CHAPTERS OF YOU | a lgbtq+ personal experience short film

"Chapters of you" is a short film representing the lgbtq+ community in their early stage of self-discovery. The film is about a teenager discovering herself through the strange emotion she has for her girl best friend! As the story progresses, she faces an unprecendented truth about her identity that changes her way of thinking in the future.
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b a c k g r o u n d i n f o r m a t i o n:
Hi guys, I'm Fin and I just graduated from Hanoi-Amsterdam High School For The Gifted. I plan to pursue Digital Media Studies at the University of Rochester in the future.
This is a short film I created for my personal project called "Lucid Pictures". "Chapters of You" is what I have experienced on the way of discovering my sexuality. I used to have a crush on my best friend lol. Whenever I look back at that period of time, I always smile as if it's a memory that helped me become the person today - mature and independent.
Through the film, I also want Vietnamese community to normalize the image of LGBTQ+ love and take a generous perspective on the community
m u s i c:
"The Book of You and I" - Alec Benjamin is rewritten and sung by my best friend in this short film
Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.app.goo.gl/DESosYx...
c a m e r a e q u i p m e n t s:
canon 80d
sony a6400
s o c i a l m e d i a :
instagram: / fintrann
facebook: www.facebook.comnguyentran003/
lucid pictures: / lucidpictures.ams

[@fintran183]

*Important note: Since the short film is based in Vietnam where the lgbtq+ community is not as fully recognized and supported as in other country and there are places that illegalize same-sex relationship, I have to make the film less sensitive as possible. Therefore, some of you guys might not get the sensation and feeling you ever wanted. I just want to show people that homosexual feeling exists, how lgbt kids experience confusion in a community where they only praise “man” and “woman” loves and how lgbt people deserve to be loved as portrayed in the end of the movie that the main character has an unannounced girlfriend. Thank you!

[@Em-bx6yh]

it was a sweet film with a softness that's wholesome. We appreciate your efforts and the thoughts. I found this short film peaceful, thoughtful and endearing 🥺💗

[@clumsyperson7628]

where i can find the backsound of this movie? bcs i like the song.

[@fintran183]

@@clumsyperson7628 Hi, I just updated the soundcloud link to the covered song in the description! U can check it out ♥️

[@channiechaennie8596]

@@fintran183 Your short film is worth watching.. Thank you for this bitter sweet film❤️. Can you also provide the link for ballad version of the book of you and I in the end? Thanks in advance.

[@palesa8777]

It's perfect

[@hanabi7128]

Loving straight girl was really heartbroken everrrr

[@n.c7328]

Its really hard tho. Heck its really damn hurt ya knah

[@rutu2831]

Hard truth!!!

[@danieledr2437]

Só traz sofrimento

[@sassylady3959]

It really hurts especially if you assume that you have the same feelings to each other but it ended up as a friend, that's the sad truth if you are going to fall in a straight girl.🙃

[@jessicapepper1212]

That what was happend to me few years ago ,and when finally i told her about my feeling,then she post her pic with her boyfriend 3 days later on social media wkwkwkkwkw😂😂😂amazing

[@jessicapepper1212]

That what was happend to me few years ago ,and when finally i told her about my feeling,then she post her pic with her boyfriend 3 days later on social media wkwkwkkwkw😂😂😂amazing

[@sassylady3959]

At least you have a guts to confess but me until now I didn't confess because I'm afraid that she will change and it will ruin our relationship as a best friend.

[@michaelmyers8269]

Been there

[@jsyentertainment7499]

+antihomosexual .-.

[@maerquis5097]

I fell inlove with a straight girl and then thought we may have mutual feelings with each other but found out that she didn't swing the same way. But now I'm happy for myself, I'm definitely moving on and still friends with her. Hoping she'll find someone who deserves her. I'll be rooting for all lqbtq+ wishing that someday we'll all find happiness 💕💕

[@jane019]

Bro i hope this happens to me😕

[@j.mslilarmy7660]

Amen 😭❤️

[@shamrx017]

I love someone, but I can't find her.

[@rhicaconfused]

hi

[@kajalsarkar5754]

This film made me so emotional 'Everyone deserves to be loved, no matter what you are 🌈' Damn. I really loved this.

[@NguyetNguyen-ls3iq]

this made me cry 😭 she’s so pretty tho

[@soiep4668]

S

[@denzelmaglente8100]

This made me cry because love is not only for a straight but to all people who finding his true love

[@juberry403]

I'm a BI... And few days ago I got a girlfriend... In my country this is not really allowed... Most of the people's are homophobic... I really don't know how will we end up... But she said "Don't worry...let's just continue like this long as we can"

[@asethetic_world_4_524]

Hey.... hi same with me i having a gf and i love her most but here also homophobic.... we are not allowed but some time she cried coz her friendd made fun of her but i promised her i will not leave her i will never leave her .. no matter whats the condition, situation... i won't leave her .... i live in other city and she live far very very far...... another city.... some time its hard... to handle everything .... but just look at your gf's smile.. and just say to your self....fuck everything my gf is with me i don't want any one else....and hold your gf's hand..everything is alright..... 😊

[@smartreju1841]

I don't have gf.... 😒

[@smartreju1841]

Stay blessed & happy forever 🥰

[@Jeyanisa]

It's the truth. Most of people's love (lgbt) end like this. 😔😔😔........

[@j.mslilarmy7660]

So true I dunno why we still fall in love with straight girls 😭😭

[@rubyblack4091]

To all my fellow sapphic women who have fallen for a straight girl. I know we have all done it. I know right now it hurts. I hurts so bad to know that she can not possibly ever have feelings for you. It hurts to know that no matter what you do you will never be good enough for her. It is going to be okay. There is a person out there right now for you. Your soulmate. One day you'll meet them. This girl might seem like your whole world but I promise it will all be okay. Your feelings are important and not stupid. You are forever valid and you should know that you are loved and free to talk to me if you need somebody to talk to.

[@Jinjinjinjin2504]

Much needed,Thanks and lots of love!!!✨🦋💓

[@anateez]

i love this film so much! i think you did a great job showing how self discovery can be really confusing, frustrating, and sometimes even heartbreaking, but also really important at such a young age, the cinematography and soundtrack are also amazing (:

[@tkphudu]

Beautiful short film and message. Thank you Fin Tran for sharing! Keep up the good work.

[@tzuyuluvr]

the montage after seeing the confession is so well done shes super talented omg

[@medusashair4025]

This entire thing was a masterpiece lol also your best friend’s voice is so beautiful 😭

[@user-it2sr7en5s]

Why nobody talk about HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL'S VOICE IS!!♡I'm so obsess with her voice💕

[@yoda5472]

This is so beautiful. Thanks Fin for making this masterpiece and good luck for your study!

[@venoms6508]

Aww heartbreaking :( I'm straight so i never knew how they feel...Everyone deserve to be loved🥺🥺🥺❤🏳️‍🌈

[@waninii756]

I've fallen in love 2 times with both straight girls. And it hurts so bad. I can feel your pain bro. Hope we all find someone, someday, at a right time.

[@rainysyoutube2573]

BEAUTIFUL. BREATH. TAKING. you HAVE to keep up film. Seriously. This is outstanding. the music the shots the acting AHHHHHHH so real and ahhh

[@olivia7759]

Me, identifying. Me, crying. Beautiful. Sad. Beautiful. Singapore is like Vietnam for this. Thank you. Now from both of us. It can be success. 🥰

[@funtimewithtila68]

Such a beautiful short film!! The way you make the video so naturally. I have been through the feeling with my close friend and kinda understand how hard it is...yeah like you said by the time your heart will be wiser...let's not fall in love with straight-closed friend

[@Irene-V]

Hey Fin this is a beautiful piece of art!, i’ll wait for another one, keep going like this, happy new subscriber here, congrats to everyone who participates in this movie, BRAVO, nice crew!!!

[@ainahehe]

I smiled, cried felt many emotions, and i agree and believe that we all deserve to be loved. Thank you for this amazing short film being a girl who likes girl, i can relate to it so much.

[@somniamoo]

Seriously this come to me is like a message . This is so good and thank you guys for it ❤️

[@moonx9866]

this is gorgeous 💗😭

[@maaldarivera132]

I wasn't expecting the ending, it was so hearbreaking tho 😢😢

[@trietvo685]

I love how she took no second to scratch out the mock tests

[@MegaJoohyun]

I loved it, it was warm, it makes feel like I was there. Amazing job and so beautiful.

[@punpuntran2155]

OMG I love this!!! This really relates to my story

[@khanhnguyennam1025]

omg this is heart-breaking

[@zihansrasah8185]

aww i loved this. this was a cute film

[@itzzchocolatemimig1226]

The girls are beautiful and talented this story really hit home I felt so much emotions thank u for raising awareness thank u 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@deIcorazon]

i didn’t expect this 🥺 heart hurts rn

[@leolinegacha]

Ich finde das so rührend! Bin 13 und habe mich letztes Jahr geoutet für mich war es eigentlich schon immer klar das ich Mädchen mehr mag als Jungs. Auch wenn ich jetzt in ein heterosexuelles Mädchen verliebt bin die 2 Jahre älter ist schaue ich immer nach vorne. Und das sollten alle machen!

[@thanhque6270]

I was surprised to see a short video of you on a foreigner’s TikTok channel. I couldn’t believe this movie was made in Viet Nam. I'm happy to be able to see a compatriot's work . Fortunately, I found the full version on KZbin. Thanks for your attempt with the lgbtq+ community.

[@fintran183]

Hi, may I ask what foreigner's video is that?

[@thanhque6270]

That's a short introduction to this film

[@djhazzienhey416]

I love it so much,just like i am before so shy to open up because almost of friends are straight , even i do like boys also but i'm a girl who loves a girl too..😍😍😘😘

[@hungtran2791]

such a beautiful short film

[@kahzly1]

im crying bro 😭 i miss this time so much 🥺

[@jennyviezamora6202]

this story is very touching,i love the diary ,the pics and the room para bang maka2hinga acu kahit luhaan😅❤love your story

[@the.antihero0]

how cute, the final message🥺

[@widyafuchan9440]

Remain Me and my best friend's story at collage a few years ago .. good story..

[@ananya6662]

Awww! Loved the words you uttered.

[@nguyenhoangphuongvy4398]

Tự nhiên thấy youtube đề xuất , trời ơi cái video nó xuất sắc quá xem cảm động hay ghê ❤️

[@fintran183]

cảm ơn em nhiều nhé ♥️

[@tkphudu]

minh cung vay

[@Someone-lh8kc]

This type of short film is the one that I wanted to watch 'cause this is not full of kissing scene and I also love the song.

[@ovrkipp]

This was in my recommendations, I love it a lot, but it was really sad and heartbreaking.. :( It was still great though!

[@lyndasmythe2692]

Beautiful piece! Thank you for sharing.

[@girlmultifandom7991]

This was so sad but real

[@quynhnga7451]

How lovely and moving video🏳️‍🌈❤️ Love is love

[@ananyabhattacharya2084]

This story is very similar to mine.. i am going through this and i fell so lucky to meet her and falling in love with her for me she is the best. And i know she only think of me as a friend and i think any how my fellings reched to her and she was uncomfortable with my felling so i stopped there.

[@linnm5859]

I don't know how I stumble into this video but this really made me sad. It's quite heartbreaking

[@SKar690]

Love is a poison. So it's better to stay away from it.- Cheng Yanan from "Sweet combat"

[@mariette0814]

I love the song so muchhh

[@duytrungle1659]

Amazing! I love this 🔥🥰😍

[@fintran183]

m thoi đi =)))

[@thuyduongvu7058]

So heart-touching 🥺 tk u

[@kahzly1]

so talented 🤩

[@yuyolostt8651]

the main actress, she could be a great actress in the future

[@rougeless]

yes i’m from Vietnam and part of the lgbtqi+ and this made me happy !

[@hnganl]

Năm ngoái xem lần đầu trên fb mà khóc:( bh xem lại vẫn khóc:(

[@jungwonloml3635]

i love this so much

[@haly-fx7xe]

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

[@palesa8777]

This is so sad and in most cases very true

[@noturbabyy]

i love this

[@ot5mybias870]

Grabe ung ending mapanaket unexpected huhuhue 🤧

[@exocital]

i’m crying plz

[@a.t2032]

esto es demasiado hermoso💖💖💖

[@rosean7600]

Omg video very good🥺✨

[@futsuudesuyo]

Aside from the realistic story, I think the cinematography is great

[@sawifamily8176]

Amazing short film

[@leedavid9244]

Love this cover song

[@brucezhang4912]

awsome and wish all the luck to u

[@vaishnaviganesan7629]

This made me cry 😭

[@ngoclengocle2008]

which app did you use to edit this fabulous video!?!!

[@-rw2311]

I’m crying 😢

[@iamkpopidol]

alright but lets talk about your best friend's cover cuz 😳😳 DAMN

[@seanight1491]

I love the song covered by your friend. Fin, can you include a youtube or spotify link, i want to add it in my playlist. Thx.

[@justme6030]

I can relate to this 🥺

[@gebbypanggabean7250]

i loved the music you remake.. can you share the lyrics? so hard being gay in Indonesia. I hope you guys have a happy ending :)

[@JIMMYZRivz]

This was nice like the girl talking in English and explaining things.` and at the end what she says, .

[@n0ngvl]

bittersweet

[@SunShine-or2lq]

Really good message

[@shiimayuri4462]

Why is my heart aches 😭

[@TinTin-bs6os]

Người mình yêu chưa chắc đã yêu mình 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@veryugly6229]

i have been 7 years living together with my gf. our family knows about us but they nvr asking about that..maybe they respected our relationship. we also respected them with not showing our affection in front of them or anyone....we are living in conservative country and hv to respect our family and society so no one get hurt

[@uyennguyen7716]

hay quá chị ơi

[@nataliascalvenzi5553]

It really sucks when you spend 9 minutes invested in a story like it's the greatest thing you've ever watched and it ends up breaking your heart. So, I created a whole fanfic in my head where that stupid boy at the end doesn't exist. Have a nice day 😊

[@evilscapris589]

Part 2 pls :(((

[@Celes678]

I'm lucky to be surrounded by people who love me and treat me the same no matter who I'm attracted to ❤ I hope my parents will feel the same, so far I've only met good friends

[@nguyethapham4665]

nhớ 🥺

[@fintran183]

Chào bạn diễn viên! Bạn hãy like and subscribe channel của mình nha 😉

[@HaNguyen-zq1yq]

hay quá bạn oi

[@sanjanashukla3159]

❤

[@btsblackpinktwicemomolands324]

It's really heart 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢very sad 😢 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙂

[@Toodaloo684]

GIRLS LIKE GIRLS LIKE BOYS DO~~~~

[@uwucioo8932]

that was hurt 😭

[@loaninh8763]

😊

[@gicenaves8467]

Hasta yo me sentí sad cuando le dio ese regalo al man, y la chica presenció el momento.

[@hornilla9516]

Relate😭😭😭😭

[@ByaherangArisgada]

Do u have a chapter 2 ?? 😭😭😭

[@dora3548]

Awww 😭😭😭😭😭

[@lolzz3256]

oh shit thats hard. falling for a straight girl is the worst

[@baongoc3878]

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