BLOOM (2021) | an lgbtq+ short-film

Another day working at her family's flower shop, Flor meets a girl, Lily. As their friendship grows, Flor is forced to face feelings she does not yet have the words for.
published may 2nd, 2021.

[@placewith]

6:53 Song 's title ?

[@gracieflores]

Valentine’s Day by Gabby Ochoa

[@gracieflores]

m.soundcloud.com/gabby-garate-245520831/valentines-day

[@Monique-ln2bd]

@@gracieflores Thank you for the information, but the ending song is not the same as the one you mentioned. The song ("Detour"?) is nostalgically beautiful.

[@topolcianskazlatokopka]

THATS SO CUTE LOVE IT❤❤❤

[@Pro_gamer236]

Is it on Spotify

[@ayyayayayy]

Me: „it‘s time to go to bed now“ my brain: „but- but it‘s gayyy“

[@maria.guinea7109]

it’s literally 1:49 am

[@maria.guinea7109]

@tyler ellis WTF in spain is 11:13

[@mr.person9625]

you must not deny the gay

[@toast7028]

I stayed up all night for me its 5:54 am lol

[@mandlamabaso8824]

🤣🔥

[@angie12326able]

The fact that flor is always in orange and lily is always in green and the tulips are orange and green 😭 such a great attention to detail.

[@gracieflores]

omg you noticed

[@joseantoniorueda928]

Hay sentimientos amorosos0 necesarios para compartir en confianza

[@joseantoniorueda928]

@@gracieflores p Los videos son buenos

[@kudadhonmanik496]

@@gracieflores p

[@kudadhonmanik496]

@@joseantoniorueda928 p

[@julianna2333]

flora was so awkward it gave me second hand embarrasement but its so realistic xddd

[@gracieflores]

it’s Flor btw :))

[@gracieflores]

but yesss! that’s what we were going for haha

[@julianna2333]

@@gracieflores oops sorry for confusing the name heheh

[@shareyourstories0971]

Sudden gay panicking always happens that way I guess. Wanted to see if anyone else commented this and read yours.

[@ademcetin4615]

@@shareyourstories0971 gel bir gül verem

[@gh-eu3ys]

"I was freaked out by my feelings for you because I didn't know what they were. I hadn't questioned them before... until you came to question me" FINALLY IT'S BEEN PUT INTO WORDS! THANK YOU ENDLESSLY

[@gracieflores]

THAT WAS MY FAVORITE LINE TO WRITE JAUABYWVS

[@gracieflores]

💗💗💗

[@papaya2957]

@@gracieflores lol thats SO GREAT ^^

[@n0tmxiaxx]

honestly lmao

[@paulmiller7838]

The ending was so heartwarming and touching.

[@kateatwood9183]

i need this to be a 5 hour movie or 10 season show right now

[@milijimenez3319]

THIS

[@saff1209]

FR

[@gracieflores]

OMG

[@gracieflores]

... but what if 👀

[@moonlitmoss_]

@@gracieflores UM YES PLEASE

[@evbluvsty]

THE FACETIMING PART WAS JUST SO AMAZINGLY DONE

[@gracieflores]

Hehehe it was my favorite to film :))

[@imogengower1278]

It's literally me

[@navyamodi4114]

Ikr. It was soooo good

[@chevysmom3]

It was but Flor just changed her outfits

[@jjaayy3063]

Yes ! It felt so natural and like it really was two friends having a chat on ft

[@payton2234]

I love how if a straight person was watching this they would think it was just awkward but to a gay person it’s 100% realistic and they have defiantly acted the same way before

[@cloud6318]

Yes indeed

[@corrinaharris7893]

I'm straight and I absolutely love these films

[@YANGFENFANG]

Is ittttttttt? :0 is that supposed to be something that happens in real life 😅😮😢 LIKE FOR ANY TYPE OF PERSON? Idkkkkkkkkkkkkkk ITS SO AWKWARD KILL ME NOW PLE TELL ME WHAT ITS SUPPOSED TO BE

[@stringofpearls6588]

I love their outfits throughout this, lily sticks to a green color scheme and Flor to an orange. Just like a tulip :)

[@gracieflores]

ahh I’m so glad you noticed this

[@ceresattheirbest1182]

Me, a 14 y/o girl loving women and all who identify as them, watching this, wondering if i will ever meet a girl i can build a relationship with like this...this shortfilm is AMAZING.

[@Girlslove-Apatz]

ofc u will someday meet ur love cutie💓

[@jim.great.singer]

I hope you do you sound sweet

[@Rosie-wl7tr]

Me too🥺❤️

[@JadetheApolloKid1327]

I know this is 2 years late but as another sapphic 14 year old, I really hope we can both find something like this :)

[@heidiwilhelm4320]

14 yr old sapphic here as well 🙋‍♀️

[@madhvigupta59]

I am at that point of my life where I am obsessed with wlw short films. Also this film is absolutely amazing can’t stop rewatching it. I really want to have a love story like this but sadly living with homophobic parents prevents that 🥲. Edit: omg tysm guys for so many likes when I first wrote that comment I was questioning and now I am a proud lesbian!

[@mandlamabaso8824]

Mee too🥲🤣🔥

[@freehugs9040]

me toooo

[@flowergutz2785]

SAME OH MY GOD SOMEONE STOP ME

[@makizu2715]

Me too 😊 ayyy

[@leaftiger12]

I have been questioning for ages how did you figure it out so fast???

[@nadeen1111]

WHEN THEY FINALLY KISSED I LITERALLY YELPED PLSSSHKDSJ this was SO poetic and sweet and aesthetic. Big round of applause to the entire crew who made this beautiful film possible. Just so much young talent here!!!

[@gracieflores]

ahhh I’m so glad you enjoyed the film ❤️❤️ thank you for taking the time to type this comment. it means the world ❤️❤️

[@alesbianfrog2662]

❤

[@neneaceee]

وي وي وي عربيه

[@christiannoack1005]

Ckhlfk

[@christiannoack1005]

Cbclx

[@darkloathe]

SHE SOUNDS JUST LIKE CASEY FROM ATYPICAL

[@gracieflores]

RIGHT?!

[@im...lonely_7647]

Yea I just finished season four today

[@localfagservices]

EXACTLY

[@rattytatty1028]

Absolutely loved this! As a Queer person myself this made me uncontrollably happy! Thank you so much for this 💕

[@gracieflores]

thank YOU for watching :))

[@lillily3833]

Just Amazing! And I hope you make more!

[@sunshynelove4734]

#Rattytatty This Short Film Definitely Help's ALOT Of Us🥰💖🌈🏳️‍🌈 I'm Lesbian

[@laurachambers9447]

As a lesbian I love how realistic this is and I relate to Flor because I’m awkward as heck lol, but that line at the end right before they kissed was perfect 🥺❤️

[@chocolateacidfurby]

This is so relabel I'm crying. I JUST WANT SOME ONE!

[@jocelynmmendez]

insanely proud of you gracie , the cast , and everyone involved . everyone did an amazing job !! loved this

[@gracieflores]

ahhh thank youuu!!!

[@avanishdutta2658]

@@gracieflores This is as great as Oscar movies. You should be a major director in a very major studio such as disney, wb, universal. This is great. Love the name Of the short film BLOOM. A flower blooms in the harshest conditions, A lotus blooms in the murkiest of waters. A person blooms into best version of themselves in worst time of their life. Many do question their identity, but god has given free will to everybody to choose who they want to be. A great short film none the less.

[@rua4181]

The awkwardness is so realistic, I love this

[@anika4600]

BRO WHEN THEY KISSED I LITERALLY CRIED I WANT THIS TO BE ME AND MY CRUSH SO BAD 😫😫😫😫

[@rainysoulsx497]

Awh i know this feeling

[@nonsensevoid]

AHHHH YES IKR ME TOOOO!

[@lillily3833]

I want these story's to happen to me irl cause they are just so amazing! It's very sweet!

[@-Ky-]

It was cute but they seem pretty young and I guess for me I thought the kiss was a little excessive aha

[@renee4736]

@@rainysoulsx497 SAME

[@sjoukje4777]

Noticed how their clothes are always green and orange, because those are the colors of the tulips :)

[@finn_333__]

the gay tension just.... *chefs kiss* LOVE IT

[@malia6576]

True it's just perfect 🤍✨

[@ingridancona6098]

What a lovely film. The character of Flor reminds me of my 13 year old daughter, she is unique and beautiful and in some respects is a late bloomer. I hope she finds someone that loves her like this.

[@gracieflores]

I love that you watched my film and saw a piece of Flor in your daughter ! thank you for accepting her and loving her unconditionally 💗💗 sending you both so much love !!

[@elliot7297]

i am so glad this was on my recommended because it is absolutely beautiful. from a person who is writing an LGBTQIA+ short film right now for much needed representation , this was everything i have ever wanted!! so so beautiful. the acting was so perfect, along with the script, and of course the beautiful meaning of it all. so so in love with this short film. great job to everyone involved!!

[@gracieflores]

omg in your recommended?! I’m so glad it brought you here and that you enjoyed 💗 sending much love and luck on your film!

[@belinda7866]

Hi ri i have stories about lgbt can i help you with them? Don't worry I'm giving it to you for free because i cant make movies in fact in our country lgbt is not accepted

[@cheese17740]

@@belinda7866 that’s just sad :(

[@ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΑΤΣΑΒΑΛΑ-π9ρ]

2024 anyone?

[@gogoikiran5364]

Yes🙊

[@Booknook2023]

🤭🤭🤭

[@lizad5690]

Yeeep

[@Penjamen-blinkerton]

I’m in my gay short flims kick again

[@Nora-qh4bp]

@@Penjamen-blinkertonhaha same

[@andreareden]

If this was 10 hours long I wouldn’t have complained, just saying 😭💕✨

[@gracieflores]

ahhhh THISSS 🥲💗

[@thatonegachakid4310]

Same 🥲🤭😁

[@Belikeolivia]

This is kinda how me and my gf met and it’s just so wholesome. It’s realistic too! You should make more of these films

[@gracieflores]

I definitely will be!!

[@brishadominguez5786]

Did y’all break up yet

[@MG-gs9jv]

@@brishadominguez5786 ur done

[@chocolateacidfurby]

@@brishadominguez5786 😨

[@ok1389]

@@brishadominguez5786bro

[@leahkrogh2600]

This was amazing. The script was so good, the actors were really good, and it shows that it’s hard to figure out your sexuality, but it’ll end okay in the end.

[@gracieflores]

thank you for this :))

[@twinkiedinkskating851]

Ik this is my 6th time watching it sense I found the film yesterday

[@lilybooluvsu]

Her: “Lily. She had wavy brown hair and chocolate brown eyes.” Me, having wavy brown hair and brown eyes and being named Lily:..... Ok I already know I’m Bisexual. What’s your point?

[@lillily3833]

I'm named lily But I have short dirty blonde hair that is naturally Wavy, And I have light hazel eyes that change color to my emotions!

[@lilybooluvsu]

@@lillily3833 nice 👌🏻

[@-azure-6782]

@@lillily3833 what...? How can your eyes change color to your emotions-

[@Itsyrm8]

@@-azure-6782 when angry/stressed they get darker / when calm thet get lighter

[@lillily3833]

@@Itsyrm8 yep, exactly!

[@bifreesoul]

I am so thankful for tiktok, making me find this masterpiece

[@kimberlyvicente881]

Hiiii to my masterpiece😁

[@carlotacorreia748]

I love how orange and green is used as a metaphorical motif throughout the film !!

[@ikra3488]

“until you came to question me” this was really good and i loved it, the music the aesthetics and i love the fact that main character was wearing folklore merch lol ❤️🧡💛

[@gracieflores]

love when y'all quote the movie

[@samisntalesbian2349]

i take full credit for the folklore merch

[@nicolemoreno2209]

This never gets old, i swear im coming to watch this video every year

[@516wanderlust]

Found you on my FYP and now I'm here :)

[@gracieflores]

ily bestie :))

[@puff3154]

I think this is the best lgbtq+ short film I've found on youtube, and that's saying something, I watch a lot! It was so realistic in terms of the acting and story and aesthetically pleasing too. I really love this honestly if this was a tv show I could just sit and watch for ages

[@alyviablair2565]

I love how it expresses the feelings you have for someone, before you even know what those feelings are.....you two did and amazing job with this I love it so much

[@quraishabeckett4540]

I love how flor used a green marker,green is lily's color and mine🥺💗.

[@Htrouvaillx]

That was so beautiful. I love how you showed how coming out and finding our identity can be very head-on sometimes. Hard situations come that force us to explore who we are.

[@gracieflores]

💟💟💟

[@kimberlyvicente881]

Hiiiii

[@mountainsenthusiast976]

I can’t flor just wanted to say that Lily literally has a good sense of fashion (aka that she dresses gay) but ended up saying “old fashioned” and it’s something I struggle cuz I’m really awkward with girls.

[@froggy7274]

ugh I wish this was like a full length movie. It was incredible and I really hope you make many more films in your future, I bet they'll all be amazing ((:

[@froggy7274]

also thank you tiktok gods fro helping me find out about this btw

[@gracieflores]

ahhh I wish it was too!! There’s so much more I could’ve expanded on!! but anyway, I’m glad you enjoyed it 💟💟

[@froggy7274]

@@gracieflores oh crap you really responded lol, hey gracie!!

[@gracieflores]

@@froggy7274 hi hi :))

[@froggy7274]

@@gracieflores ((:

[@theythem6781]

That texting scene is very much me. Also it’s so genuinely gay; I love it

[@loewlippyboop]

i swear this is actually so cute wtf- this just makes me feel more single in the best way. someone turn this into a book series. like RN. this as a graphic novel would be EVERYTHING AND MORE

[@sophiabislig2279]

PLEASE THE BEGINNING I WAS YELLING INTO MY PILLOW I FELT THE TENSION FLOR BRO PLEASE MY HEART GIVE IT BACK

[@amynunezz]

I’m so proud of you Gracie!!! Thank you for letting me be apart of this!! Love you comadre

[@gracieflores]

LOVE U MORE COMADRE

[@semvolta-rn3jo]

Damn I started watching so many lesbian short films like 3 years ago and now these are showing up again

[@st5rgr4ce]

proof i was here before this film blows up !

[@alliemonroe2476]

Haha same

[@kittensparkles20]

sameee

[@BeBopALulaLucieFreda]

this is so cute!! i absolutely love the fact that flor gave lily orange tulips,, since flor wears orange!! it was like she was giving lily a bit of herself!!! ☺️

[@gracieflores]

EXACTLY EXACTLY YES I love when you guys read into things 🥰

[@emmiedavids4507]

THIS IS SO CUTE OMG its a queer short film with A FLOWER SHOP AND SO MUCH ORANGE ahhh thank you

[@caryncalka4974]

ahh i think we all need someone to just pop into our lives like that. i know i do but when they come, i hope it’s worth it

[@delobellilou]

Thank u tiktok to bring us here 🥰 (It’s literally 4.00 am in France but I am soooo happy to be here and sleeping is boring, love is sharing)

[@gracieflores]

you are so sweet!! thank u for watching my film !! and i hope u get a good night’s rest:))

[@_BangChanFan_]

THE FACT SOFIA STARTED PLAYED IM CRYING NO 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@margaret4853]

i loved when flor highlighted her book with green marker after the fight, like she was missing lily even subconsciously idk

[@nor911]

the awkwardness in the beginning was so accurate😭😭

[@michelled.4439]

If I weren't already sapphic Flora would 100% make me question myself 😌

[@Juliet-uq9ku]

i think i relate to flor a bit too much at the beginning. the awkward standing and the way i’m really bad at getting my a sentence out in front of strangers i think are cool, and i make the exact same facial expressions whenever i type and retype texts to people

[@ttrashfather]

THIS MIGHT BE MY FAVORITE THING EVER

[@Camille-we6ug]

the fact that she heasitated ane rewrote the text is so realistic. love ur vids

[@mayclarissa28]

Omg! This is amazing!I absolutely love it;the aesthetic, the music, the actors, everything just screams 🏳️‍🌈 The 💐 made it even better!The only bad thing is that it makes me wanna have a gf even more 😩You should definitely consider filming a next part. 💕🥰

[@gracieflores]

you are so kind!!! thank you for this 💗🥲

[@envythem00n]

first of all: wow such a beautiful film! i love how realistically this is made, not the usual movie crap you often see but know would never happen in real life. also i love the attention to detail such as the colours, that makes the film so lovely! also this whole story is just so cute

[@gracieflores]

thank u!! I’m glad you enjoyed the film

[@lylafluck7433]

the ending made me so happy i litterally cried

[@gracieflores]

ahhh I’m so glad you liked it!! wlw people deserve more happy endings ❤️

[@kimberlyvicente881]

Hiii

[@mars-ug7tw]

This literally made my day- my hands started to hurt from all the aggressive tiny claps I did because of how happy I was watching this short film! This is a masterpiece- hope you have a wonderful day well as much as I did watching this film! :)

[@gracieflores]

happy endings do exist :) I’m glad it made you happy

[@MidnightSonnet]

I love how open ended the ending is regarding her sexuality. She could be lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, etc. I know that you probably meant for her to be a lesbian, but the open ended journal entry made me happy. A very cute coming of age story about finding oneself. :)

[@gracieflores]

it was purposefully open ended! glad you liked :))

[@HurricaneDario]

Peak short that premiered when I was 23 with Flor and Lily being charming and great music in the scenes. This honestly deserves a full movie. 10 of 10 its my review.

[@bee-dw1ix]

ugh their energy together is so cute!!!!!! my heart is SCREAMING

[@jennaciecierski7518]

whenever I'm having a bad day i always rewatch this it makes me feel so much better :)

[@gracieflores]

this comment makes me happy

[@moonlitmoss_]

hi okay I've rewatchdd this like at least 3 times, the storyline is so cute. And also the pure aestheticness of the outfits and the locations and the phenomenal camera work like please, u need to direct a show omg. I really loved this film and it had such main character/coming of age film vibes. Honestly you're so incredibley underrated and it's shocking to see you have less than 1k subs!? I really hope this blows up a ton bc u absalotleg deserve it and I loved this so so so much!!! 💕💕💕💕💕🌈

[@gracieflores]

this means so much to me 💗 thank u luv

[@rainbowcreature]

the way flora highlights the book quotes in green 💚

[@AutumnKatto]

Ikkk I don’t see anyone talking abt it but it’s so cute

[@li.tongg06]

why did i just discover this masterpiece... this is too good

[@clown_with_a_frown]

NOT ME COMMENTING ALMOST 4 YEARS LATER BUT AHHHHHHH THIS IS SO STINKIN CUTE I LOVE IT SO MUCH, I NEEDED THIS

[@Heyyy630]

The awkwardness was killing me lol

[@uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu2]

I LOVE CLAIRO SO MUCH STOPPP THE WAY I FREAKED OUT WHEN SHE STARTED PLAYING

[@samaraangeline5779]

hope to see you at the oscars soon bae

[@gracieflores]

i hope so too :))

[@gigglymaggie]

this was such a beautiful short film, I am in actual tears !! everything from the writing to the aesthetic and the camera angles was so extraordinary, I genuinely can’t wait to see your future work, it will be grandiose

[@gracieflores]

thank you so much !! 💗💗

[@lane1616]

this is so beautiful. great job to everyone involved

[@danicacatral3370]

i am so obsessed with this i cant even describe it, you guys did such a great job its like i relived the good parts of my first wlw relationship all over again w the short film ugh. AND THE OUTFITS LITERALLY PERFECT ASFBKH

[@nataliamartinez1251]

This film was amazing! From the aesthetic, to the people involved in this, to the music, I loved it all 🥰

[@gracieflores]

I’m glad you enjoyed :))

[@keys.and.knives]

Watching this made me smile like an idiot alone in my room. I can't express how well made this is. It genuinely feels me with joy, and I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who worked on this.

[@user-iy8ft1fl3i]

does anyone else get izzie and casey vibes

[@virginiec425]

i love the bedroom scene with the change of clothes ! this short is SO cute, thanks !

[@milijimenez3319]

this is AMAZING omg i loved it. i wish i could see more of their story, it's so beautiful and pure. congrats to the cast and the film maker

[@gracieflores]

this was originally an idea for a tv show... just saying :)) I wish I could’ve shown you all more of their stories too :))

[@sadieeekp]

Oh my goodness this was the most adorable short film ever! It was so well filmed, edited, cast, everything. I really love the wording, the colour schemes, the whole thing was amazing, I was on the verge of tears.

[@inureias]

this was so beautiful !!!! the script was wonderful too !! so so happy that there is some lgbtq+ representation esp for young people like us, it made me feel seen :)) keep making beautiful cinema, the world needs what you’re all doing

[@gracieflores]

thank you for this beautiful message

[@nionio5125]

So pretty comment❤️❤️

[@nick-dt5sg]

aaaa this film is literally adorable, i love every little thing about it, also the flower shop is so cute! i had to mention it, and the little transitions during the call was super creative!! keep up the amazing work :))

[@joonieluv5918]

This is my favourite wlw short film and I've watched it so many times yet I always come back to it from time to time! Loveeeee it!!!!

[@gracieflores]

so glad u love it

[@abhiruchisaxena8117]

The fact the the flowers in discussion is orange and green and so is the colour of attires wore by parts me and then the name of the film is bloom is just beautiful to me❤️

[@gracieflores]

Ahhhh the fact that you mentioned this just makes my heart so full ❤️ im so glad you noticed this ❤️❤️

[@maried3850]

i just found it again. i remember watching this in 2021 after i came out to my mom. i really love this so much! i think it's one of my favourite short films. it's so cute!!

[@claire5765]

the best short film with the best actors and the best soundtrack.

[@gracieflores]

this is literally the best comment I’ve ever gotten. Thank you for this 🥺💗

[@claire5765]

@@gracieflores OMG U DID REALLY GREAT IM OBSESSED N I THINK IM INLUV W U!!

[@trans_raccoon2856]

I love how they’re both named after flowers and Flora’s color scheme consists of orange and Lily’s is green and the tulips are orange and green, foreshadowing their relationship

[@antoniapesola4404]

I loved when all the tracks were played over another to simulate how Flora was feeling.. Soo good😊

[@mama_agirllbehindyouu]

OK I WAS WATCHING THIS EXPECTING IT TO BE JUST "OK" BUT I LOVE THIS SM

[@klwtozier]

as a lesbian girl i feel good watching this movie, it's part of my story

[@sarahroger645]

god the use of orange in this was STUNNING

[@taylastein2248]

Okay but why not a 15 season show? We need this now. Like ASAP🌈❤️🥺

[@gracieflores]

haha tell Netflix about this

[@katewills1289]

the folklore sweatshirt just makes everything so much better

[@kirbyloverrr7]

ahhh I absolutely loved this short film!!! It was so sweet, pure and realistic,, I just loved everything abt it! The acting was on point and the vibe was just immaculate!!! Thank you so much for making it, it made me happy abt who I am

[@joanabautista9037]

Why this is just a short film! My gay heart needs moreeeeee. Btw, this is so amazing! Great acting!

[@fawn_is_online]

THIS IS ONE OF THE CUTEST SHORT FILMS IVE EVER SEEN AND NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I SEE 13:20 I FREAK OUT EVERYTIME😭💕 i want their relationship so bad😭

[@chrismcneany]

This was so well done! Every scene has great detail in it. I love how Flor would put the phone down while she was sitting on her bed, as if she was not going to carry on the conversation for the time being. Then... ding! She grabs the phone in a heartbeat. Very realistic. Keep making movies!!

[@justbearock42]

EVERYTHING AB THIS IS PERFECT. AND THE FOLKLORE SWEATER OMGNDKSHSS

[@emostarlight]

i love that everytime i fall into a youtube rabbit hole is always lgbtq short films so i guess can describe me a lot lol

[@lifetimeinterviewer]

😅😅😅 nervousness, relatable. When I was in the academy, I was boarding at the school and on my second term there was this girl! She came by my dorm to ask for something since she was new and one of my dorm member assist her. I was in a trance, and me being the charming and sweet type knew right away, that I’ll go after her. I did and I was so nervous, but she spoke to me. She told me about her boyfriend and all, but that did not stop me from being me😅. I listen to her, always helping her out and then one day, we suddenly kiss when she came over my dorm in the night to watch movie. My heart was beating rapidly. Every morning I would pick a flowers and bring it to her dormitory 😁😁😁😁

[@fritzyfritzyfritzyfritzy]

this whole short had a cottagecore aesthetic and i’m living for it