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Battle of Changsa (China, drama, set in the republican era, during the second Sino-Japanese War)
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Cruel Romance (China, drama, republican era)
- Lots of asadora (Japanese daily dramas) were set in early to mid 20th century, like
Hanako to Anne,
Carnation,
Massan, and my childhood favorite
Oshin-
My Way (Korea, movie, 1930s to Second World War)
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Taegukgi (Korea, movie, Korean War)
- Some great Chinese movies set in the first half of 20th century:
Farewell My Concubine,
Red Sorghum,
Raise the Red Lantern,
Lust, Caution (explicit scenes abound on this one, so be forewarned). China and Hong Kong make loads of good dramas and movies set in early 20th century, it's just I don't watch them that often, especially the
new ones, so I can't recommend many of them.