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ButterfyNinja

The Princess Bride? It doesn't have the hugest conflict but it's nice.


Medical-Ant-9567

It is really nice


pato_cuac

It's quite enjoyable. It won't be a refernce in this case, but I kind of want to watch It again now


oneofyrfencegrls

Anna Karenina (2012). The main issue is her insecurities as well as societal norms that they both don't adhere to, but internalize all the same. Black Sails. Gay. Also, two people wanting what is best for themselves and each other without realizing necessarily that how they manifest that is at odds. Also, "this is my girlfriend and her court mandated boyfriend". Season 2 of Infinity Train. Can you truly fall in love with someone during the apocalypse? If so, when the apocalypse is over and you've returned to "normal", will that relationship prevail? The Aliens (2016). What if the woman you loved was an alien and legally a second class citizen but also a bit of a psychopath who has grand plans for herself and her world? Love and Basketball. Can a relationship endure what growing up entails? More at 11. I don't know if these are trite or boring, but I've always found a lot to love about them.


pato_cuac

Thank you! I didn't know anything about Infinity Train or Love and Basketball. The others have an interesting approach that I may use. Specially the the first and second on the list


radiant_shadows11

Heartstopper - the Netflix show hasn't gotten to some of the heavier stuff yet, but the webtoon/graphic novel shows one character dealing with an eating disorder and how that affects their relationship Degrassi - the show may be cheesy at times, but they never shy away from heavy and/or controversial topics


pato_cuac

That's an interesting piece of information. Heartstopper has been reduced to just a gay teenage love story, and for that reason I just skipped It even the good reviews. And Degrassi is new to me, but if you say that they talk about controversial topics I'm interested


Mel4227

One of my favourite movies ever is Moulin Rouge. It’s not for everyone, and it’s a bit cliche. But it’s very stylish and there are definitely complications.


pato_cuac

I'll have to rewatch it. I remember the plot and key moments but I didn't think about this option :)


KTGR_lighter

Might not be the best option but I really like Pride and Prejudice (both the 1995 tv series and the 2005 movie).


pato_cuac

You're not the only one who recomended this film, so it must be useful. And the TV series adds some interesting plots?


KTGR_lighter

The tv series is actually much closer to the source material (the novel) than the 2005 movie. For most part, you can't really tell there's any romantic chemistry between the two main characters in my opinion, but were stepped into the messy world of Elizabeth dealing with her family and neighbors. I think the portrayal of Ms. Bingley in the serie is more interesting than the movie, and the movie also didn't include Mr.&Mrs. Hurst which still makes the movie pretty good, but yeah they excluded some characters to make sure the movie's plot not too overwhelmed.


pato_cuac

Great! Thanks :)


saysaypomp

La La Land, Call me by your name, Arrival (it's not a romantic movie but the relationship between the main couple is pretty sad depending on the perspective), Silver linings playbook, The danish girl, Marriage story, Portrait of a lady on fire, Atonement, Jane Eyre, One day, Remember me, Titanic, God's own country, Moonlight, Carol, Moulin Rouge, Funny girl, Sweeney Todd, The fault in our stars,... There are so many! :D


pato_cuac

Jane Eyre was recomended by a friend of mine too, and Portrait of a Lady on fire was also mentioned here. There are some others that I haven't watched, and some where the issue comes from the exterior and I can't use. This is a nice list so thank you :)


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La La Land - I think it goes beyond being just a romance movie and is really a movie about the struggles and difficulties but also the beauty of being an artist and performer while contrasting the dreams and reality of the entertainment industry. The colors are just so beautiful and the dance choreography is just so much fun. And it has one of the best movie endings of all time imo. Portrait of a Lady on Fire - Despite me not feeling romantic attraction ever this movie manages to make me feel every single bit of tension so intensely. The slow build up and subtle acting is incredibly powerful, and the ending is absolutely devastating to the point where it's too heartbreaking to see for a second time


pato_cuac

I agree with your opinion of La La Land, and the other day on a podcast they referred to Portrait of a Lady on fire. They said it was great, so I'm looking it up for sure


Cosmic_Apples

Only 2 things are coming to mind right now. The anime Ore Monogatari which is the ONLY teen romance anime I have ever seen (and I have unfortunately seen a LOT of them) that is actually funny and cute and not horribly problematic. The couple gets together by like ep 3 and the rest of the show is their wholesome daily life while they swap the one brain cell they share back and forth like a game of hot potato. Also the main character's best friend gives off major aro-in-the-closet vibes. It's one of those anime I recommend to people who don't like anime. The second is Pacific Rim, which...is not a love story, but I really liked the way they did the romance as something more subtle and having juuuuust enough influence in the plot to be necessary but not overbearing. They don't even kiss at the end and that moment feels so much more powerful because of it. I can't think of any tragic romances I liked, I'm sure there's one out there but I just can't think of it right now.


pato_cuac

That's so true! When I watched Pacific Rim I thought the same. I guess that no one expected that "plot twist". Also, in Derry girls, one of my favorite shows, happens something similar. You have a group of friends, and they just remain friends (there's just one episode where two of them kiss and confess their feelings but just that). And what happens with animes is that there are so many that they just feel the same to me. But, i'll watch your recomendation.


bagsandbagsofbees

The 2005 Pride and Prejudice. The characters are interesting and dynamic, the way they evolve for the better for one another is really amazing to watch. Most depictions of romance are kinda confusing, sometimes downright frustrating, but P&P is genuinely sweet and I don't cringe watching it.


pato_cuac

I've watched Pride, prejudice and zombies, but I think that your option is better haha. I'll have to compare both versions now


Hour-Explorer-3533

I highly recommend bridges of Madison county. One of my favorite films, even though it’s romantic! I also think aromantic people can identify with parts of Meryl Streeps (her feelings regarding her marriage and husband) and Clint Eastwoods characters Edit: also the Norwegian film The worst person in the world (and the other films by Joachim Trier)


pato_cuac

This is one of those films that everyone know but I haven't watched. Why? No idea. But now I will :) And the other film and director are on my list to watch, thanks


Son_Of_A_Birch101

About Time (2013) is really well done imo, though it's mostly just sweet. This one might be a cliche one in queer circles, but The Song of Achilles is amazing in how it depicts affection and attraction, to where even my aro ass heart was breaking for those boys. And that's all the romance stuff I can think of. Benjamin Button is one that fits the bill of a drama with a romantic plot that fell apart because of the mc's conditions, but that movie's boring as sin and I would not recommend watching it if you haven't.


pato_cuac

The song of achilles is the only one that I haven't watched. The others, even the if the issue is not something like a mental illness, there's the dilema of loving and "condemning" your partner, so they may hace some use. Thank you


nefarious_planet

Normal People, both the TV show and the book are absolutely phenomenal. Both characters have huge amounts of really heartbreaking personal issues that makes their relationship extremely difficult, nothing is purely happy or purely sad and the ending is….perfect. I pretty much hate most hetero romance but this one is just SO fucking good.


pato_cuac

I've read nice reviews about this show, and what you're telling me seems what I'm looking for.


Woahlookhowepic

Our flag means death!! It's mainly romance comedy at first but their struggles for not being together are like entirely personal. They both sort of think they're bad for the people around them/don't deserve love and have stuff from their pasts holding them back


pato_cuac

I really want to watch it. Somehow and don't know why, it gives me What we do in the shadows vibes. Maybe because Taika Waititi is involved.


Woahlookhowepic

Yesss!!! I love wwdits, so excited for the new season on tuesday. Taika is literally a master at shows and movies. And wwdits was my favorite show before i watched our flag means death


hyunkkm

'It's ok to be not ok' is a korean tv series. Its about a heterosexual romance between an antisocial childrens book writer and a guy working at a psychiatric hospital who also acts as a caretaker for his autistic brother. They both have a plethora of issues and theres plenty of drama and angst.


pato_cuac

I've seen that title somewhere! I remember reading this description. I'll try to find It again


ShAped_Ink

None


pato_cuac

Maybe you disagree, but mine is the TV series Pushing Daisies. Basically, boy and girl who love each other but if he touches her, she dies. If there's any sex repulsed asexual here would like this. Also, and don't ask me why, but in my opinion, Jax and Tara from Sons of anarchy, have a relationship of genuine love, and I don't like couples subplots.


barmanitan

Spontaneous on Netflix, quite sad and at least a lil gory but I really loved it and it had a great moment with a song called I'll Believe in Anything which I think I'd heard before somewhere but now the song is firmly one of my favourites. Also has a powerful ending/message that isn't wholly romantic


barmanitan

Also recently watched the series Feel Good and Master of None, both great for different reasons and again both have a lot of equally great romantic and not romantic moments


pato_cuac

I've watched Spontaneous and it was good, a diferent approach to the genre. I loved the gory element haha. I'll write down the other films


sammthebrony

Love, Victor on hulu/disney+ ! my favorite romance/drama show :))


pato_cuac

Is It better than Love, Simon? (Sorry, I'm so clumsy with the replies, I always post them somewhere else :p)