Both films touch on the subject of a buddhist monk being tempted by love/sexual desire for a woman.

Both films are an adaption of Alexandre Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo.

Both films tell the life story of Genghis Khan.

-Student/Teacher relationship
-The love of the ML's life dies and he experiences extreme grief. He later takes an interest in one of his students

-Student/Teacher relationship
-The love of the ML's life dies and he experiences extreme grief. He later takes an interest in one of his students
-Korean language film

-LGBTQ+
-Secret gay relationship
-Grief
-Guilt
-Man is given a hard time by the family of his lover for being gay

Saitankyori wa Mawari Kudokute: Ame to Soda Mizu is the second part in the series.

Saitankyori wa Mawari Kudokute (2019) is the first part in the series.

Saitankyori wa Mawari Kudokute (2019) is the first part in the series.

-Mayhem descends on a ship full of people
-Massacre
-Sexual violence
-Guy protects a girl who is being lusted after
-Romance
-Film takes place on a ship

-Brothel
-Courtesan
-Prostitution
-Unrequited love
-Heartbreak

-Feudal Japan
-Extreme loyalty between lovers
-Prostitution (mildly in Love And Honour)
-The female leads in both films remind me of eachother. They're both extremely loyal, and don't hesitate to take action or make sacrifices for the male lead(s). They also both get mistreated in someway.