kusaku Mitsuhiro has recently taken on the role of manager. In his aspirations of becoming a screenwriter, he finds himself immersed in Babel, a fictional world where all dreams can come true. The residents of Babel are individuals who had to let go of their dreams in reality. Those who become lost in Babel desire to remain there indefinitely. Nevertheless, once the word "Babel" is uttered, there is no way back to the real world. Excerpted from the novel "Babel Kusaku" by Manabu Makime.

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Kokoro no Kizu wo Iyasu to Iu Koto(心の傷を癒すということ)

2020Japan
DeathDramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesCalm Male LeadDoctor Male LeadEarthquakeFamily RelationshipInspired By A True StoryMedicalMental IllnessPsychiatrist Male Lead

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Kazutaka is a young and shy psychiatrist with a talent for playing jazz piano. He enjoys collecting records and books, and is on a journey to find his purpose in life. When he meets Shuko, a cheerful woman who becomes his wife, he finally finds inner peace. After the birth of their first child, the Great Hanshin Earthquake strikes, impacting his family. As a psychiatrist, Kazutaka decides to help disaster victims by listening to their stories and helping them heal emotionally. He later writes a book based on his experiences in the disaster-stricken area, which receives recognition in the form of a social sciences prize. However, at the age of 39, he is diagnosed with cancer.

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Shrink: Seishinkai Yowai(Shrink―精神科医ヨワイ―)

2024Japan
DeathDramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaDisabilityMental IllnessPsychologicalPsychologist Male LeadRehabilitationSelf-harmSuicide

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Yowai Konosuke operates a small psychiatric clinic in a secluded alley in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. He attentively listens to his patients and handles their symptoms with great patience. Unlike other doctors, he is skilled at diagnosing illnesses and instilling hope in his patients. Working alongside him is a new staff nurse named Amamiya Yuri, who is intrigued by the deep psychiatric treatments provided by Yowai Konosuke, unaware of his own sorrowful past.

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People You May Know(드라마페스타 - 알 수도 있는 사람)

2017South Korea
DeathDramaLifeMelodramaMiniseriesBreak UpCar AccidentCollege To Working LifeDifferent TimelinesLove At First SightPast And PresentRomanceShort Length Series

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Lee Ahn and Jin Yeong were in a tumultuous relationship for nearly nine years. Following their separation, Lee Ahn receives the news of Jin Yeong's passing and inherits his locked phone, which will erase all his memories if she inputs the incorrect password ten times. As she copes with her grief, a new employee named Jin Yeong, who bears a striking resemblance to her late love, starts working at her company, stirring up memories of her past. Ahn must input the right password before it’s too late.

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Taiyou no Uta(タイヨウのうた)

2006Japan
DeathDramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesChronic IllnessGenetic DisorderMusicMusician Female LeadRare ConditionRomanceTerminal IllnessXeroderma Pigmentosum

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While employed at a beachfront hotel alongside his high school friends, Fujishiro Koji encounters Kaoru Amane, a busker. Kaoru is battling XP (xeroderma pigmentosum), an untreatable illness that prohibits sun exposure. It is only by chance that the two cross paths, as sunlight would have kept them apart. Despite this, fate intervenes and brings them together. Koji has been adrift since losing his job unexpectedly, abandoning his aspirations. However, upon meeting Kaoru, who is determined to pursue a career as a singer, Koji rediscovers his dormant love for music.

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Long Goodbye (2014)(ロング・グッドバイ)

2014Japan
Novel AdaptationDeathDramaMelodramaMiniseries1950sDetective FictionDetective Male LeadInvestigationMurderMysteryNoirSuicide

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Taking place in Tokyo, Japan in the 1950s, the story revolves around Tamotsu, who is suspected of killing his wife, the actress Shizuka Harada. He escapes to Taiwan and takes his own life. A close friend of Tamotsu, Banji Masuzawa, who works as a private investigator, has suspicions about the circumstances of Tamotsu's death. However, the influential media tycoon Heizo Harada covers up the case. Banji becomes embroiled in another investigation involving the Harada family's neighbors, where he meets an intoxicated writer named Joji Kamiido, an editor from a publishing company, and a captivating woman named Aiko, who holds crucial information related to the case. Just when it seems like Banji has cracked the case, an unexpected twist unfolds. This narrative is inspired by Raymond Chandler's novel "The Long Goodbye."

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Gong Yin Yi Jiang Shui(共饮一江水)

2022China
DramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesCOVID-19EpidemicInfectious DiseaseWeb Series

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Tale of conflict amid the outbreak expanding in Wuhan

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Sui Yuet But Mong Ching(歲月不忘情)

2019Hong Kong
DramaIllnessLifeMiniseriesDementiaDisabilityElderly CareNeurological Disorder

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