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Think only sensitive women shed tears while watching movies? Do you believe men are immune to the emotional pull of cinema? Here, TechTips presents a compilation of the most emotionally impactful films that will make audiences shed tears involuntarily, irrespective of gender.
1. Hope – 2013
This film is based on a real-life child abuse case that shook South Korea in 2008, shedding light on the heinous crime and its consequences. So-won, an 8-year-old leading a simple life with her parents, gets kidnapped, brutally assaulted, and left for dead by a stranger on her way to school. Despite surviving and calling for an ambulance, the emotional scars inflicted by the heartless perpetrator are indelible. Although the villain is swiftly captured, the lingering signs of trauma make the audience uncontrollably shed tears.
2. The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
Hazel, a young girl with thyroid cancer, plunges into desperation as her illness metastasizes, contemplating a period at the end of her life. In the final moments of her life, she is fortunate to encounter Gus – a boy who always wears a smile like the sun, even with a leg amputated due to bone cancer. Perhaps, for these young and vibrant teenagers, carrying the death sentence within, love acts as the only antidote to help them forget reality, enabling them to live and relish life in those precious moments they possess.
3. Miracle in Cell No.7 (2013)
The film unfolds the daily life, though materially deprived, yet abundantly filled with happiness, of Yong Goo and his daughter. However, during a book-buying excursion for his daughter, Yong Goo is wrongly convicted of murdering and assaulting a young girl. Due to unfavorable circumstances, lack of supportive relatives, and a mental health condition, he fails to prove his innocence and faces a death sentence. In the last days of his life, within the confines of cell number 7, he luckily encounters compassionate fellow inmates who assist him in fulfilling his final wish – to reunite with his beloved daughter, Ye Seung.
4. A Walk to Remember (2002)
Landon, a rebellious troublemaker, enjoys causing chaos. After a series of disruptions, he is punished to participate in the school play. Here, he meets and reluctantly seeks help from Jamie, a classmate since kindergarten who has never spoken to him. Jamie is a gentle, academically accomplished girl with a penchant for helping others, the daughter of a local pastor. As they interact, a romantic spark ignites, but it's also the moment when Jamie discovers she is battling a terminal illness.
5. The Best of Me (2014)
The film narrates a enduring first love, a love that persists through time. Amanda, a sweet yet spirited young woman with a rebellious charm, captures attention effortlessly. Dawson, a shy and somewhat awkward young man, is particularly enchanted by her beauty. A chance encounter on that autumn day truly marks the beginning of a beautiful yet melancholic love story.
6. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
Earl, a young man aspiring to create the greatest film in history, goes through life until his mother insists he befriend Rachel – a girl diagnosed with leukemia. Under her influence, he spends time with her as a routine until a friend proposes making a film dedicated to her.
7. Hichiko: A Dog's Table (2008)
One day, on the train journey back home, Professor Ueno serendipitously encounters a lost Akita-like dog. He adopts and names him Hachiko. As the Akita breed was rare at that time, Professor Ueno takes great pride in having Hachiko. Every day, Hachiko sees the professor off at the train station and greets him upon his return. Sadly, Professor Ueno suffers a heart attack at work and passes away. Unaware of his owner's demise, Hachiko faithfully continues to wait at the train station daily, even after his owner never returns. It only gives up when taking its last breath on the cold platform.
8. Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Set against the backdrop of Japan in the final years of World War II, the film reflects the brutal and heartbreaking consequences of the intense warfare. Seito and Setsuko, siblings and children of a naval officer, lose their mother in an air raid and must seek refuge with their aunt. As war breaks out, food becomes a scarce luxury. After a period with their aunt, they move to a bomb shelter, relying on each other for survival. Despite their efforts to find sustenance, everything falls short. Ultimately, Seito is found dead and emaciated at a train station, leaving Setsuko alone in the harsh reality.
9. Me Before You
Will Traynor, a man possessing everything anyone would admire - good looks, success, born into wealth. However, after a car accident, his life takes a drastic turn. He is left paralyzed and dependent on assistance for daily activities. Louisa Clark, a girl with nothing to her name – no money, no career, and no clear direction for the future. She takes on the job of caring for Will to support her family.
10. One Day (2011)
The film revolves around the story of Dexter and Emma. They first meet on graduation day, sharing a one-night stand. However, they decide to remain friends and promise to meet every year on that fateful day. Through ups and downs, missed opportunities, and evasions, they eventually realize they are each other's better half. But happiness is fleeting; one of them must part ways forever, leaving the other to live with regret for the rest of their life.
Here is the top list of the most heart-wrenching films that have effortlessly brought tears to countless viewers. Wishing you enjoyable entertainment moments. Don't forget to have tissues ready before watching the aforementioned films.
