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10 Best Movies Like A Buddhist Requiem

If you loved A Buddhist Requiem, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
In Front of Your Face

In Front of Your Face

2021★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Buddhist Requiem for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

She has never lived in a high-rise apartment, and she wonders how her sister can live at this height every day. A few days ago she kind of burst in to stay with her sister, and she...

#2
Thread of Lies

Thread of Lies

2014★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Buddhist Requiem for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Cheon-ji's unexpected suicide causes her mother Hyeon-sook and older sister Man-ji to be moved into another apartment. Tracking down clues from school, Man-ji discovers that Cheon-...

#3
Take Care of My Cat

Take Care of My Cat

2001★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Buddhist Requiem for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When one girl from five close school friends moves to Seoul after school is over, the other four try and deal with the loss of her moving and them drifting apart....

#4
Take the Lead

Take the Lead

2006★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Buddhist Requiem for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create ...

#5
A Brand New Life

A Brand New Life

2009★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Buddhist Requiem for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Abandoned by her father, a girl adjusts to life in an orphanage....

#6
What Maisie Knew

What Maisie Knew

2013★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Buddhist Requiem for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle....

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