An Emotional Journey
CONTAINS SPOILERS
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Before you go any further, here's your final warning: this post CONTAINS SPOILERS, so proceed at your own risk!
TBH, I'm someone who typically avoids sad or bittersweet endings. But I put this list together because I've watched these shows, and while they're painful, they are still worth watching. The characters' journeys, the storyline, and the emotional depth are so well done that they offer a deeply satisfying experience despite the heartbreak.
These are not necessarily my top recommendations but are sorted based on my memory. Each entry includes a comment to give you a quick overview, so you'll know what emotional ride you're signing up for. If there's a drama or movie missing from this list that you think should be included, it's probably because I haven't watched it yet—mostly because I've read how gut-wrenching they are and haven't been able to bring myself to watch them.
"If you're looking to step out of your comfort zone, give one of these a try."
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1. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
Finally its coming
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2. Dress Sleeved Red
Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes
Together but not forever
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3. A Moment to Remember
Korean Movie - 2004
there is no happily ever after, but at least enjoy the moment
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4. Marriage Contract
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Paintfull story, so emotional, so much tears , but the journey for everyone was worthwhile
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5. Be with You
Korean Movie - 2018
Enjoy the moment,...till the end
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6. Drama Special Season 14: We Were There
Korean Special - 2023, 1 episode
Our efforts are sometimes different from destiny
"A smile doesn’t always mean a person is happy, sometimes it simply means they are strong enough to face their problems" - Jiraya Sensei
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7. Voglio mangiare il tuo pancreas
Japanese Movie - 2017
a moments with u, was a beautiful journey
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8. My Annoying Brother
Korean Movie - 2016
Brother, do your best!!!
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9. Obsessed
Korean Movie - 2014
Love is not happy
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10. Queen Seon Duk
Korean Drama - 2009, 62 episodes
its paintfull
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11. So Young 2: So You're Still Here
Chinese Movie - 2016
be there, its time
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12. Somehow 18
Korean Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
time.. time... time. playback
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13. Hanataba Mitaina Koi o Shita
Japanese Movie - 2021
A Realistic Love Story
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14. You Are the Apple of My Eye
Taiwanese Movie - 2011
bye my sweetheart
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15. Kimi e to Tsudzuku Michi
Japanese Movie - 2024
Sorry, im not there
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16. Secret
Taiwanese Movie - 2007
An old movie with beautiful story