Unique dramas and movies
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1. My P.S. Partner
Korean Movie - 2012
Mature content and explicit sex scenes. None of the characters are naive or too pure. Links emotional connection with physical intimacy and touches on the topic of cheating.
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2. My Mister
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Dark, but doesn't toy with emotions. Great acting. Deals with mature topics. No love triangle in the typical sense and almost no romance.
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3. Another Miss Oh
Korean Drama - 2016, 18 episodes
Interesting storytelling and the atmosphere. Uses music and visuals to tell a story and play with emotions. Leaves long lasting effect on the viewer.
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4. Love Shuffle
Japanese Drama - 2009, 10 episodes
Unusual storytelling and theme. Not clear female or male leads.
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5. Age of Youth
Korean Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
Focuses on the different stories of the characters throughout the duration of the drama. Beautifully merges cheerfulness of the college years with real dilemmas and past traumas. Doesn't overuse cliches.
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6. Because This Is My First Life
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
No stiff dialogues and almost no cliches.
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7. On the Way to the Airport
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Deals with more mature topics like cheating, what is a working marriage, what does it mean to be a good parent, do we have the right to judge cheaters, when is it ok to get a divorce. Poses some interesting questions about life. Slower pacing, but sizzling chemistry. Unusual love triangle.
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8. The Package
Korean Drama - 2017, 12 episodes
Set in France. It's a travel drama that is also a slice of life since it offers insights into the lives of 9 people. The dialogues are less stiff than usual. Does not rely on typical tropes and cliches. Pretends to be light and fluffy, but deals with deeper topics. A good mixture of comedy, slice or life and romance.