The phrase "harrowing drama" refers to a type of intense and distressing story or situation that evokes strong emotions, often creating feelings of fear, sadness, or anxiety. Full definition
This riveting, harrowing drama certainly isn't easy to sit through, as it tells a complex, often horrific story in an intensely personal way. (contactmusic.net)
A cross between François Truffaut's sometimes - harrowing dramas about childhood and a Steven Spielberg fantasy, Gondry's film abounds with sentiment - without falling prey to sentimentality. (rottentomatoes.com)
In a year defined by hard hitting British drama, Claire will compete with Molly Windsor for harrowing drama Three Girls, Little Boy Blue's Sinead Keenan and (dailymail.co.uk)