Cry Me A River
Dramas/movies that made me cry.
Making this list made me realize I was more of a crybaby than I had originally thought. This is also why I steer clear of tragedies.
<<Spoilers ahead>>
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1. The Long Way Home
Korean Movie - 2015
I knew what I was getting myself into when I started this movie. No matter how good and light hearted the comedy was, at the end of the day, this is still a war movie. So I knew what to expect and I thought I had prepared myself for it. But boy, was I wrong. The last few minutes had me a sobbing mess. Those scenes were also beautifully done.
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2. Go Brother!
Chinese Movie - 2018
Goddammit, they got me with the sister-brother sentiment at the end.
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3. Come and Hug Me
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
This whole drama was an overwhelming roller-coaster ride of emotions, from start to finish. So much frustrations and angst! The actors did a phenomenal job with portraying all that, so whenever they cried, it made me cry with them.
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4. Lupt pentru Calea Mea
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
This drama was very motivational and had such positive vibes it made me tear up a bit. Loved how supportive they were of each other.
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5. Hotel del Luna
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
The last few episodes had me in tears. I had become so attached to the characters, I had a hard time letting go. Everyone had their own unique stories/personalities and their farewells were hard but satisfying to watch.
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6. My Annoying Brother
Korean Movie - 2016
This was the 2nd role of Kyung Soo I've seen (right after Hello Monster) and I didn't know at the time he was an idol - let alone the main vocal in one of the biggest kpop boy groups! I thought he was a great (up and coming?) actor and boy was I in for a surprise when I found out acting wasn't his main gig. I know his group members made fun of him for his little act at the end of this movie (lol) but when I was watching it, it didn't feel cringey at all but rather raw and honest. So of course it made me cry.
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7. Tunnel
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
There were some hard topics and scenes shown in this drama. The FL's acting was also impressive and had me almost moved to tears at a few scenes.
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8. Black
Korean Drama - 2017, 18 episodes
warning: child death, mourning parents
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9. Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo
Japanese Drama - 2016, 5 episodes
It was bit of a sad ending even though it made the most sense to finish it off like that. They were sad but hopeful tears.
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10. Memorist
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
warning: mourning parents
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11. Semnal
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Similar to Tunnel, in the case that was at the center of the story. The ML's emotionally raw and honest ugly crying made me tear up with him.
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12. Better Days
Chinese Movie - 2019
This movie left me feeling shaken with a heavy heart. I was so frustrated for the injustices the main leads had to go through. I cried with and for them and their innocent bittersweet love. The main leads did such a fabulous job in their roles. I was so emotionally invested in this. Definitely deserved that Oscar nom.
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13. Red Cuff of the Sleeve
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes