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 Ilha de Ruri
Japanese Drama - 2005, 10 episodes
Set in Okinawa, Japan
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2. A Land So Rich in Beauty
Chinese Drama - 2021, 31 episodes
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3. After the Rain
Korean Special - 2018, 2 episodes
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4. Amachan
Japanese Drama - 2013, 156 episodes
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5. Amor Rural
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
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6. Andante
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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7. Antologia
Korean Special - 2018, 1 episode
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8. Após O Recomeço
Japanese Movie - 2020
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9. 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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10. Aruku Aruku Aruku.Shikoku Henro-do.
Japanese Special - 2013, 1 episode
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11. Aruku Hito
Japanese Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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12. 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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13. Bie Da Rao Wo Zhong Tian
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
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14. 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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15. Boys Flight
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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16. Caminho para Casa
Korean Movie - 2002
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17. Chasing the Light
Japanese Movie - 2021
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18. Checa Isso, Yo!
Japanese Movie - 2006
Set in Okinawa, Japan
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19. 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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20. De Volta Para Casa
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 18 episodes
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21. Dr. Koto Shinryojo
Japanese Drama - 2003, 11 episodes
Set in Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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22. 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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23. Em Busca do Smash Perfeito
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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24. Em Sua Ficha
Japanese Drama - 2021, 4 episodes
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25. Estar com Você
Japanese Drama - 2005, 10 episodes
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26. Everybody says Kungddari
Korean Drama - 2019, 99 episodes
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27. Excêntrico! Chefe de Cozinha Moon
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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28. Família do Kimchi
Korean Drama - 2011, 24 episodes
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29. Farming Academy
Korean Drama - 2019, 4 episodes
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30. Fazendeiro Moderno
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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31. First Penguins!
Japanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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32. Flocos de Neve
Korean Movie - 2017
Set in an old village located in the Southern Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
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33. Fuben na Benriya
Japanese Drama - 2015, 12 episodes
Set in nameless village in Hokkaido, Japan
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34. Funuke Show Some Love, You Losers!
Japanese Movie - 2007
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35. Gattan Gattan Soredemo Go
Japanese Special - 2015, 1 episode
Set in Okuhida, Gifu, Japan
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36. Genkai Shuraku Kabushiki Kaisha
Japanese Drama - 2015, 5 episodes
Set in unspecified village in Kanto region, Japan
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37. Hana no Kusari
Japanese Special - 2013, 1 episode
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38. Hayabusa Shobodan
Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
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39. Hip
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
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40. 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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41. I Don't Want To Do Anything
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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42. Indo para o campo
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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43. Irei Quando o Tempo Estiver Bom
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Set in Gangwon Province of South Korea.
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44. Jardim Celestial
Korean Drama - 2011, 30 episodes
Set in Gangwon province.
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45. Jiajia's Lovely Journey
Chinese Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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46. Kanzarashi ni Koishite
Japanese Special - 2019, 1 episode
Set in Shimabara, Nagasaki in Kyushu, Japan
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47. Kawapperi Mukoritta
Japanese Movie - 2022
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48. Koei Baan Rai Saphai Hiso
Thai Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
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49. Koi no Sanriku
Japanese Special - 2016, 3 episodes
Set in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
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50. Kumo no Kaidan
Japanese Drama - 2013, 10 episodes
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51. Let Me Understand Your Language
Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes
Filmed in Yunnan region of China.
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52. Little Forest: Summer & Autumn
Japanese Movie - 2014
A small mountain village in Tohoku region of Japan.
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53. Little Forest: Winter & Spring
Japanese Movie - 2015
A small mountain village in Tohoku region of Japan.
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54. Mad Doctor
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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55. Mare
Japanese Drama - 2015, 156 episodes
Set in Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
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56. 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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57. Minning Town
Chinese Drama - 2021, 23 episodes
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58. 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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59. My Annoying Roommate
Chinese Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
The drama was shot in Tongan, Lianhuazhen, Aoxi Village in Fujian, China.
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60. My Dream Class
Korean Movie - 2018
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61. My Goddess
Taiwanese Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
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62. My Home Summer: River Side Family
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
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63. Napoleon no Mura
Japanese Drama - 2015, 7 episodes
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64. Natsumi's Firefly
Japanese Movie - 2016
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65. Nijiiro Karute
Japanese Drama - 2021, 9 episodes
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66. Noka no Mikata
Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode
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67. O Homem do Vinhedo
Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes
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68. O Vilarejo: O Segredo de Achiara
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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69. Oboreru Naifu
Japanese Movie - 2016
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70. Obrigado
Korean Drama - 2007, 16 episodes
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71. Once Upon a Time in Saengchori
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
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72. Osozaki no Himawari
Japanese Drama - 2012, 10 episodes
Set in Kochi Prefecture, Japan
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73. Pão da Felicidade
Japanese Movie - 2012
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74. 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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75. Párias Rurais
Korean Special - 2019, 1 episode
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76. Partida na 15ª Primavera
Japanese Movie - 2013
Set in Minamidaito Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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77. Pension Metsa
Japanese Drama - 2021, 7 episodes
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78. Pequena Floresta
Korean Movie - 2018
Filmed in a small village in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
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79. Return to Dust
Chinese Movie - 2022
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80. Scarlet
Japanese Drama - 2019, 150 episodes
Set in the pottery town of Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
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81. Shabon Dama
Japanese Movie - 2017
Set in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
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82. Shima no Sensei
Japanese Drama - 2013, 6 episodes
Set in a remote island in Kagoshima, Japan
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83. Summer's Tail
Taiwanese Movie - 2007
Filmed entirely in Tainan, Taiwan.
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84. Sunset in My Hometown
Korean Movie - 2018
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85. Tara! G!
Filipino Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
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86. Tengu no Daidokoro
Japanese Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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87. The Sand Flower
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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88. The Taste of Tea
Japanese Movie - 2004
Set in rural Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
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89. Top Star Yoo Baek
Korean Drama - 2018, 11 episodes
Filmed on Daemo Island, South Korea
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90. Tsubaki Bunguten
Japanese Drama - 2017, 8 episodes
Set in Kamakura, Japan.
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91. Um Conto de Mil Estrelas
Thai Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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92. Uma Brisa Suave na Aldeia
Japanese Movie - 2007
Set in rural village in Shimane Prefecture, Japan
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93. Uto Kawamura Jiken
Japanese Drama - 2022, 6 episodes
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94. Welcome to Samdalri
Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes
Set in Jeju Island, South Korea
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95. Wood Job! The Easy Life in Kamusari
Japanese Movie - 2014
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96. Yong-Jiu Grocery Store
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Takes place in Yunlin county, which is located in mid-western Taiwan