Sleepy Strawberry

Slow burn thrillers with layers of symbolism; There is an underlying tension that lingers throughout the entire movie, the background music that helps convey this tension is very similar between the two movies. Lust and romantic interest is intermingled with dark elements and implications, Also, a minor aspect but the main characters also express misogyny (the fl in burning e.g. gets slutshamed and in paradise of thorns she is, well i dont want to spoil), which serves as subtle commentary on the way women are perceived and treated by men/society. Theres also an aspect of agriculture; in Paradise of Thorns they grow Durian fruits and in Burning one of the characters claims to like setting greenhouses on fire so theres several shots of greenhouses.

Both are coming of age stories with lgbt elements. The characters are navigating friendships and romantic feelings, dealing with unrequited love and getting caught up in love triangles. Teens being victims of their own messy feelings and being led on by others.

Korean remakes of beloved chinese language movies. Both films are romance stories that also tackle friendship.

Korean remakes of beloved, acclaimed Chinese movies. Similar focus on romance and friendship, both films tell a story that spans several years about the relationship of two characters. They start of as friends but romantic feelings complicate things and damage their bond. Get tissues ready, theyre emotional tales.

Both are Korean movies that focus on female police officers, include action and comedic moments. Strong female leads played by iconic actresses

Both are short korean BL dramas. The characters of both shows give off a similar vibe - one is a pretty/idol beauty boy, while the other is portrayed as more rough (but still handsome) with a bigger build. Theres some bickering, some hidden feelings. The pretty guy has a reputation to uphold. Still he is more forward with his feelings. The characters grow close via fighting.

Navigating lgbtq identity in christian school. The lead character who is a beloved student, becomes involved with the trouble making transfer student, and a romance between them begins to blossom.

Coming of age stories about navigating friendship and love; characters are musically inclined, play instruments and are in bands. Characters meet at siam station;
Gay romance, lgbt characters

Both stories see adolescents navigating love, friendship and relationships. Dealing with (secret) crushes, being lead on and leading on. One of the main protagonists is a hopelessly in love high school student, whos interested in someone that (supposedly) loves someone else but engages in intimacy with the boy.
Unexpressed feelings, unrequited love, authentic awkwardness, youth

Share the same director, both have a very striking and beautiful visual aesthetic.
Lgbt stories, drama, romance

Coming of age stories about lgbt high school students; navigating romance and relationships.
Same director, visually aesthetic;
Feel authentic, real, delicate

A teacher confronting their class of students about the death of a person. Suspense, thriller stories;