From heart-shattering romances like Atonement to soul-crushing war films such as The Grave of the Fireflies, these are the saddest period drama films.

But for all of its accolades, the film itself is relatively modest: the tragicomic story of one family. It is intimate and understated, eschewing emotional fireworks for quiet conversations and ...

Many dramas have crushed our souls over the years, with lesser-known gems like Vortex and The Quiet Girl proving to be quietly devastating.