CUERDAS english subtitles

"Cuerdas" es el segundo cortometraje de Pedro Solís García. "Cuerdas" fue el ganador del Goya® 2014 en la categoría de "Mejor cortometraje de animación español".
Esperamos que sea de su agrado.
Más información en nuestra página web: www.web10824.editorweb.es/
"Cuerdas" is a short film written and directed by Pedro Solís García. "Cuerdas" was the 2014 winner of the the Goya ® award for "the Best Spanish short film animation".
We hope you enjoy it!
More information in our web site: www.web10824.editorweb.es/

[@alanfangor]

I am a bus driver. I had a kid I drove that was in the third grade, nicest kid you could ever meet but the doctors said he wouldn't make it to the sixth grade. I drove him every year till he graduated high school and then attended his funeral two years later. I still think about him to this day. RIP Logan you are missed.

[@maomoo3065]

I'm crying rn NOO

[@5thmarauder980]

crying. :(

[@rb_at]

Bawling

[@kierafrancis6639]

I’m actually right now 😢

[@joshmorales7360]

You’re awesome for that

[@dhiit7667]

"he had the face of joy." that's enough for me

[@bedahnim6188]

Im ur 1k

[@chadgrindset]

Please tell the meaning I am so freaking confused at this line

[@dhiit7667]

@@chadgrindset it means the boy finally feels happy and proud of his life because of how the girl treat him.. sorry for bad english..

[@layyy8702]

@@chadgrindset he was happy in the last moment of his life

[@chadgrindset]

@@dhiit7667 thank you so much

[@Sunflo07H]

For those who are unaware, this was based on a true story. The little boy lived in Mexico, and he was disabled. He had a friend maybe 2 years older than he. He did not have the fortune to attend a special school as they show here. But his friend would read, "jump" rope with him, color for him, always kept him company. Until he became very ill, and passed away in his humble home. The friend was heartbroken. Everyone in the neighborhood respected his friend so much! For they knew what a great friend he had been to his disabled friend 💔 He told Everyone he would become a teacher to special need students. I take it he kept his word. If you look for CUERDAS shorts, you will see the real kid and his friend.

[@hobroskii]

Is there any way I can see the original photo of the boy and girl? This hit me so hard.

[@Sunflo07H]

@@hobroskii Try and search "Cuerdas shorts" I warn you, it's truly heartbreaking. For they show the real boy being placed in an "ambulance" and his friend kneeling on the ground crying. They were extremely poor.

[@TOWINT]

@@hobroskii this short is Spanish and not Mexican (American Spanish and European Spanish - the one you can listen here- are way different). Inspired by the creator's children Alejandra and especially Nicolas - you can read that in credits- Sure there are more stories like this in the world, but this one is not inspired by the one you mention...

[@hobroskii]

@@TOWINT but i just asked if i could see the real photos of the boy and girl? I saw it once in a short and never saw it again as i didn't know much about this real life incident. I did not try to nor misunderstand any languages here.

[@Sunflo07H]

@CyeleneArts I'll get back to you and will try and explain in a more explicit manner. Am so busy right now.

[@Frankomat1975]

As the father of a disabled 13-year-old son who suffers from the life-shortening disease MLD, it's incredible to see how the makers of the film have brought out the expression in the boy's eyes. There is so much non-verbal communication in it. I can 100% relate it to my son's eyes. Well done! And it's always nice to learn that in real life there are many people like Maria who treat disability the way it should be treated: as normalcy. Thank you for this beautiful film, even if it makes me cry every time I see it.

[@mitchellewambui3938]

May God keep you and your family safe 💗 lots of love 💖 and others too

[@snichol5683]

I know two people with MLD, unrelated to each other (aged 34 and 17) and agree: it sucks. This short has stayed with me for years and still I cry each time I watch it.

[@michaelbecket4901]

Hopefully they get better god bless him

[@hansoloopsis7863]

Instead of "hoping for more people like maria", BE just like maria.

[@kazuha_ismine6379]

YES

[@taurean_004]

absolutely right!!!

[@ameliyajayawarna3094]

True....♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rieniko]

Yes!

[@MonicaMartinez-wq5hb]

EXACTLY

[@harshini246]

My heart broke when the director said "my son Nicholls i wish you had never inspired this story"

[@coco_puffyz1919]

@@brawlboy353 hello

[@nasheilipazaran1892]

Hello

[@shipper-of-heart8898]

I looked up an interview with the director. As far as I see his son is still alive. He suffers from Cerebal Palsy (like the boy in the movie) and cannot walk or talk. Maria is based on his daughter who always helped him and played with him

[@dracofortis9812]

@@shipper-of-heart8898 Sadly Nicolás die recently. Rest in Peace angel

[@shipper-of-heart8898]

@@dracofortis9812 i didnt know about that :c

[@MissStephieXx007]

I am watching this while my healthy daughter of 6 is sitting next to me and I am crying out loud. Thinking about all the parents and the kids who suffered from such a big loss. May Nicholas and all the other kids are in a very good place now and be happy. RIP little angels ❤

[@cinnamon164]

so sweet🤍

[@skingrad]

I think this is such a powerful short, explaining how people can have sympathy and compassion over those who have a disability. Our community needs a louder voice to vouch for individual accommodations, services, and rights to people who face these unfortunate circumstances in life. As someone with high-functioning Autism, my heart goes to to all of those who face these obstacles, and to their families standing by them in support.

[@cesargranados9972]

Sadly, the kid that inspired this short film (Nico, the director's son) died today. You'll rest in peace forever.🔥

[@cesargranados9972]

@@crow4834 Correct, and that kid, the director´s son died a month ago.

[@cesargranados9972]

@@keldotco Nope, kid died a few weeks ago, sadly.

[@crow4834]

@@cesargranados9972 But the ending implies that he died already when this was posted? im confused

[@keldotco]

@@cesargranados9972 oh...

[@kiranjawale1602]

@@cesargranados9972 pls correct ur comment it should be rest in PEACE.

[@alexawood1588]

“To my son, Nicholas: I wish you had never inspired this story.” I was crying, and then I was crying harder than I have ever cried before.

[@diegochanel7629]

Hola

[@michaelkeller5927]

Same here. Right in the heart with that 😢

[@stacybarker9400]

That's what made me bawl

[@williamkindell1736]

As a parent I can't even begin to imagine 💔 😪

[@ClintByrne]

Agreed

[@jenymaegelacio3784]

I started crying when she introduced herself as a teacher with the rope as her bracelet. I've been watching this for years and yet still makes me cry.

[@TrifOnYoutube_]

This is so sad. The look in the boy's eyes while playing with Maria makes my heart warm. While he was with Maria, it was the best part of his life. What a great animation. R.I.P Nicoulas

[@SpookyBoo1199]

How he imagined dancing with her at a formal ball 😭😭😭

[@Lily-kd5up]

It was his dream

[@keyla9538]

Or better their wedding

[@pongkismusic917]

Ah yes

[@scrizza6752]

Lmao i thought it was real

[@Chorelles-YTchan]

Yes: (

[@djgilihac7560]

I'm hurt but at least he was happy for the last moments of his life.😢😢😢😢

[@shakedforst9234]

Don't make me cry again

[@EraMovies]

@Justin Y. Lol? There's nothing to laugh about here, just be quiet

[@shahidasultana4981]

@Justin Y. seriously? She's wasn't saying that as a joke

[@AnimeLover_1408]

Yeah! I Wish Someone would have loved me like that.

[@btsqueen3698]

True love never ends so she just but that rope still in her hand

[@pratyushghoshpratyushghosh1419]

Though he had a short lifespan, he was blessed to experience the most beautiful feeling in the world called "Love".

[@bretehrenfried]

To the animators and advisors . . . Your work on the microexpressions during the interactions was breathtaking. People who have challenges communicating struggle every moment and your animation showed this so beautifully I am in awe at your skill to capture the communications that happen without words. You are masters of your craft.

[@einzou_]

Y'know I think the boy felt normal whenever Maria is around because she made him felt like one.

[@NanyKoral]

true i strongly agree

[@courtney8041]

True

[@kalie1602]

Did he die

[@CadaverousCanine]

lm disabled (not the same condition). My disability came suddenly and unexplained, yet my friends stayed by my side through my worst days. They were the only ones who didn’t treat me differently, l felt normal around them. l am doing much better now, however when l look back on my worst days l appreciate the fact that my friends didn’t abandon me when life got tough and l needed to be in a wheelchair or when l was shaking so badly l fell out of my wheelchair. Now with lots of therapies lm walking again! They haven’t treated me any differently no matter what my health was like.

[@tarikuzzamanbelal3253]

"I am the best coach in the world" - Of course you are.

[@cindydillard1825]

I wanted to cuddle with her after she found out he died and I would ball my eyes out with her I wish I could be friends with her and the boy😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@cindydillard1825]

@Kareem Melton even though I am older than them I would like to be the older friend of them! That would be nice.

[@monikapavlikova4266]

Cinanove

[@cindydillard1825]

@@monikapavlikova4266 What does that mean?

[@cindydillard1825]

@Kareem Melton Maria: I'm the best coach in the world! Me: yes you are!

[@Guacgamiing]

God this is so cute and sad at the same time, especially por que mi nombre es Maria también..

[@seb1456]

El Spanglish mas pro de todos:

[@selenedelgado685]

Lo what the hell, it's underated because mí nombre es María

[@DraWings32]

I agree...

[@asandasompali5945]

🥺

[@Lkss542]

@@seb1456XD

[@kazzlie4510]

I lost my best friend at 10 due to illness and this was so beautiful. Losing a friend so young makes you feel lost and unsure about life. This was an amazing tribute to that little boy ❤️

[@CarmenRodriguez-gq5gq]

_"To my Son, Nicholas: I wish you had never inspired this story."_ This broke me. I'm so sorry :(

[@laurapurvis4067]

Omg I didn’t even realise it meant that...😢

[@JanetsHomeforEnglish]

OMG I didn't see that.... now I'm sobbing

[@sugarxcanon5197]

did he die

[@Koshigameoverr]

What is it ??

[@rachelprentice1642]

This was from an interview with the director: Is there a strong personal inspiration which lies behind the movie? Without a doubt! This story was inspired by my daughter Alejandra and her behavior with her brother Nicolás. Nicolás is my youngest son. He suffers severe cerebral palsy due to a lack of oxygen when he was born. This situation stops him from doing the basic things of a child. He can’t eat by himself, can’t walk nor talk; he is just like the main character in ‘Cuerdas’. Despite this situation Alejandra has always played with him with affection and imagination and was his greatest stimulus even now that she is nineteen years old and Nicolás twelve. Source: inthepalace.blog/2017/06/25/interview-with-strings-director-pedro-solis-garcia/

[@ffical_six.6844]

For yall who don't speak both Spanish and English, cuerdas means 'strings'.

[@ebenman447]

Ur speaking in english ur self, how can the people who can't speak english understand ur massage Lol

[@SpiralRaptor]

Oh thanks

[@drkvainzzz4933]

Ya I know I speak both languages

[@drkvainzzz4933]

And it’s called called cuerdas or strings because of the strings that she used for the bracelet and the strings to move his arms and legs

[@Hereismyhandlehereismystout]

@@ebenman447 They would already know that though.

[@camhamsshow]

I remember when I was in 1st grade, there was this one kid who had a wheelchair because he was missing both of his legs. He was a really cool kid, nice to chat with. He never returned one day, though. I hope it was just that he moved or transferred schools or something. This short film just warms my heart. The world would be a lot nicer if there were more "Marias."

[@key9374]

I knew a boy like this in 6th grade and I played with him and walked with him every day in p.e then he switched classes and I only saw him in the halls. He was blind and slightly deaf, and he was amazing. I hope he's okay now..

[@mint_marigold1229]

I had a friend who was in a similar condition to this little boy. We were close friends, and unfortunately, he passed away... I will never stop loving this short.

[@firamation8114]

*cri

[@Lin-wr3wm]

Im so sorry.

[@mint_marigold1229]

@@Lin-wr3wm Thank you. I know he's in a better place now 💖💖

[@Lin-wr3wm]

@@mint_marigold1229 I'm crying.

[@mint_marigold1229]

@@Lin-wr3wm *hugs* 💖💖💖

[@ebenman447]

The dislike comes from people who cried so hard they missed the like button

[@pizzaplays247]

Yes😭

[@1vy_13]

Or maybe just because it made them sad :(

[@malaswamy6166]

Golhhpl

[@vr8ska_apolog8st]

Yas me irl : 😣😥😢😭

[@hmi09]

Their eyes were blurry from the tears cant blame them

[@dillydadillpickle]

My sister is 6 years old and wheelchair bound. She has less than a year to live. I'm going to miss her so much when she passes.

[@ItsThatOneAxolotl]

3 more months… I couldn’t even imagine losing a loved one😢 Hope she will survive

[@dillydadillpickle]

@ItsThatOneAxolotl She actually passed away in August 2023. She didn't live as long as doctors thought she would, sadly.

[@ItsThatOneAxolotl]

@@dillydadillpickle I’m so sorry for you hope your doing good

[@dillydadillpickle]

@ItsThatOneAxolotl I am doing a little better these days thank you for your concern

[@amarg7657]

@@dillydadillpickletake care friend I’m sure your sister loved u very much and they were so fortunate to have a family member like u sending love your way please be safe and remember you’re a great sibling

[@tonigalvan2005]

She brought so much joy to the end of that little boy's life. And in return he inspired hers. This video was beautiful.

[@snowbear8745]

Others don't want to be friends with him because he is disabled, Maria never see him like a extraordinary kid she saw him as a bestfriend ( more than that) Edit: what I have commented this comment 2 Weeks ago and this much likes I never had these many likes

[@NaushadKhan-jv2un]

So true

[@eun7496]

She liked him

[@yuriiitheenthusiast.]

Hes disabled?

[@yuriiitheenthusiast.]

Whats disabled?

[@Rizkismis]

@@yuriiitheenthusiast. can't move

[@gothic--giraffe9734]

We need more Maria’s in this world.

[@canismajor8601]

We dont need more we need to have the same personality as maria

[@voiser6077]

👩 👩 👩 👩 👩 👩 👩 👩 Hold these

[@lotsofblox7775]

Then u should watch the book of life, it is Spanish and about a girl called Maria

[@aileenlucero9791]

YES WE DO

[@mozart7074]

Some random people said "Stop saying we need more of Maria, be like Maria."

[@sciencenerd218]

I came here from Instagram to watch the full thing and now my heart is torn to pieces 😭😭😭

[@Jayj-jy7sy]

This is what our world should be. I'm literally crying myself out, this is such a wonderful film. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙏❤️

[@mmcdonald613]

The boy made me think of my little brother. He died when he was 7 years old. He had muscular dystrophy and could hardly move. Confined to a wheelchair at 3. He had so many friends and girlfriends. I could only imagine they were like the little girl in the story when they were at school. It's been 17 years since hes passed, and this video broke me down like it was yesterday. It was beautiful, and I appreciate the message of love and compassion it shows.

[@evanlistear2473]

I don't know how losing someone to MD feels yet, but I know what it's like to know someone with MD. My dad has it and it's been difficult for me to see him deteriorate as he does. Today, I have a 2 year old son that my dad has never gotten to hold and he can't do any of the stuff that we used to enjoy. We try to make fun with him, but he's stuck to his wheelchair and is limited to board games and his computer. So, we try to play with him.

[@prime1173]

I lost one of my old cousins at birth and when I saw this video I saw hope and inspiration so thank you.

[@skizzysmith1146]

melissa I am a complete stranger but please know that my heart goes out to you, keep strong, you will be ok

[@robossthinking1056]

Wait how had many girlfriends?

[@reginasantanaandrade1721]

@@robossthinking1056 He meant friends who are girls

[@azizagak6441]

I came here because I saw it on TikTok. But it got so much deep inside me 😭😭😭 because only a few in world are like Maria

[@audreylopez2253]

aziza gak bro me toooo

[@carolinagarmelius]

Me too!! Lol

[@carlibotha3345]

@@carolinagarmelius me too

[@ronayaweerathunga2641]

Me too

[@mialopez5101]

aziza gak same

[@josevalentin1313]

I have the English dubbed version of "Cuerdas" titled "Ropes" and every time I see it, it tears my soul apart with such sadness and a loss of friendship.

[@ftblldude7778]

Omg…😭😩😭😩 this is so special and so sweet. I went through so many different emotions in barely 9 minutes. The world needs more Maria’s 💙

[@user-vd6oi3gc1b]

I was crying before he even died but now I’m crying a lot more

[@darnellcharles4783]

Wow i look in the comments an i should of looked after i spiled it for myself

[@cloudii7952]

wait he DIED-

[@cloudii7952]

Well now I’m crying

[@monchi_choco9098]

@@cloudii7952 yeah did not know

[@bintangmuhfikri7228]

Wait, be died

[@Clinicallyinsanewhoop]

the fact that she still had it around her wrist in the end omg i'm going to cry

[@cindydillard1825]

Do you wish you could give here a hug and sob your eyes out with her? Cause I would.

[@Clinicallyinsanewhoop]

@@cindydillard1825 o, i totally would.

[@cindydillard1825]

@@Clinicallyinsanewhoop same she's so flipping adorable!

[@Clinicallyinsanewhoop]

@@cindydillard1825 right?! this girl is really cute! and the animation was done well, which is a nice change.

[@cindydillard1825]

@@Clinicallyinsanewhoop definitely and do you think that Maria and the boy almost look like felicie and Victor from leap! (Ballerina)? Cause I kinda do

[@Jesuslovesu07]

My little brother was just like that little boy. I watched it with him a couple years ago, when he was still with us. My brother died and i just watched it again, flash back in memory I guess. Now the whole story relates. I danced with him, and then one morning. He was gone, passed in his sleep peacefully. Just like that little boy. He even looked like him.

[@BelovedSoul5823]

I can't stop crying, this is too much heartfelt, heart-touching, and I can't even stop replay it a multiple times, imagine being her how she really feels...

[@idontknowwhatnametouse5008]

Before: Oh great it’s a cartoon I’m sure at the end he will walk After : why why why 💔

[@cindydillard1825]

Yeah I did not see that coming

[@cindydillard1825]

@Františka Fuitová sometimes all good things must come to an end I'm about to go through what she did at the end.

[@woob_wobco-leader]

He’s ded

[@cindydillard1825]

@@woob_wobco-leader 😔😔😔😔😔 yes unfortunately. He was a good kid.

[@Bqwigel]

I thought hell walk too😭

[@cuppslife1992]

My son was diagnosed at 3 months old with a life changing condition. He’s now 1.5 and although he’s unable to smile, sit or crawl my young daughter who is 5 does nothing but play with him and loves him to bits. My wife and I had tears 😭 in our eyes watching this. For my son Louie whatever the future may hold for you me and your mummy and big sister love you more than anything in the world and will be with you every step of the way . Love always Daddy 💙

[@seonghwasbae2771]

i hope a miracle happens :( make every holiday and day and month and years worth it for him and special

[@audegatta5724]

What kind of condition has your son?

[@cuppslife1992]

Moebius Poland syndrome. 2 in a million he is. Totally random.

[@maomoo3065]

stop ive seen to many heartbreaking stuff today I'm crying

[@marionettecorp._.official1763]

Gosh i'm crying a lot, I wish the best future to you and your family

[@kallisalphanso]

I did not want to cry when I thought of watching this video...but now that I'm crying, I can only say how amazing it was.

[@juhaina872]

Reminds me of my younger brother 🥺 he has cerebral palsy and for the longest time it was just us two facing the world 🤍 we’re only 2 years apart so he was my only play buddy for a while, I got creative with our games and he taught me more as a child than many learn in a lifetime. He holds a special spot in my heart that is only for him and our memories. Now he’s almost 22 and I’m a nurse thanks to all of the kind nurses he had growing up who were also just as amazing to the little girl who just wanted to play with her brother and ask endless questions ❤️ looking back, he not only taught me what strength and resilience are, but how to enjoy the simplicity of life, and most importantly…how to have a tender heart towards others 🤍 I ask god to ease any pain or frustration he has, grant my mother the highest ranks of paradise for the loving care she gives him, and for all who get to know him to be touched by his priceless smile that lights up any room….ameen

[@krenchkatouwu4490]

I just burst out ugly crying when she became a teacher and still had the rope :(

[@coocooformycocoapuffs3235]

me tooooo

[@CatKun1234]

Me three

[@HGKEntertainment]

Me four...

[@PusheenPastel]

Me five...

[@tejasnandedkar4616]

Me Six.....

[@molly4964]

The director’s note at the end really got to me. We really need to be grateful and appreciative for all we have in our lives and be the best we can for each other.

[@kevinalay7595]

The director son die in a similar situation that's what I heard

[@ObsidianFaux]

I’m grateful and appreciative about the fact that I don’t have a family or anyone that loves me like this, I’m especially thankful for my depression and scars I gave myself, I am truly grateful to be alive 😀 just because other people have it rough and don’t get a chance to live out their full lives doesn’t mean then you can preach to other people to be grateful and appreciate for being alive, at least some of them get to be happy in their short life or at the end of their lives, it’s good for them but not everyone has a happy relationship with their family or friends to lean on

[@rollercoaster2247]

@@ObsidianFaux so sorry you have it that way. Don't be too hard to yourself

[@allisonabedi9651]

Chiapas México Jos dbidbhogoa hombres ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@PlopperPlopper]

Absolutely the best short movie ever. Sometimes a single act determines our future and makes us become someone not by choice but by calling. I had a soft heart and wet eyes in the last 3 minutes.

[@kooberryy]

saw this on insta + wanted to see what the whole story was about + now im sobbing😭

[@kaid567]

This was amazing 😭😭😭😭 when he passed he was at peace because of Maria she made things so easy for him he’s no longer held back by his illness ❤️

[@joeishere2789]

Kai D maria is sooooo stupid

[@user-of5ni2nj4t]

You got something in common with her then

[@mercedesvergara1088]

0

[@alexiaherrera8458]

Es español arriba españa🇪🇸 ok no es mas bonito en español

[@ralitsaterzieva_]

I don't understand why he died

[@shadownode5970]

My brain 10 minutes earlier: It’s some kiddy cartoon. My brain now: Don’t cry, don’t cry.

[@phantombluewolfuwu7919]

Is it just me or am I not sad about this but feel bad ;-;

[@tdk0623]

Hello dude its me from the discord sever with superhero

[@extremeluqman3247]

Yup me too 🥺

[@thebatman22822]

Same I wish they were mì amìgos

[@dorathykarakas1042]

This is not sad T-T you know my mom and my dad leave me.... but my mom say i come back soo?? and this is not really but my life is real :(

[@everardorodriguez2269]

The two kids seemed like they were very good friends, the little girl is an angel.

[@orangejuice1623]

it breaks my heart that people have these conditions, as well as some people don’t accept them because they look and act differently. it’s also devastating that people have lost best friends, close family members/relatives, etc. to stuff like this. i’m so grateful for people like Maria who are nice and understanding to people like this little boy. i wouldn’t wish having a condition like this or losing someone to this on my worst enemy. rip Nicholas and the little boy and everyone else who has been taken by these conditions. fly high, friends. fly high. 🕊️

[@ikichiziki87]

" To my daughter Alejandra : Thank you for inspiring this story To my son Nicolas : I wish you had never inspired this story." These lines were even more sad than the movie.

[@jishnuadhikari5234]

What does it mean??

[@ikichiziki87]

@@jishnuadhikari5234 It means that this is a real story inspired by the son of the creator of this movie.

[@alfinacahyani]

@@ikichiziki87 how about the daughter inspiring the story?

[@mimewf1277]

@@alfinacahyani as the girl I think

[@ikichiziki87]

@@alfinacahyani watch this video if you know spanish kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHqXcqNroqlmpdE the real story is inspired by director's son, not daughter.

[@dameoftherose8400]

The part that really got me on the verge of tears was when the creator said this was for her daughter who inspired her with this story, for her son who she wished was never the inspiration to this story, and to someone named Lola for having the strength to not cry in front of them and be strong for them. This short was based on true events

[@cindydillard1825]

😢😢😢😢😢😢.

[@dameoftherose8400]

@@genebralancelote2435 sorry I had read an article that said it was the mom who made the story

[@nh_w]

Oh... wow! I cried so hard for this short film. It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. ♡

[@raven08201992]

This reminds me of my cousin son. He was like that little boy, he also passed away in his sleep. It’s been almost a year, it will be a year on march 17. I’ll never forget his smile when I tickled him. I miss you Nathan.

[@beahugsherself1077]

This is so sad 😭 The fact is that the girl (Maria) saw him and decided to give him a chance. This is what we really need in this world, people who don’t judge a book by a cover

[@nicmerrell1640]

Kids are actually extremely good at that

[@arekusandora7091]

You mean compassion not pitty

[@emiiika]

I came here to learn Spanish 😭😭😭 not to cry 💔💔💔 my heart is broken

[@nikcastle6943]

Me and you both. 😭😭😭

[@kgranger8048]

Same😭

[@anwarajaj6333]

The same! I love this story even if it makes me cry at the end 😭. Amazing Maria . Hope kids accept each other no matter what their differences are and be like Maria

[@aarushkumar168]

Sí

[@MalluStyleMultiMedia]

Same

[@jessicaward8131]

The boy looks exactly like my son with cerebral palsy and it made me cry so hard. It makes me happy he has a friend (luckily the kids love my little boy) but also heartbreaking that I may lose him.

[@eybrine8971]

The part that warmed my heart the most was when the music began to play and you could see though it was a small smile just how much happiness was in his heart

[@charismarascon1514]

Maria gave him the best time of his life the short time they spent together. 😭

[@iroaringii..4982]

I hade a boy in class like this, Everyone loved him and made him feel special! Sadly he didn’t show up to school for a couple of days. We got the news that he died R.I.P :(

[@thestudentofficial5483]

RIP

[@ayandambatha2388]

RIP and thank u for loving him we need people like you in this world thank u💖💖💖

[@sophiaquintana256]

F

[@iroaringii..4982]

@@ayandambatha2388 ❤️

[@SubmergedPotato]

R.I.P..

[@j.dgamer1770]

This animation gives me hope that there are still people who care about people with a disability. For me. My disability is autism. When I was In school I was treated like rubbish. So I never got to finish school. I got scars. But they are not visible..

[@gabrielamedrano6866]

I am a teacher in Asia and I wish this were dubbed to English. So, I could show it to my little students.

[@tamknox1603]

There is an English dubbed version

[@thesunflowerfox]

"I wish you had never inspired this story." This hurt my heart this animation was beautiful

[@glaceomigaming5377]

"He had the face of joy" Maria, she may be a animated charackter. But she brought happines to a boy who culdnt have done it without her. She greeted a disabled boy when none else wuld. And he died... With a face of joy

[@JustDesserts56]

A heart-rending, hauntingly beautiful and thought provoking video. May we all be a "Maria" and bring a little sunshine in the lives of those who need it.

[@malikathariqbal8013]

Being an empathetic person is a gift...and they r a real treasure of our society.

[@classicswillneverdie7502]

The thing I love about her is that she wanted him to be a part of the fun and treated him like a person and not treat him like furnishings or not there at all.. He should have every chance like ANY child... When she was helping him dance.. The look in his eyes.. That will forever touch AND haunt me.. As a disabled person myself.. All I want is to be loved and accepted... That is what that young boy wanted too.. That look as they were dancing kills me..

[@carolcarson7371]

Your words mean so much to me - perhaps as much as the video itself. I'm old but I'm inspired to be more of a Maria! Sometimes, we just need to be shown the best way to be.. by a child.

[@shiloh9697]

🙏🏽❤️

[@michellejensen6288]

In my 7th grade year, we had a very special friend who was in this similar state like the movie, he passed away before he could finish the year. I think about him quite often. He was the sweetest person I've ever met.

[@Ibadullah]

I am in 7th grade too

[@michellejensen6288]

@@Ibadullah my friend, this was back in 1986 or 1987.

[@renzonkyleortea9377]

🥰🥰

[@metalpunk1234]

@@michellejensen6288 damn, such tragic moment in life there, but the brightside is that he ain't gonna suffer anymore, he's in a better place now.

[@Mew54152]

I also had a friend like this, from 6th grade, she passed our sophomore year of high school, I think of her often as well

[@WiiRAsian]

This is the best short story film ever!!! This short film reminds me when I tried to help and spend time with my grandma that currently has dementia. I was like Maria to her. For an example, I always put eye drops in my grandma's eye, because she couldn't do it for herself, due to her dementia, but that's no problem for me. Another example, when she mixes up her story telling, I try my best to understand, and not ignore her. I love my grandma a lot and loves me back. If she died, like the boy in the short film did, I would react the same as Maria, by being extremely sad.

[@maxrobertson2834]

I had a friend who had a seizure disorder that also caused a neurological disorder. He would play little jokes on me and tell me stuff with his iPad. I remember the day I was told he had died in his sleep. I miss him so much. I love this video even though it is heart wrenching

[@teganeids]

YALL IM CRYYINNGG WHEN HE KICKED THE BALL HIMSELF MY HEARTT

[@demaahmed1848]

Ayam.somac.sad

[@anacastro9564]

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[@moved.2132]

Him after a dance: *dead*

[@mohammednourel-din6080]

He did not die alone. Maria loved him before his time❤

[@sharonsittingeagle9438]

La

[@sharonsittingeagle9438]

Pour

[@sharonsittingeagle9438]

Petite

[@sharonsittingeagle9438]

Latino

[@sharonsittingeagle9438]

Brain

[@Super_gamer50555]

this made me cry more than any recent pixar movie

[@SpartanS1ayer195]

Absolutely heartbreaking that the little boy passed away but at least maria went on to become a teacher to help other kids

[@nns_moarmy4745]

For someone that also had disability, i really glad that he actually found somebody like Maria, he actually has a friend that really care for him before he died

[@NDGumballOc]

Hope You Will find Your Maria…..it can be long but when you find her/him You are happy

[@sapphire-rainshimmer6489]

I have disabilities too 😄

[@Reigle128]

My daughter didn't find her Maria until my sister had my nephew. They had almost 1.5 years before her passing.

[@glossyxclouds780]

I love that she kept the rope. I know she still thinks of him everyday.

[@kinyacat5919]

Bless her soul

[@cindydillard1825]

@@kinyacat5919 bless her dearly after seeing her cry if I was in this short I would run up to her and cuddle up with her crying my eyes out with her I don't know the boys name but may he rest in peace 🙁😔😩😫😟😢😭

[@cintsscha5899]

Hermoso corto, ¡como la amabilidad y gentileza pueden lograr tanto en alguien!

[@eadanime1741]

As someone who not only grew up with a disability but had a brother more severe this made me cry. While I may not have been this severe, I felt that the friends I did have even if not long lasting, helped me get through bullying and hard times. I do afterschool now and it breaks my heart that at least in the school I work at, bullying has become normal in forming the social hierarchy. 😢 but as long as good people exist. The world will be better.

[@jirosampang158]

Damn, she still wears that rope after 20 years.. this is what i call "TRUE FRIENDSHIP".

[@logixindie]

It's almost unrealistic in real life, but it's meaningful.

[@thomas8815]

@@logixindie Why should it bee unrealistic? I still have a photo of my best friend after 22 Years of his death.

[@lilsbazinga]

How cute is it that she kept the rope and still wears it around her wrist? I'm crying this is to sad🥺My heart is broken💔

[@blake.the.wolf1]

Nice pfp

[@lilsbazinga]

@@blake.the.wolf1 Oh ty you too

[@itsjustjayce7201]

Nice pfp happy pride month

[@autocorrectly764]

@@itsjustjayce7201 Happy pride month! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 ⚧🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚧🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️⚧🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@ivymblue]

This was absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time😢❤️ My big sister has a disability and she's the most special person in my life. I wish more people and kids were just like Maria..this world needs more people like her❤️

[@DarthxJonah]

I didn’t notice this till the second time through but they are at an orphanage meaning that his parents either died, left him for his better,or they abandoned him. This has me crying harder than the first time

[@abigailnelson2846]

Instead of dying, the kid woke up, like he any other day. Maria and the boy became good friends. As they grew, so did their love for each other. Maria became a school teacher, and the boy stayed home. They got married, adopted children from the place they both once lived and lived happily ever after❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tanjiro9631]

I love this. this short film is based off from the directors son who also had a condiont like that, his son passed away 1 or 2 months ago😭 Maria I think is based off the boys sister

[@RallieStar]

I really wish this happened instead

[@babybluedove1248]

😭😭😭😭❤️

[@mnarif4846]

I want this ending 😭

[@anillwed]

Thank you 😢😢

[@BrainFreezeMC]

What really hurts is... I have a brother like this. He never talked never walked, he never even smiled. We recently discovered he can blink in response to people, but not a certain number of times, just blinks. It really hurts since I think he might feel like that.... Edit: thanks for all the likes, each like is supporting my big bro.

[@imharmless]

I hope your okay.

[@BrainFreezeMC]

@@imharmless yes I was born into this so it feels normal but it hurts seeing him like that...

[@louiseclamp2222]

I wish I could give you infinite likes for your brother

[@BrainFreezeMC]

@@louiseclamp2222 yes, thank you. He just turned 15 and I 14 this month!

[@NanyKoral]

may god bless him and your family

[@senoritaartistica1999]

I was the only kid in class treating a boy with brain tumor nice, during elementary years, I remember getting talked about, no one wanted to sit with him at lunch, one time on valentines day everyone got candy, but I got a big paper heart from him.Kindness does go around. I miss seeing him, but hadn't seen him in years.

[@N_Knows]

I had a friend she was so joyfull bubbly and cheerfull personality but life had something else she had bone cancer and passed away at the age of 17....RIP payal I still miss you...

[@Em-zh3tg]

"last moments of his life-" Me who hadn't finished watching: HE D I E S ? !

[@giyutomioka5474]

Why did I laugh when I read this? 🌚🌝

[@dummyaccount9629]

LOL SAMEE

[@tinao2024]

Frrrr

[@elephant9438]

İM CRYİNG RN-

[@nia-ss6od]

the min?

[@ghostlyspecimen8460]

I remember watching this film when I was in second grade, I remember telling my mom "LOOK! HE KICKED THE BALL ON HIS OWN! HES GONNA GET BETTER!!" and her response was "no, the girl made his foot move with the string like the other times" but even after she said that I hoped for him to get better. This film will never not make me cry

[@theresahall5141]

I kept thinking that too.

[@alybanana415]

I’m 22 this my first time watching it. I thought he kicked it on his own too..

[@shawdid]

@@hehheh1204 mf said “/gen” 😭😭

[@shawdid]

@@hehheh1204 🤣

[@divyanshgoel128]

How did she make him do that

[@sanemjm]

I'm crying 🥺 sending love and prayers to everyone who has lost a loved one this way ❤️

[@user-jy6li6bv5h]

Maria is literally such an Angel! I love her so much!

[@devastatingblow2904]

When he kicked the ball on his own I was like we need more people like this little girl

[@sharalnaja9437]

no the right words is "we need to be like this little girl"

[@devastatingblow2904]

@@sharalnaja9437 ur totally right.

[@nazarethhd9191]

What viveo so cute

[@cindydillard1825]

@@devastatingblow2904 we do I just wanted to hug her and tell her I'm so sorry for your loss😭😭😭😭!

[@maxxxi3333]

Hey I didn't understand the last part after they dance please explain it to me !!

[@poisonousren]

" *...He had the face of joy.* " 💔

[@user-yr7qv6hq9o]

Какой перевод?

[@vikamihalska3848]

@@user-yr7qv6hq9o у него было счастливое лицо.

[@valentinapaz5063]

No te entendi ni vergas no se ingles :v

[@kavyathakur2010]

This literally made me cry😭😭😭 especially that bracelet in the end❤❤❤

[@selena666677]

This is awesome! Thanks for creating such a wonderful reminder that we should include all children in our daily lives and teaching them everything we can. 🥰🥰🥰

[@anthonylewandowski8673]

I observed a little girl like this one play with my daughter who has down syndrome one day in the park. It touched me deeply, and ... I never saw it again.

[@helloguys7624]

What do you mean you never saw it again?

[@Amalthea-ig9fy]

@@helloguys7624 i guess that they mean that she (the girl) was the only one that's ever played with their daughter

[@jadawada7789]

I’ve done that before

[@midnightraven7102]

Sir, is your daughter's name possibly Jane, because I remember playing with someone years ago who had down syndrome, I never had the chance to ask for their parent's phone number.

[@danielmendez6505]

"He had the face of joy " Man it's such a good short film but my God I'm all depressed.. He kicked the ball on his own. I love this so much..

[@jackl.gansner6102]

Okay, so I’m sobbing. I think mainly this one hit home because, as a kid, I was heavily ostracized from all the other kids and I was an able bodied person. Then you have this disabled kid who got to experience the love and care that he deserves from one of his peers who took him in with open arms is just absolutely incredible. a child’s love can really make all the world of difference

[@johnishaxo]

I had a special friend that had the same condition. He was a very sweet outgoing person. I didn’t know that he was very sick, unfortunately my dearest friend had passed away last week. If I could redo time, I wished that I would have communicated with him more. In a way, you never know when a person is saying goodbye to you. Miss him dearly 🙏🏾❤️