Boys discover there is more than friendship between them | "Reel" - Short Film by Jens Choong

[@coleweston6740]

The greatest short film ever made on the subject of the search for identity and acceptance. Simply breathtaking. Time will judge this for what it is - a masterpiece

[@ogphatboi]

I agree Cole. Wholeheartedly!

[@coleweston6740]

@@ogphatboi I still cry every time I see this - it is simply magnificent

[@coleweston6740]

@@redhood8141 awesome

[@coleweston6740]

And you too Steven. Always good to make new friends

[@coleweston6740]

@@redhood8141 none of us do 😘

[@rabbitfishtv]

I love the fist bump that turns into the tiny caress when they say goodbye.

[@zahemi914]

True.. beautifully said... I wanted to describe it but you found the right words. Love that moment

[@seattleangel]

Then they let go slowly, creating more heart ache.

[@followersoftheoldwayssaget2118]

@@seattleangel I hate it. Because they couldn't be together anymore.

[@waeng3631]

Ik that was so cute.

[@mariakara2419]

rabbitfishtv ya!!! and when they smile at each other. like at 2:03

[@unmasflojomidgewidge]

I appreciate the fact that this story was told without typical tragic cliches. We really need more LGBT+ stories where sexuality isn’t the conflict itself.

[@unmasflojomidgewidge]

Being Yourself and how did you derive that info given the the entire premise of the film?

[@michellebailey6216]

@@beingyourself6813 um what

[@soygato2722]

Vincent Wait that was a girl? I knew there was something off.

[@mateusdomingos9312]

THIS IS IT

[@yoytu863]

Fanny Ketter is a woman o.o !

[@kimilngbhi3]

The cinematography is exceptional. Realistic. Straightforward. Punches in the gut.

[@coleweston6740]

Totally agreed bro

[@bookworm_of_heaven]

Don’t you mean... GAYforward? I‘m so sorry, you can shoot me if you want, I’m so damm sorry.

[@kimilngbhi3]

@@bookworm_of_heaven let's light a candle. A pun just died

[@coleweston6740]

@@kimilngbhi3 😂😂

[@redhood8141]

@@bookworm_of_heaven lol I laughed, even if it was corny hehe

[@SirKolass]

Oh look, some kids are destroying a destroyed abandoned place, let's call the police.

[@ternitamas]

there's always that old bitter person that has nothing better to do than being a pain in the ass. I always have this in mind because I would never want to become that when I grow old.

[@happyemoji6553]

ternitamas Old people have different mentality and think that anything kids do is wrong and that they should intervene. Also, it could be just to be evil and destroy the joy. It’s like when white people call the police on black people for no unnecessary reasons.

[@ternitamas]

@@happyemoji6553 not necessarily, there are cool old people, that are so much fun because they keep a young spirit. and there are young people who live and act as old farts =P

[@popazz1]

@@ternitamas ... I'm one of those 'old farts',lol, (58), who always keeps in mind that I too was once a youth, (way back in the mists of time), and who would sometimes get up to 'no good'. It pisses me off and makes me laugh in equal measure when I see elderly adults taking out their frustrations on youths just doing what youths have always done and doubtless will always do. Covering a derelict building in graffiti is pretty much low level 'crime' and quite often well done graffiti can enhance a derelict empty building. There's way too much crazy shit happening in the world, spray painting an unused building is so not worth worrying about.

[@kai.cenance]

Koalas lmao ikr 😂

[@alanjohnson2662]

My best friend lived next door. He was 12 and I was 10. We slept in the backyard in sleeping bags. I remember waking up while he was smiling and singing to me. He was special to me, yet I didn't understand at the time why. A few months later he died when he was riding his bicycle on a road. and was hit by a car. That was in 1957. I still think of him.

[@tamaracanales6869]

I'm really sorry for your loss. Once, when I was like 11 I also like someone like that. A girl. I didn't know what it was fully, but I think that a little part of me kind of knew, I didn't understand it completely, but I would think things like "It's like I'm her boyfriend, and we are going on a date" (I thought that once while I was waiting for her outside her house). I would look at her and think things like "Wow, she's so beautiful" or think about how cool she was. And how I wanted to spend all my time with her. I knew it was special. But I think that for fear (my parents are not very accepting), I didn't give me the chance to explore that part of me. At least not until I was 16, which is when I finally knew, and realized all of that. I hope you are happy, and that you have a great day ❤

[@lauracoccia8623]

Wow what a great memory of your friend and sweet moments

[@venuspluto67]

I'm sorry if this comes off as inappropriate in any way and I will delete this if you want me to, but I just had this feeling like I should tell you that he has been watching over you ever since then.

[@alanjohnson2662]

@@venuspluto67 I love your comment. It warms my heart.

[@j_ewer9421]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@abby_person1365]

I love how when they hold hands neither one of them backs up

[@hemajo2823]

Hi

[@deixeasdividasparatras4109]

Simply beautiful.

[@MiKe_Az2]

They are committed to their feelings, I love it

[@Itagibalves]

This should be turned in a full movie... Awesome story...

[@espensuniverse5561]

If only it was longer😩😭

[@redhood8141]

I totally agree! (And maybe a more Happy ending, tho that just might be me because I was crying at the end)

[@KETTYKISH]

Or there should be a follow up short, two years later or so and they reunite.

[@redhood8141]

@@KETTYKISH Wow, Yeah, I like that idea; plus I think that would be more likely to happen. I totally agree

[@KETTYKISH]

Red Hood Would be nice indeed. But this short is from 2013 if I’m not wrong. So the actors have grown up! :)

[@scallisonlover369]

Ok I love this, but why do the police people look as if the kids just murdered someone

[@biancadiangelo9518]

That's what life thinks of you

[@SluttChops]

@@that_ugly_homosexual9626 Wut? It's Swedish, you prat.

[@redhood8141]

@USA#1 !! lol Yeah, I bet so

[@mariakara2419]

USA#1 !! is it tho... it’s not haha

[@mariakara2419]

Crazy Straw ? lmao

[@rhodes1948]

What a sweet movie ...so believable and the two young boys are very good actors ...I had similar experience and it hurt ...

[@ishipgays3208]

one of them is a girl actually

[@TheSlayerPlayer]

rhodes1948 You're right, they are very good actors. One is so good, she convinced you she's a boy!

[@mrgray8297]

@@ishipgays3208 she fooled me until the "crying" scene... I guess men and women cry differently

[@SirKolass]

@@ishipgays3208 I really had trouble knowing if that was a girl or a boy lol

[@tokumahyata616]

@@SirKolass the title says it all

[@RoncagliaG]

So sweet, bitter and sad at the same time. Great actors with a simple concept many of us have lived through.

[@shikhar268]

Fact: both are not boys Robert fanny ketter is a girl search web

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

I never cease to be amazed at the understatement some young actors are able to bring to their roles. Superb. The direction and shot selection are also brilliant because they bring out that understatement. Beautiful film.

[@bradleyjoelmorton6175]

What struck me about this film was the tears Robert shed after telling his friend goodbye. I too had to tell my best friend goodbye, after he killed himself. I still weep for him everyday, and it has been 34 years. I love you David, and I miss you! "...God is not god of the dead, but of the living." (Matthew 22:32) See you soon!

[@michaeldiehl2458]

So sorry for your loss

[@jaspartheghost526]

So sad you had to experience that.

[@JG-on2wx]

Over three decades is an incredibly long time. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure your friend is patiently waiting for you up there ❤️❤️❤️

[@cesarminiao]

Sorry for your loss 😢

[@traderjoesan]

Rip bro.RESPECT

[@michaelagail9862]

It's good how it's not focusing on the point that he is gay but the relationship between them. It's truly outstanding and a beautiful story. Well done! 🧡🌻

[@gnju9xd]

Wow, OMG, I'm back in my early teens all of a sudden. His lips were unexpectedly soft, we both smelled of campfire and we held hands for a wonderfully long time.

[@alana4554]

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[@lyricsmind]

💖

[@wilable70]

Lovely, guy. That’s really lovely.

[@mavisary.8503]

❤

[@nvmindem]

That's so cute!

[@agentdanvers9246]

i thought they were gonna go to the painting class i’m -

[@leafarseyer5374]

summer depression lmao same

[@dewiwln4884]

Zz

[@dewiwln4884]

K n vhhhhhhhhui

[@dewiwln4884]

I pop

[@dewiwln4884]

I mkkkoo

[@marvintalley2406]

I love the way they kiss neither one backs off. So tender and sweet

[@concerncitizen-mo4si]

Mr. Marvin, excuse me sir? but both of those boys are evil devils.

[@НИДЖАТБАЙРАМОВ-ц5ж]

Ay qoca götvərən😂

[@Haggiedc2]

First off.. how young are these boys?? There acting talent is incredible… I have tears in my eyes.. as I feel every gay man has been through some version of this in their youth.. I had… when they looked at each other and held hands… beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.. and there kiss was just magical… wonderful short movie… WOW .. hats off from the USA

[@Gadgetonomy]

One of them (Robert) was played by a female actor.

[@Haggiedc2]

Why?? I am sure they could have found a young man to play the role… kinda of defeats the purpose of this movie… as Robert’s role was a boy.. not transgendered…. Too bad Robert was not a cis boy…. With all of that said… great short and great acting.

[@lottaroos5566]

Late to it, but probably they didn't want to ask of young boys to kiss. Sweden is a small country, they would be very recognized at their school or wherever, and might suffer backlash. Some suffer it just from being in a film.

[@Imrockintheboat]

Victor is so good!!!!! Both of these young men did a spectacular job. They provoked more emotion in 13 minutes than most adult actors in a full length film. Congrats!!!

[@GilieVerIsle]

unfortunately the other boy the taller one is a girl irl

[@Imrockintheboat]

@@GilieVerIsle just proves even more talent! Fanny totally passed as a young man and provoked the innocence of a teenage boy in her character. Still brilliant and thank you for the info!

[@sorrybaeix6914]

Why does one look like an elementary schooler and one looks like a middle schooler

[@microz0258]

Lol thats the magic of middle school bruhhhhh.. everyone is freaking different no one even knows which batch they’re in..

[@Jah_LEASE_yah]

there at that weird age where some of your friends are hitting puberty first and look much older then u even though you're the same age.

[@rxwrxd409]

@Troll Ov Metal u okay bruh??😂

[@libertyjosh804]

According to the storyline I read about the movie they're both 15. When I was in middle school there were kids that looked younger and some who looked older.

[@zlil1713]

cuz one has to top and the other has to be bottom (im sorry im so perverted)

[@LucaCXI]

Wow the kiss was so beautifull Edit: Thanks for the likes omg!

[@mrgray8297]

The holding hands is what made it for me... intertwining fingers and that feeling of time stoping by just laying side by side with the one you care the most

[@zahemi914]

Yesss so soft yet i bet it is going to be forever

[@alessandromoe3943]

🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@KimFebriany]

im crying right now everything is so beautiful until thev have to part

[@lookiekookie7269]

Says the person with a roblox profile pic lmao

[@Masterlewger]

Oh my god, that kiss.. I would like to kiss my crush like that. It's so soft, so cute....just like him....

[@osaki_shotaro1340]

i read crush as cousin at first glance and i was like wha...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chrisperez7656]

Fullsun’s wife *Alabama 100*

[@chrisperez7656]

Masterlewgr Animations yeah me too...I always sit in front of him and always see him in the hallway when classes switch at my school...he’s so shy and doesn’t talk to anyone and eats always eat lunch with earbuds in and keeping to himself...he is so adorable!!! 😍😍😍

[@bigdaddyjesus8705]

@@osaki_shotaro1340 you are not the only one

[@theonionsystem7779]

Yeah same but sadly my crush is straight also don't see him anymore

[@charmingshailu]

Short & blond boy seems a great actor...he should try full-fledged career in acting.

[@dianaphamdom7245]

charmingshailu

[@charmingshailu]

@TraviTrail fab

[@Pure_Imagination_728]

Well that shattered my heart. I almost completely broke down at the first bump part. That was so deep and emotionally intense. The music definitely reflects the love and connectedness, profound sadness and anticipation of loss. I also love how homosexuality wasn't the central theme. There was no mention of "being gay" because there was no need for it. It was just love in its purest form. That's what makes it such a deep film, because the portrayal was real. The feelings between them were personal rather than gender/sex-focused. As a gay male myself, this how LGBT+ issues should be addressed in entertainment and the arts. With less of a focus on two males or two females or a male and a female who love each other, and more of a focus purely on two people who love each other.

[@vincentwise3188]

Ugh this hits home. I remember denying for so long that I was attracted to women and my first kiss with a girl was something like this, 2 best friends turned into something more, but never able to take about it

[@jawimz]

"LOS GLP" "doofes YT auf dem Handy" Nur als nachfrage stand das da wirklich?

[@hanno8705]

[@mrlol3555]

And you decided to become trans

[@1mezion]

Dude you need to do a full length movie, this was exceptional the acting, editing, story everything was great.

[@rollydoucet8909]

"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?" Closing line from actor Richard Dreyfuss, in the film "Stand by Me"

[@Not_SeaweedBrain]

Loved that film

[@JasLoney]

One could blow this masterful vignette up into a full length movie, but here's betting a lot of its poignancy and immediacy would be lost. OMG had me and my fellows had a film like this 50 years ago to show us the way!!! Well, it's good that some film makers are addressing the deficit. Just wonderful and thank you so much!!!!!

[@brunausstestburn3499]

These first moments between two boys happens nearly all the time and is frequently never revisited, due to the rest of the world interfering in the usual ways that actually turn these moments into tragedies.

[@HectorGarcia1]

It’s a lovely film. It really captures friendship, the excitement and exploration of a first love, the pain and heartbreak of separation, and it all just makes me smile. Beautifully done!

[@popazz1]

Ah, young love, we've all been there. The heartache of someone you care about moving away, it's such a mind fuck. More so when you're not just losing a really good buddy but someone who may well be the object of your 1st major love interest. You're just coming to terms with how you feel about that friend and your sexuality you're entering a new stage in your development which can be confusing, scary and exciting all at the same time. This short is incredibly well performed by the two central characters.

[@lorencarlin2087]

OMG! What a bittersweet video. I remember my best friend David. Summer was the best time. He lived next door. We'd sleep out in the yard. Our property, while small, had tons of trees. We'd build our little forts amongst them. Snacks, sodas and sex. Afterwards, snuggling up with him and going to sleep. I loved him so much. A frail boy, but my best friend. I think about him every so often. I heard he married and had a ton of kids. Wish I were brave enough to contact him after all these years. Hope life has been good to him.

[@tookitogo]

Just do it!!

[@Adam-gj8vt]

Just contact him and say hi. I'm sure he would love to hear from you. ❤❤

[@lorencarlin2087]

@@Adam-gj8vtWell, first, I don't know how to contact him. Don't even know if he's alive or dead. Second, not sure anyone wants their past to rise up to haunt them in real life. What if he's a happy family man with a loving wife, children and grandchildren? Remember, didn't work out so well after the boys came back down from Brokeback Mountain... I wouldn't hurt him or disrupt his life for all the tea in China. The video just triggered some emotions and the regret of opportunity lost had I been a little smarter, or we had had more freedom to be whatever we wanted; to love freely and openly, anyone who wanted to show the same toward us. I know that boy loved me. I hope as much as I loved him. It was a wonderful time. I don't regret a second of it. To try to get that back by uncovering old truths and ties, would be an unmitigated disaster. Sometimes, memories are best. I can go to sleep at night recounting those wonderful, sweet, times, with no need to disrupt the present. He is not that 14 yo boy that I fell in love with when I first met him at 15. 3 years of friendship and love... I'll never forget. I wonder if he ever thinks of me...

[@J-Called]

I know exactly how you feel, and some of my past experience is similar to what you described.

[@etiennedeklerk]

I am moved. Subtle, powerful, beautifully crafted. Great soundtrack too.

[@jimhall1170]

That was very sweet...ok, a little bittersweet but a great story with good acting, subtitles and no one died.

[@ameliaflynnhayes]

Even at a young age two boys can grow to develop feelings for each other

[@jesswise1863]

Agreed, it just like in middle school when a boy is crushing on a girl or the other way around, it’s the same thing with 2 gay boys in middle school who like each other and are crushing on each other, and I love seeing how it’s also normal, there’s nothing wrong about it, this is so sweet though

[@WalterCook-fd4fn]

So😢true I'm life😊

[@JodBronson]

Our society needs to be better!

[@PopRocksV]

That had me tearing up at that. The hurt you feel when you have to leave someone you care deeply for.

[@Baxitkhan]

and you just fell in love with someone but then you can't be together 😭😭 my boyfriend is gone for a month and i know how hard it is to live alone when your loved one is gone

[@ishiyadav4812]

It was simply beautiful. No unnecessary make out just a simple kiss, holding hands, this is love this is affection. I loved it. This made me cry a lot.

[@nobutheyonyou7990]

I was surprised that this was swedish because I expected it to be in English but it’s even better because I understand it as a Norwegian

[@elginhehe8919]

Equality Wins haha same😂😂

[@linalangemark2652]

Aah, it's Swedish, I couldn't tell if it was Norwegian or Swedish...(even as a Dane, lol).

[@nobutheyonyou7990]

Lina Langemark If I wasn’t Norwegian I probably couldn’t have told either (unless I was swedish of course)

[@kdawesomeness]

at first I thought it was norwegian because i heard the word "faen" lol, but quickly realized it wasn't. I definitely understood a few words because i studied norwegian in high school but its definitely different.

[@nobutheyonyou7990]

Kiana Deghati yeah faen is used a lot in Norway but it’s used in sweden too. Where did you study Norwegian?

[@MidnightSonnet]

This was very sweet. It's a good reminder to every generation that crushes start very young and even kissing occurs. I've seen far too many Gen Zs getting very upset when they see 13 year olds kiss, as if kids don't date at that age. What i really like about this film is how realistic it's portrayed, especially when your crush has to move away. But the end was hopeful and heartwarming, with their friends inviting him to hang out. Life moves on. Maybe one day the two can meet again. Even if they don't, that's okay, as long as they're happy.

[@danielkoher1944]

They don’t date, they have sex.

[@toyotawitha20mm35]

I didn't feel any attraction towards other boys (or anyone for that matter) until I was 17.

[@toyotawitha20mm35]

I wish I could have felt these feelings earlier on.

[@MidnightSonnet]

@@toyotawitha20mm35 everyone is different. You don't have to feel like you missed out on anything.

[@J-Called]

I had my first intimate experience, with my best friend, the month after we both turned thirteen. His older sibs had taught him; I was an only child, and so he taught me. It was one of the defining moments of my entire existence.

[@frankhorvath6213]

This movie meant a lot for me. I am from the Netherlands. Now I have to admit that I am 51 years but but whe I was a very young boy I already knew that I was gay but in the 80ties it wasn't so open than it is now in this time. My parents didn't like gays at all and on school I always heard that gays had to be dead. So I didn't tell to anyone that I was gay but on school I got bullied a lot of times about gaysexuality. It damaged me forever and at 23 years my parents forced me to tell the truth and yes I said that I was gay. They accepted it but still wish that I wasn't gay. My sister doesn't accepted me anyway. I still fee the pain in my heart everyday and it is really important for young people if boys feel that they are gay, girls feels that they are lesbian or that they are transgender they need our support and it is very important to make this kind of series on the television or movies in the cinema. I am sorry for my bad English My last thing I can tell you is am advise about a beautiful LGBTI series GAMEBOYS from the Philippines on KZbin and Netflix. Thank you all for reading.❤❤

[@gazepskotzs4]

Kerel je verhaal hakt er wel in , ben ook opgegroeid in de 80er jaren in een boerendorp in Limburg. Je kunt wel raden hoe bekrompen mensen daar toen waren. Ps je Engels is niet slecht. Houd je taai, groeten v Patrick.

[@alesivan4489]

This is so beautiful and nostalgic. I'm crying. Please do a part 2. 😭💙

[@SirKolass]

How is this nostalgic? lol

[@sydney.564]

Ale Sivan declan!! :)

[@JG-on2wx]

@@SirKolass maybe remembering own experiences 😊

[@mackygimeda2081]

Yeah beautiful.. wish to have a boyfriend 😂

[@pedroortiz5500]

SI POR FAVOR HAGAN OTRA PARTE

[@firsttimeisawjupiter1031]

This was adorable and so real. I bet so many kids are finding who they are and who they love right now, just as subtle

[@mphonthungeni4571]

This is the most simple masterpiece I've ever watched. Like I wish there was more. This is beauty ... 😊😊😊😙

[@lullabypeach2128]

This is the best gay short I've ever had the pleasure of watching. I am left sobbing after so short a time, it perfectly captures the emotions and such of the boys with such subtlety. Wow. Just WOW.

[@KnowOneKnows]

I am literally stunned that there are not more likes and comments on this vid. It is so well-done! Great cinematography, great acting, great story. Kudos to Jens & Linus!

[@der22672]

Hey Ben, didn't this just come out like literally yesterday? Give it time. I'm sure the word will get out about this and more people will hear about it and watch it and like it.

[@KnowOneKnows]

@@der22672 Actually, you can see underneath the video it shows "Published on Sep 4, 2018". Thanks for your comment.

[@keinhorst]

Thx :)

[@elatentoobservador]

A powerful energy born from true friendship culminates with the beginning of a new feeling with the naturalness of the spontaneous and true. A well-told story. A tale that does not exalt anything and yet expresses everything. This is the merit of an excellent script and a direction at the level necessary for the story to be told in this way: Naturally.

[@foxx.on.saturn5143]

No homo but that's the day I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU

[@victoriamillington3474]

Mud Fox yessss

[@norahmorgan4525]

i love u more than u could ever know..... my bro...

[@casshervas9120]

@@norahmorgan4525 OML UWHEHEUDDJDJBEBE

[@norahmorgan4525]

s p o o p y g h o s t b o i what marty i’m scared

[@norahmorgan4525]

i feel mean after that one the capitals just startled me i-

[@ViníciusSantos-x2u]

o The love they express for each other is so beautiful to see, the sincerity in their eyes, the affection is so pure, none of them deny what they feel for each other, moments like this make us think a lot and cry too

[@warrenabeshouse1230]

A really sweet little film that shows even boys at that age can have a deep and abiding affection for their best mate which given the right circumstances reaches physical expression.

[@allenelliott2600]

So well said...when I was 13 my best friend Paul and I kissed and touched eachother, he moved away and my innocence went with him...Allen

[@michaelhoward9117]

Same here. When i was 14 i had to move and my best friend, Davie who was 14, was just starting a relationship beyond friendship. It hurt so much fir both of us. We both held each other and cried the night befote i moved

[@dongrainer6405]

@@allenelliott2600 You were lucky to have even that brief time together. I moved when I was 12 and a half. Didn't have any friends to say goodby to. Cried because we couldn't take our dog with us. Never was able to find that special friend.

[@JG-on2wx]

@@dongrainer6405 that's sad to hear. How are you doing today? Are you okay, were you able to make new friends? I just wanna check if you're alright💙

[@dongrainer6405]

@@JG-on2wx Thanks J G for your concern. I have survived. Had friends so to speak, but never that special guy that I could share those intimate things about myself with and certainly not a boy friend like I had hoped to have someday. But life goes on and we do what we have to do to get by.

[@KonaMan62]

Wow - as an aspiring indie filmmaker and storyteller myself, I'm really impressed with the number of child/teen development issues you touched on in a 13-minute video while also delivering one heck of an emotional punch. BRAVO !!!

[@kyosohma317]

this is so beautiful and well made. i love it so much i’m crying

[@DalV]

It is well made. The director & cast did a great job

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

yes it is beautiful and does touch ones heart and for me it brings back the most happiest moment as a 15 y.o and the most sweetest friend i have ever and never encountered again met. The Summer of 1982 will eternally stay in my heart and memory. If i could turn back time, ooohhhlalala l.o.l

[@ilyjinji]

Yo ur profile picture is mad cute what’s ur @ 😭

[@jerwincastro2149]

Hi fletcher

[@greginnyc7546]

Jens Choong created a jewel with this film. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

Agh this hurt more than i thought it would because i had my first love like this, i couldn’t tell anyone we kept it secret from anyone, it’s like we had our little world and it was the purest thing in the world... i never had anything like it because i grew up and now it seems like a distant memory ...

[@kurvolicious5905]

same ... we met at 9, I was 31. it was the purest love there is we eventually got married and divorced but i dont regret a thing

[@strozombie.01]

@@kurvolicious5905 Wait..what? Y'all met each other at *9* but you were also *31??* I'm very confused bc what you said doesn't make any sense.

[@nahsjjbshjd9341]

Mine too. We lived In a catholic boarding and she was a strict Christian. I don’t know how it started but it was the best and the most beautiful time of my life. I still miss her so much. We were 16 and now we are are 23. We knew it was not right coz our families were really strict. Now we are not together anymore. I still miss her so much. She was the first love of my life and I still consider it. But we can never be together. I wish life was simple.

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

⁠@@nahsjjbshjd9341i know family is tough but once u are on ur own it's way different... U have to be with whom makes u happy even if that means ur family will never accept because remember it's not their life it's yours... Love transcens all even religions... Also I didn't understand how u guys were in the same boarding school if u were a Catholic and she was a Christian ⁉️ I'm confused...

[@delenngm]

Occasionally you get a suggestion for something to watch and you are really happy you were pointed in that direction. This is definitely one of those occasions. What a fantastic short film. Great storyline, beautifully filmed and wonderfully acted. It really caught the awkwardness that every kid goes through but still captured the burgeoning realisation between the young guys of how they feel. Goes to show how much can be said in such a short time when everything is so well done.

[@leonardeide2008]

Dang those actors act so well

[@a.lennon5300]

That lingering handhold at the end tho... that one got me.

[@cooldude1429]

Wow absolutely breathtaking you can see the chemistry they both had hidden away. amazing realistic story. Both very nervous even when it comes to the kiss at 9:03 you can tell they still nervous to take that first step.

[@bigtimefans100]

this short film was beyond well done and extremely emotionally captivating. this story grasped the innocence in loving when you’re young. because even if you don’t know what it is, it’s love. no one is ever too young or too old to love. the incredible cinematography was very intimate and made me feel so soft inside. I thank the creator so much for this, it will now stand as one of my favorite short films that I have ever seen.

[@ara_zzz]

WHY ARE THOSE ACTORS SO TALENTED!!!

[@vladtepes4346]

I think they are not. But i think i know what you mean.

[@garyhaines8296]

What a moving piece this was. The two leads were great and they conveyed their love perfectly. Over time this will become a classic piece of cinema. Great job to all concerned

[@Rapha2587]

I would prefer if the director had been bold enough to cast an actual boy to play Robert.

[@WayneThomas-d7m]

Great movie. Thanks to all for making 👍❤️❤️

[@paulomiguel33]

Nice story, a real relation that happens in life of many of us when we were young guys.

[@tyganta301]

Love it how Victor says "I gotta go" and Robert says "I need to go". Kinda like Robert knows to not drag out the goodbye and cry in front of Victor

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Such a sweet story. Been there, went through that, this just tugged at my soul knowing how hard it is at that age to move on with a heavy heart. Simply beautiful! Thank You

[@dennisb1218]

Fully agree with you

[@justinkylewilson5112]

My heart opened when they kissed!! It is so touching when they hold their hands.

[@bradfordlandrum29]

Beautiful film,it brought be back 50 years and the feelings are still as strong

[@truthteller8459]

The blonde actor is simply beautiful.

[@lauracoccia8623]

First crush, kiss, hug...a longing good bye. Heartbreaking 💔

[@rthrgnbgrt]

not all the old gays in thr comments breaking my heart

[@JasSatineBeeBarisGae]

I will never get tired of watching this

[@mateusdomingos9312]

It's spectacularly beautiful in every way! There are lots of great good shortfilms out there, and this is definitely one of them. I like how delicately shows the discovery and love between the two boys, without reluctance and without sounding rushed and forced! I really wanted this to be a movie.

[@poilaaliop]

Everyone commenting about how Robert is played by a female actor... Maybe the character is trans? Anyway, why does it matter, they both did a great job.

[@debashreedas9121]

One of the best i have watched lately.....that struggle with figuring out their sexuality is soo real......it's amazing truly loved it.....

[@aneteb6520]

This somehow reminds me of Evak

[@annebaudelaire5264]

this is so funny cuz I'm swedish and we don't think it does, but everytime I'm in another country someone will ask me "oh are you norweigan!?" all excited cuz they probably know about skam or something hahah

[@fandomqueendom]

I speak Norwegian and it kinda really doesnt

[@fandomqueendom]

@p a not really because barely any of the words are spelled like swedish or spoken like swedish, but we can agree to disagree 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kayla2637]

Yeah

[@tuvajohnsen7418]

I’m Norwegian and I dont think it sounds familiar at all. I’m not able to speak Swedish, its to hard hahaha

[@johnhaan986]

I e always loved this short film. True raw emotion!

[@caitso4289]

This is by far the best lgbt+ film I’ve watched

[@bruceweber8097]

One of the best short films I`ve ever seen. Script, young actors,filming...

[@jayfoster9582]

What an impact that had on me. Took me way back. Beautiful use of just 13 minutes

[@wademanix8801]

So many of these short films are destined for the trash can but this one is a keeper. Well made at every level. A gem.

[@edwarddarby1811]

Very good film. Reminds me of a time when I was their age and my best friend that really cared about moved away

[@hustler212]

Ahhh... It hurts, it hurts baaaad... That slight head rest on shoulder took me away.

[@charlesjules9569]

Me too !

[@sleepygothmetalhead]

This is truly a masterpiece. I'll watch it more than once.

[@franckeleven4541]

This is by far the best short film I’ve ever seen

[@benw9949]

Some of the best things about this: the boys are ordinary, with realistic imperfections and strong points. They are not sure of who they are or why, and they are just as insecure about gay feelings as the rest. of their friends, even though the two are drawn to each other. Their friendship feels real and special, and when they acton their feelings for each other with physical affection, that feels not quite polished and feels unsure, which it would when those feelings are so new and only starting to surface and be acted nn. When they have to say goodbye, it's bittersweet, and they both do and do not realize yet, just how much it has affected them. Oh, that feels so much like it did, growing up. -- In my case, I had a couple of best friends, a few years apart, and my feelings for them were unrequited. I don't know if they really felt the same for me or not. At the time, I sure thought they did and sure felt how I did for them. When they moved, it hurt a lot. With the second friend, when I was about 15, my parents refused to let us go spend some time alone one afternoon. I think my friend only wanted to break the news to me that he had to move soon, and to spend some time together, just us. Probably he didn't intend anything else. I had a serious crush on him by then and was hoping he'd want to do something; I sure did. But no, my parents wouldn't let us go off on our own. It hurt my feelings and his, and instead of any time together, he went back home and I stayed alone in my room the rest of the day, very unhappy at my parents, feeling wronged by them. They thought they were doing right. But they were wrong, and it hurt my friend and I both. I didn't see him again for about two weeks, and he came over one afternoon to say they were moving away and he had to go and he was sorry. It was the last time I saw him, and life separated us. Very probably, nothing would have happened like I wished, but maybe he did like me, I don't know. I only know I felt cheated out of being with my best friend, for no good reason. I would still have wanted to spnd time with him, even if we hadn't done anything, and I think if I'd been able to ask, he was a good enough friend, he could've let me down gently, or maybe he might have liked me back after all. So the film captures something of that feeling that you missed out and yet you do and don't know how important it was at the time.

[@nahsjjbshjd9341]

Ben W that made me cry. I hope you meet and maybe in your next life you are together. 😢

[@emeralddreamer9113]

I'm not actually an lgbt person but this short film just made me cry and I don't why but that's just how love works ya know

[@urhiredhr421]

As an old man remembering what young love was like, this brought me to tears.

[@henkdamster3714]

The deep love that boys can feel for eachother is a wonderful gift that everyone is this world should accept as normal , enriching and -therefore- good! A blessing for all boys who are in that situation and a blessing for us all:-)

[@momo-td8ed]

This deserves more views! it was so sweet and innocent💘

[@musicman4life]

In my 1970's youth, we were the untethered and lost children of the night. Free range parenting was the norm. So yearning for the love that shamed us into secrets and silence. That sin that dare not speak it's name. The shame that was in my blood in every heartbeat.. So sweet. So innocent and alive and so not allowed to be. I know every untrod capillary of San Diego's Balboa park. Every unknown canyon. Every hotel roof top unwatched.. So many giggling sunrises with my hidden heartache of being not included. Not allowed to be.. here.

[@richardcourchene7477]

1070s youth. That would make you almost a thousand years old. So. You are a vampire then. Guessing you have never had garlic on your pizza?

[@musicman4life]

@@richardcourchene7477 Thanks for that. I'm always making typos. Meant 1970's..

[@kaffeice7]

omg wow !! what a stunning movie! aps brilliantly played, the videography, the vibes .. also reminds me of a movie Paranoid Park .. love it,only norics countries can make stuff as this today.. and evenso in the 70s 80s .. were another level that prolly cant be done today

[@TomMeyer-LB]

No big words needed when all is played so well... some looks, some eye contact, some touches, some gestures and the film transport its message so wonderfully.. thanks to all who made this into a stunning piece of filmmaking...

[@paulbrighton8206]

Not sure why they cast a female in the part of Robert. While she was excellent, if we are supposed to feel tension because it is two boys, and this is a gay themed story, then casting a female (which we all knew was a female) is inauthentic and detracts from the story that their was a live story based on taboo. As a director myself, I thought this was a poor choice. But I lived the story line itself. Just got pulled out of the story repeatedly by having to deal with this other questionable element.

[@KETTYKISH]

Paul Brighton I watched this before knowing that Robert is played by a girl. But something irked me and then the name ‘Fanny’ .. I wish I hadn’t googled it now.

[@KETTYKISH]

Fanny Enquist Oh I actually like the name (no teasing from me!)! It’s just when I saw that ‘Robert’ was played by someone called Fanny, I started wondering and then googled it...

[@acacia-bloom]

Do you really expect parents would want their (straight) sons to be in a male-male love themed movie? Even if they were able to cast teens that are out and whose parents were OK about that, the backlash at school and within the family's social circle when the movie was released would be to big to expect anybody to go through with that.

[@paulbrighton8206]

Acacia Bloom It’s the movies. I expect authenticity or else it doesn’t work.There are plenty of gay kids who could play the part. Also, if you’ve ever watched The Fosters you already know that there are plenty of parents who put their kids in those types of parts. The teasing would happen even it was a girl and a boy because many kids are jealous of others who are on tv and have any level of fame. It’s a matter of people like you, and parents in general to teach their kids right from wrong, not perpetuate the taboo, and create a safe environment for kids/students who are gay in real life.

[@KETTYKISH]

@@acacia-bloom Seriously!?... That's your reply? Have you watched television in the last few years or ten?

[@graysonrussellbodel6982]

finally a gay film that doesnt have to deal with homophobia. i love it!!

[@1999doogie]

brilliant!! the best super-short I've ever seen. reminded me of a similar story when I was 12 and spent my last day together with a 13yo boy who'd been best mates since he started trying to communicate with the 9yo German kid with white hair and no English. we spent our bmx bikes until we went to the pine plot, ate liverwurst and vegemite sandwiches washed down with green cordial. somehow we got to talking about kissing and touching, but it was totally innocent. then he asked if I wanted to teach him to kiss and I told him yes then I told him I'd seen him root and he told me that he wanted to show. we couldn't get it together, but it was the best day I'd ever had until we had to ride home and we gave a manly hug and a man's handshake like we'd see older people do. we sort of stuffed about riding in circles until his mum called for tea and that was it, (except from a shy smile he gave me and smiled back). then I turned back toward our house. I turned around but he was gone and we never see each other again. a beautiful day remembered only in my memory nearly 40 years ago..........

[@lianoronha]

now I'm crying even more 😭😭😭😭😭

[@jameshall9402]

So much conveyed in a short film. Really sweet.

[@willowwinkle]

Why couldn't a boy play Robert? (it's Swedish actress Fanny Ketter - even says in video description)

[@HellenHofstadter]

I was thinking the same

[@andmataren]

Something tells me all boys are played by girls (Toft is a unisex name, Norin a girls name) which I as a queer find quite compelling. We've broken the tendency to cast gays in gay roles and vice versa, why not break the gender barrier as well? After all this is not a story about gay love, it's a story about love. Their gender is never an issue.

[@bluebearyq]

Is that why his voice is so high

[@meredythwithay5187]

I didnt even realize

[@EViLGUARD]

Probably because it was hard to find two young homosexual boy who would accept to kiss on camera. Not impossible, of course, but it's often easier to do some little magic like that to overcome some difficulty.

[@munteanalechs1984]

I like when people show that love can be even between kids not just adults..

[@shawnific]

This needs to be a feature film. I need to know what happens next.

[@bunanamilkshake4873]

I love that they're both like "normal" boys, masculine, skating, Bros and that doesn't change anything it's sweet