FULL SERVICE | Omeleto
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ย. 2024
- A woman hires an escort as her 'boyfriend'.
FULL SERVICE is used with permission from Soma Helmi. Learn more at somahelmi.com.
Sylvie is set to attend her cousin's engagement party. Wanting to avoid the intrusive questions about her personal life from her aunties, she decides to hire an escort for the night, to pose as her boyfriend.
When Wes shows up at her hotel room, he's handsome, kind, funny and smart -- and Sylvie is pleasantly surprised by her attraction to him. She's even more delighted when she and Wes go to the engagement party, and Wes impresses everyone. She begins to have a real spark with Wes, but before anything can happen, she realizes her friend Carol already knows who Wes is -- and knows him well.
Directed and written by Soma Helmi, this sharp, engaging romantic comedy is both a knowing, funny comment on the pressures on that modern single women face in a traditional society, as well as a comedy of manners that plays with the perceptions and fluidity of social class and status.
Like many rom-coms, it has affluent, polished visuals that speak of aspiration and escapism -- viewers can vicariously experience a well-appointed, chic hotel room and event as she generates heat and chemistry with a hunky companion. The lighting is gleaming, and even the camerawork is poised and elegant. But its smart, witty writing tackles the pressure that L.A.-based Sylvie feels when facing a cabal of aunties who will needle her about not being married or having a boyfriend. Sylvie takes matters into her own hands by hiring an escort, flexing her empowered status as a modern, independent woman.
The dialogue has fun with Sylvia's obvious surprise that her hired escort is such a catch, playing around with perceptions and stereotypes of the profession and the taboo against talking about it openly. The result is an extended verbal dance between Sylvie and Wes, both as she tries to get to know Wes and talk about their situation, without stating the obvious.
Actors Michele Selene Ang and Yoshi Sudarso as Sylvie and Wes, respectively, have a delightful back-and-forth that hints at the genuine chemistry and attraction they have for each other, despite the artificiality of their situation. But when her friend Carol and Wes greet one another with familiarity, Sylvie is mortified that her secret is out, until she asks Carol about her relationship with Wes and realizes with a hilarious shock that Carol is cool with it -- and encourages Sylvie to move ahead.
FULL SERVICE ends with a final zinger, one that fully exploits our inability to talk honestly about money, class, sex and status to its logical end. It also leaves the story and characters on a bit of a cliffhanger, thanks to the lead actors' chemistry and our desire to root for this romance, against all odds. We wonder where Sylvia and Wes go after this, proving romance's old-fashioned appeal, no matter how tumultuous roles, power and society changes.
Hey all! This is Soma, writer director of Full Service. I just wanted to say how grateful I am for all the positive comments and likes on our film. This was such a passion project for us - who would think we could have an ALL Indonesian American cast rom com made in the USA? Our team consists of primarily AAPI filmmakers, with a lot of help from fellow Indonesian friends. I hope you continue to enjoy this short and hopefully we can make a longer form (feature or series) of this soon! Cross fingers! xo
this was so damn good!!! so excited for the follow up. loved this🤩
Gurrl..the chemistry!!! Arrghh
Soma please do let us know when part 2 is out
@@andyyang4872 Will do! working on a follow up :)
I hav to watch it twice. I didn’t get it the first. Haha. Sorry I’m slow. Love it btw.
Nope this can’t be the end. We need part 2 😂
Thank you! Working on making that happen!
Definitely want a part 2 - and more of Wes
Seriously need more
Yes pleaseeee
Seriously 😁😁😁
“You think I’d set you up with a guy I’m sleeping with?” Hilarious. I knew I liked her
You bet...
This needs to be a series. It can't just end here!
NAH! I need a part 2 because that ending was TOO good, haha! Great build with the turn of events, the actors/actressess were very natural in delivering their lines due to the natural chemistry they seemed to have cultivated with eachother which added to the smooth execution of the humor. All of that made thedelivery of the ending all the more worth it. Solid all around.
100% ...I thought it, but you said it! ❤
Solid all-round is a great way to put it. This is brilliant! Great turns, enough depth to get hooked, along with well-balanced humour. Brilliant!
Stop being greedy. Use your own imagination. This ending was PERFECT!!
Everything worked so perfectly in this short. It could easily be a pilot for a show or trailer for a feature film. Congrats to Soma and the cast!
Can a petition be started, imploring for a continuous of this story?! 😂
Haha, thank you! I'd sign it :)
I'd sign as well!
Yeah good luck with that as all these films are made by completly different people but I do wish the ambiguous ending trope would be used only when necessary, it's a trope for a reason because it's alot harder to have a good ending then to just leaving a movie without one at all, but it's a played out trope that needs to go
Yes! A miniseries would be amazing! AFTER the WGA strike is over and the union wins, of course!
God yes. They are so adorable.
Got to love a case of mistaken identity 😂 Excellent writing & directing on Soma’s part.
Such a talented & funny cast. Also everyone looks amazing. Can’t go wrong with a shirtless Yoshi.
Thank you, Dan! I appreciate it.
@@somahelmifilms3581 &. Dan Law Best communication breakdown ever. Loved it.
I had a feeling it was going to be a big misunderstanding LOL .
Well this was a hellva meet-cute.
she should've never opened the door lol
What great chemistry these two actors have! Loved this 😊
As an Indonesian, I'm so proud to see these two Indonesian actor and actress in the same movie like this!!! Thanks a lot, Omeleto!
I was trying to figure out what language they were speaking too! 😅 It's a beautiful language.
@@nicoleraheem1195It's Indonesian. 😁 Thank you!
@@AndrewDaDrew As a student of Linguistics iiiieeee like it!!!
Thats make two of usss aku kira bukan indo rada kaget pas denger cwenya mau hire org indoo
@@hna.sketch Yes...hahahahaha When I saw Yoshi Sudarso, I was like wow. 😂
This story has a HUUUGE potential to be a great romcom...
As an Indonesian, it pleasantly surprised me to find an Indonesian short movie here, much less a well made one! Everyone's acting's so good, esp the main character. I would 100% watch this if this was a series tbh
damn this silvy actress can really act. Her blushes and awkwardness are flawless
She was on infamous Netflix show 13 reasons why
@Eugenia Krab yeah i just realized she's quite famous already 😂
Main lead acting was sooo good!! Every single expression was so natural, even simple plot feel interesting. Seriously e need series with them!!
The other guy still deserves a chance. (missed his bus...haha).
Carol is hilarious!!! Well played 😁 Overall, very well made ... leaving us(me) wanting more!!!
This need to be a long form movie. Seriously good story and really well acted.
There is one on Netflix, french tv show, funny as friends.
The actor who plays Sylvie is great!
This is great! I know your team takes great pride in having an all Indonesian American cast, but you guys managed to tap into something really universal that resonates across cultures. Touching and effing hilarious!
Totally loved this short movie. Was hoping for a Part II. They should make a series out of this. The actors are fabulous.
This is hilarious! I wish part 2 is available soon. Well done, Soma!
Much better writing, directing, Staging, and acting then almost all omelettes I have seen. And superb chemistry.
So proud of our Julia S. Gouw Short Film Challenge grantee! Congrats Soma and the team of Full Service for your debut online on Omeleto!
The premise is she is she has more opportunities than she realizes. She started out empty & by the end was on full. Well done!
I want to see more! This needs to become either a series or a full length movie. Bravo!
The sheer sense of misunderstanding between the two girls is so funny to watch once you know the story!😂
What a great movie! Tante Indah really steals the show! great casts, well written script and it’s hilarious!
Predictable, but very well written and performed! This had the perfect chemistry of any full feature romcom. Cheers! ✌️
Yeah, I mean it didn't take Poirot to figure out they were talking at cross purposes but hugely entertaining and well played, regardless.
I'm constantly amazed at the acting (and writing) talent that is accessible to the makers of these Omeleto movies! Honestly pretty much on par with, or maybe superior to, many full-blown Hollywood productions.
Omg... the plot twist at the end!...we need more......this needs to be a series! ❤❤❤
This is a great, fun story. The acting is amazing. It all came together really well.
We need a part 2. Cross that. We need an entire season
Working on it! :)
This made me chuckle. I was not expecting the twist at the end.
I think we just watched, "Crazy Rich Asians", part 2 !!! LOL :)
I want this to be a show so bad. This was soooooo good!!!😊😊
Figured the story would go there. The ending wasn’t a surprise. But the acting was so good it made up for the predictability
Totally agree. It was an extremrly predictable story and plot but the acting and dialogue was so good and natural that I still really enjoyed it.
I didn’t know. I was surprised
The friend is the star of this one. Would love to see more of her.
I’d paid good money to watch two hrs of this 😂😂😂
That's called "nyinyir" in indonesian for tante indah 🤣 fun to watch and great job for all casts!
Terima kasih!
This one works! I'm hooked in it. Can Netflix just produce this one? Hahah! I want it for a series.
Asliii bagus bgt gw berharap yoshi kedepannya bakal bisa lebih ke notice lagi bisa ambil big role di film2 besar
I loved this so much! Didn’t want it to end!!! I need more!!!
Damn, I didn't expect it to be this good! Kudos to all, we need more 😂
LOLLLLLLLLL the actual date for hire being late because he missed his bus was HILARIOUS!!! was totally taken back by the twist had to rewatch it again knowing the truth LOL so good!! when is the next episode!!!
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL The "she comes in for regular service but every now and then she needs that extra attention" line with the wink... knowing the end now?? GOLDEN! LOLLLLLLLLL
I think this is my latest fav short film ❤Thank you Omeleto & Soma Helmi!
Wow! Thank you so much.
Part 2 please. This is too good to end like this!
So .... this was amazing! Part 2 Please!?!?! I need answers to all the unanswered questions! Does she slam the door in the escort's face and then get in with Wes after they laugh about the whole thing? Does Wes grab his clothes and leave in embarrasment or digust? Is this a story that ends in happily ever after? WE NEED ANSWERS?
I've been getting those questions from my aunts (even uncles) for decades and they just can't believe that an Asian man can want to be single for life :))
Also, if you're wondering why Wes looks familiar, it's because he's the Blue Ranger.
The lady looks familiar too but I can't figure out where I saw her. I haven't seen 13 reasons why.
😂😂👍🏾
Havd never seen him before, but wow, he's something else!
The blue ranger????? omg hahaha. I mean I am a 90s child with the OG power rangers, but dang he is HOT.
This came across my feed totally at random and am I ever glad I stopped. This was adorable!
I NEED THIS TO BE A FULL SERIES LIKE RIGHT NOWWWWW
That 10 minutes went by so fast. Very well written and great actors!
great watch, fun story and acting...the aunts are hilarious
This was really good! The Actors were all great, excellenr cinematography etc... everyone involved in this can be very proud 😁☺
This was so good. This needs a part 2,3 & 4 ASAP.🎉🎉
Daymn!! This is too good to be this short...we need a whole godaymn series.
this one hits close to home. Tante Indah is a kind of relatives i've been encountering too many at my cousins' weddings 😂
When people say "he" or "she" without context, misunderstanding is abound. The "full service" joke is hilarious.
All of the actors are talented and GORGEOUS! Love the storyline.
This is a great one! I can see this one being a seasonal show on tv. Very good characters that pulled me in from the start. Well done to everyone involved ^_^
Undeniably superb work from the director.
I knew something was wrong early on, but the guy showing up at the end. LOL--hilarious. And OMFG, that actor playing the lead--WOW what a hottie!!!
This is absolutely hilarious and amazing! 😂
Yep! Had to pause to watch on my BIG FLAT SCREEN. I want the FULL effect of FULL SERVICE! Why did I wait so long to watch this?!! 😅😅
This is so good. Everyone is so good in this. Tiny shout out to Savira Windyani for making me laugh super loud! You stood out!
This was really fun! Please make Part 2 or even a full length movie..
Goodness! Brilliant!! Forwarded to at least 20 people!
The girl who played Tante Indah reminded me of my mom 😂
cuz she is your mom! what are you doing on TH-cam during class? 😅
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The ending is awesome. A bit O'Henry.
This is basically a 90 minute movie condensed into 10 minutes. Perfect!
Such an adorable couple! Great casting!
We need a part 2. That was awesome! That plot twist at the end was very funny!
As a Indonesian
this film perfectly potrayed how "emak - emak" will treat you in the wedding
Nicee
LOL
Who played Sylvie's friend? She deserves a shout out! 🎉🎉
Y'all better make a longer version. I need to see how this ends
All production studios, filmakers. People with the Moneey. We need the long version. The full love story. All of iiiittttttt😂😍
I was not expecting that! Great episode. Greater if there's part II I implore you talented people! ❤️
Oh my I didn't expect things would be hitting up really quick
This short film deserves million views 🔥🔥
Part twoooooo!!!!!! I am already invested y’all
wow this was so much fun! Would love to see it turned into a series 😊
Went right back to the start and watched this again from the beginning. Knowing the twist makes it better!
This is so funny. I would love to see this as a movie of a long weekend wedding.
And a part II and III with this guy............He is absolutely gorgeous.
Hello from Indonesia. Glad to see you on Omeleto! Love the chemistry between the leads and the twist.
EXCELLENT. The best!! Great actors and plot. Where's the rest of the series please?!!
First one minute and she said "Indonesia" and I was like "Whaaaaaaat??? 😱"
This film was well done. Kudos to the director, writers, actors, and supporting staff.
I would love to see more from this cast. Excellent production.
The second I saw dude , I screamed huh!!! He didn't have to look that good!
I would have slammed the door on the actually hire so fast!
Yeah saying I think you must have the wrong apartment
She already paid for the service, unless she wants to forget about the money she lost and the guy earning his money without doing his job.
1 night stand will kick ur ass lol
@@charlescole645 sure if she wants to loose her chance at a relationship
@@resolecca If she didn't already.
Best positive and funny thing I have seen for the last time, waiting for the long one! Acting is great!
Always a trip to see Yoshi in something. We were in a theater 101 class for a GE back in CSULB. Hes had some decent roles sense then. Happy to see him working!
OMG this was so gooooood!
That was so good!! I wish there was more 😭
4:36 - Carol took the game !! she is so insane !!
as an Indonesian, i want the complete story haha. plus the aunties issues are so real 😂
this needs to be an series omgg
that was super fun to watch. Great job.
Fantastic Wes was the mechanic haha
Perfectly delicious! I got a wee bit suspicious when the cousin said he mostly does maintenance, but going back and thinking about 'oh, top to bottom, I'm your guy' was just hilarious! 😁 Good job, team! 👏
We need a movie with this premise. Really funny and I love the characters.