Such a powerful brilliant film! As a married man with 3 kids who was closeted almost my entire life, I felt every ounce of Nathan's desire, anguish, guilt, torment, fear, anxiety and pain. I'm just now beginning to peel away the layers I created for so many years to find the true and authentic man I was born to be.
I was married and had kids before i came out, it was hard at first but now it is good. They accepted the fact i was gay and my ex wife and i are best friends
So was I, Mike, for 17 years.... YOU aren't living unless you are being true to yourself. When I was 40, met a wonderful college freshman.... we just clicked. He was 18. Very hard at first, but after 32 years now all is wonderful. Actually the kids could tell I was so much happier, and adapted very well. We have a very close family, and now have grandkids. Life is good when one is themselves...... It is worth the hardness at first. And, by being honest, the ex has a chance at a "real" love. Great short!
That moment when he was sitting in the swing watching the guy leave with his wife and children....I totally get that.....the look in his eyes...the thoughts that would be going thru his head. And then at the end where the married guy broke down in tears...I know several married men like that. And I would react the same way as Alex did...and hug them knowing their struggle with in.
I was married for 44 years to a wonderful woman. I told her I am gay 15 years ago, but never left her and never took a gay lover. She passed away last November. Before she passed away, she told me to be my authentic self. Last month, I did something I thought I would never do. I added my profie to an online dating service for gay men. I connected with a guy and have had a wonderful online relationship with the hope that we will be together soon. It feels really good to be open about my identity. I just want to remind everyone that souls do not have genders. My wife and I were true soul mates in every sense of the term. Please be careful with the hearts of the ones you love.
My best friend, the best friend I ever had, was married with two young sons. I never knew he was a gay man until after his suicide. After he died, I pieced together all the times we spent together and with the help of a therapist, realized that he had fallen in love with me. I was passionately in love with him as well, but it was a love we never consummated. This short but intense film showed me what might have been. Nathan and Alex were Tom and I, and even though it has been more than thirty years since Tom's death, and while I no longer mourn and grieve his passing, he still lives on in a romantic chamber of my heart; in the nostalgic country of my mind. Thank you so much for this film. I will always treasure it.
whomever says time will heal may never know the true emotions and trauma that lost love left behind...the time 30 yrs ago was not accepting hence we had to live in the "closet" and use code words like "friends of Dorothy".. albeit LGBTQ has come some ways but still discriminations are rampant even in high schools...many chose to hide their true selves by marrying because it was expected but never truly live a happy life because hiding has tremendous consequences...whether breakup after the light of love diminished or when one partner exited earlier - those left behind just have to heal and preserve the memories of happier times...this is why memories will always be preserved even as the souls evolved.
I did not see that coming and I love how it all came together! So many friends I know went through similar situations and back around the 90's were slowly feeling comfortable coming out . Great work and sadly still an important conversation to have. Looking forward to more!
Wow! Like a Haiku poem. Just SO much in so few words. Every single thing about this is just absolutely incredible. I want to see more but (Damn!) I don't know if I could take it.
The script writing, the directing and production, the cinematography and the acting (the nuances), it's all there. Would like to see more work from these folks. Well done!!!
Absolutely Brilliant... This scenario is probably played out somewhere in the world every few seconds where chance connections become an absolute thrill & hopefully a longer movie🎯🎯🏳🌈🏳🌈🏳🌈
Fascinating, and well done indeed. To direct and star is no easy deal, never mind to do both so well. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to be in a hetero relationship while being gay, and this film really hit that on the nose with succinct efficiency and emotional impact. Gay my entire life, a true Kinsey 6, this short reveals a world I've never experienced but to which I can relate. Relationships are tough even under the best circumstances. So glad they hugged at the end even through the tears.
Wow, i know this feeling too well. I lived a double life most of my life. When my wife died, I came out as gay. Now I life my life as my true self 😊. Happily gay man. In my 60's.
I really hope this is a pilot project to a full length film in the future. It only took 10 minutes for me to care about these complete strangers. Nathan’s story could help many. Bravo to all involved. The acting was superb.
This is a truly masterpiece in only 12 minutes. The reality of so many people put together in a blink of an eye. Wonderful from the beginning to the end. Well done! I follow an awesome channel Strength side, and I bet the guy who plays Nathan look so much alike to one of them 😂 😂 😂
That is why it's important to live in your truth. Alex being unafraid and unashamed to correct Nathan that his ex was a man was a catalyst. I feel they both will eventually be okay.
My cousin married a woman and had three children with her. He wasn’t being true to himself. He became an alcoholic. She didn’t know he was gay. She and her teen-aged children were shocked and angry when he finally left her. He finally had a partner and then he became sick and passed…all too soon. His children never forgave him. Such a sad, sad situation. You did a great job here, Matt. I pray that one day society will allow people to be who they are and live and let live.
I was seeing a woman for two years. She started hinting at marriage. I started getting angry at her for no reason, and we argued a lot over stupid stuff. I broke it off with her, because I realized my behaviour towards her was unfair. After the break up, I really did some soul searching, and came out to myself. ( not as easy as it sounds). About 9 months later, I called her for coffee. It was then that I apologized for my behaviour and told her why. I loved her, but I couldn’t love her the way she deserved to be loved. She told me that it was okay, she had bounced back and was dating someone. I was happy for her,and even met the guy that she was dating. We kept in touch and soon they got married, then two years after that they moved out of the city. We lost touch overtime, but every so often, I think of her, and hope she is enjoying life. Stay safe,stay sane, stay strong
In a word... "POIGNANT." If park bathrooms, back allies, and secret meeting places of the Love Torn could talk, this is a story that they'd confess over and over again. So many souls suffer the same unrequited love, not for lack of true desire, but for lack of acceptance of self. Oh, the pain we put ourselves and others through by denying our genuine feelings. I hoped that time would heal this wound, and although we have hoards of young people claiming/identifying as "Gay" or whatever, many seem to be doing it as a social trend and not so much out of the deep emotions some have endured for lifetimes.
though this is such a common theme across the gay community of various countries but it still pains me to know that so many lives might be ruined because of this, not just yours but many. loved the film btw.
Ohhh. .... Don't you think most of us viewers wanted to see ALL that's happening between the two of them.....???......and their families......????........ there's a PART 2 to all this.....????
Unlikely scenario. Very awkward situation to be in. Interesting premise. Life is not black and white, much as it’s easier to see it that way. People are complicated.
Strange film. Nathan is HOT!! And Alex isn't too bad either. Next time I'm interested in a guy, I'll have to remember that pickup line: "Can I borrow a drill?" I hope he has a big one.
"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood." But the narrator in Robert Frost's poem, "The Road Not Taken," says at the end: "I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference."
Actually, there is enough time that passes between the two shots for the second boy to join him. The swings is the same in both shots. You simply don't see both swings in the first shot.
this is well done in every way... it's just that I don't see the point... unless there is a sequel - if not it's very contrived and unlikely... also not understanding how we get from the park to him showing up at the door.... how did he know where he lives? some continuity missing.
Both men handsome, but Nathan, well, him's lil extra, love the long hair. BUT Anyways, I've seen this thru life, so many men went the hetero/marriage route to cover their inner secret, it's Tough and sadly, often doesn't end well, especially if kids involved. I have had a very experiences with 'married guys', though I never crossed the line, never wanted to break up anyone, gay or str8, yet it was them that did, 1 especially ended extremely BAD, HE Freaked at his own coming desires, I didn't entertain it, again, so not to cause a break up or end bad, it ended BADLY Anyways, it gutted me for years, what he tried to pull after..
,Hi OMG how sad .If the person knows they are Gay. Why get married. Be who we are and Happy. And not married and unhappy And rhe wife unhappy. Be who we are 😍😍😍😂
Such a powerful brilliant film! As a married man with 3 kids who was closeted almost my entire life, I felt every ounce of Nathan's desire, anguish, guilt, torment, fear, anxiety and pain. I'm just now beginning to peel away the layers I created for so many years to find the true and authentic man I was born to be.
Huge congrats to you, my friend. This film was made with you in mind. Thanks you so much for commenting. ❤️❤️
I was married and had kids before i came out, it was hard at first but now it is good. They accepted the fact i was gay and my ex wife and i are best friends
I’m so glad. You are very blessed.
Same
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So was I, Mike, for 17 years.... YOU aren't living unless you are being true to yourself. When I was 40, met a wonderful college freshman.... we just clicked. He was 18. Very hard at first, but after 32 years now all is wonderful. Actually the kids could tell I was so much happier, and adapted very well. We have a very close family, and now have grandkids. Life is good when one is themselves...... It is worth the hardness at first. And, by being honest, the ex has a chance at a "real" love. Great short!
🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔
This was wonderfully written and executed. I liked that he saw his pain and instantly understood and gave comfort. Would love to see more. ❤
Taboo subject that's too true for many married men. Very Well Done!
Wow. Amazing. I hope there’s a sequel or two on the way. Incredibly powerful and well done! Craig - Australia
Stay tuned!
That moment when he was sitting in the swing watching the guy leave with his wife and children....I totally get that.....the look in his eyes...the thoughts that would be going thru his head. And then at the end where the married guy broke down in tears...I know several married men like that. And I would react the same way as Alex did...and hug them knowing their struggle with in.
I was married for 44 years to a wonderful woman. I told her I am gay 15 years ago, but never left her and never took a gay lover. She passed away last November. Before she passed away, she told me to be my authentic self. Last month, I did something I thought I would never do. I added my profie to an online dating service for gay men. I connected with a guy and have had a wonderful online relationship with the hope that we will be together soon. It feels really good to be open about my identity. I just want to remind everyone that souls do not have genders. My wife and I were true soul mates in every sense of the term. Please be careful with the hearts of the ones you love.
I deeply appreciate your story! Thanks for sharing.
My best friend, the best friend I ever had, was married with two young sons. I never knew he was a gay man until after his suicide. After he died, I pieced together all the times we spent together and with the help of a therapist, realized that he had fallen in love with me. I was passionately in love with him as well, but it was a love we never consummated. This short but intense film showed me what might have been. Nathan and Alex were Tom and I, and even though it has been more than thirty years since Tom's death, and while I no longer mourn and grieve his passing, he still lives on in a romantic chamber of my heart; in the nostalgic country of my mind. Thank you so much for this film. I will always treasure it.
Breaks my heart for you, bud.
whomever says time will heal may never know the true emotions and trauma that lost love left behind...the time 30 yrs ago was not accepting hence we had to live in the "closet" and use code words like "friends of Dorothy".. albeit LGBTQ has come some ways but still discriminations are rampant even in high schools...many chose to hide their true selves by marrying because it was expected but never truly live a happy life because hiding has tremendous consequences...whether breakup after the light of love diminished or when one partner exited earlier - those left behind just have to heal and preserve the memories of happier times...this is why memories will always be preserved even as the souls evolved.
Ouch, your story hurts the heart.. i sure hope you are having a happy ending.. love
Excellent in every way. The acting, the writing and the direction... Great short.
I did not see that coming and I love how it all came together!
So many friends I know went through similar situations and back around the 90's were slowly feeling comfortable coming out . Great work and sadly still an important conversation to have. Looking forward to more!
Thanks for sharing!!
Wow! Like a Haiku poem. Just SO much in so few words. Every single thing about this is just absolutely incredible. I want to see more but (Damn!) I don't know if I could take it.
Well done with a moving message!
The script writing, the directing and production, the cinematography and the acting (the nuances), it's all there. Would like to see more work from these folks. Well done!!!
You have no idea how much that means to us. Thank you so much. Part II is currently in production!
I have always believed that people should be free to love who they want. Love is the most beautiful thing there is.
Absolutely Brilliant... This scenario is probably played out somewhere in the world every few seconds where chance connections become an absolute thrill & hopefully a longer movie🎯🎯🏳🌈🏳🌈🏳🌈
What a beautiful short. Love the acting. I need a film right now.
Excellent! Great acting, very good looking guys, well done
Thank u so, so much. Stay tuned for part 2!
@@underneath-media Can't wait!
This is so beautiful!!! Definitely not the stereotypical gay film, and I love that.
Fascinating, and well done indeed. To direct and star is no easy deal, never mind to do both so well. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to be in a hetero relationship while being gay, and this film really hit that on the nose with succinct efficiency and emotional impact. Gay my entire life, a true Kinsey 6, this short reveals a world I've never experienced but to which I can relate. Relationships are tough even under the best circumstances. So glad they hugged at the end even through the tears.
Love this. So appreciate your thoughtful comments.
What a powerful film and finely polished. I was left with wanting more.
🌹🌹🌹👍👍 RAW, GENUINE, AND REAL.............LOVED IT!!!
Wow, i know this feeling too well. I lived a double life most of my life. When my wife died, I came out as gay. Now I life my life as my true self 😊. Happily gay man. In my 60's.
Excellent film, nicely done. Congrats to all involved.
Numerous Nathans continue to endure within their cocoons, eagerly anticipating the day when they will emerge as liberated butterflies. Excellent film.
Superbly made short film. Great acting; totally believable script. Congratulations on shining a light on a difficult issue.
Sincerely appreciate that, man. So glad it resonated.
I really hope this is a pilot project to a full length film in the future. It only took 10 minutes for me to care about these complete strangers. Nathan’s story could help many. Bravo to all involved. The acting was superb.
OMG...that was so good! Thank you for sharing.
Phenomenal work and incredible acting ! Looking forward to watching more of your work!
Nice story line, a wee bite sweet. But quite worth watching again.
I was honored to be a part of this!!
You made it possible, buddy!!!
Antony Boshier, we appreciate your work as Director of Photography! 💚 Matt Moran, we appreciate your work writing, directing, & starring!
I like the Ending, Yes that Guy Needs a Hug immediately you can Feel his Sadness !
Fantastic !!!
This is beautiful Matt! ❤ You all did a really wonderful job!
Thank you, sweetie! Means a lot to me!
This is a truly masterpiece in only 12 minutes. The reality of so many people put together in a blink of an eye. Wonderful from the beginning to the end. Well done! I follow an awesome channel Strength side, and I bet the guy who plays Nathan look so much alike to one of them 😂 😂 😂
That means a ton to us. Thank u so so much.
Great acting.Thoroughly enjoyed it.
That is why it's important to live in your truth. Alex being unafraid and unashamed to correct Nathan that his ex was a man was a catalyst. I feel they both will eventually be okay.
What a great unexpected short. Well wriitten, well acted and great production value. I want more!!
Thanks so much! Stay tuned! 😊
Wow. Hard to watch. I mean because of these emotions. Beautifully made film. Thank you for sharing this online.
so many people in this situation. Excellent film, and great acting.
Absolutely Powerful
So appreciate that.
I am so excited it's finally here!!!!
Well done! I got the characters and the emotions.
This exists so much more than is truly known. I know of several people who lived out exactly this same scenario. ...ever so painful.
My cousin married a woman and had three children with her. He wasn’t being true to himself. He became an alcoholic. She didn’t know he was gay. She and her teen-aged children were shocked and angry when he finally left her. He finally had a partner and then he became sick and passed…all too soon. His children never forgave him. Such a sad, sad situation.
You did a great job here, Matt. I pray that one day society will allow people to be who they are and live and let live.
Ugh…that breaks my heart. All too familiar of a story.
And that is my prayer too, Nancy. ❤️
Heartbreaking. 😢
I was seeing a woman for two years. She started hinting at marriage. I started getting angry at her for no reason, and we argued a lot over stupid stuff. I broke it off with her, because I realized my behaviour towards her was unfair. After the break up, I really did some soul searching, and came out to myself. ( not as easy as it sounds).
About 9 months later, I called her for coffee. It was then that I apologized for my behaviour and told her why. I loved her, but I couldn’t love her the way she deserved to be loved. She told me that it was okay, she had bounced back and was dating someone. I was happy for her,and even met the guy that she was dating. We kept in touch and soon they got married, then two years after that they moved out of the city. We lost touch overtime, but every so often, I think of her, and hope she is enjoying life.
Stay safe,stay sane, stay strong
@@sirdavidoftor3413 ❤😊
I see married guys all the time who are miserable and feel very "lost," when they see my Paul and I out..... very sad.
Great short film.
this is why i support lgbtq
Wow. Powerful.
Great work, Matt!! Your precious Mama would be so proud of you for so many things, and this is one of them.
Thank you so much!
Absolutely beautifully written. How many guys I've consoled over years of tortured souls.
It's not fair that we live in a judgmental society. So many lives are in need of the love they deserve not the ones society demands we live.
So wonderful ty for this
Thank YOU for watching!
In a word... "POIGNANT."
If park bathrooms, back allies, and secret meeting places of the Love Torn could talk, this is a story that they'd confess over and over again. So many souls suffer the same unrequited love, not for lack of true desire, but for lack of acceptance of self.
Oh, the pain we put ourselves and others through by denying our genuine feelings. I hoped that time would heal this wound, and although we have hoards of young people claiming/identifying as "Gay" or whatever, many seem to be doing it as a social trend and not so much out of the deep emotions some have endured for lifetimes.
I hope this turns into a series ❤. I love this. Well done , so life like real romantic 👏
Thumbs up!!❤
Love this. So sad.
So beautiful yet so sad. ✌️& ❤️
100% real life....its happened in my life.
Nicely done, Matt!
Thank you, buddy!!
Brilliantly cunning short film beautifully acted, very poignant indeed!!
Omg so much pain, my heart aches just wanted to hug him
Nice matt I have gay people in my family they are my cousins
this needs to be made into a longer movie so good
though this is such a common theme across the gay community of various countries but it still pains me to know that so many lives might be ruined because of this, not just yours but many. loved the film btw.
If this does continue, there better not be a secret relationship, it's not fair to anyone involved lol.
Beautiful vignette. And the children weren't terrible!
Oh yeah. I get this dynamic. So much pain involved for so many people, just to stop the agony of lonliness and depression. Its a terrible dilemna.
so many people around the world especially in homophobic countries are struggling in these invisible fights
One of those films that go nowhere but work as a starting point for comments and discussion.
Powerful.
what is his name, the main actor
His name is Matt Moran. He also wrote and directed this!
Only I know the "emptiness" in me after viewing this.
😢
@@underneath-media Thx...I think it's fair to put one's life in perspective and this short film did that for me.
I’m so glad to hear that. Truly.
Thank you xx
I know it's a SHORT film............but.........I WANT TO SEE MORE!!!!!
Stay tuned!!! ❤❤
Ohhh. .... Don't you think most of us viewers wanted to see ALL that's happening between the two of them.....???......and their families......????........ there's a PART 2 to all this.....????
This is so sad. How does this happen? I can only hope that things are changing. No one should have to live a lie.
🙏💜🙏
There should be a part two. What happens next?
It’s coming…😊
Agree with many other, well directed and acted. Could have done without whiny music - but that's just me, I understand some like it.
Curious as to the specific music you're referring to?
Unlikely scenario. Very awkward situation to be in. Interesting premise. Life is not black and white, much as it’s easier to see it that way. People are complicated.
❤🏳🌈🌈
Strange film. Nathan is HOT!! And Alex isn't too bad either.
Next time I'm interested in a guy, I'll have to remember that pickup line: "Can I borrow a drill?" I hope he has a big one.
"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood."
But the narrator in Robert Frost's poem, "The Road Not Taken," says at the end:
"I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."
When somebody borrows my drill, they leave right away with it, and I have to ask for it twice before I get it back
How sad-- but with hope.
Continuity manager- in the first scene with boy swinging- only one swing. When Nathan walks up, two boys, two swings
Actually, there is enough time that passes between the two shots for the second boy to join him. The swings is the same in both shots. You simply don't see both swings in the first shot.
this is well done in every way... it's just that I don't see the point... unless there is a sequel - if not it's very contrived and unlikely... also not understanding how we get from the park to him showing up at the door.... how did he know where he lives? some continuity missing.
He told him the white house over there,
Fair enough. Part II is coming.
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏 please accept yourself before your marriage🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
it's painful 😣😣
"Can I talk to you about something?" would've been more realistic.
Both men handsome, but Nathan, well, him's lil extra, love the long hair. BUT Anyways, I've seen this thru life, so many men went the hetero/marriage route to cover their inner secret, it's Tough and sadly, often doesn't end well, especially if kids involved. I have had a very experiences with 'married guys', though I never crossed the line, never wanted to break up anyone, gay or str8, yet it was them that did, 1 especially ended extremely BAD, HE Freaked at his own coming desires, I didn't entertain it, again, so not to cause a break up or end bad, it ended BADLY Anyways, it gutted me for years, what he tried to pull after..
Still waiting for the second part hete
,Hi OMG how sad .If the person knows they are Gay. Why get married. Be who we are and Happy. And not married and unhappy And rhe wife unhappy. Be who we are 😍😍😍😂
nathan is hot!!!
A touch of reality for many who find themselves on the wrong path, too late.
very sad.
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Hu3byeo
Been there. Did that. Wish I had stayed married to my wife. Gay life is empty and void of genuine feelings. Guys, stay married
Babyish
He needs to dump her
If this straight married man can force kiss another man like that, he must have cheated on his wife already.