ivy and thorn chinese drama Movies & TV Series

After being swapped by her birth mother, who favored boys over girls, she went from being a heiress to a poor girl. By chance, she crossed paths with the fake heir who wanted to kill her for wealth and status after learning their true identities. With danger looming, how will she face it?

In ancient Chinese dynasties, the male protagonist went to war when the country was in danger, while his wife was pregnant. The male protagonist was invincible on the battlefield. However, due to concerns about spies harming his family, he had to conceal his identity and continued to rise in rank. Finally, his wife waited for his triumphant return.

When her father becomes critically ill, a young woman is forced to impersonate a missing wife to obtain surgery funds. She juggles deceiving the husband at night while working as his assistant by day, leading to blackmail and misunderstandings. After enduring betrayal and captivity, she escapes and eventually reunites with the husband a year later, resolving their conflicts.

Tina Judd, the only daughter of Lia Judd, grows up pampered. She eventually marries Zac Bane. Lia, battling cancer, reluctantly lets her go. Years into the marriage, Tina’s life is far from ideal. Zac is unreliable, and Tina, now a mother, silently carries the burden of a failing relationship. At her baby’s one-month party, Tina expects Lia to come. Instead, she receives the news of her mother's death. Heartbroken, Tina argues with the Bane family and begins to question her marriage. To her surprise, Lia reappears. When she sees Tina’s pain, she scolds Zac for breaking his promise. Though she hopes they can fix things, the damage is deep. In the end, Tina chooses to leave. She wants to rediscover herself, and Lia stands by her. Zac, full of regret, promises to change, hoping she’ll return one day.

Seven years ago, he was a down-and-out orphan, and she was a female CEO. For love, she gave up everything to elope with him. Seven years later, he returns as a powerful, influential tycoon, wealthy enough to rival nations. Driven by a desire to make amends for his past and protect her, he ensures her security and comfort.

Woo-Yeon, a second-generation chaebol, starts an internship at her father's company, where she works with Jae-Hwan, a notoriously prickly but highly capable and sexy boss. She soon discovers that Jae-Hwan’s wife, Ji-Su, was the one who bullied her in the past. Determined to get revenge, Woo-Yeon decides to make Jae-Hwan her own man.

Four siblings were born into a poor rural family, but they were happy as long as they were together. Everything changed when their parents tragically drowned, causing their already struggling family to collapse completely. The eldest sibling, at just ten years old, was unable to support the younger ones on their own. For their safety, they had to endure the pain of begging others to take care of them, leading to a separation that lasted for twenty years. Over the years, due to the realities of life, the eldest sibling lost contact with the younger ones. This only deepened the guilt and regret, as they believed they had lost them. Determined to find them, the eldest was shocked when the second sibling returned as the powerful chairwoman of a major corporation.

Six years ago, she divorced her CEO husband without him knowing she was pregnant. Now, she lives alone with her child. When they meet again during a blind date, can they clear up misunderstandings and reconcile their broken relationship?

A psychological drama that follows a corporate employee, as he endures an unusual and harsh disciplinary measure introduced by a new Japanese manager. Isolated with no tasks to perform, the mental resilience is put to the test.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest

Five years ago, the blind and paralyzed CEO was abandoned by his family, but she stood by him faithfully. They fell in love, and he gave her half of his jade pendant as a token of their love. However, after a car accident, she suddenly disappeared, and miraculously, the CEO's vision was restored. Since then, he has been searching for her.

She is bossy until she encounters a mysterious woman late at night, triggering a chilling spiral of paranoia and fear. As reality blurs, she wakes from a nightmare only to find the real terror has just begun.*This entry is participating in the ReelShort Reel Vertical Impact contest