One of the best short films I have seen. The lines, acting and direction of the film all melted together to form a really touching and emotional art piece.
interesting short film...i am a 64 year old gay guy....dealing with health and life issues....I want to always be well and live life to its fullest....but sometimes, I need to slow down....forgive my body and my life choices...difficult.....Joe found his spirit at the end....he forgave his dad......smoked pot......and felt his feelings.....thanksl
Very cool. Well acted and made. I particularly liked him telling off the ex boyfriend for the hollow apology, but it also made me wonder what Shane did. I assume cheat.
@@sallyhu5028 preach lmao... Anyway, I feel like at their age, it was probably something level with cheating. Could've been a straight guy who put him through the ringer and then totally pulled the rug out. That's a lot more common and probably hurts worse depending lol.
How can this Gage say this is depressing? This is the most life-affirming stuff I´ve seen in ages! Life is about going on - despite your fears, your anger, your pain - and this little gem here shows that beautifully. Well written, good acting - you guys have every reason to be proud of this film! I love it!
I almost feel like he wasn't actually "there" in the last scene when they're in all white at the beach. Maybe I overguessed lol. Well, that's very eye-opening. The quote about the future flashing before your eyes was very interesting. I never thought about it like that -- thank god I've never had to yet -- but it's so profoundly true. Thank you for sharing.
Seeing that this was a depressingly, almost soul-crushing short film, it very much hit the mark for me personally. My partner died 28 years ago and the exchange between Joe and Shane is one that I at times I wish I had with him when he was dying and yet I was there for him and did not abandon him as many others did. But I know I loved him. This film should have many, many more views!!
Wow, TH-cam didn't even notify me there were comments. To answer, I'm hanging in there best I can. I have stage 4 emphazima/ COPD. just had open heart surgery quad bypass. They just did a biopsy and think I may have cancer now as well. Someone upstairs is punishing the hell outta me for some reason hahahah Going to so many doctors I don't know which end is up anymore. As most know emphazima is permanent and not curable shy of lung transplants which I don't qualify for so it's a death sentence. It sucks. I'm kinda glad I'm not in a relationship putting someone through this yet it sucks being alone and definitely sucks not having sex anymore. Lol oh well. I had a good run while it lasted and now I'm just trying to enjoy one day at a time. Thanks for the concern and kind words.
I've never felt the need to write a comment on youtube, but I just wanted to say that I hope you can still find joy in the time you have. However long or short in may be.
@@cj0e Your comment bought be back to revisit this film so sad beautifully it's not his homosexuality but his youth that makes it so sad this guy cried again
Nice film. I can relate actually as I was dying of cancer 10 years ago when I was miraculously cured at the last minute, so I went through a whole year of slowly dying. I realized a few things, like that no matter when I died, I would still have unfulfilled dreams, because as soon as I accomplish one thing, a new aspiration pops up. I was so close to death when everything turned around, I actually had already said goodbye to a lot of people. It was the hardest part of dying. Being given the miracle of essentially rebirth, I have lived a more daring and fearless existence ever since. I like to say fear is a caution sign, not a stop sign. I truly appreciate the miracle of life, but I honestly don’t want to live forever. I’m a healthy 61 year old now, workout everyday, and I’d like to leave this life healthy and happy someday, not sick. I already experienced what it’s like dying of cancer and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. I’m not at all afraid of death, never have been, I will happily welcome it when the time comes . I realize most people won’t be able to relate, but that’s how I honestly feel. Death is nothing to be afraid of. So close to death, all plans were made for my burial. My grave and tombstone are in place. My epitaph reads: I wonder if caterpillars fear death like humans, not knowing that instead of death, they are about to go through a beautiful transformation- from caterpillars into butterflies.
I'm glad you're still with us. And glad to hear that you work-out even at 61. I'm 64 and still work-out with the weights, too. I wish you peace & love. In Brotherhood and Pride! 💜
That's one of the bestest photographs I've ever seen and the hole stuff is wholesome. I'm really glad I've watched it, thank you and congratulations for the awesome job
Why should Joe be the one so humble and forgiving when it is him facing the end? He was hurt deeply by these people yet they waited until the sad news to apologize and seek forgiveness. As Joe observed; it was not to offer him comfort, but to avoid their own feeling of guilt and to ease THEIR conscious. This film is very raw and honest, so no tears from me.
I come across this film probably one of the best ones I've seen. At 7 yr old I got diagnosed with encephalitis. I have real bad health problems from it. And 17 yr old I thought I was getting my life finally back in order.I got diagnosed with cancer a rare type leukemia they found a clot in my head the size of a baseball. I had for brain surgeries to massive strokes I had to learn how to walk talk everything all over again and you know it ain't really the cancer I was PO About. more aggravated about people trying to come back in my life that done me wrong it's amazing how people come out of the woodwork when they find out you're dying little too late. Whoever reads this and has somebody in their family that is going through a life-or-death situation I send my prayers to ya'll.always remember.one life one chance make each day count 🤟
This is Very beautiful. Although i am not physically dying, i am mentally. The scene in the bathtub reminded me of my suicide attempt... and just overall how i might not stick around for long. This film brings back memories i would rather push away, and forget. But also brings new Reason to keep going, and live every second, as if it was my last. This bring back new meaning to my life, and i love each bit of this. Wonderful work, truly.
Please stick around for long, I'm sure there's a lot of people who love you, and I know you'll be able to find someone who loves you more than you've ever felt before ❤️
Excellent script and casting. Shaun Mendum and Lisa Leilani are very effective and feel authentic. This is also beautifully shot -- the locations and ambient sounds augment the loneliness and frustration. Thanks for this great film experience. Liked and Subscribed.
This is a beautiful short film. There isn't very much LGBT about it. The main character just happens to be gay, but the story is beautifully told and very human
Good point, from the day we're born, we're all dying. Size the day! Now is all we have.; it's this or nothing. Dying let's us cut out the crap and find what really matters. Bravo!
This thing was probably the best thing I have ever seen and miserably depressing. This made me feel cry, cuz I don't wanna end my life before letting people know what I am or before my first hair turn grey 😭😭😭
When I was 6 my parents took me on a day trip to Southend. A shirttail relative drove us from London in his Austin. I fell asleep on my dad's shoulder on the way back. I had had a busy day on the seashore. This was in 1954. It was a memorable day. I never came out to my parents or anyone else except, in a way, to my straight lover.
An incredible short movie. Beautifully made and extremely sad but also very real. I could not hold my tears and really reminded me a lot of things to do in my life and to try to enjoy it everyday positively :-) Thank you for sharing this beautiful movie :-)
Very good film.. I enjoyed the acting and mainly the fade out transition three times, looks like reading a book... like every chapter.....The another beautiful part of this film is he still has love for his ex boyfriend and he doesn't want to express it... It was so beautiful when he tells his father that you have a new family, new son and that he is straight....might join football and give you lot of grandchildren... He wants to live his short life happy and he forgive his father. A beautiful feeling is layered in this film with lots of subtility... Lots of congratulations to the director, cast and crew members... Hope you make this film even big... Make more good films like this....Good bless..
hello, this is a good job even if the color tone is not uniform throughout the film. A film has a dominant tone and a second color harmonic with the first, but here we go from predominantly green scenes and sometimes blue. The cinema uses the rule of 2 tones on the same planes (primair and second), but uniformly on the whole. Good job.
Меня поразила мысль, что приближение конца вызывает не воспоминания, а картины будущего, которое могло бы быть. Это очень сильная драматургическая, литературная, психологически точная доминанта финала. Сценаристам аплодирую
First of all, I really liked the film, it is so quiet and dark but beautiful in a sad way. ... I watched British content for quite a while now... I remember that I watched emmerdal a year ago and didn't understand anything, it was like a different language and I definitely neaded subtitles... I understand everything now... So now I wonder... Are this subtitles actually necessary? I really wonder if I understood it a year ago.
Nothing is worse than seeing someone die bitter and immersed in anger. Young people who were sick, and dying, are sometimes very angry, and they will strike at the people who are their care givers or partners. The anger, coupled with feelings of helplessness are a part of the death and dying process. Our efforts as volunteers were to help them and their loved ones push through it.
Ouch 💔 Tough but lovely story. I love the way you handle the subject, more realistic (I would guess) and not romanticizing his situation with a lot of forgiving attitude and loving acceptance of death. His thoughts and emotions seem fitting for a young man in such a shi**y situation. Well done! ❤️
Powerful. 😉. The hardest thing I had to do in my Pediatric Practice was tell a patient and his family that the end was near. The teenager accepted the news much more gracefully than the family did. In fact, in my presence, the young man told his family … I am at peace. I want to give you each a hug good bye and then I want you to go home so that I can fall asleep and move on with my journey. Please respect my wishes. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that bravery and sense of solace. I told the Nurses that I would be within the hospital and to page me as the end approached. Timmy did not die alone.
I love how people really argue on someone else gender or sexuality's , why u care , it doesn't involve u ?, it doesn't strike u or hurt u or affect u , so why can't u mind ur own life !
I guess I'm the only one who wasn't moved by this film. Good acting though. I didn't believe the father. Zero information about their issues. No information why he hated his boyfriend's guts. Maybe too short to get emotionally involved. A moving topic sure, but not touched by this film. There ya go.
This deserves a whole lot more recognition. This is one of the best shorts I’ve ever seen and the cinematography was amazing!
Anya Summers Thank you very much for your comments. Glad you liked the film. Feel free to share it :)
Very good, I personally was in tears by the end, really good at playing with emotions over all this was a magnificent masterpiece!!
I agree
@@blueh9 i agree
It depends how fat the cow is. Haha
Too funny...great line
One of the best short films I have seen. The lines, acting and direction of the film all melted together to form a really touching and emotional art piece.
Thank you. Glad you liked it
"Or you could try lava,. I suppose that's actually pretty fucking hot".. 🤣🤣🤣
Sad, but beautiful. Sometimes we need to leave this world to understand everything.
interesting short film...i am a 64 year old gay guy....dealing with health and life issues....I want to always be well and live life to its fullest....but sometimes, I need to slow down....forgive my body and my life choices...difficult.....Joe found his spirit at the end....he forgave his dad......smoked pot......and felt his feelings.....thanksl
Jeff Mendelsohn You’ll find your feelings, too. x
@@sawyerpoet i hope....:)
I understand u sir...am 49 and also have some health issues already.
@J. K. lets meet....:)
@Ian L be kind to your choices Ian....life is all about doing the next good thing....chees...jeff
Very cool. Well acted and made. I particularly liked him telling off the ex boyfriend for the hollow apology, but it also made me wonder what Shane did. I assume cheat.
I'd take cheating any day compared to what my ex did to me.
He probably asked stupid questions.
@@myselfecemp awwwww...lets pull the attention to me because my sorrow is worse than anyone else’s. Go get help man!
@@MrWmJosephSmithIII You're the one who needs help. A lot of self- hatred to carry around so much hatred and meanness. What a piece of work.
@@sallyhu5028 preach lmao...
Anyway, I feel like at their age, it was probably something level with cheating. Could've been a straight guy who put him through the ringer and then totally pulled the rug out. That's a lot more common and probably hurts worse depending lol.
How can this Gage say this is depressing? This is the most life-affirming stuff I´ve seen in ages! Life is about going on - despite your fears, your anger, your pain - and this little gem here shows that beautifully. Well written, good acting - you guys have every reason to be proud of this film! I love it!
Excellent film, great cinematography. Getting the message across in just a few precious cinematic minutes is so rare - and welcome. A gem of a film!
Thank you! Very happy to read your comments.
I almost feel like he wasn't actually "there" in the last scene when they're in all white at the beach. Maybe I overguessed lol. Well, that's very eye-opening. The quote about the future flashing before your eyes was very interesting. I never thought about it like that -- thank god I've never had to yet -- but it's so profoundly true. Thank you for sharing.
"Do u think i was born yesterday" im dead🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Seeing that this was a depressingly, almost soul-crushing short film, it very much hit the mark for me personally. My partner died 28 years ago and the exchange between Joe and Shane is one that I at times I wish I had with him when he was dying and yet I was there for him and did not abandon him as many others did. But I know I loved him.
This film should have many, many more views!!
It is heartwarming when you see the right film win the award. I am feeling a lot of pride for you.
I can't stop crying.
Too, too young.
So well done. I'm still in mourning.
Well that was miserably depressing as hell. Guess when you're dying yourself it hits a little harder watching stuff like this.
Gage Oliver oh no :( I hope youre doing alright
I’m so sorry to hear this :(
Gage Oliver do you want to talk about it ?
Wow, TH-cam didn't even notify me there were comments. To answer, I'm hanging in there best I can. I have stage 4 emphazima/ COPD. just had open heart surgery quad bypass. They just did a biopsy and think I may have cancer now as well. Someone upstairs is punishing the hell outta me for some reason hahahah Going to so many doctors I don't know which end is up anymore. As most know emphazima is permanent and not curable shy of lung transplants which I don't qualify for so it's a death sentence. It sucks. I'm kinda glad I'm not in a relationship putting someone through this yet it sucks being alone and definitely sucks not having sex anymore. Lol oh well. I had a good run while it lasted and now I'm just trying to enjoy one day at a time. Thanks for the concern and kind words.
I've never felt the need to write a comment on youtube, but I just wanted to say that I hope you can still find joy in the time you have. However long or short in may be.
A brilliant piece of story telling beautifully understated and I'm still in tears and will be for a while
guys don't cry ;)
@@cj0e Your comment bought be back to revisit this film so sad beautifully it's not his homosexuality but his youth that makes it so sad this guy cried again
Nice film. I can relate actually as I was dying of cancer 10 years ago when I was miraculously cured at the last minute, so I went through a whole year of slowly dying. I realized a few things, like that no matter when I died, I would still have unfulfilled dreams, because as soon as I accomplish one thing, a new aspiration pops up. I was so close to death when everything turned around, I actually had already said goodbye to a lot of people. It was the hardest part of dying. Being given the miracle of essentially rebirth, I have lived a more daring and fearless existence ever since. I like to say fear is a caution sign, not a stop sign. I truly appreciate the miracle of life, but I honestly don’t want to live forever. I’m a healthy 61 year old now, workout everyday, and I’d like to leave this life healthy and happy someday, not sick. I already experienced what it’s like dying of cancer and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. I’m not at all afraid of death, never have been, I will happily welcome it when the time comes . I realize most people won’t be able to relate, but that’s how I honestly feel. Death is nothing to be afraid of. So close to death, all plans were made for my burial. My grave and tombstone are in place. My epitaph reads: I wonder if caterpillars fear death like humans, not knowing that instead of death, they are about to go through a beautiful transformation- from caterpillars into butterflies.
I'm glad you're still with us. And glad to hear that you work-out even at 61. I'm 64 and still work-out with the weights, too. I wish you peace & love. In Brotherhood and Pride! 💜
That's one of the bestest photographs I've ever seen and the hole stuff is wholesome. I'm really glad I've watched it, thank you and congratulations for the awesome job
Thank you! Glad you liked it
Why should Joe be the one so humble and forgiving when it is him facing the end? He was hurt deeply by these people yet they waited until the sad news to apologize and seek forgiveness. As Joe observed; it was not to offer him comfort, but to avoid their own feeling of guilt and to ease THEIR conscious. This film is very raw and honest, so no tears from me.
This is so beautiful. Sad, yet strangely uplifting at the same time.
Wow! This was powerful! This should be a full length movie.
Happy you liked it :)
The filming of this was so phenomenal!
Aw thank you Matt! Glad you liked it.
omg! sound, effect, background at the ends got me like I am in the heaven! so nice and calm in peace. really great film
Beautiful piece of work thank you! I loved how fragile the shore cottages looked next to the sea. It seemed to emphasize everything.
Bradford Landrum thank you for your input. Glad you liked the film :)
Sometimes a short movie contains everything it needs . This is one of the very rare are ones that get it right. As Anya said “One of the best"
I come across this film probably one of the best ones I've seen. At 7 yr old I got diagnosed with encephalitis. I have real bad health problems from it. And 17 yr old I thought I was getting my life finally back in order.I got diagnosed with cancer a rare type leukemia they found a clot in my head the size of a baseball. I had for brain surgeries to massive strokes I had to learn how to walk talk everything all over again and you know it ain't really the cancer I was PO About. more aggravated about people trying to come back in my life that done me wrong it's amazing how people come out of the woodwork when they find out you're dying little too late. Whoever reads this and has somebody in their family that is going through a life-or-death situation I send my prayers to ya'll.always remember.one life one chance make each day count 🤟
Thank you for sharing your story. I'm happy you're here with us.
Thank you George. Hope you bring us more great films.
Jeff Munsell thank you Jeff! Glad you enjoyed it
I'm genuinely sobbing right now!
Congrats George. It's looks beautiful. Great job.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Great work🎉 first class acting and directing❤
This is Very beautiful.
Although i am not physically dying, i am mentally.
The scene in the bathtub reminded me of my suicide attempt... and just overall how i might not stick around for long.
This film brings back memories i would rather push away, and forget.
But also brings new Reason to keep going, and live every second, as if it was my last.
This bring back new meaning to my life, and i love each bit of this.
Wonderful work, truly.
Please stick around for long, I'm sure there's a lot of people who love you, and I know you'll be able to find someone who loves you more than you've ever felt before ❤️
Hi everyone, thank you for watching the film. Feel free to like, share and follow me on Instagram @GEORGEVELEZJR 😊
This was much a touching video... well done!!
Wow! Fantastic short! Kudos to all involved.
Excellent script and casting. Shaun Mendum and Lisa Leilani are very effective and feel authentic. This is also beautifully shot -- the locations and ambient sounds augment the loneliness and frustration. Thanks for this great film experience. Liked and Subscribed.
Thank you for your input. Glad you liked it
that was a very moving and well done film. thanks for sharing it with us. it does give you pause to think - and I appreciate that.
omg it's the lad from the Aquilo music video!
Good short film... realistic but very sad.
Greetings from the Republic of Panama.
So beautiful,poignant & utterly devastating💥👊❤💯👌🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍Congratulations to yourself & EVERYONE involved👏👏👏👋✌
TheWhore2culture thank you very much for your comment. Glad you liked the film :)
What a wonderful film. Waiting for another film.
Heartbreaking. Thank you
As it should be, and as it is. We should take the message of the film to heart. Thank you.
Wow! Awesome video! It puts life into perspective...
Wow. Super powerful film. And so beautifully shot. 🙏🏻
This is a beautiful short film. There isn't very much LGBT about it. The main character just happens to be gay, but the story is beautifully told and very human
Very inspirational and very well done. Congratulations!!.
Thank you 😊
Outstanding! Kudos to all involved.
PeBoVision thank you very much!
beautiful in so many ways...
Chad Cox thank you, Chad :)
Good point, from the day we're born, we're all dying. Size the day! Now is all we have.; it's this or nothing. Dying let's us cut out the crap and find what really matters. Bravo!
Excellent short film!!! I can so relate to this topic.
Very nice wel acted, was my second time I saw this film. Well done!!! Greetings from Utrecht the Netherlands
This thing was probably the best thing I have ever seen and miserably depressing. This made me feel cry, cuz I don't wanna end my life before letting people know what I am or before my first hair turn grey 😭😭😭
When I was 6 my parents took me on a day trip to Southend. A shirttail relative drove us from London in his Austin. I fell asleep on my dad's shoulder on the way back. I had had a busy day on the seashore. This was in 1954. It was a memorable day. I never came out to my parents or anyone else except, in a way, to my straight lover.
Beautiful and he's oh so right.
❤️ A wonderfully made film, loved the story and actors....no easy subject....Bravo.
Louie Contreras thank you for your comment. Glad you liked it :)
Very nice. Bitter and sweet, at the same time...
Well, that sure was very sad. Brought me to tears.
An incredible short movie. Beautifully made and extremely sad but also very real. I could not hold my tears and really reminded me a lot of things to do in my life and to try to enjoy it everyday positively :-) Thank you for sharing this beautiful movie :-)
Alain Bitton thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
So, so good. The restraint, the photography, the music. Excellent way to start my year.
Marc St-Onge thank you very much
This was so good, but now I need something to make me happy again 😭😭
Very good film.. I enjoyed the acting and mainly the fade out transition three times, looks like reading a book... like every chapter.....The another beautiful part of this film is he still has love for his ex boyfriend and he doesn't want to express it... It was so beautiful when he tells his father that you have a new family, new son and that he is straight....might join football and give you lot of grandchildren... He wants to live his short life happy and he forgive his father. A beautiful feeling is layered in this film with lots of subtility... Lots of congratulations to the director, cast and crew members... Hope you make this film even big... Make more good films like this....Good bless..
Thank you for your comments. Glad you liked the film
Very well done!! Quite deserving of the nominations.
MrsCash Morrisey thank you! Glad you liked it :)
Oooh, I recognized Shaun from the Aquilo music video for Calling Me!!!
This was SUCH a touching video... well done!!
I love the acting and the compassion and understanding that good parents and friends can give.
hello, this is a good job even if the color tone is not uniform throughout the film. A film has a dominant tone and a second color harmonic with the first, but here we go from predominantly green scenes and sometimes blue. The cinema uses the rule of 2 tones on the same planes (primair and second), but uniformly on the whole. Good job.
"There are every minute every second healthy people die." That hit me no one knows when you're seeing the last time your favourite or loved ones.❤️
Меня поразила мысль, что приближение конца вызывает не воспоминания, а картины будущего, которое могло бы быть. Это очень сильная драматургическая, литературная, психологически точная доминанта финала. Сценаристам аплодирую
This video was a. Creative you tour de force!
stop no i dont wanna cry but this was such a great film 🥺💞
Thank you
I suppose you could always try lava 😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣most op line ever
okay i am crying thanks
Beautiful! Welll deserved the award. Congrats 👏
Thank you
Well,that made a grown man cry !
I’m happy I didn’t see him dying 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Awesome & Heart touching 💓
Wonderful, it needed 90 more minutes!
Made this a current regular series please with the same actors.
Please.
Please.
This is so beautiful 🥺❤️
Glad you liked it
I really love the story
It's make me cry
Very very sad but well done
Excellent, very powerful. Hope to see more of Shaun Mendum (Joe). Really moving performance.
....but what an awful dad!
First of all, I really liked the film, it is so quiet and dark but beautiful in a sad way.
... I watched British content for quite a while now... I remember that I watched emmerdal a year ago and didn't understand anything, it was like a different language and I definitely neaded subtitles... I understand everything now... So now I wonder... Are this subtitles actually necessary? I really wonder if I understood it a year ago.
Wonderfully done. Wow
Alan Rothfuss thank you 😊
beautiful and wonderful story, also was this filmed in southend?
Nothing is worse than seeing someone die bitter and immersed in anger. Young people who were sick, and dying, are sometimes very angry, and they will strike at the people who are their care givers or partners. The anger, coupled with feelings of helplessness are a part of the death and dying process. Our efforts as volunteers were to help them and their loved ones push through it.
This was so beautifully sad I loved it 💕
A beautifully shot film with good acting but I'm not sure what to make of it.
Joe is such a beautiful looking young man😍
Breathless.
Nicolas Masters :)
So inspire & rich ⚘
Beautiful little film.
This was great sir.
Thank you!!
Ouch 💔 Tough but lovely story. I love the way you handle the subject, more realistic (I would guess) and not romanticizing his situation with a lot of forgiving attitude and loving acceptance of death. His thoughts and emotions seem fitting for a young man in such a shi**y situation. Well done! ❤️
As we say in Spanish, “¡Adiós, muchacho!”
Powerful. 😉. The hardest thing I had to do in my Pediatric Practice was tell a patient and his family that the end was near. The teenager accepted the news much more gracefully than the family did. In fact, in my presence, the young man told his family … I am at peace. I want to give you each a hug good bye and then I want you to go home so that I can fall asleep and move on with my journey. Please respect my wishes. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that bravery and sense of solace. I told the Nurses that I would be within the hospital and to page me as the end approached. Timmy did not die alone.
I love how people really argue on someone else gender or sexuality's , why u care , it doesn't involve u ?, it doesn't strike u or hurt u or affect u , so why can't u mind ur own life !
‘’Expresso” shot? 😂 😂
I guess I'm the only one who wasn't moved by this film. Good acting though. I didn't believe the father. Zero information about their issues. No information why he hated his boyfriend's guts. Maybe too short to get emotionally involved. A moving topic sure, but not touched by this film. There ya go.
goosebumps.
This should be made into a movie, cause I need more context.