CANDY APPLE - Animation Short Film - CalArts 2023

Dante is swamped with his work. His "son" Lucas keeps interrupting him and asking him to go to a carnival. After losing his temper and scolding Lucas, Dante comes back to the living room and finds Lucas is missing...
Hi, this is my BFA4 film! Hope you like it.
Film by Luke Tianxiang Liu / luke._.liu
Music by Erik Couttolenc Camacho
Sound by Cha Mi Ro
Compositing & Coloring grading & 3D Layout by Marco Zhang
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[@thefakebluejay5394]

the fact that he never properly answered the question “why can’t we go to the carnival” in the beginning speaks volumes about the accuracy of this portrayal. stressed-out unfocused parents don’t want to answer the question, they just want to say the thing that’ll make their kids shut up the quickest, hence the rain answer. the twist of the child being how he sees his father was phenomenal and made the dialogue even more powerful

[@ezequielplacer9812]

Ok but the "Do you know my son? He is a nice kid" just killed me 😭😭😭 What an amazing animated short! Congrats!!!!!!!

[@alext2695]

I like the details that stand out on the second watch -- like the old man's insistence that his son not smoke foreshadows him just wanting to care for his son, and his insistence on not needing his pills making more sense from an adult dementia patient than from a child.

[@Takoji]

It took me a couple watches to realize, from the main characters perspective it looked like he’s trying to get work done while putting up with a child’s antics. When in reality his dad was actually just worried about his well-being. Seeing how hard he worked and how unhappy he was, he just wanted to do something nice for his son, but he was dismissed as an annoyance every time. Even in his old age, he still wanted to take care of his son, even though his efforts went unnoticed.

[@kyriesong1505]

wow the plot is unpredictable. You're a great storyteller

[@ijlayugan4149]

Why isn't this popular. This is a masterpiece

[@herohero1011]

Apparently youtube hates animation

[@RushWheeler]

Just wait till the algorythm goes crazy and this becomes a hit 8 and a half years from now.

[@Teti_K]

Because masterpieces are not popular in most of cases. The most of people prefer stupid things, unfortunately

[@ketinarenea8499]

Had to watch it twice. This was one of the best and most heart felt shorts I've ever watched. The older guy obviously has dementia/Alzheimer's which is why he's portrayed as a little boy. Helping and totally dependent upon the working father. The working father probably unintentionally has allowed the stresses of his job to cause him to lash

[@madness_mania]

This short hit way to close to home, I loved the story between a stressed out son and his older father just trying to make him happy even with the little memories he has left, this was so heartwarming and inspirational I'm glad this short was given in my recommendations💕

[@wiredweird]

The dialogue makes a lot more sense on a second watch. I thought saying "'I'm sick of you" to a child was too intense, but looking back it comes together since this character has already spent so much time taking care of the father. Nicely done

[@pockart4782]

i'm so glad I didn't check the comments before watching, this was absolutely incredible :,))

[@RushWheeler]

Same lol

[@dreadpiratemaddy5849]

I read the comments, I knrww we what the punch was gonna be. But I still started sobbing as soon as the camera revealed it.

[@danaoliver202]

I have tears in my eyes now

[@fukurokun33]

Colors Comp Designs Emotions And even the feat toes spreading apart when he grabbed his little kid 🤣 So lovely

[@TravellingKook]

I noticed that too!! 🦶🤣👏

[@blackbird9452]

this made me cry, it so increadibly well done. I thought maybe the kid was his concience but no a father with dementia, gut punch. Truly gorgeous, this deserves so much more attention!

[@ab_stuffnart8735]

I fear of becoming Dante so much as I watch my loved ones grow older, and with all that comes with age. This is such a wonderful inspiring film, thank you!! Beautiful work, keep going

[@tianxiangliu3611]

I'm glad it makes you feel that way.

[@ijlayugan4149]

DAMNIT THE TEARS WONT STOP

[@ricekrispies1917]

That plot twist made it 10x more powerful for me. Completely caught me off guard

[@g0g0art]

The way the lighting is colored in reminds me of Netflix's Klaus. What a beautiful animaion visually and narratively

[@fishcooo6693]

I just cried ugly tears

[@neonmaulerr]

Same

[@staticplays1871]

Thats a really smart twist.

[@Kvasarr]

When the reveal happened I thought it was going to be about dementia and that the grandpa forgot that he wasn't a kid anymore and was trapped in his memories.

[@bronzeone9334]

Great story, a father Will always be a father and was worried about his son .

[@ireneglory4154]

THIS LEFT ME UGLY CRYING FOR HOURSSSSS, amazing artwork and storyline! Kudos to the team

[@Natureboy224]

Gorgeous film. I knew it would hurt, but I didn't think it would be like this. Absolutely beautiful film. Thank you. For those of us who long for melancholy, this is most helpful.

[@bunnibee5221]

this genuinely made me cry. never once has an animation made me bawl my eyes out. it made me miss my baby and my mom. i love how it captures the panic it feels to lose something. how it captures the innocents still inside an old man just trying to help his son. how it portrays his illness (to which im assuming is memory related)

[@Takoji]

This was absolutly beautiful, the ending hit harder then I thought it would. Fantasic work!

[@glennthomasstudio]

absolutely incredible

[@fishcakes3888]

I thought it was kinda weird that the son refers to his dad by his first name in the beginning of the short. So I did a little research and found that a child calling their parent by name can be a sign of an erosion of family roles, such as son and father. Considering how the son views his father and serves the role of a father, it would make sense that he calls his father by name, like a parent would to their child.

[@Jeminix2]

The second time I watched it, I noticed the photos on the wall. This is brilliant story telling with such a gorgeous art style. ♥️

[@yasminmagalhaes4309]

The storytelling is so great 🥺💖

[@thatartkid5317]

I’m not much of a cryer in fact I can go more than 7 months without even thinking about crying it’s rare that sappy stuff makes me cry but this got me I can’t stop crying they completely got me invested and empathetic in 7 minutes

[@tarwater27]

Great animation! The graphics and the shadows really make the story pop!

[@ElvenSailor_Main]

OHHHH MY HEART Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my heart. I hope he takes his dad to the carnival every day if it makes him happy. I'll take him. I want treats :( we can watch all the lights and games together.

[@BlackRoseRanma]

I am watching this at work and I started crying by the end of it. A beautiful piece of art!

[@MsAchampion]

Oh my. This was wonderful. 🙏🏾 ❤ Dad knew exactly what his son needed.

[@Anna-th4gg]

10/10 shed tears

[@lizziebeaver35]

...gos that hit too close to home.. shit I'm crying... well done, well done

[@mei5885]

THIS IS AMAZINGG, THIS DESERVE MORE ATTENTION!! I LOVE YOUR STORY AND ARTtTTTTT!!!!!!

[@ketinarenea8499]

(comment continued) out. All the little boy wanted was to go to the carnival and spend time with his father. At the end realizing the little boy was actually the working father's ailing Dad, who simply wanted to take HIS son to the carnival to make him happy, even giving him a much deserved break from him stressful job.😢

[@yt_7777]

This is… the strongest short film I’ve ever watched. Perfectly executed, I… am just at a loss for words. 💔

[@StopThenGoAgain]

I boohooed. This is so incredible. Thank you for sharing such beautiful work. Planning a trip to go see my grandma now 🥲

[@coziigurl]

Wow this hit the chest. And the animation was amazing on top. Thank you for creating ❤

[@alexdoesart43]

This is such a good story!!!

[@naomischiff5791]

the art is amazing and i cried so hard. beautiful!

[@aliceholway]

holyyy shit that twist was wild!!! such a wonderful film

[@whoIikegaf5]

this film is so lovely and touching. i rarely cry at films, but this one made some tears slip. i hope it gets the recognition it deserves

[@yagirlkyle]

this is one of the best stories i've seen on youtube oh my gosh

[@TravellingKook]

An incredible piece of art! Bravo to the creators! The second watch made a lot more sense! I noticed photos in the background of a young kid, I guess it could be the fathers house and the photos are of the working son when he was younger! Great work guys 🙏👏❤️

[@amirahsmith7515]

This made me cry that is how adults usually treat their parents

[@heyyyrosie]

what a heartbreaking, breathtaking, wonderful piece

[@writerwithoutsound5162]

This is an amazing short film that hurts.

[@odiontobi]

This is really really good! I love it.

[@ame_vagabonde]

(Spoiler warning) It's funny because the first time the "kid" appears on screen at 1:08, I thought it was a grandparent (from the way he was sitting in the chair I guess?) so I was surprised when it was in fact a child, and I love that it ended up being an old man who cared. Then the "Do you know my child?" made me tear up

[@marriejames01]

The “Do you know my child” part made me think he had Dementia. 😢

[@anirosak]

This made me ugly cry. It’s so beautiful

[@aaronwilder2775]

I love the A113 detail ❤

[@ana_3167]

Beautiful ❤

[@kbsmith5995]

Ugh that was ugh! Beautiful, so well done -- thank you!!

[@galacgacwatson3102]

0:08 The Kermit graffiti is beutiful

[@hannahbananaproductions8350]

This was absolutely beautiful

[@KHALUDIO]

KZbin been recommending me these cool ass talented animators and i love it, yall really put ideas and thoughts or anything into animation.

[@aleksandragajos5338]

Wow ....What a srory

[@DoodleBob102]

Amazing ❤

[@marlaramval9067]

This story is so heartbreaking and real, outstanding!

[@DeeDee-op1zy]

You made a masterpiece in under 10 minutes

[@newbeginnings5610]

"This event used to be a family favorite to visit before the Pand--after 2 years of social distancing.."

[@jennycadot3635]

Wonderful storie! Bravooooo! 🤩

[@JMPT]

Amazingly Nice

[@sudeulker71]

Thanks for tears👍

[@leticiamarinho418]

omg i cant stop crying this is so sensitive i love it

[@MynameisnotMellisa]

This is mad underrated omg I cried at the ending 😭😭

[@rushilshahi9735]

amazinng!!

[@Mochichuri]

SOMEONE TURN OFF THE WATERWORKS I CANT-

[@ladyayla4697]

ok this one hit hard

[@MossyDroid]

This got me sobbing at the end 😭😭

[@bor3db625]

i teared up not gonna lie:’) this is so amazing!!

[@hilol825]

Made me cry - great short! Lovely animation and story :')

[@spud6213]

Beautiful ❤️

[@MelsArt777]

This film is absolutely amazing 😢!!!

[@callistoblue8025]

I’ve watched so many of these and this is the one that made me ugly cry

[@morgansmith334]

This made me sob, ugly cry 😩🫠! This was so painfully beautiful. 😭🥺

[@insaknighty]

awesome animation

[@TheEpicArtist-jo2pj]

man this made me cry twice it should be more popular.

[@TheEpicArtist-jo2pj]

Make that 3

[@flyphoenix22]

Oh wow this is something special!!

[@Cicada11011]

I was not expecting that! Aww man. :(

[@freezyyyy-]

I was about to cry...

[@joraa]

made me sobbbbbbb

[@Cattaqui-zb6nj]

This was sooo beautiful. Thank you

[@HypotheticalCrow]

The Kermit Grifotyi was funny This is sad because I have had a simmiller experience with my dad The no it will kill you felt so real to me

[@adamusa7727]

this looks amazing

[@tyestadams8867]

love this story.

[@alicetheegreet]

What program did you use to make this video? It was beautifully done?

[@ph3rcy_]

eu chorei, muito lindo, mesmo q eu não saiba explicar a mensagem por trás eu sei que me emocionei

[@Atari2OO6]

Wow this was amazing

[@lucy_flan]

i gotta admit it- thsi video made me cry

[@chocolatelifee]

So sweet :(

[@kooloser]

Crying

[@HannahBessette]

I love this

[@austinrichard8046]

The animation design is so goated The choppy frames kinda hurts my eyes tho

[@cuvpake]

Holy crap, this is the first time in my life I spontaneously burst into tears from one single moment alone. It came so quickly, I didn't even know that was possible. This animation is so absolutely beautiful it deserves so much more attention 🥹

[@newjeans1998]

god this made me cry! It’s so beautifully written, and sad at the same time.

[@cxlxh_kitty.2]

KERMIT!