THE VAN | Omeleto
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2024
- A man refuses to move without his a van.
THE VAN is used with permission from Bernard Badion. Learn more at linktr.ee/bern....
Phillip is trying to help his father Sinto move out of his house. His father has to leave by Friday because his lease is up and his landlord is going to tear down the building. With his mother passed away and no other siblings, Phillip is the only one in his father's life who can help.
Packing up is a difficult process. His father doesn't want to throw anything away that reminds him of his wife, and he's easily distracted. But the biggest obstacle is the old van that Phillip's mother bought -- Sinto won't go until the van is fixed. But the van isn't the only thing in need of repair when it comes to Phillip and his father.
Directed and written by Bernard Badion, this moving short drama charts the travails of a Filipino-American son as he attempts to help his elderly father move onto his next stage in life. But parent and child find their dynamic up-ended during the process, complicated by the unique complexities of immigrant parents with first-generation American children. Those difficulties intersect and compound one another until they reach a breaking point, one that can damage or transform the relationship altogether.
Shot with a warm, naturalistic style that often feels like an old family photograph, the measured storytelling is driven by Phillip's growing frustrations as he tries to help his father pack up and move before the landlord demolishes his house. Sometimes these tussles are gently funny and warmly relatable, as sensible, patient Phillip attempts to maneuver through his father's stubborn eccentricities. But the process is complicated by Sinto's refusal to throw out or donate anything to do with late wife and mother Lourdes. The biggest of these "keepsakes" is Lourdes's broken old van, where Sinto "talks" to Lourdes on a phone every night.
As Phillip and Sinto struggle over the minutiae of packing, the van becomes a symbol of a larger impasse of Sinto's refusal to let go of his wife's memory. Phillip appeases his father by arranging for the van to get fixed, but that solution only leads to other issues, which bring the simmering annoyances and resentments out into the open. As Phillip, actor Eugene Cordero is the film's relatable emotional anchor, deftly portraying the growing weariness and frustration as he deals with Sinto, portrayed by actor Raul Aranas with a certain levity and affection for Sinto's quirks. But as both father and son reach the height of tension, a lifetime of hurt and strife pours out, along with the pain of keeping grief locked away for so long.
Just as father and son hit their lowest point, THE VAN offers the small miracle of a whimsical, low-key magical moment to help Phillip find solace and comfort and admit to his vulnerabilities. In doing so, he's able to make room for his father's perspective, giving Sinto the space to let go as well. Empathetic, heartfelt and affectionate, the film ends with a grace note of freedom and togetherness, with both father and son moving onward into what promises to be a more connected future.
"I would rather be in heaven with your mom, than anywhere with anyone else"...that's true love right there❤
This film was incredibly well done. It’s full of heart and being able to screen it in person during its film festival run was incredibly powerful. Congratulations to everyone involved!
Loved that he became a believer.. they are always here … our loved ones that have passed physical form into spirit
Our Mom's car. We've had it since she passed. A box of cassettes and 8 tracks. We have those too. This short. I'm in tears... 👏
Vans have that nostalgic feel for so many Filipino Americans. Best way to transport families and make memories.
That refurbished magical van is a means of catharsis for both father and son. Bravo to the filmmaker and writer and the two FilAm actors.
This was a lovely and sweet short film. My beloved husband died 2 years ago. I feel numb and happy sometimes at the same time. No one can understand what losing your life partner feels like. You have to have your beloved die and then you might understand what pain another person is in. The father loves his son. Children can’t replace your partner. You can cultivate deep relationships with others but they can’t replace your spouse. The father’s world was turned upside down. The son is grieving the loss of his beloved mother. He is blessed to have his wife and child waiting for him. The son is loving, to come and pack up the Father’s belongings of 30 years. Most people know that moving is stressful under any circumstance. The father appears to be a sweet person. I think they will have challenges but also joy.
I hope the van doesn’t break down before they arrive at their destination.😊
This is incredibly moving and touching! Thank you so much for portraying the irony of families! Great story!
I don't know if it is irony, but it certainly is a challenge that families need to get through. It was fascinating to watch their conflict, and it reminded me and my dad.
This made you cry tears of joy and sorrow at the same time.
I had one of those vans for 6 years. It was fantastic. The motor was designed originally for a forklift. One of the few vehicles I regret selling.
Priceless. I have worked with a lot of people who have memory loss. this often happens.
Beautiful story well told and filmed. Well done everyone.
Eugene Cordero was so hilarious in Tacoma FD. Wish they would bring the show back.
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
Eugene Cordero is too good
Made me cry. Miss my mum ❤
Beautiful.
the son looks resigned. Neither happy nor sad, while dad is just so estastic.
It brought back memories of my mum with dementia. To reason or correct her caused her to become very aggressive. It was easier to just go along with what she thought.
Crying now. Missing Mom & Dad.
“Everything I have is essential.”
Beautiful story and fantastic acting
What a gem!🥰A masterpiece on so many levels, thank you!
How moving ty 😢
Beautiful❤truly.
I had a feeling this was going to be a good one!
Reeeeally good
Beautiful
so good...
This is absolutely FABULOUS!
I remember him on the Clint Eastwood movie the mule, hes a great actor...Im sure their reading alot of the comments.
Pillboi!
Came looking for this! Jianyu the silent monk chose his friends well!
I knew that actor who played the son (Philip) looked familiar. He was in Tacoma FD.
There is real historical logic to this tale, albeit Japanese and dealing with phone booths on the site of the tsunamis.
I urge you to look them up
catching some FilAm films today
Rutherford on Star Trek: Lower Decks
I take care of my family and a lot of others. I don't think parents should just be tossed in a nursing home; but this character dad is incredibly selfish, and parents like this do exist. Others are scared to be burden and won't ask for help. I'm sorry I'm not embracing this storyline. But it's still a great production.
is it supposed to be pixelated at the beginning or is my level 500 internet just being weak
Are they spanish, cuban, asian?? I dont know
Filipino
They are filipinos
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😢❤
Sa umpisa palang alam nang Pinoy Ang gaganap dahil Ang bungad ay kanta ni Nora Aunor
8 Grand new van and new hot wife & new son
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This is the only thing you'll ever be 1st at.
you're not even first lol theres a comment posted before yours 💀❌❌
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