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Rec'd on 📹 What’s a film that makes you cry every time?

I don't usually cry when it comes to films. I don't really know why. The most that happens is like this tight feeling in my throat cuz I felt so bad for a character, but the tears never form. But Parachute broke that for me. There were many reasons why but I think the most prominent one is just how much Riley reminds me of me. When it ended I found myself hoping everything went smoothly for her, and also for myself. I haven't rewatched it since, so technically this isn't really answering the question because idk if it will make me cry again.

@arcturus

Mar 2, 2025

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@jonesy

i love this film!!!!!

Mar 7, 2025

@arcturus

@JONESY 😮 finally someone else has seen it. Literally no one in my circle has. 😞

Mar 7, 2025

@jonesy

@ARCTURUS ikrrrr i feel like the only people who have seen it are just fans of courtney eaton lolll but it deserves to be so much more appreciated

Mar 7, 2025

@spud

this sounds like it should do the trick🥹

Mar 2, 2025

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