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Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Filipino Movie - 20118.0
Bio pic of notorious Manila gangster in the late 40's until his death in 1951 at the age of 26. A legend known to this day coming from Tondo, a town in Manila known during those period as tough and dangerous place. (IMDb)
Nise Isha to Yobarete ~Okinawa Saigo no Ikaiho~
Japanese Special - 2010, 1 episodes6.0
The story is based on the life of Zensho Miyazato, a “substitute doctor” who served the people of Okinawa for roughly 60 years. After World War II, only about 60 doctors were left in war-torn Okinawa. As a result…
Sakura, Sakura - The Life of Samurai Chemist Jokichi Takamine
Japanese Movie - 20106.0
Story based on the biography of Takamine Jokichi. a chemist who discovered and found use for "koji", a fungus used later in the manufacture of soy sauce and miso.
KJ: Music and Life
Hong Kong Movie - 2009
KJ is a biography of a HK musical genius. At the age of 11, KJ won the Best Pianist price and went to Czech to perform with a professional orchestra. Touching on subjects such as the meaning of life, God and the artistic…
Toshodaiji 1200-nen no Nazo Tenpyo o Kake Nuketa Otome-Tachi
Japanese Special - 2009, 1 episodes
Part of " JNN 50th Anniversary / Historical Taiga Spectacle ". Original idea was from Akihiro Doukawa. This is a program that elucidates the mystery of Toshodaiji Temple in two parts: a documentary that follows the trajectory…
Tengoku e no Calendar
Japanese Special - 2005, 1 episodes7.0
What would you do on the last day of your life? A nurse knows she's dying of cancer, but she hides the truth in order to support the patients that depend on her.
Shangguan Wan Er
Chinese Drama - 1998, 30 episodes8.0
~~ Inspired by the life of the Tang Dynasty court lady and poet Shangguan Wan Er.
Atsumi Kiyoshi no Aa, Seishun Nikki
Japanese Special - 1997, 1 episodes
~~ Main character was modelled after the actor Atsumi Kiyoshi (渥美清), however, most of the events are fictionalized. Same as supporting characters, even if they too were inspired by real entertainers.
The Strange Cases of Lord Shih
Taiwanese Drama - 1997, 272 episodes6.0
During Qing dynasty, the honest and upright official Shih Shih Lun investigates and solves many mysterious cases. ~~ The series is made up of 44 different cases, each covering 5-7 episodes.
Toyama no Kinsan vs Onna Nezumi
Japanese Drama - 1997, 19 episodes5.5
It is 1845. Toyama Kinshiro is a town magistrate who roams Edo in guise of Kinsan the playboy. In his efforts to keep Edo crime-free, he allies himself with Onna Nezumi, a female Robin Hood. Watch Kinsan unveil his cherry…
Song of a Blind Bird
Korean Special - 1994, 2 episodes6.0
A story based of Kang Yeong Woo, a young man who became blind at an early age but still went on to earn a doctorate degree. This drama tells about meeting his wife Suk Kyung and their resulting relationship, love, and…
Xi Shi: Beauty of Spring and Autumn
Chinese Drama - 1994, 21 episodes8.0
~~ Inspired by the life of Xi Shi, one of the Four Beauties of Ancient China.
RUN
Japanese Drama - 1993, 11 episodes
Nagabuchi is a fortune teller for the richest people, such as politicians and businessmen. But no one knows that at night, this luxurious man robs the rich to give the poor. Main hero is little inspired by Nezumi Kozo,…
Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang
Filipino Movie - 199210.0
The true story of a law enforcer who did everything he could to uphold the law. Andres Manambit was a simple man who wanted nothing more than keep the esteem that goes with his badge. So one day, when he gets in the…
Lakay: The Lagasa Story
Filipino Movie - 1992
A true to life story of P/Col Juanito Lagasca. (Source: TMDb)
Ikiteiku Watashi
Japanese Drama - 1991, 30 episodes
The story begins when Chiyo becomes a substitute teacher at an elementary school in Iwakuni City. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the autobiographical book "Ikiteiku Watashi" (生きて行く私) by Uno Chiyo (宇野千代).
Ji Gong Huo Fo
Chinese Drama - 1990, 4 episodes
~~ Based on the life of "Mad Monk" Ji Gong, a popular Chinese folklore figure from the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 – 1279). ** It was initially planned as a 20-episode show, but it was interrupted after only four episodes.
Delima Gang
Filipino Movie - 1989
This is a true-to-life story of Turoy Delima, the fugitive leader of Cebu City's dreaded sea pirate gang that carries his name. The ruthless leader of notorious gang is a loving family man. (Source: IMDb)
Master Hui Neng, Sixth Patriarch of Zen Buddhism
Taiwanese Movie - 1987
Taiwanese historical drama about the Buddhist monk Hui Neng. (Source: Letterboxd)
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