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10 Best Movies Like The Way They Are Going

If you loved The Way They Are Going, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Failan

Failan

2001★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Way They Are Going for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After losing both her parents, Failan emmigrates to Korea to seek her only remaining relatives. Once she reaches Korea, she finds out that her relatives have moved to Canada well o...

#2
R-Rated Idol Seung-ha's Sex Scandal

R-Rated Idol Seung-ha's Sex Scandal

2020★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Way They Are Going for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When they were young, Min-joo and Seo-yeon cared for each other and were closer than brothers and sisters. However, she accidentally learns about Seo-yeon's tutor, Woo-hyeon, and b...

#3
Fire with Fire

Fire with Fire

1986★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Way They Are Going for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A tough, street-smart kid serving a sentence in a state youth reformatory meets a beautiful, innocent girl studying at a nearby convent. When forbidden love blossoms between them, ...

#4
Man in Love

Man in Love

2014★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Way They Are Going for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Tae-il lives a fast life as low level thug. He then learns that he has a terminal illness and not much time left to live. Then, for the first time in his life, he falls in love....

#5
Not Easily Broken

Not Easily Broken

2009★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Way They Are Going for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple....

#6
Edge of the City

Edge of the City

1957★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Way They Are Going for fans of Drama & Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A male army deserter and a black male dock worker join forces against a corrupt manager, in a corrupt environment, and as their connection blossoms they must face the oppressive an...

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