The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith delivers a powerful performance as a struggling father trying to make a better life for his son, offering an emotional journey of resilience, hope, and heartbreak.
– Marriage Story
This deeply emotional film follows a couple (played by Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson) as they navigate the painful process of divorce, capturing the raw emotions of love, loss, and separation.
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Pieces of a Woman
A heart-wrenching portrayal of grief, Pieces of a Woman follows a woman (Vanessa Kirby) coping with the devastating aftermath of losing her child during childbirth, exploring the complexities of healing.
Manchester by the Sea
This Oscar-winning drama follows a man (Casey Affleck) dealing with overwhelming grief after the loss of his brother
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Set during World War II, this heartbreaking film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two young boys—one the son of a Nazi officer and the other a Jewish boy in a concentration camp.
Beasts of No Nation
This intense drama follows a young boy forced to become a child soldier in an unnamed African country, showing the tragic effects of war and violence on innocent lives.
Blue Valentine
A deeply emotional film that chronicles the rise and fall of a couple’s relationship, starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, offering a raw and honest portrayal of love, heartbreak, and disillusionment.
Roma
Alfonso Cuarón’s semi-autobiographical film follows the life of a domestic worker for a middle-class family in 1970s Mexico, delivering a poignant, emotional narrative of loss and resilience.