THE OTHER MORGAN | Omeleto
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- A young woman discovers there's a better version of her in the world.
THE OTHER MORGAN is used with permission from Alison Rich. Learn more at alisonrich.com.
Morgan Yardley is an exterminator -- or a "death doula for animals," as she calls herself. Cheerful and positive, she's content with the quirky life she's built for herself, down to the sex with her deadbeat ex every few weeks.
But when Morgan's father passes away unexpectedly, she discovers he's had a secret second family for years. He even named his other daughter Morgan, who seems to be a better version of her. And for the first time, the first Morgan begins to question the life she chose for herself.
Written and directed by Alison Rich -- who also stars as the first Morgan -- this charming, heartfelt comedy leans on the main character and filmmaking's quirkiness and the development of its narrative premise to generate interest. But as it unfolds, it reveals a surprising emotional wellspring, one that tugs at the way contentment, self-acceptance and self-compassion are intertwined.
The opening scene between Morgan and the vainglorious pop star who reinvented herself from their shared humble origins is long for a short film. But that opening does the work of establishing the foundation of Morgan's personality. The situation of meeting re-encountering someone from high school who's become successful --- while you have a so-called smaller life -- could put anyone in a tailspin. And the pop star -- played with glorious condescension by actor Chloe Wepper -- does her best to establish her superiority. But Morgan carries on, with her quirky way of being and doing things and an oddly radiant sense of sunniness. She likes herself and her life, and as an actor, writer-director Alison Rich carries off Morgan's innately sturdy happiness with conviction and charm.
The film then seems to swerve into more unexpected territory, as Morgan encounters the other Morgan. Played with a perfect blend of arch wit and neuroticism by comedy veteran Mary Holland, the other Morgan sends the first into a downward spiral. That idiosyncratic confidence we saw so beautifully developed in the first scene now unravels, with the first Morgan comparing herself to the other Morgan. She starts with a deep dive into her new rival's Instagram and ends in a spiral of shame and self-loathing that sets Morgan on a potentially destructive path.
The real skill of Rich's storytelling is revealed when the two disparate narrative strands unexpectedly converge, adding surprisingly layers of character and emotion. But the lasting resonance of THE OTHER MORGAN is the big heart underneath its sometimes exaggerated comic touches. The ending is a genuinely soulful moment of empathy and reflection. And it offers a message we call can relate to, especially in an age where we can constantly compare our lives and selves via the carefully curated windows of social media. Morgan pulls herself out of the abyss with a gift of self-acceptance. But it's one she extends to others. By accepting and being content with ourselves, we help others to do the same, wherever they are on their journeys. - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
Hey guys! I'm Alison. I'm the writer/director/actor for The Other Morgan. Hope you liked the film and feel free to hit me up in the comments if you have any thoughts/questions. Thanks so much!
great thank you :)
Another great one!! These are fun characters too! Each envious of the other, but for different reasons. The subtle difference between true contentment and superficial happiness based on one-upmanship is played beautifully here.
Your contents are amazing! I wish to see more from you :)
More of this please!
Wow! This is the second of your films that I have found and this one is really cleverly written. Talented actors and strong direction make this a great film to watch. I want more... but that will have to wait because I have to walk the dog, fetch my father's newspaper and prepare breakfast his breakfast. I'll be back!
The female lead is a delight. I hope a lot of work comes her way. She deserves it and audiences would benefit.
She wrote and directed it so i would imagine she will get lots more work :-)
@@leviniahill454 she did? Wow that’s some talent
The female lead is also in the tv show Lucifer, I think.
High key looks like the orphan black kid.
She's awesome
What I got from this was, don't postpone happiness because you think someday when you're richer, more fit, married, or 'in a better place', you will live/ be happy..
Learn to love your life just as it is.. wear your own colour n be proud of it. This is it..
Superb concept, actors did a really good job!
❤️
What I learned is don’t have a secret second family cos that’s messed up
@@joeynathan6073 yeah, that too!😅
Happiness isn't a destination, it's a journey. We've to learn to be happy at each stage of our journey.
Wrong lesson. It's
don't let your happiness centered around something or someone. Love yourself and your life every day, every bit of it
That is very wholesome in the most weird and unexpected way possible, and I love it
oh yay! so glad!
@@alisonrich8077 Oh shoot! I know you. Well.. recognize. x)
I thought it was lovely as well, very well done :)
Me too! And the actress is so talented!!!! Looks like Rachel McAdams!!
@@alisonrich8077 Did you write it? Nice job! Do more! If you're stuck when writing a 90- min feature, do one of those 4 intertwining storyline things, so you'll just be writing 4 shorts that ah, intertwine at some point at the end of the film. Ciao 😘
Yes. Unexpectedly beautiful and touching.
"The son teaches at Yale."
"The son's in jail."
Hilarious!
"I don't think you know what a compliment is ." Best line 😂😂😂🤦🏾♂️
Compliment
@@aurora8749 Thanks .
@@daimonmarioperez9501 Sorry for being a grammar twat. Lol I just see that mistake too often.
👍😂
Well eventually she complimented her, but it took a while lol .
Her half sister and her old school mate were both jealous of her radiant good cheer no matter what. Be like the good Morgan, be happy with what you have.
Umm... I think I'm going to decorate my little retirement apartment with silk flowers. Just because I can't grow flowers anymore, doesn't mean I can't have flowers. What a happy thought. :)
I think that is a lovely idea. 🌹
yay🌻
I am proud of you! From one happy and grateful person to another ❤ 💕 ♥
did you do it ?
Yaaaaas ! Happy weirdos, Unite ! 😍💐💐💐
I actually cried. The famous lady turned out to be a fairy-god-mother
? what does that mean?????
@@Stranger_things423 I think what HeyAPJ is that the friend from high school ended up helping the Morgan the story we were following. A fairy godmother in fairytales helps give the heroine advice and often a gift, and the friend in the film acted in a similar assistance role.
"He's always calling me from other rooms and I love that." :D Isn't that exactly how bitterness is? We grapple with the only details we know about and fester over them instead of trying to find out the bigger picture, which may enlighten us past the bitterness entirely.
🤯
Spot on!
So true! The quote is also hilarious!
Damn📍
I love exterminator Morgan. I aspire to be more like her. She was happy with her life, even when society considered her job and life a lesser one.
It's only when she started caring about societal expectations (aka comparing herself to vet rich Morgan) that she started to feel bad about herself.
It really bought a new perspective to my life, it's something I always knew, but that it never clicked.
Also the twist in the end is so good.
In a wired way, Morgan’s high school friend was right. She marches to the beat of her own drum and is a proud animal garbage man.
Comparatively speaking, she is truly happy while everyone else struggles with themselves and societal expectations. Thumbs up 👍
made possible with crime. whole thing is garbage in itself.
@@juliettanornidante I must have missed something. Whilst I did not laugh or cry during this entertainment I did not turn it off either. This means I enjoyed it enough to like it. There is not much out there these days that I do like so it must have been entertaining to me. This is why I ask you to explain the garbage word you used.
"March to the beat of the own drum".
Being german, I like this saying.
Don't know a similar german sentence.
Even at 67, this short film gave me some life lessons…in the most enjoyable, entertaining way. Allison et al, I hope you do more films, but you can rest proud that you created fourteen minutes of perfection in the most fun and artistic way.
This felt like a much bigger "short" than many of the other omeleto shorts i've watched so far. Very polished and professional. Production values, script, pacing and performances at least as good as a lot of stuff I've watched on netflix !!
Oh thank you so much! :)
True! Netflix has to learn a thing or two from this channel! 😆
Yeah this feels like a pilot if anything. Would definitely love to watch a whole season of The Other Morgan. Morgan is such a delightful character.
@@AlisonStuff - Fabulous job in *all* your _roles_ - as *writer, director* and *lead actor* in this delightful film. I watched your _Training Wheels_ short on Omeleto moments ago - loved it, too - which led me here. Keep 'em coming! 🖊🎬🎭
This was wholesome I need this woman to direct full length movies
oh man thank you!
Wow, this is a masterpiece.
Everything from the writing, to the character arcs, to the comedy, to the music and cinematography is absolutely spot on.
Well done!
Masterpiece! That's the word I was trying to think of! Thank you!
thank you so much!!
@@alisonrich8077 thank you for working so hard in order to share it with us.
I look forward to seeing your future projects.
I totally agree!
@@alisonrich8077 no! Thank you for such a wonderful complex on the inside simple on the outside short film teaching us about what is important in life! Thank you!
Gave them the same name, so he wouldn't mix them up. Smart.
THIS SHOULD BE A SHOWWWWWWW
Yes!
Yeah
THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT SHOW
I would watch that show
YES
"Morgan". That's the name. 😂
"Death doula" is perhaps the single-best phrase from this film lol. Well done.
This was the best thing I will watch today. Probably. The original Morgan is brilliant. As was the other one. And Brandi Moon is boss. And of course Jerry is a freakin pro as always. Great characters!
thank you so much!!
How did Gary find the time to have not one not two but THREE separate families?! And run a small city in Indiana?
I spent over 30 years trying (and failing) to be "Perfect" Morgan. Now, I'm slowly becoming "Exterminator" Morgan. This really resonates.
Professionally speaking I'm about to do the same thing, a little bit by my own choice and I'm petrified with how it's going to fit with me. How has your journey been since posting two years ago?
@TheTibetyak I'm in a happy relationship living in the city, about an hour and a half north of where I was at the time.
I've cut most people out of my life from before.
My circle is smaller than it's ever been, and I'm happier than ever. I even think I'm about to lose my job, because of a health issue that I was in the process of fixing when I screwed up. But like, I still feel more ok than I did when I was surrounded by users.
@@TheTibetyakI'm also learning more positive ways to set boundaries now that I've spent some time setting boundaries in a more negative way.
@@zengrenouille Thanks so much for responding. I'm sorry about the collision of job and health crises. Either one of those alone is a big enough stressor. Finding your peeps, finding your happy person, finding your place in the world, I hope, far outweighs the negative. I wish you well on your highway to Happy "Exterminator" Morgan.
I guess everybody is a both morgans
Something I heard that has always stuck with me is, "The people that you compare yourself to compare themselves to people too."
Such an interesting scenario: the person you compare yourself to is comparing themself to you right back!
I heard a different version:
"Stop thinking what others think of you. They are busy thinking what you think of them..."
What anyone thinks of me is none of my business. If they have a problem with me the fault is on them. The moment i stopped giving my time and attention to people who don't deserve it is when i found myself to be happier.
There once was a monster who said; when you compare yourself to others, you insult yourself. Ironically, in nearly any case other than his own, he would have been right.
Well it's true as nothing and nobody is perfect
So true. One of my friends is super gorgeous, intelligent, nice, fun, successful, yet she’s the one of most insecure people I know.
This outta be a sitcom! This makes a great pilot...and my goodness the main Morgan...absolutely adorable..fantastic acting! Loved the story! Very creative all the way around. Well done!
Alison Rich, the writer/director/lead of this short film has left comments in other threads as *@AlisonStuff.* She also did _Training Wheels,_ which is on Omeleto, too.
The ending really made me want to see more of the sisters’ dynamic. It’d be nice if this were pitched to become a series 🥺🤍✨🙏🏽 maybe get into more of the Dad’s shady backstory
No
@@bonhamcarter4488 thank u
I thought the exact same thing. Would make for an interesting series.
To much would ruin it
That was very therapeutic. "He made some bad choices, but I don't think those bad choices should make you think less of your life."
“but you did it. Congrats, you outdid me.”
“Oh, I did”
Love the writing and the performances!!
"You like your life." Just that hit so hard. Loved this so much, thanks for sharing.
8:45 " You know, you don't seem good to drive...so why don't I take you?"
Even my best friends don't make me that kind of offer, when there's a need to do something unconventional/immoral/illegal...
i just realized the short sentence summary was referring to the "accomplished" Morgan.
as in, the exterminator morgan is the better version.
very very clever.
absolutely adore this short. wish it was longer/show. the dynamic of the 2 (half-lol) sisters was great. and well, Exterminator Morgan is an unbelievably charming character
That Brandi turned out to be a good friend
I liked the pictures on the wall of the exterminators apartment: a dinosaur and a 1950s woman with flowers on her face. Be happy in an old fashioned way.
The first Morgan's acting ❤️❤️ , her acting showed completely the joy in doing some job and also living the moment happily , she got the expressions part 💯💯
You inspired me
Edit: wait wait whattttt Alison rich was the one playing the character and writer and director toooo
haha. same!
Yes, and she's commented in other comment threads here.
I needed this right now because I have been so sad today and busy beating myself up for all my wrong choices. This was great and the first Morgan we are introduced to and the main one I guess reminds me of Ella from Lucifer for some reason. I guess it's that sweet happy vibe she has.
that stuff the pop singer in the car said really helped me reflect on some of my own self esteem issues im going through rn. thank you guys for that :)
Ah, so this was written by Alison Rich, who plays the exterminator. And the actress with the extremely long neck is Mary Holland, who played Jonah's fiancé Shawnee on Veep.
It would be good if there was a better version of me in this world! Someone has to save the name!
Lmfao same- 💀 like pleaze come n make my parents proud or smth Coz my parents are pretty disappointed with me already
@@_aconite_cj_ 😄 Well they could compare me to you and trust me, they would grab you & never let go LOL
@@AussieBenita ight I bet you they're either gonna hold both of us, or kick both of us out xD
@@_aconite_cj_ Hey, it would be a win either way, cheers mate 😊
@@AussieBenita well I guess xD cheers :))
"i'm basically a death doula for the animal kingdom" 😂
I like how Exterminator Morgan can put on that uncomfortable face at the hospital like Strangers with Candy
old skool
I'm an exterminator too, and I love my job, I didn't manage to get my own company started, but she did, which is pretty cool. My sister is a vet tech, not quite a vet, but I totally wanted to get into vet school too. But just like Morgan, the exam is hard, you have to, like, know all the animals. I do get jealous of my sister sometimes, but I really enjoy my job, and I'm really happy with my life. I totally would have seeded her place with cockroaches or bedbugs though! Much more invasive than a dead animal in the car, and harder to trace back to me.
Exterminator knows a lot too. Unlike the Vet, can trapped everything and do something about the problems that goes with it. You know you should be proud!
I like Brandi! She's so kind and was like Morgan's (the exterminator obviously 😂) best friend.
Yeah!!!!! I didn’t like her at first, but she blossomed for me.
"I don't know the other chick's address!" - Thank God! Or this story could have an altogether different ending! :D
plot twist: her ex boyfriend is the other chicks husband
I'm a dude, but this is one chick type series I would watch, Morgan (exterminator) is just weird enough, and likable, that in the right stories would be very interesting to follow.
So much more enjoyable than just about any Hollywood movie out there.
That was surprisingly poignant. It's also had a message. Good job. Makes me wanna write again.
Bravo! Yet another example of why this might be the greatest channel on TH-cam! Fantastic writing, acting, and filming! Thank you so much!
The female lead (I call Morgan 1) is the drummer from The Goldbergs. I loved her in that and was always a bit miffed she didn't more screentime. Good to see her showing she definitely deserved more and better. Hopefuly, this will be a speingboard - she would nail romcoms. I like the famous friend to. 😊👍
I loved this from the very first minute! Bizarre, hilarious, great acting, I never knew where the story would go next, and it ended up entirely different than I ever would have expected. Beautifully done! Edit: Just read the credits, and WOW! Alison Rich was/is a fantastic actress!
This is so great! "He cloned them, because of love." "I don't think you know what a compliment is." Alison Rich is a genius!
Thank Omeleto and Alison. This is an excellent production. I was actually moved to tears by the story even though it is meant to be a dark comedy of sort. You have got a great talent. I would love to see more of your work :-)
Watched Training Wheels and now this one. I hope you get to write ( and star in ) a series for Netflix. You're characters are so wonderful and great dialog! Wishing you the best!b Hugs from Georgia 🍑
Damn Omeleto with another Hit. This one goes straight to the heart
@heheBOY And also shares it to a wider audience.
He collects movies that were good enough to be at festivals
It means technically all are hits lol
Alison Rich is always preaching. She's telling a story but there's a moral to the story in all her shorts. And somehow we are all better people for watching her work!
That was amazing. None of the people were bad people. Except the dad of course. But the other three were struggling and deep down decent people. Awesome
Towards the end, I felt as though I was watching Season 1 Episode 1 of a new sitcom.
Then I remembered it’s a short film. 😭 I LOVED IT! Consider pitching this to the networks or Netflix as a sitcom.
No way! They’d ruin it. Too many hands in the pot… She’s better solo and authentic to her own vision
This is my favorite Omeleto so far. I really love the main character’s outlook on life. She loves who she is and that seems to be the secret to happiness.
The girl who plays the pest controller is a great comedy actress & this is a great short. Would make an awesome video
The joke where Morgan 2 says, "my husband likes calling me from the other room and I love that" that got me. I don't know why but it just hit me and got me to chuckle. I thought this was a fun video and enjoyed it quite a bit.
I thought for a second, she'd somehow meet the perfect side of herself she displays on social media.
Every short film with Allison Rich has been phenomenal.
Interesting, amusing, poignant and well acted, directed. Thank you
This short was so great.A little dark but funny. I could definitely see this being a full length movie, mini series or a sitcom. I love the ending too. Keep it up. I hope to see more of you and your quirky kind of comedy!
This is absolutely brilliant!!!! These actors were incredible, the "bad" Morgan was absolutely hilarious. They were both fantastic, and had such great energy. Thank you to all of you for the hard work and time took to bring this to film so brilliantly!!!!
Before I even got to the end of the film I immediately recognised from the very start that Morgan didn't mind doing "low end" work and that she was happy in her own skin
Thanks Alison. This film is brilliant… anything that brings more love and connection to the world is good…. I have a fraternal twin sister… We love each other so much. We are 65 now. so many times in our life , people tried to compare us or make us compete against each other. It hurt our hearts.. 😊 it’s ok they meant well ..
Love is the answer. Love is the key. Beautiful movie on what’s truly important .. hugs
Judy/Brandi Moon was a surprisingly good friend! She remembered Morgan's address and tried to comfort her!
This was great! I kept getting pleasantly surprised with the humor, the depth, the acting, the cinematography... Great job!
This is so good! Should be made as an actual movie with them still as the casts. They played so well!
lmao that was the freakiest twist I've ever seen. Was not expecting that
One of the best shorts I've ever seen. The writing was excellent and Alison's performance was absolute perfection.
You're the BEST! Absotively loved this sweet little gem of a tale!
It actually brought up a good message lol. To just be yourself and grateful for it bcs you won't know people life's clearly. In a creative and amusing way the did, good job !!
Amazing. Best short I've seen in a long time. The writing and acting were perfect. Quirky and believable at the same time.
8:14 "thank you for killing my bat, sorry your dad... died" THAT LINE THO
I want more of this character. I would watch a whole series of her
Other Morgan has way better support in her life- fyi
My heart went out to both of them ❤ first to the first Morgan and then to the second Morgan....its easy to get swept up in competition and trying to outdo one another....
I just read this quote today: "happiness is about not comparing yourself to others", which I do constantly lately and didn't notice it as a problem. And now this. I think I have to watch it again.
That was AWESOME
This made my day. The Morganator was just a beautiful blast of sunshine to my soul today, this little short was just what I needed and I can't wait to see more from you!
So; LOVE these actors, characters, and this premise!!!! PLEASE make into a series?!?🙏🏻😃👍🏻
Alison Rich - BRAVO!! Brilliant acting, writing and directing!!! I sure hope you do more! Big Hugs - I loved it.
Watched it 24th time now. Can't tell you how much I love this. Thank You very much to the creator.
True happiness in life comes from brutally accepting yourself and then loving yourself for who you are.
this hits very close to home, I have an older brother who ALWAYS needs to be better at everything, and is so unhappy because of it, whilst I live a very minimalistic lifestyle and I'm happy with what I have, don't need more. I guess the more we accumulate material things and empty achievements the more unhappy we become
The lead Alison Rich and writer is supremely talented. She pulls you in with her stories and effortless acting and leaves you wanting more of her. I hope she keeps getting work and we get to see more of her :)
This is one of my few favourite short films from this channel! Very well made and presented.
Alison Rich is a great writer. Can wait to watch training wheels.
It is so sad that you didn't think to put the URL here so that video could be found by others.
@@david203 she’s still working on it. Hasn’t been released yet.
I just saw it and it's awesome!
Very sweet and well-written. Older guy here, and so much produced these days has horrible, unrealistic dialog. There was some over the top stuff with the glamor girl, but that's fair. Overall, you did a great job with keeping the fantasy situation sounding realistic. Plus, this had a lot of heart. Super well done. Cheers!
Hands down, the best one of these ever. I almost get teary every time I see this one and want to stand up and cheer for her. This should a TV series.
Beautiful message, beautiful film.
Thanks.
What a pleasant short story! I'd like to see it being made into a full movie.
This is oddly hilarious, poignantly sad, and mildly disturbing all at the same time. I loved it.
I enjoyed the heck out of this! I love quirky short films like this one, where I never can predict where the plot is going to go next.
“I don’t think you know what a compliment is.” Lol. So many good lines delivered flawlessly.
Probably one of my all time favorites from this channel! Morgan 1 is so adorable!
This was very heartwarming and well acted. Love it ❤️
This needs to be series. Need more stories.
This needs to be a full length feature. Incredibly entertained, thanks
Loved this! Reminded me of my relationship with my own sister. She passed away before we had a chance to be close.
Oh my goodness. This is genius. So good! Reminds me of The Good Place. Very well written and directed.
How, entirely wholesome and well written/ directed! Loved this!
Nice premise, well done too! Wouldn't mind seeing a longer version of this film, to be honest, there's a lot of stuff there that almost begs to be explored further 🙂