Disabilities & Illnesses Representation
Dramas and movies featuring characters with mental or physical disabilities, mental illness, chronic illnesses, and more.
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101. Girl's Jiang Hu
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
ML - chronically ill
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102. Guia para Sono Romântico
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
FL - insomnia
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103. Half of Us
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
ML - weak health
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104. Happy Merry Ending
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
ML - anxiety
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105. Happy of the End
Japanese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
MLs - depression, trauma, PTSD, mental illness
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106. Herdeiros
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
deaf supporting character
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107. Heróis de Wu Lin
Chinese Drama - 2023, 22 episodes
ML - fantasy chronic illness
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108. Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Japanese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
deaf ML
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109. Hidden Marriage
Chinese Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
child character - mutism
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110. Holo, Meu Amor
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
FL - prosopagnosia
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111. Homem Milagroso
Japanese Drama - 2016, 8 episodes
blind and deaf supporting child character
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112. Honey, Don't Run Away
Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
FL - chronic illness
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113. Hora de se Apaixonar
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
ML - trauma, OCD
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114. Hot Road
Japanese Movie - 2014
ML has a disabled leg and other permanent injuries in the end
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115. Housewife's Counterattack
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
FL - mental health issues
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116. How Can We Resist Her Charm
Chinese Drama - 2024, 87 episodes
(in flashbacks) blind ML
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117. Hwarang
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
ML has some sort of fainting disorder
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118. Ilha 2
Korean Drama - 2023, 6 episodes
SML becomes hearing impaired in the end
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119. Indulgence
Chinese Drama - 2024, 27 episodes
FL - depression
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120. Invisible Love
Chinese Drama - 2024, 82 episodes
blind FL
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121. Itsuka no kimi e
Japanese Movie - 2007
ML - mental health issues
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122. Iyashi no Otonari-san ni wa Himitsu ga aru
Japanese Drama - 2023, 13 episodes
ML - mental health issues
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123. Jian Xi Qian Jin
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
ML - OCD
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124. Jin Tian Hang Ban Ling Tou Su
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
guest character - hypoglycemia
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125. Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Deseja Ser Reconhecido
Japanese Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
ML - depression
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126. Kira-Kun de Hoje
Japanese Movie - 2017
ML - chronic heart issues
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127. Kotaro wa 1ri Kurashi
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
child character with trauma
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128. La Cuisine
Thai Drama - 2022, 13 episodes
ML - social phobia, trauma
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129. Last Twilight
Thai Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
visually impaired ML, blind supporting character
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130. Lethal Perfume
Chinese Drama - 2022, 30 episodes
ML - colorblind
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131. Locked Marriage
Chinese Drama - 2024, 100 episodes
mute FL
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132. Love Beyond Words
Chinese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
FL - mutism
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133. Love Potion
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
ML - ill from poison
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134. Love Star
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
ML - trauma
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135. Love Stories from Fukuoka 13
Japanese Special - 2018, 1 episode
deaf FL
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136. Lovely, Still
Chinese Drama - 2022, 35 episodes
ML - food allergy
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137. Maiden Holmes
Chinese Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
ML - somewhat visually impaired, PTSD
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138. MARS
Taiwanese Drama - 2004, 13 episodes
FL - PTSD
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139. Master Surasang
Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
FL - eating disorder
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140. Me and My Youth
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
ML - amputee/prosthetic leg
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141. Melancia Cintilante
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
multiple deaf characters
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142. Meng Bao Shen Zhu Gong - Ma Mi Ta You Mei You Sa
Chinese Drama - 2023, 92 episodes
child character - autism/mutism
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143. Meninos, Sejam Corajosos!
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
ML - chronic heart condition
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144. Mermaid
Chinese Drama - 2023, 29 episodes
ML - chronic heart issues, magically fixed
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145. Meteor Rain
Taiwanese Special - 2001, 4 episodes
supporting child character - autism, mutism
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146. Meu Adorável Mentiroso
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
ML - panic disorder, anxiety, trauma
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147. Meu Amor das Estrelas
Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
ML - fantasy allergies
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148. Meu Amor do Oceano
Chinese Drama - 2018, 28 episodes
ML - poor health, kept alive by fantasy means
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149. Meu Amor Predestinado
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
FL - unspecified chronic illness
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150. Meu Belo Homem
Japanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
ML - mental health issues
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151. Meu Chefe
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
ML - insomnia
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152. Meu Coração
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
ML - chronically ill
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153. Meu Homem Letal
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
ML - nightmares, PTSD, mental health issues, FL - severe food allergy
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154. Meu Lindo Homem 2
Japanese Drama - 2023, 4 episodes
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155. Meu Querido Coração
Chinese Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
ML - blind (toward the end)
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156. Meu Rapaz de Calorias
Chinese Drama - 2022, 30 episodes
ML - eating disorder later on
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157. Minha Esposa Falsa
Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
ML - paraplegia
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158. Minha Falsa Esposa
Chinese Drama - 2020, 18 episodes
ML - paraplegia
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159. Minha Garota
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
FL - dissociative identity disorder
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160. Minha Generala
Chinese Drama - 2023, 23 episodes
ML - frail health due to poisoning
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161. Minha Namorada é Uma Alien
Chinese Drama - 2019, 28 episodes
ML - fantasy memory disorder
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162. Minha Namorada Oxigênio
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
ML - heart issues
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163. Miss Unwieldy
Chinese Drama - 2024, 82 episodes
ML uses a wheelchair
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164. Momento de Silêncio
Chinese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
deaf FL
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165. Moonlight Chicken
Thai Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
deaf SML
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166. Morte à Branca de Neve
Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
supporting character - autism
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167. Multi Personality Girl
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
FL - multiple personality disorder
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168. Mundo Maravilhoso
Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
ML - heart transplant
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169. Mundo Perfeito
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
ML - paraplegia, supporting character - amputee/prosthetic leg
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170. Mute Wife
Chinese Drama - 2024, 81 episodes
FL - mutism
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171. My Deskmate is on Hot Search Again
Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes
ML - chronic heart issues
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172. My Fantastic Mrs Right: Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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173. My Honey
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
ML - mental health issues
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174. My Lovely Wife
Chinese Drama - 2023, 22 episodes
FL - mutism, PTSD
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175. My Rich Little Brother
Chinese Drama - 2022, 25 episodes
ML - PTSD
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176. Não Minta, Rahee
Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
FL - eating disorder
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177. Não Se Meta com Minha Ex-namorada
Chinese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
ML - phobia, trauma
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178. Ni Shi Wo De Tian Ci Liang Yuan
Chinese Drama - 2024, 52 episodes
ML - claustrophobia
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179. Niangzi Zai Shang
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
ML - paraplegia
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180. Ning An Ru Meng
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
ML - trauma, mental health issues, poor health
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181. Nve Ai Cheng Chong: Lu Zong De Xin Hun Ya Qi
Chinese Drama - 2023, 100 episodes
FL - mutism
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182. O 19º Andar
Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes
SFL - disabled leg
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183. O Amor é Como um Gato
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
ML - phobia of dogs
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184. O Amor Que Me Dá
Chinese Drama - 2023, 28 episodes
ML, child character - chronic heart issues
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185. O Azul da Juventude
Chinese Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
deaf SML
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186. O Começo de Uma Nova Vida
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
ML - poor health
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187. O Detetive da Dinastia Ming
Chinese Drama - 2020, 48 episodes
ML - PTSD
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188. O Garoto-Flor ao Lado
Korean Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
FL - agoraphobia
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189. O Isqueiro e o vestido da Princesa
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
ML - chronic back problems
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190. O Meu Amante Imaturo
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
ML - phobia of the darkness
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191. O Oitavo Sentido
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
ML - trauma
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192. O Palácio
Chinese Movie - 2013
ML - blindness (temporarily)
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193. O Que Houve Com a Secretária Kim?
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
ML - trauma, phobia
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194. O Retorno do Abismo
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
FL - heart issues, magically fixed
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195. O Romance do Tigre e da Rosa
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
ML - heart condition
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196. O Vínculo Inquebrável
Chinese Drama - 2024, 30 episodes
SML - paraplegia
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197. Obey Me! Boss Lady
Chinese Movie - 2022
ML - mental health issues
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198. Obrigado por me Deixar Conhecê-lo
Chinese Drama - 2020, 28 episodes
ML - social anxiety, possibly autism?
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199. Olá
Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
FL - fantasy chronic illness
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200. Olá, Estou ao Seu Dispor
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
ML - nyctophobia