The phrase "emotional crux" refers to the pivotal or central point where our emotions are strongly connected to a particular situation or problem. It is the emotional heart of the matter.
Sentences with «emotional crux»
Admittedly, the notion of a «family rental» unit is great, and the undeniable pain of a father who has lost his daughters to indifference is a juicy emotional crux to stable the movie with (enhanced by strong performances from the father and the older sister). (rottentomatoes.com)
I think a lot of people use sugar as a drug — an emotional crux. (fransussman.com)
This, of course, was Paddington (Ben Whishaw), and the scene sets up the emotional crux of the movie. (movieworms.com)