Exciting and moving stories: melodramas worth watching
SSPDaily shared the best melodramas from 2018 to 2021. From tragic love stories to poignant family dramas, these films capture the power of human emotions in unique and compelling ways.
"A Star Is Born"
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
Genre: Musical Drama
Country of production: USA
Duration: 135 minutes
Year: 2018
Lead producer: Bradley Cooper
"A Star Is Born" tells the story of Jackson Maine, an accomplished musician who falls in love with Ally, a struggling artist. Their passionate romance becomes more and more tumultuous as Ally's career begins to take off and Jackson struggles to cope with his own troubles.
"A Marriage Story"
IMDb rating: 7.9/10
Genre: Drama
Country of production: USA
Duration: 136 minutes
Year: 2019
Lead producers: David Gaiman, Noah Baumbach
"A Marriage Story" tells the story of Charlie, a theater director, and Nicole, an actress whose marriage is falling apart, and how they go through the difficult process of divorce. The couple's attempts to raise their young son together are accompanied by humiliating and touching moments. The film diligently portrays unconcealed emotions, conflicts, and love that do not fade away even in the midst of separation and pain.
"The Land of Nomads"
IMDb rating: 7.3/10
Genre: Drama
Country of production: USA
Duration: 107 minutes
Year: 2020
Lead producer: Frances McDormand
The film tells the story of Fern, a strong woman in her sixties who, having lost everything during the Great Depression, begins the life of a modern-day nomad traveling the vast landscapes of the American West. The film beautifully depicts Fern's encounters with other nomads as she experiences a new sense of freedom and discovers the true meaning of community and friendship.
"Minari"
IMDb rating: 7.4/10
Genre: Drama
Country of production: USA
Duration: 115 minutes
Year: 2020
Lead producers: Didi Gardner, Jeremy Kliner, Christina Oh
"Minari" tells the story of a Korean immigrant family struggling to adapt to their new life in rural Arkansas in the 1980s. Jacob, a devoted father, dreams of creating a successful farm to provide a better future for his wife Monica and their two children. They face financial challenges, cultural contradictions, and the pressures of circumstance that will test their relationship.
"The Father"
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
Genre: Drama
Country of production: Great Britain, France
Duration: 97 minutes
Year: 2020
Lead producers: David Parfitt, Jean-Louis Livi, Philippe Carcassonne
"The Father" tells the deeply moving story of Anthony, an elderly man struggling with memory loss and confusion caused by dementia. The film sensitively portrays the devastating impact of dementia on both the patient and his loved ones, who struggle to care for a person who can no longer recognize them.
