The English Teacher (2020) - AWARD WINNING Short Film | Drama

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[@kevinmansell8746]

so scary

[@nomada6789]

It can happen to any language teacher 🫣

[@KaiSengChong-ec1vb]

?,,,,

[@KaiSengChong-ec1vb]

​.

[@isabellewhite3505]

I've just subscribed. I loved this short film, well done!!!

[@RonaldBarone]

I am an English teacher in Brazil and trust me, things like that happen to us. I had a student who called me in the middle of the night telling me he was about to commit suicide but because he thought his life was worthless. So I said to him: _ That's ok, and I will respect you but, if you do that, please say that in English otherwise I will think my career is also worthless and all my dedication was meaningless. And he said it in English.... My life is worthless. I was like. Well, at least you will die knowing something but, can you tell me what do you really want from life... in English? He said: _ I want to be happy. I told him:_ GREAT!!! This the seed of your life, you just need to water it everyday by saying... I AM HAPPY, and everything will be all right. Nowadays he is doing very well, he's a respected engineer, he has his own family and he knows... In the moment when you plant a seed you must water it every single day. :)

[@immortaltwilight3449]

👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@rocco...]

Fight words with words and we'll see who'll always ends up on top.👍

[@hadi0622]

you are right, the seed is our life is happiness so we need to water it every single day by saying I'm an happy person! say no to suicide ! LIFE IS REALLY PRECIOUS

[@rach7288]

So kind of you to do that

[@lillah7398]

Hoow your words were a miracle from God to him. It is really true, we just have to thanks for everything's happened. Keep positif thinking.

[@gnju9xd]

Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about: Mr Robert, Jin, all of us. I truly enjoyed this film very much!

[@akashbiradar9050]

This is the perfect moral of this short movie

[@richasharma1717]

True that,,,we all are struggling in one or other ways KINDNESS is needed in the world 🤗🤠

[@serpentines6356]

It is so hard for me to see the ending. Have suffered bad depression due to certain losses. Life is heartbreaking. Some just deal with it better than others. I don't think I could live with myself if I hit someone either.

[@promisechan2010]

I think you are absolutely correct.Thank you.

[@Rabia_Burak]

@@serpentines6356 idk if my words can help ya but please Stay strong 💙💙 sending you love and peace

[@МаринаРадчук-ь7п]

Hi, I am an English teacher too. I'm from Ukraine. Teaching is self-giving, I mean if you are a teacher, you share a part of your knowledge, your heart and soul with your student. I have a private English school in Ukraine. It's the most difficult time because of the War. We are teaching in "strange" situations like no light, sirens... We are feeling scared, exhausted, disappointed and still we teach. This is the key. Every time we have announcement about new soldier died from our town it is so difficult to cheer up students, to be energetic, to teach... I compare a teacher with a bucket, if you are empty, you can't give.

[@C青蛙姐姐]

best wish for your kindness

[@Phytology_learners_bd]

Stay strong... God will help your people and your country... IngshaAllah...🤲🤲🤲

[@RiteshKumar-ex2yb]

God bless you sir

[@rajasvcvenkat]

As a English teacher...i regret for your inconvenience situation....I am an Indian. We pray to God for your immediate recovery and consolidation...May the peaceful future comes.. and turn back the situation as how was before the war begin....

[@mayalaxmi2294]

Kudos to ur inspiring spirits even amidst all odds😍

[@notinaable]

I am an English teacher from India. It is always a joy when you hear the excitement in your students' voice when they know they've got something right, after having said it wrong for the longest time. Every small win feels like a major victory.

[@iamgod7248]

@@nareshg6027 Ikkada kuda mana telugu valla domination ne na chari?? 😂

[@paramjeetkaur8474]

I really enjoyed this film i am english in India i too am friendly with my students they too share their problems with me at any time

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi thanks

[@kstoffet8877]

Wow. I'm wondering he was about to do .

[@rovinsingh969]

Hloo just say Hy I want talk with you please

[@BlakeRidder]

1 Million views. Wow, this film touched so many hearts around the word. Thank you. Get ready for part 2!

[@unknown.369]

:)

[@unknownsoul5180]

Woah.. is that so.... Eagerly waiting for part 2......

[@sahira11]

Thats great Blake...looking forward to part 2

[@yhpg5217]

I searched yt for a video to do an assignment on,i just thought it was another just another short film,safe to say i was caught off guard,and actually slacked off my work watching this fill,a fine piece of art.

[@lauriejoneswilson5925]

Can’t wait!

[@mlandongsiregar9632]

He lost his wife, finally make friends, and lost his friend too. His fear of losing someone is bigger than his anger.

[@rachelsclassESLEnglishvideos]

Wait, where is his friend? I don't want him to die. Bring him back. Be a friend together again

[@mohidulhasan4128]

I don't know if it's okay to say that here. Yet I am helpless. I'm disappointed with covid 19. You can tell I'm alone. I just want a person to chat in messenger. Can anyone help just 2 or 1 min ....anyone, please if you think I am wrong person then the block option is waiting for you .i am really helpless

[@ChandraShekhar-te1so]

@@mohidulhasan4128 hey what's wrong with you?

[@monicanixon5140]

Wow...I think the film 🎥 🤔 does not leave us w/ any assumption but the invitation to ponder what kind of heart do "We" have? What would we do by our rages, anguish and impulse? Jin left Amelia in the grass due to the impulse of fear 😨 😔... Robert came running full speed to Jin 's house to inflict God knows what upon him in a frightful state of understandable ( predictable) thoughts & emotions. Now what? Your true state of humanity will be revealed. Life in every sense of the word or death ( soul, spirit, etc) ? What 's the next real move? Brilliant story & film 👏 . Thank you.

[@rp1023]

@@mohidulhasan4128 hi!

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

This short film should be made into a whole movie.

[@dorthysteven3444]

Agree with you!

[@angeldark8812]

No, it would take the immediacy of trauma away...

[@tehminasarwar2320]

I really enjoyed this movie. We never know what other person is going through, but we still try to be helpful to others. That's humanity.

[@serpentines6356]

That's the good part of humanity. The bad part is quite evil, and we always need to work to fight that in ourselves.

[@natasharosa8182]

This video is very sad but is very beautiful too. Because don't talks about only pain, talks about regret and solidarity too.

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[@reanmitasari3811]

Teaching is somehow an emotional job for me.being able to meet various characters of students helps me to develop myself far away better,I guess.they learn something from me,I learn something from them as well.

[@promisechan2010]

It is, very, for people like me, as well. I wish I knew how emotionally exhausted it could be when I first start doing this. Then maybe I would have shunned, or maybe still made the same choice.

[@jamesjosephinevijayakumari9649]

I loved watching the movie So authentic presentation. I am touched by the ending both the fellows crying for different reasons .... One filled with remorse the other raging to take revenge .At last left with an open ended to select the victor. Beautiful twist unexpected turn of events Worth many an award. Kudo Blake 💐👌👍👍♥️ viji

[@afnaar7386]

That’s the beauty of independent film making!

[@jennnestor8784]

I'm honestly floored at this short film. How you fit so much emotion in this little time is remarkable. It's a very moving story and deserving of awards. As an aspiring filmmaker, I would love to make work of this quality someday.

[@estherdallavalle5636]

Absolutely… ! It brings every possibility of feelings and emotions up to the people who is watching it and shows the deepest valley of this tragedy accident according to that teacher ….. Am wishing you that highly quality of film maker with all my heart

[@jovitmonteiro8375]

@@estherdallavalle5636 .

[@estherdallavalle5636]

@@jovitmonteiro8375 god bless you abundantly! Your wonderful gifted

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"honestly"

[@eshaansarkar2017]

"While we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one." Albus Dumbledore

[@nowrin_8193]

😍💜

[@eshaansarkar2017]

@@nowrin_8193 Thank you

[@eshaansarkar2017]

@The KG Channel who are you calling Sir? Me? Haha😅. I am just seventeen year old. Anyways thank you.

[@nataly060barkanova6]

Это прекрасно когда так много не равнодушных сердец из разных уголков мира говорят в унисон.

[@lastripawesty1144]

Im an English teacher in Indonesia. This film is so touching.

[@cjrd1993]

This IS the best short film I’ve ever seen. So touching. The script was well written and the roles were well played. Thank you for creating this masterpiece!

[@michelemoneywell8765]

This was an excellent short film. You must also see The Silent Child for another excellent short film. It's free on KZbin.

[@englishwithfayezurrahman4672]

In a just single word, it is truly an awesome film.

[@englishwithfayezurrahman4672]

@@michelemoneywell8765 sure, I must watch now

[@celsabongalos5697]

The ending , though hanging is unexpected; that makes the story beautiful. So, i think the purpose of the man studying english is for him to be able to express himself to the husband whose wife died because of him.very touching, Sir!

[@lol578idek6]

Damn i cried after i realized he lost his wife... Then lost his friend to suicide... that's just so fucking sad... like dude... that hit so different then anything .... knowing that um know that he lost people in his life then loosing someone else and then having no one.... that hurts because I know how it feels I lost people and I lost my best friend and damn that shit just hits so hard....

[@BlakeRidder]

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[@lol578idek6]

@@BlakeRidder your very welcome i also watched the father one and it hit the same way I feel like ur the only person who understands and everything Im just so happy u make these films and everything i just love it and thank u so much.

[@wannabeflabby]

how do you know he's going to commit suicide?

[@indiraakmalia]

@@wannabeflabby he said at the beginning of video that he's about to suicide

[@TenTenJ]

Yes, me too. Few can understand how it feels to lose everyone who ever truly loved you.

[@michaeltrembley3421]

Anger doesn't solve any of our problems ! That is what this film tells me

[@annchamanlall2152]

This is one of the best short movies I've ever seen, very emotional and honest.

[@daithiod]

I really wanted to show this to my students' summer school English class but found myself welling up from the emotion of it all. I know for a fact, my students would be in floods of tears from this short movie, so will not be showing it. However, it was a superb piece of work, well-deserving of awards. Thank you for your skills and efforts.

[@Yana-br4ke]

you have wonderful, kind students

[@lorainefraser]

Before the twist, I was thinking there's no character development. Well done.

[@toolate9420]

Would uh mind watching my shortfilm... Just little support❤

[@mrjaquavis6444]

The characters definitely develop a relationship throughout the lessons. What I think you meant was not much plot development.

[@dabngaaliwwwa9993]

@@mrjaquavis6444 .UK ... ,. ..0 . 0 .

[@MsElke11]

I was thinking the CHINESE guy was a fake, but he actually wrote and directed the film, lol!!

[@tilottamadas1815]

Nice performance by both the actors. Specially Blake Ridder. Single handedly acted, directed, written.

[@vijairajesh2896]

What a Punch in the Acting of Both Teacher and Student. Director , Story Writer and Screen Players should be Legends . Congratulations

[@deswitaerinimanik1354]

Wow. Truly inspiring. I'm also a private teacher and after watching this film, it generates awe to myself how most people keep their secrets yet some want to make changes and embrace the peace of mind to overcome regrets. Thank you Blake and Louis. You guys are great actors.

[@kerenkrug6163]

Can't get over how he bites his bread vertically

[@BlinkoutIRL]

I do that when prettymuch the last córner of the sandwich is left. Like pretty much when that amount or shape is left it feels correct.

[@MarianaHidden]

I do that too xd

[@sharryhu6301]

I have noticed that too ! May be very small bite !😂

[@hillarycain8795]

LMAO I thought the same!!

[@nonah198]

U noticed it too? Lol 😆🤣😂

[@johntomtony4098]

This was a heartbreaking short film. I broke into tears after watching this. The twist at the end ! I didn't see that coming

[@johntomtony4098]

@Digby Dooright ya

[@whitelight1965]

Me too, I thought I could learn something new in my profession as an English teacher

[@clementngiro1138]

Masterpiece nice film

[@slukas1375]

Wow - talk about an unexpected twist. Well done Blake, Louis & Sophie. You had my attention from beginning to end. This short really captures the intimate devastating moments between two people. Two thumbs up from Canada.

[@asbaran]

I'd never miss a session if Mr. Robert was my teacher 🥰

[@Nick-rs4yi]

Same here.. 😍

[@bertrandmolehoy558]

I'd never miss *any* lesson if Mr. Robert *were* my English teacher.

[@tylerl4768]

Yea I always wonder why are my teachers old men if I even have any male teachers

[@ksaha2509]

neither me....what a good looking man and kind teacher...lol

[@dikshasharma8084]

I think all girls will never miss English class if they got teacher like Mr. Robert.😁

[@alfredbooth6854]

What an unexpected, tear-jerking ending. What a magnificent story.

[@e.h.4301]

I am a language instructor in Mexico and your video was really helpful in getting feedback from my students. It got them commenting on it a lot. Great work! A lot of emotions running.

[@k.swyssal5865]

I have the same idea but I don't know how to implement it in my class...can you tell me how did you do it?what are questions that we may ask....(I teach begginers)...

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi

[@romanpasquini5673]

Amazing film. I'm an English teacher myself. I kind of felt like Mr. Robert in a few scenes of the film. I did not see that end coming, honestly. Congrats to the actors, director and the whole crew. Thanks ☺️

[@englishwithfayezurrahman4672]

Really it's an amazing film. I am looking for some English teachers just for chatting with in English so that I can improve my speaking skills.Thanks

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi thanks

[@miradwivedi8288]

Didn't see that coming...omg!! I'm in tears 😭 That was indeed sad

[@richardsteele6776]

I must say I didn’t see that coming. Sad but well done.

[@BlakeRidder]

Thank you 😊

[@oasis-relaxationmeditation2077]

Watching the film with such excitement and rooting for the man to learn English to pass an exam to the heartbreak of one loosing a spouse only to find out your student's motive for wanting to learn English and the emotional shift of feelings while watching is astounding. Great work!

[@angelsweet209]

The worth of having loved ones either it's a partner or a friend is beautifully explained in this movie.👏👏👏 I was also serving as an English teacher in my country and the achievement of students learning and speaking English was always a piece of cake. Once I burst into laughter when I entered in my class and the students wrote the word on board that I used to say during class..the word was correct but the spelling was not ..😂but I was so amazed to see how the students imitate their teachers and speaks like them.❤️

[@CarlsonKSL]

A well crafted and beautifully acted film exploring emotional truths. Great work guys. For me, the psychological thrust of the movie is the attainment of release of emotion when the truth is known - in feeling his own anger (now he can put a face to the person who caused his loss) and the resonance of his own grief when he experienced the remorse of his wife’s killer); I hope that it would be the beginning of his journey to healing and recovery. The sadness in both men are palpable but done and filmed in an understated way. Most moving.

[@englishwithfayezurrahman4672]

Super criticism! You seem to be a teacher of English having masters degree in English.

[@Bsuaiageukcns]

Yapping

[@alohak8t]

This was fantastic. I love the ambiguous ending that allows the audience to imagine their own version of events.

[@easycalculations5744]

Hey

[@yurilsaps]

I don’t understand the ending

[@Erin-Thor]

Well... I didn't see that ending coming. If a video, short film, can be judged by the visceral emotion it elicits... this deserves an academy award. My only regret is that I can only give one thumbs up.

[@ounkwon6442]

Life learned, life lived; life to live and life to learn. What a life we have.

[@thomasfisher5742]

well .... didn't see that ONE coming but what emotion in only 12 minutes......👍

[@SourendraDas]

Made me cry, I was English teacher in Hong Kong too. Film is so heart-rendering really!

[@jorgielovesguys5975]

Are you sure? because I think you forgot an "an".

[@waniachaudhry6637]

Wts end?? didn't understand

[@jorgielovesguys5975]

@@waniachaudhry6637 I was saying that in fluent English the correct phrasing would be "I was an English teacher" not "I was English teacher". "I was a English teacher" might also be accurate English phrasing.

[@ExploratoryVessel]

I feel sorry for your students

[@ksaha2509]

@@jorgielovesguys5975 and why do you guys forget 'heart rendering'? It cannot be that. it's got to be 'heart rending'....seriously doubting now....

[@bogdanlevi7483]

The ending's left open, but my best guess is the "English teacher" tried to prevent his "student" from taking his own life?

[@cla_san4070]

i had same feeling

[@sv-qk1zb]

Oh is that what happened?! Damn! Dum me thought he was running to beat him or up something..this makes the feels so much better!

[@kanchanm6427]

@@sv-qk1zb me too felt same abt the ending

[@charlottecharpentier9930]

@@kanchanm6427 no, I also think, he wanted to prevent suicide. But thats the magic of an open ending, we should believe in what we think so that the ending is best for us:)

[@gnju9xd]

I simply took it as a fit of rage, wanting to confront Jin (and whatever else) then have him deal with the authorities. Never considered the save from suicide angle

[@markchiang3449]

Speaking English to foreigners is more confident than speaking English to natives.I have always been like this.

[@vandugangurde4840]

Yes I agree this

[@vandugangurde4840]

Bcoz in foreign countries English is not spoken by using grammars. Even if u know basic grammar that's more easy to talk but people in India just focus on grammatical mistakes

[@waniachaudhry6637]

Wts end?? didn't understand

[@fabianabevis9890]

The ending has left me speechless.....heartbroken.

[@gisella894]

Great short film..I'm a foreigner here in japan, my 18 years experience here in teaching english is not easy, but all I can say is.. "Patience" is the virtue in teaching.

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi thanks

[@WilliamJulienNkogheOlympio]

that was unexpected. a sudden punch in the feels. beautifully told story.

[@ruffdhalez]

I am an English teacher in the Dominican Republic. Definitely, I was deeply moved by this short film. Stunning acting and a powerful message for humanity.

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi thanks

[@divya1063]

It's really amazing, I am a high school student from India and after watching this short film I found goosebumps and tears in my eyes

[@rani777ify]

I am an English Teacher. There are many surprises from students come along the way with this career. Like when I accidentally taught the daughter of the long-lost obstetrician that helped me to labor. The obst was so kind, like an angel, but I couldn't search her in the internet. Now, 10 years later, I can thank her by being the best teacher for her daughter. It happens all the time if you stay in the job, because you witness people grow. Its a very heart-touching job. This movie confirms that.

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi thank

[@1dharmatic]

Thank you for this film, every ESL teacher can relate to the storyline here, especially if you work one on one. There is a certain exchange of feelings and stories between teacher and student that lends itself to unbelievable revelations. Hope to see more of your work.

[@jscraftynook4277]

1. Dang, that English teacher be hottt 😌 2. If I haven't cried in ages, this made me do so 3. One of the greatest short film I've seen, so much emotions played off and the musical score was perfect !!

[@Ipaziamedico]

Juliet! You are right! Great great emotion in this movie!

[@emmawollen946]

I agree 100%!!!!!!

[@kel4me520]

He is also the writer producer.... The student is his cinematography and film person.... It is pretty amazing ...

[@156silvers]

A tragic yet wonderful film, leaves you guessing until the twist itself happens. Well done Blake, very enjoyable.

[@dr.azminaqvi9901]

If it was me i will forgive him after seeing the kindness of this man

[@BlakeRidder]

You're a kind man

[@ksuegrace4884]

I agree that that short film should be made into a full movie.

[@trysam6952]

While I was able to predict the plot pretty easily, I still think this is a masterpiece. The story, the implementation, everything. It is just a simple idea and also the locations are held simple but the result is amazing. A wonderful and touching short film! Good job!

[@serpentines6356]

Have watched a lot of movies, so I saw it coming too. Still, very well done. Quite touching.

[@9nsharvarikulkarni]

Bruh how, I never expected that plot twist!

[@9nsharvarikulkarni]

I thought teaching mister jin would help him recover from his grief, turned out he was the killer💀

[@jdevar1]

OMG “Jin” is Blake Ridder the actor, writer, and director. I wasn’t expecting the guy learning english in the film IS everything to the film. Oh, and he’s the cinematographer and editor. Excellent. Looking forward to more films by Blake Ridder. (update) Just looked at Blake Ridder’s account. Dude, you have been busy this year. I have another 9-12 films to watch.

[@juliancoulden1753]

Extraordinary. Story, Script, Acting and Directing. Superb, a minor masterpiece.

[@eduardochavacano]

there was no acting on the last parts.

[@lashithadilshan9969]

That english teacher actor reminds me someone i lost!..that's why i think i fall in love with the actor ❤❤

[@Nana-Kunwar]

Hugs

[@waniachaudhry6637]

Wts end?? didn't understand

[@verdadavran9021]

Sorry for you

[@henrimatisse7481]

forgiveness is so hard after so much pain

[@BlakeRidder]

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[@PleasantFilmsDC]

This is deep right here. Love the storytelling. I can truly see why this is an award wining film.

[@michellewardlawtvnews9576]

Impressive! The cinematography and editing was outstanding. I loved Mr. Robert’s reaction to learning the twist!

[@hagungyudistirautomo2250]

It is so emotional, and I feel the sadness and his anger as well. Great film.

[@waniachaudhry6637]

Wts end?? didn't understand

[@vanguard-vgrp]

British teacher here who has been in China now for 17 years, I am currently teaching master's students in university and I shall be showing this to my students this week and hopefully, it will kick off a good discussion. Awesome work to everyone involved in making the video, thanks.

[@BlakeRidder]

Thank you. But be careful. KZbin is banned in China.

[@vanguard-vgrp]

@@BlakeRidder I have my ways to use KZbin here, my students loved it, we discussed it for a while afterward too, thanks once again.

[@asmabenaoum427]

Hello, Ryan. I hope you're doing great. How can I get in touch with you, I really need your help and pieces of advice.

[@vanguard-vgrp]

@@asmabenaoum427 Hey, good thanks, your welcome to ask me here whatever it is, thx :)

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi thanks

[@pledgestone]

Wow. I was an English teacher for 10 years. I lived overseas for 8 of those years. Very powerful film, Blake. Wonderful!

[@BlakeRidder]

Wow, thank you!

[@جيرارد-ج5ر]

Can you help me please. I want to learn English but am not good at speaking it

[@pledgestone]

@@جيرارد-ج5ر What can I do to help?

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi thanks

[@sellinassima9770]

😢 ​@@جيرارد-ج5ر we have the same problem 😟 😟 I wish we could to speak English very will soon

[@sandranpeoples]

This was really good! Brought me to tears!

[@BlakeRidder]

Hey, thanks for commenting to say you’ve enjoyed my film. I have some exciting news. Finally I am shooting a feature film, it’s a dark psychological thriller called HELP. It would be amazing if you can HELP me to make this possible, you can grab perks and be part of the filmmaking process, the crowdfunding campaign page is here: igg.me/at/helpmovie

[@myriamguns2162]

I liked this a lot! Well crafted. Mr Jin has such a kind and pure face, it makes one want to reach out and touch it.

[@easycalculations5744]

You are so beautiful

[@timdenny1991]

Warning!!! You will need a box of tissues. So sad and so great. I felt the heartache and the empathy. Awesome film short! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@travellingwithrochelle4131]

I am an English teacher that’s why I can relate to some parts.

[@wandaperrin6739]

If you are an English teacher, it's a shame that this post is NOT in good English.

[@shreyadas4107]

Love how the film ends with an open end, leaving it to the perception of the audiences. I teach English and Humanities in an engineering college. My students need to learn about the language of emotion as much as English. Hence, I am using this piece as a material.

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi thanks

[@deepikab4105]

I am an English teacher from India. Teaching my students have always helped me stay connected with different minds. They come be friends with you and that bonding is very different and cannot be explained. I love my students and feel that victory when I have made them understand things.❤️

[@NatanCaetano]

being an English teacher myself, this sure hits differently

[@siulaf3878]

Are you happy with your job?

[@a55embl3r]

Simply legendary, fantastically shot and written and an awe inspiring perform from both of you starlets! Onwards and upwards from here I hope!!

[@waniachaudhry6637]

Wts end?? didn't understand

[@monro2159]

Beautifully done with two great performances. They needed to be truthful to make it work and both actors nailed it. Simply directed which was very important in order to give a feel of a normal pedestrian existence for both of the characters. It's not a new story, it's been done many times before, but it was a neat take on it.

[@ToonTimeAdventures230]

This short film should get the highest award in the history of short films.

[@ranibangaram]

Plz be kind to others,every body is going through their own struggle

[@wilhelminamacatuno4195]

this movie is really good though its so short . I want more..You're even so great in acting. I meant the actor..His facial expression really tells a very deep emotion being the teacher who lost his wife.I was touch about the part he was alone. Like me I am also a teacher .I enjoyed teaching soo much but I hide my emotions in front of every students that im handling .

[@BlakeRidder]

Thank you so much. I'm making at least one film per month now, so please make sure you're subscribed and turned on the notification bell :)

[@debgreve]

When we open up to others .... not in a weird way .... we bond many times. Everyone has a battle they are facing. When we are transparent with them, we may end up making a good friend. It gives them courage to be real with us. Don’t be afraid to share yourself. There could be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I’ve tried it often, and it works. You don’t tell your life story in 5 minutes, but share yourself. We need each other. 💗

[@debgreve]

Btw, great writing Blake!!

[@lonagama5551]

Truly a great lesson to ask for forgiveness. Thank you

[@BlakeRidder]

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[@nimosayeda4592]

Oh my God...when the student sent the video crying, I started crying

[@waniachaudhry6637]

Wts end?? didn't understand

[@kel4me520]

@@waniachaudhry6637 the student took his own life. Teacher was running to stop it. Last main words were "now you know who killed your wife" the ending is open to interpretation but the majority sees it this way. Just by reading through all the comments I see my thoughts on the film are similar. Its heartbreaking regardless..He wanted to learn English only to apologize and his big English essay was....his video to his teacher.

[@Heavenly-House]

This movie really made me cry 😭 seriously, everyone in the world is dealing with something, and sometimes that something kills us inside

[@clasencoach]

GOD this is good! So simple in its storytelling and acting!! And what a totally unexpected twist!!! A nice (unintentional?) detail: The sign on the house where Jin lives reads ‘LEBEN’ - in German, that means ‘life’ or ‘to live’.

[@algarvio7910]

It had been a long time since I had seen such a moving short film. Deceptively simple in its form (the importance of framing and editing) and powerful in its message (the small everyday gestures that are parts of life). Bluffing. The outcome stuck me to the ground! The actors are formidable...

[@michaelhoward487]

What an interesting and well-told story. The ending is open to a number of possibilities and challenges the imagination. Well done.

[@kosticbv]

Well done! Very well written for such a short film, and the details in the interaction between the teacher and the student are spot on! I'm an English teacher and I saw so many similarities to my students. I was so happy to see Jin happy after learning something new, that always puts a smile on my face when I teach - and it's the reason I chose to pursue this profession. I consider my students my friends, and find it very difficult whenever a student stops learning with me - but because I want to stay professional, I can never show it :(

[@H0neybee_]

🥺

[@DonPetrushka]

And what do you usually do when your student hits your wife dead on a road and just pays you 700 pounds instead of going to jail?

[@kosticbv]

@@DonPetrushka funny ha ha

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi

[@melad4869]

I just bumped into that little movie. I thought it would be fun to see it because I have just finished my english lessons after one year. That movie is really great and very touching ! Good job to the actors, the screenwriter, the director of the movie and all the crew 👏👏👏

[@BradfordGuy]

Wow, what a touching, heartbreaking, tear bringing film! First, when Jin asked Robert if he was happy, I wondered where that was leading. I thought that Jin was just perceptive to the pain Robert was hiding. But, when Robert played the video, and Jin was crying, I knew something was up, but I still did not get it. When the truth was known though, I could not help but reach for a tissue. *What a magnificent film, Blake!* God, I hope you bless us with many, many more. Maybe when you become a famous Hollywood director, even a famous director/actor, you can do a short film about your life and how you were to become such a great director - and how you found such extraordinary talent for your films! There are so many things to applaud I just cannot list them all.

[@BlakeRidder]

Thank you so much. Lovely to read this. I’m still learning. Just getting started 🤪

[@QamarAlwan]

​@@BlakeRidder hhhhhh

[@dreamerjazz352]

I was hit by a car on my bike not too long ago. I was on the bike lane and the car hit me from behind. It happened so fast! Well I noticed I was able to pick myself back up, so I limped over to the driver, and for some reason I just wanted to comfort him and let him know I was still alive! Anyways, this film reminded me of that. Believe it or not, I'm so happy that car hit me. It answered a prayer that I was praying about before. I got a couple closed fractures in my right arm, but no major injuries! I was also still able to play guitar and make videos during that season! My arm locked up and it took about 4 months to get my motion back. Now I'm able to stretch and flex it normally! But the funny thing was that my arm was locked up in a guitar playing position lol. Well Now I look both ways even when I'm crossing a small neighborhood road lol, life is good man. This film was great!

[@AgainstAllOddsFilms]

Wait, you prayed to get hit by a car?

[@Crimzr]

You wanted to get hit by a car, what?

[@MPam1619]

Thanks for giving me one more reason to ride my bike on the sidewalk only.

[@yaara5210]

The climax was unexpected one 👍 Nice work ..well done to all who worked with this film.

[@chbasitbasit7100]

I was skeptical during the first, but the ending made it all worth it.

[@inesmaubrigades1694]

Wow! I'm speechless... Should be made into a whole movie.

[@IzunduChristopher]

Watchung this video as an English teacher brings tears to my eyes. I am proud to be one.

[@ayanbar179]

This story really touched my heart and mind

[@BlakeRidder]

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[@i_Nadian]

They both taught each other. That's what it's all about :(:

[@mrwashingtondc2005]

Just amazing. I am an Indian who lived in US for few years. Since our medium of instruction is english never had the language problem there. But I have seen Chinese and Japanese people struggling so much because of the language problem.I could relate this movie with so many of my labmates who came from China and Japan. Overall loved the movies. Both the actors were terrific.

[@QamarAlwan]

Hi thanks

[@m.clarissamoreno2554]

Wow. I'm an English teacher and I'm about to portray this for my English students, they are learning how to write an story. Thank you for this, I've also reached Spanish to Korean people and I remember that part of my life at the begining, then the last part was so heart touching... I'm your friend. Thank you.

[@yayamunira2651]

I'm so touched... It left me crying😭 Please ,I can't wait to watch part 2.

[@sandraguse5326]

WOW, didn't see that coming . Real good film !!!!

[@waniachaudhry6637]

Wts end?? didn't understand

[@ruksakhatoon7806]

This video is really touched my soul...Allah knows best i experienced this time..some friends they were trying to destory me.But i have never loose my hope.One day one uncle he just changed my life..Now i m doing my study in one of top college. Now i can speak english with out feel any hesitation. I just want to say we all are good in our way just we need some confidence. This video has taught us that Everyday we are learning and Learning is a part of our life. No one can break the iron only his rust can likewise no one can bteak the person only his mind set can....Its my humble request to all who is goind to read my comment if you see the people like this try to help them ...You will get happiness ..Thank you 😇🙏

[@dhirpunian2333]

Such a awesome movie. End was very suprise .

[@swapnanair3359]

Very good point. Thank you for sharing your experience. I will try to remember this and help.

[@kerrymalbro605]

This was amazing and I have never felt this angry and sad at the same time before.

[@Handleoff1]

Brilliant... I'm an English teacher, it was really true to life.

[@delphipsmith5724]

Ahhhh, that was excellent -- beautifully done.

[@kaybee4132]

Oh, my heart!! ❤😢😢😢