Rural/Countryside/Village Settings
Movies and dramas that are set (or mostly set) in rural areas, the countryside, or in small towns/villages. Settings outside of urban centers.
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1. A Brisa do Mar
Taiwanese Drama - 2024, 18 episodes
Takes place in Kinmen, Taiwan
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2. A Ilha de Ruri
Japanese Drama - 2005, 10 episodes
Set in Okinawa, Japan
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3. A Land So Rich in Beauty
Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes
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4. After the Rain
Korean Special - 2018, 2 episodes
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5. Alice-san Chi no Iroribata
Japanese Drama - 2025, 10 episodes
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6. Amachan
Japanese Drama - 2013, 156 episodes
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7. Amor Rural
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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8. Andante
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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9. Antologia
Korean Special - 2018, 1 episode
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10. Após O Recomeço
Japanese Movie - 2020
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11. Arim Inn the Forest
Korean Drama - 2018, 9 episodes
Set in a small village in Geochang, South Gyeongsang Province in South Korea
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12. Aruku Aruku Aruku.Shikoku Henro-do.
Japanese Special - 2013, 1 episode
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13. Aruku Hito
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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14. Barakamon
Japanese Drama - 2023, 11 episodes
The drama takes place in the remote Gotō Islands off the western coast of Kyūshū, Japan.
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15. Be Careful Delicacy
Chinese Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
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16. Behind Your Touch
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
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17. Boa Noite, Outra Vez
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 20 episodes
Scenes filmed in various locations in the following locations in Taiwan: New Taipei City, Yilan County, Taoyuan City, Hsinchu County, and Miaoli County.
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18. Boys Flight
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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19. Caminho para Casa
Korean Movie - 2002
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20. Chasing the Light
Japanese Movie - 2021
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21. Checa Isso, Yo!
Japanese Movie - 2006
Set in Okinawa, Japan
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22. Conheça a Si Mesma
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
The drama takes place in Yun Miao, near Dali, in Yunnan Province, China
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23. Cultivando Nosso Amor
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
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24. Da Shan Li De Nv Xiao
Chinese Drama - 2024, 23 episodes
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25. Dareka ga Kono Machi de
Japanese Drama - 2024, 4 episodes
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26. De Volta às Raízes
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Set in Jeju Island, South Korea
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27. De Volta Para Casa
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 18 episodes
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28. Dr. Koto Shinryojo
Japanese Drama - 2003, 11 episodes
Set in Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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29. E, Viva
Japanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
Setting includes: Morioka of Iwate Prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan.
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30. Em Busca do Smash Perfeito
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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31. Em Sua Ficha
Japanese Drama - 2021, 4 episodes
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32. Estar com Você
Japanese Drama - 2005, 10 episodes
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33. Everybody says Kungddari
Korean Drama - 2019, 99 episodes
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34. Excêntrico! Chefe de Cozinha Moon
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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35. Família do Kimchi
Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
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36. Farming Academy
Korean Drama - 2019, 4 episodes
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37. Fazendeiro Moderno
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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38. Fermentando o Amor
Korean Drama - 2024, 12 episodes
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39. First Penguins!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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40. Flocos de Neve
Korean Movie - 2017
Set in an old village located in the Southern Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
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41. Flores no Deserto
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
The drama takes place in fictional "Geosan County" in South Gyeongsang and was shot in Pohang, North Gyeongsang.
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42. Fuben na Benriya
Japanese Drama - 2015, 12 episodes
Set in nameless village in Hokkaido, Japan
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43. Funuke Show Some Love, You Losers!
Japanese Movie - 2007
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44. Gattan Gattan Soredemo Go
Japanese Special - 2015, 1 episode
Set in Okuhida, Gifu, Japan
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45. Genkai Shuraku Kabushiki Kaisha
Japanese Drama - 2015, 5 episodes
Set in unspecified village in Kanto region, Japan
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46. Hana no Kusari
Japanese Special - 2013, 1 episode
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47. Hayabusa Shobodan
Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
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48. Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi
Japanese Drama - 2009, 9 episodes
Narumi is a remote and peaceful island (modeled after the real-life island of Hateruma in Okinawa Prefecture)
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49. Hotel Califórnia
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
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50. Indo para o campo
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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51. Irei Quando o Tempo Estiver Bom
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Set in Gangwon Province of South Korea.
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52. Jardim Celestial
Korean Drama - 2011, 30 episodes
Set in Gangwon province.
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53. Jiajia's Lovely Journey
Chinese Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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54. Kanzarashi ni Koishite
Japanese Special - 2019, 1 episode
Set in Shimabara, Nagasaki in Kyushu, Japan
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55. Kawapperi Mukoritta
Japanese Movie - 2022
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56. Koei Baan Rai Saphai Hiso
Thai Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
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57. Koi no Sanriku
Japanese Special - 2016, 3 episodes
Set in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
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58. Kumo no Kaidan
Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes
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59. Let Me Understand Your Language
Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes
Filmed in Yunnan region of China.
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60. Little Forest: Summer & Autumn
Japanese Movie - 2014
A small mountain village in Tohoku region of Japan.
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61. Little Forest: Winter & Spring
Japanese Movie - 2015
A small mountain village in Tohoku region of Japan.
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62. Mad Doctor
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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63. Mare
Japanese Drama - 2015, 156 episodes
Set in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
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64. Meu Amor no Campo
Thai Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
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65. Meu Diário para a Liberdade
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
The drama is set in a village named 'Sanpo' in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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66. Minning Town
Chinese Drama - 2021, 23 episodes
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67. Mon Ruk Nong Pak Ka Yan
Thai Drama - 2021, 13 episodes
The drama takes place in a Isaan village in North-eastern Thailand.
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68. Morte à Branca de Neve
Korean Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
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69. My Aletai
Chinese Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
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70. My Annoying Roommate
Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
The drama was shot in Tongan, Lianhuazhen, Aoxi Village in Fujian, China.
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71. My Dream Class
Korean Movie - 2018
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72. My Goddess
Taiwanese Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
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73. My Home Summer: River Side Family
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
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74. Não Quero Fazer Nada
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
The drama takes place in 'Angok Village' and the filming of the drama was in several location: Gurye, Gokseong, and Namhae in South Korea.
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75. Napoleon no Mura
Japanese Drama - 2015, 7 episodes
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76. Natsumi's Firefly
Japanese Movie - 2016
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77. New Generation: Kraken's New Life
Chinese Special - 2021, 8 episodes
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78. Nijiiro Karute
Japanese Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
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79. Noka no Mikata
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
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80. O Homem do Vinhedo
Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes
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81. O Sabor do Chá
Japanese Movie - 2004
Set in rural Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
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82. O Vilarejo: O Segredo de Achiara
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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83. Obrigado
Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
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84. Once Upon a Time in Saengchori
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
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85. Osozaki no Himawari
Japanese Drama - 2012, 10 episodes
Set in Kochi Prefecture, Japan
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86. Our Times: The Direction of Heart
Chinese Special - 2022, 4 episodes
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87. Pão da Felicidade
Japanese Movie - 2012
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88. Para Sempre Camélia
Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
Filmed in Pohang city, close to the Guryongpo Modern Culture and History Street.
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89. Párias Rurais
Korean Special - 2019, 1 episode
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90. Partida na 15ª Primavera
Japanese Movie - 2013
Set in Minamidaito Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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91. Pension Metsa
Japanese Drama - 2021, 7 episodes
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92. Pequena Floresta
Korean Movie - 2018
Filmed in a small village in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
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93. Picnic
Korean Movie - 2023
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94. Return to Dust
Chinese Movie - 2022
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95. Scarlet
Japanese Drama - 2019, 150 episodes
Set in the pottery town of Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
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96. Shabon Dama
Japanese Movie - 2017
Set in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
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97. Shima no Sensei
Japanese Drama - 2013, 6 episodes
Set in a remote island in Kagoshima, Japan
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98. Sufocando o Amor
Japanese Movie - 2016
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99. Summer's Tail
Taiwanese Movie - 2007
Filmed entirely in Tainan, Taiwan.
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100. Sunset in My Hometown
Korean Movie - 2018