Dramas / Movies that feel like Novels
Dramas / Movies that have a novel-like quality and watching them feels like you're watching a book come alive. Not all of them are actually based of novels.
>structure >strong literary flair >concise and artistic direction >minimalistic yet effective dialogues >character-driven / character journeys
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![In the Mood for Love]()
1. In the Mood for Love
Hong Kong Movie - 2000
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![Iribito: Kotokunibito]()
2. Iribito: Kotokunibito
Japanese Drama - 2021, 5 episodes
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![Tony Takitani]()
3. Tony Takitani
Japanese Movie - 2005
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![Nani Yobi ni Umareta no]()
4. Nani Yobi ni Umareta no
Japanese Drama - 2023, 9 episodes
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![Under Your Bed]()
5. Under Your Bed
Japanese Movie - 2019
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![Ukiwa: Tomodachi Ijo Furinmiman]()
6. Ukiwa: Tomodachi Ijo Furinmiman
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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![Suna no Utsuwa]()
7. Suna no Utsuwa
Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes
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![Henshin]()
8. Henshin
Japanese Drama - 2014, 5 episodes
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![Iari: Mienai Kao]()
9. Iari: Mienai Kao
Japanese Drama - 2018, 6 episodes
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![Grace no Rireki]()
10. Grace no Rireki
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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![Jan Dara]()
11. Jan Dara
Thai Movie - 2001
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![Butterfly Sleep]()
12. Butterfly Sleep
Japanese Movie - 2017
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![Bungaku Shojo]()
13. Bungaku Shojo
Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes
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![Double Fantasy]()
14. Double Fantasy
Japanese Drama - 2018, 5 episodes
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![Muko no Hate]()
15. Muko no Hate
Japanese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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![Byakuyako]()
16. Byakuyako
Japanese Drama - 2006, 11 episodes
