20 Times Christmas Movies Broke Our Hearts (In the Best Way Possible)  

Joyeux Noël (2005) | Image Source: Warner Bros.
Joyeux Noël (2005) | Image Source: Warner Bros.

9) Karen’s Breakdown – Love Actually (2003)

Love Actually (2003) | Image Source: Universal Pictures
Love Actually (2003) | Image Source: Universal Pictures

In Love Actually, there is perhaps the most touching scene: the quiet breakdown by Karen upon discovering that her husband had been sleeping around. Her breakdown was particularly heart-wrenching because she would have to face the possibility of an end to the marriage, her hiding of tears and keeping a strong face in front of the children shows heartbreak and pain left unuttered. Her emotional restraint and vulnerability evoke deep empathy, she captures all the intricate emotions of love, loss, and acceptance.

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Edited by Amey Mirashi
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