Road Home (2023)

the cinematography and story is similar they meet after a long time and work things out and stay together both are mature and hurt but work towards happiness together

May not be too similar Road Home but ML and FML had history of youth first encounter then separated later, then in their adult life became professionals and fell in love. I liked their love in this drama, one a doctor and the other is a lawyer.

Since there is military drama and romance in the air we are apprehensive watching it as we know deep down that we will like and become attached to the characters. 'My dear Guardian' is no different. I hope that by watching you find peace and balance in your emotions and try to calm your inner self by understanding the message that the plot wants to convey. It's a beautiful drama and my favorite to date.

Both dramas have male leads with a risky job, and both dramas have a very supportive and understanding female lead.

This romance is set in part in Xinjiang around Kanas Lake and Hemu village, close to Altai and features glimpses of the various people who live there. Some parts are shot in other spectacular desert areas of the province.
The romance is about found-again love after a long separation ; both have their own very different jobs but despite the hurdles and separations due to work and responsibilities, they find the way to each other's heart. ML is Jing Boran and FL is Seven Tan Songyun.

- Both male leads work in similar fields to protect the country
- Both female and male leads met during high school and reconciled a decade later
- Both dramas go back and forth present and past moments
- Both dramas are not just about relationships but also dive into the roles' respective careers
- There is a kid in between the FL and ML helping to rekindle their romance
- Both dramas have snowy settings and cinematic feel

Similarities:

- FL has had a crush on the cold ML since high school
- First Love
- A child (not their own child) helps them bring them together
- ML is very focused and hardworking in their work
- FL is very smart, they can do multiple things
- Reunion many years later
- High School to Working Life

Differences:

- In "Road Home", the ML does know the FL during childhood, while in "A Romance of the Little Forest" they do not
- In "A Romance of the Little Forest", the themes are fashion and university, while "Road Home" is more about the police force and the work area.
- "Road Home" is a melodrama romance, while "A Romance of the Little Forest" is more comedy romance
- "A Romance of the Little Forest" is a slow-burn romance, while "Road Home" has a passionate and fast romance

Also a reunion between parted friends
And many many hot kissing scenes.
Besides which it was also Seven Tan/ Tan Songyun who was playing alongside Jing Boran

Both have a hero on the frontlines who is quietly commanding and protective. Both feature a forbidden/taboo aspect to the relationship. Both feature abusive and difficult family members.

The production values, creativity and themes are much better in Crash Landing on You, but in terms of chemistry and physical ease I'd actually say Road Home has the edge.

Road Home has the typical slowdown/lack of conflict at the 2/3s mark, but Crash Landing on You is strong until the end.

Both are about childhood friends turned lovers
Dramas have feel-good vibes and the leads have great chemistry.
Soundtrack #1 shows an unrequited love that blossoms when the leads are adults, yet road home both leads fall in love with each other since their school days

Both have winter settings with melo and calming feels. The main couple also met in highschool, then separated and reunited again.

One is a movie and the other one is a drama.
Both are about past lovers who meet each other again when they become adults.
The ML in both is Jing Bo Ran.
The leads in both have great chemistry.
Road home is a feel-good romantic drama, yet Us and Them is a bit darker and shows the different paths the young lovers choose.

I just like couple centred shows. This one is slow and couple centred. Although FE has outside angst but ML/FL never wavered.

same vibes
nostalgic vibes
I swear it's just literally based on vibes trust me on this
there's no time travelling in road home though

"Both of these would make perfect dramas for a second chance at love."

Imagine a storyline where two people find themselves at a crossroads in life, whether due to heartbreak, loss, or simply the passage of time. Life has given them a second chance to rewrite their story, an opportunity to rediscover love with fresh eyes, new perspectives, and a deeper understanding of themselves.

Such dramas can explore the beauty of reconnecting with an old flame or meeting someone who stirs up the same feelings of excitement and vulnerability. They show how people can grow, evolve, and heal from their pasts, allowing them to build a healthier, more resilient connection. Watching characters navigate the complex emotions of a second chance at love can be both heartwarming and inspiring, as they overcome obstacles and prove that sometimes, love deserves another shot.