Awaken

[@charchaz00]

The fact that this was his reality at one point, absolutely heartwrenching

[@thomasennaa]

What makes this so emotional for me is that some off his acting is based upon his own history. God knows how many years ago it was but dougie did try to take his own life & I'm glad he survived. :(

[@Alias0524]

Wow. I lost my grandmother 4 years ago and the following months after her death, I was a zombie. I don’t even know how I was able to go to work, I was on autopilot. I know it’s a different story and a different kind of love in this piece, but it feels very familiar to me anyway, especially the beginning. Her death affected me, it still does sometimes. Beautifully done. Bravo.

[@obv10usly5]

This is phenomenal. Your acting has really come a long way, Dougie. Beautiful cinematography and storytelling, Dave. I'd definitely love to see more of your joint projects. :)

[@camilalacerda1005]

This feels very wrong....it makes me very sad to know that he's actually been through something like that =(

[@CrisJZ1485]

Stunningly beautiful. Amazing work Dougie and Ella. It is a simple yet powerful message. Great work to all who were apart of this project.

[@ronjaaa7058]

Wow...just.I watched that film for the first time...You are absolutely amazing Dougie. Stunning talent!❤ Why I see everything blurry now..?..ah!!the tears!💜

[@oliverzort]

There's so much storytelling through CC, J cuts and locations. These shorts have so much to grow on all of you. Dougie as an actor, David as a creative director, even James as a composer out of his comfort zone. Keep doing this, you have so much freedom on doing what you want and this is amazing. Congratulations on all of you guys, looking forward to see the BTS

[@heeartneverlies]

Bravo Poynter, bravo!! You made me feel every emotion on it, I got to feel the pain, the sadness even the happiness that he felt when she was there, the music, the colours, all the production and post, its was incredible, I'm standing up and clapping so loud. I'm so proud of you Dougie, success!

[@shelleyfox3073]

This such a powerful video thank you I lost my mam nearly two month and this is how I feel but after watching this makes me like i need to keep going just a little bit more thank you dougie xx

[@Sarahmymusic1]

this is the single best short film I have ever seen in my entire life, dougie is my new favourite actor in all the world ❤❤😘😘😘

[@ImSoGravetoned]

This is so touching. You know it was your acting I fell in love with many years ago. And to see how far you’ve come is beautiful. In a way I can relate to the emotion coming from this short film.

[@isabelleakemidiniztanji632]

This is beutiful Dougie...!!! I loved! Please... We need more!

[@emmatheodore6185]

This beautiful! I'm in peices. Dougie, acting is your thing now! Please do more x

[@millamuse7402]

beautifully done, very impressive work showing such raw emotions - brilliant.

[@kika120100]

Wish I could unsee this just to rewatch and feel it all over again. Beautiful work, really got me ♥️🌸

[@Weezie1611]

Congrats to all involved in making this film. It is powerful & heart-wrenching viewing at times

[@linzikennedy7534]

Oh my.. this is so beautiful and heartbreaking 😭 The music is absolutely phenomenal, so powerful. Well done, dougs.

[@opheliahawkeswood]

You’re a great actor I’m so proud of you Dougie 💜

[@paulinek3655]

I have been doing lots of video and movie editing for my job and I find this very very well made, it actually gave me chills. The direction and cinematography are very carefully done and the main protagonist's acting is very impressive. He's definitely believable, with lots of potential, but I still feel he's got a lot more to give in this performance. I really felt that 4:34 - 4:39 was a very real moment and the best acting moment. I've filmed in England and Ireland before and the scenery looks familiar too. I'm interested to see more of the story, as this short clip has ignited many questions that I would like to see answered in a part 2 maybe. Great piece of work!

[@johannafaglund3677]

So emotional. You are a great actor Dougie (and you look pretty good too) 😊

[@harshaverma53]

There are so many flowers there in the room!!

[@PaulaGonzalez-vi5hc]

Who knew Dougie was such a good actor ???? 👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️ Heartbreaking short movie

[@giovannamaekawa6776]

OH MY GOD, DOUGIEEEEEE I never doubted your tremendous gift, you're born to the Arts. Everything was so perfect, I loved it !!!! Please, do it more, PLEASE 😍😍😍😍😍

[@Gail.silvertongue]

😂 awesome courage there, but maybe we shouldn’t push him too far? I mean ofc I’m happy for him 😀 but sometimes it can be overwhelming

[@AnnyDiaz]

And he couldnt even act in Just My Luck...im so proud...THIS IS BEAUTIFULLL

[@Myrrhoej]

This was beautiful Dougie. Very thought provoking and intense. Always keep fighting.

[@dougiepoynter4ever]

This is why I loved Dougie since day 1. He has grown up so much since I started following McFly and I grew up as I watched them growing😭this is amazing 💓

[@karen-t]

Please make more!! This is so moving and so beautiful, and you're an incredible actor!! We need to see more of this Dougie! I love this way too much! ❤

[@DanielaMantovani]

OMG! Dougie!!!!! Congrats!! you're amazing, i'm so proud of you!!!

[@mellaley2585]

Absolutely beautiful... So much feelings...

[@ABYT0910]

This is amazing! So beautiful how you captured different emotions and feelings!

[@rubyburns259]

Doug you made me cry. This is why I love you so much and I have always loved you. Through thick or thin I couldn’t stop loving you if I tried x ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@laurenanne8348]

Simply Beautiful.

[@em-ls]

acting has very much improved since the nowhere left to run days

[@rubyburns259]

Emma Louise exuse me

[@rubyburns259]

Dougie has always been an amazing actor

[@em-ls]

Ruby Burns naa his acting in nwltr was honestly horrific it literally made me cringe so much 😂

[@rubyburns259]

Really. Are you actually a mcfly fan

[@em-ls]

Ruby Burns I was the biggest mcfly fan and had been since motion in the ocean up until they stopped producing music. I don’t have to like their acting to be a fan

[@harshaverma53]

So you see 4:37 is when the trouble began that smile that dammed smile!!

[@claireTodMcfly]

Really nice movie , in fact i couldnt see you as a actor Dougie cause of the music side 🎶 and being in a band but wow you are good in fact you were Amazing🏆 you are 😉😁 congratulations 🎉🎊 to all on a brillant movie can not wait to see more 😍 x x

[@LubeeLu1]

That was stunning and so powerful. Thank you Dougie :)

[@CamilaSantos-sw4om]

MARAVILHOSO ELE. TRAGAM UM MITO PRA ESSE OSCAR. CORAÇÃO DE GD ENCHE DE ORGULHO.

[@spg1058]

Wow such a weird experience to watch you acting. At first my brain went "wut" but them I forgot its dougie poynter. that was amazing made me shiver. Congrats mate hope i see more on the screen. ❤❤❤

[@JulianaDomingues87]

Congratulations guys! I'm so proud of you, Doug!

[@ratihchan5241]

Beautiful film -with somehow gave me psychological vibes- beautiful act, beautiful music (I saw James Bourne there) Totally BEAUTIFUL!! ❤❤❤

[@Oneofaplayer]

this is really good Dougie very powerful and the soundtrack was on point, happy 30th birthday

[@emmabrown8678]

This is truly heart braking to watch

[@tarawellandtw]

I absolutely loved it, im so proud how far you've come dougie

[@nicolagerman3571]

Very powerful in life people can feel trap can’t escape but never look back in the past, make new memories and forced on is yourself ♥️♥️♥️

[@marianao2192]

Omg Dougie! I didn't know you could act THIS good!! So proud :D .....btw, the first part of it, represents exactly how I feel everyday, all day, thanks for making me feel like I'm not alone ❤️️🙏🏼 love you Dougie

[@tialouikawestern7201]

Wow well done dougie so powerful! 😊💜

[@catfoy]

KING OF ACTING

[@chantellenugent3510]

So amazing!! I have ready unsaid things also and has inspired me a lot ❤️

[@Merlinfan120]

I wasn't crying I have been chopping onions 😭😭😭

[@Mcflyeon]

This gives me some powerful yet troubling psychological vibes. Either way, this shows that you have the potential of becoming an actor after coming from a long way. Good for you and the other Mcfly members have been trying stuff outside of your usual stuff and I'll be there to support you guys along the way :) PS, Nice for James Bourne to do the music for you too :D

[@rudiumdiewelt]

I only signed up here to tell you that you inspire me. Let love rule.

[@meganwood7144]

Omg I have no words, amazing acting❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍

[@lorna1822]

It's great to see you doing something different, Dougie. And you're really amazing at it. A great (but sad) topic. Well shit. Lovely xx

[@miniatureromy]

Wauw! This is absolutely beautiful!

[@AngusJones]

Doug, this was actually so good. I got caught up in the emotions and stuff...felt kinda...wow...and stuff.

[@Orlagh]

I loved it Doug! It brought me to tears! More emotion in 8 minutes than the whole Twilight saga combined ;) x

[@Laryyb]

Omg! O loved it! Congrats Dougie!!! ❤

[@MrsEmilyBlackledge]

Wow - very moving and touching. Well done.

[@snowycox8726]

Thank you for creating this. It's something that I can relate to on a personal level and it's nice to see it represented.

[@littleowl8717]

This is truly amazing, Doug. I'm super proud of you

[@TheMarcellaJonas]

Well done Dougie! That was incredible and so touching! Hope to see more!

[@JoMcFly5]

This is amazing Dougie!

[@Cindy-zj5ts]

Well done! an incredible and touching film

[@partofthatworld]

Beautifully haunting

[@bestlyndseyever9635]

Douglas that was brilliant!

[@MentesdaMadrugada]

It hurts so much, I love it so, I'm freaking out with how amaizing you are, you're a masterpiece, love each second love you

[@frani222]

Breathtaking.

[@AnnyDiaz]

IM SHOOK

[@nakkivenegladiaattori2945]

haunting and yet still beautiful

[@ronjaaa7058]

I REALLY never saw such a touching video before...😶❤

[@jamiemcdonald3942]

Got a bit teary-eyed there. Well done x

[@lauramarchena4772]

this is sooo beatiful doug congrats, definitly a master piece

[@lowristokes2157]

I love this 🖤 well done

[@leonniehowe1512]

Incredibly powerful, well done!

[@samanthamason5752]

Doug, your acting is so good!!

[@janayecomegan299]

Too real. Been there lately and seeking the help I need man. I love your work and what you do. I'm glad you're alive today ❤

[@TikaPradilla]

I'm crying, this is so touching. Congrats in this amazing film.

[@amxsunflower]

Beautiful !

[@chiggott33]

Nothing but love dude, keep it up x

[@londonwells4023]

Happy birthday to Dougie P!

[@AnneBlond]

Gorgeous shots, it had me in tears

[@justslacker]

Just amazing!

[@AngusJones]

Doug if you're replying to comments, I need to know how you manage to always look so fucking suave lmfao. Your hair is a masterpiece

[@louiseberry2837]

hiya dougie your so amazing love you all Louise xx

[@lildags101]

Amazing Doug!!

[@annie-wood]

Loved this, dougie :)

[@mypixelprocrastination2557]

omg😍someone needs an Oscar asap...🏆💓

[@beccamarie9035]

This is amazing!!! But my brain is all mush trying to figure what happened to her 😭😭 I love it

[@lollygirl2000]

This is extremely beautiful! X x x

[@galaxydefenders9238]

such a good short film love it

[@itstocaruby9048]

Loved this!

[@azul4584]

Oh.por.dios. ¡Me fascinoooooó! Realmente se ve muy profesional, los paisajes y el bello de Doug♥ Me gustó muchísimo y realmente, Poynter, me sorprende cada vez más. Te felicitoooooooo, Dougwash♥ #McflyNeverDies

[@giovanaalves4946]

Really really good! ❤️

[@Lonewolfleya]

This actually made me cry!!!

[@MultiVince95]

Acting skills are fantastic dougie

[@EmmyPopx]

This is beautiful 💜

[@dalepickering4795]

So powerful

[@marianneclark6990]

this is great !!!!! !!!

[@maiarasousa309]

A M A Z I N G 💥🔛♥