Ellie and Aster representing the gay silence for 4 minutes not straight

That moment that many know is now very well represented by Ellie Chu and Aster Flores lol 💕👀❤🥰

[@ClaudiaVause]

2:21 ellie chu *gay panic*

[@lirianorga7521]

I am guilty of that hehe and she said we're both girls why you're covering your face.

[@lemknhmu7481]

I saw this vid on my recommended and looked it up on Netflix, watched the whole movie and just finished it a minute ago. Now looking at the comments and literally every single one of them were my thoughts watching this

[@lirianorga7521]

@Lil RE A reaction of a typical Asian lesbian girl. I relate so much to Ellie though I'm not an immigrant.

[@skylar2216]

what’s the song

[@sofasedits4439]

IM WHEEZING

[@mini0777]

I want the "The Other Half of It" from Aster's POV. She was crushing on Ellie since day 1, watching her play in her father's church, being favorite heathen not mediocre, the intense look in the hallway, the shy smile in the toilet, inviting herself to the station and then getaway for the day to her secret place with her crush. Being alive, herself and scared to death around Ellie, so she kissed Paul to shook herself of her feelings for Ellie. Also, the million dollar 1000 watt smile after getting kissed by Ellie. Oh my, the fanfictions are my only respite, I have watched this movie 100 times on repeat and still cannot get over Aster and Ellie :D

[@bernadethhh]

THIS THIS THIS! If somebody makes a fanfiction of this, please link me up.

[@xxcris20xx]

Sis, so true!! I love their chemistry so much!! I really hope that Netflix goes crazy and starts to put them in every movie or series as a couple, just like it happens with Timothee Chalamet and Saoirse Ronan. I'm even shipping them in real life. But they don't help it neither. They seem to flirt on Instagram and Twitter. I'm--

[@mini0777]

@@bernadethhh archiveofourown.org/tags/The%20Half%20of%20It%20(2020)/works

[@lyricsvaultla]

omg The Other Half of It from Aster's POV was literally the first thing I thought of when I finished the movie

[@SarahConor89]

#Maketheotherhalfofithappen

[@Larry259]

My favourite moment was definitely the bathroom scene where they are just standing there, they don’t even have to say anything and yet the staring was honestly so intense

[@zoeb3862]

That was what got me really interested!

[@unhypethefreak8447]

Yeah those without saying a word.. But damn their eyes speak so much..

[@gurleengrewal9354]

Honestly Yh. The silence was everythjng

[@NehaSingh-ty2vk]

I got butterflies 😬😬😂

[@mariapaterna6546]

@@NehaSingh-ty2vk hahaha facts😂

[@carolinacavalcanti4701]

Aster was into Ellie since the benning, who would bring you to her favorite secret place for no reason dudeeee? Ellie was so slow..

[@amethysthematite8533]

Gay silence. Gay panic. Ellie Cu should be more responsive with all gay vibes around 😁

[@samkpam]

My favourite part of the movie is when they're just at that lake talking. It's just so beautifully shot and the dialogue is so good as well. Especially when Ellie talks about how every book, song and movie has a best part. I kinda feel like there was a bit of irony there because maybe the director was trying to imply that the scene was the best part of the movie which in my opinion it is.

[@xxcris20xx]

Yes. It's my favorite part too. And as you said it was kinda ironic. 😂

[@ClaudiaVause]

I hadn't thought about it but I totally agree! It is one of my favorite scenes too, they have great chemistry that shows very well the comfort they feel when they are in each other's company. I love how there is originality in the film, it was cliché at a certain point but at the same time it showed me something new. The look of the letters exchanged until the drawing on the wall.

[@spidersiri104]

That's what i thought too, about the lake scene and the song part. She askes her if she's asking if that part was the best or if it was an affirmation of it.. this movie is soooo amazing! I watched it twice already.

[@musicsdrug]

The director said it was a deliberate change in rhythm for the movie. Most of the film was fast-paced except when Aster found Ellie in Paul's room up until the hot springs. Bec when youre w someone you love, time slows down.

[@WHYANANYA2020]

I thought that exact same thing. That scene is a masterpiece.

[@caitlinobrien892]

Aster knew Ellie wrote the letters the seconded after she opened her mouth about the painting and that hole invite thing was just an way of getting to feel what she felt in the letters safely

[@j.m.7523]

!!!

[@LP-MeAndMyShadow]

She knew but was confused. Too young to completely understand the level of deception being played on her. Which is why she slapped Paul in the church after the revelation from Ellie.

[@elenazennaro]

yooo...that's deep

[@Matt-qq4zh]

She slapped Paul, but the slap was really directed at Ellie for deceiving her.

[@stephanierai6167]

FR

[@notyourplateofbiscuit]

*This has the most accurate title I've seen in a while.*

[@alMeraki]

4 minutes *not straight* 😁

[@naiomigiron4794]

The scene in the restroom how Ellie didn’t realize Aster was kinda into her!!!

[@ruffatemilie4673]

Which scene are you referring to in the restroom? Do you mean bathroom?

[@dantan4048]

I agree but well Ellie knows Aster she is always polite and never mean like what Paul describe so she rather not think of it deeply cuz she prolly thought Aster just being nice

[@RockinFootball_23]

@@ruffatemilie4673 restroom, bathroom, powder room, toilet, wc, they all the mean the same thing.

[@fudgeimfine144]

0:57 so why is no one talking about Ellie's 'hi' sounding like Google

[@mumbaikachallenge5526]

100%

[@mlikespizza]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tokyolol4155]

OMG LOL

[@veve7567]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA

[@howrude9822]

☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@annaking4253]

I absolutely love the little laugh aster does after ellie kisses her. It the sweetest purest thing. It’s simply pure happiness on her her face.

[@LM2023.]

Yessssssss, so awesome

[@LP-MeAndMyShadow]

If you think about it, the kiss from Elle was the actual first kiss Aster had where she felt true love. She didn't feel real love from Trig or from Munsky.

[@annaking4253]

Me and My Shadow You’re right. I didn’t realize this until now but yeah. It must be a whole new feeling.

[@PockiiU]

Aster totally had the hots for ellie throughout. She was rereading the remains of the day in church after finding out ellie had that book. That cute hair tuck aster does in the washroom and when they are talking in pauls basement. The stolen glances on their way to her secret place. Im soft

[@justmart4455]

OOOOH I DIDN'T NOTICE THAT

[@arunimapaul2876]

Hair tuck scenes ny fav

[@noebeats8145]

I watched this movie with my mom, and I'm there smiling deep inside during those silent gay moments of them together. While my mom never noticed anything unusual, and still thought Ellie and the guy will be together. She was in shock when she saw Ellie and Aster kissed at the end 😂 I was screaming and she just looked at me with question marks. 😂

[@noahjohn8129]

Cute

[@ourlifestyle13]

😜😜😜

[@arunimapaul2876]

Even from the washroom slience?

[@adaraprestonblack1431]

amid the pandemic this movie is the best thing that happened in 2020 dont argue with me

[@LP-MeAndMyShadow]

No truer words written.

[@adaraprestonblack1431]

@@abusofyannser6158 half of it

[@samuelmalabanan4767]

I'm with you

[@shirandadeerwoman4480]

It's a definite bright spot. Unexpected, uplifting, delightful and real. Love it.

[@elzaandtk]

this and the owl house

[@Potoldanga_Thunder_Club]

Lesbi real. People like Aster rarely exist. Fun fact: I read some articles and most of them claim that there is very slight possibility of making a sequel.

[@Potoldanga_Thunder_Club]

@paragraphs paragraphs I mean, most girls are sensitive so that wouldn't be the only thing. I guess, her whole personality is quite rare. But her sensitivity is one of the reasons, for sure.

[@Vicky-di5kp]

I mean this movie is called the half of it so there has to be another half

[@LP-MeAndMyShadow]

What do you mean "people like Aster rarely exist"? According to the bell curve of statistics, most of the world is like Aster! So many bisexuals with no guts to admit who they truly love is one of the reasons the world is so prejudice. Truly gay or truly straight are the rare ones.

[@LP-MeAndMyShadow]

@@Vicky-di5kp A sequel where Aster needs to choose true love or lots of money... classic cliche.

[@LP-MeAndMyShadow]

@paragraphs paragraphs give her time. She's already shown she's a cheater. Remember Trig? Aster represents a bisexual cheater. Good thing The Ellie character want to college to get away and educate herself.

[@nono-vi2no]

Since I watched it , it became one of my favorites too

[@ClaudiaVause]

finally Netflix made a cliché that I was hoping for 😻😻

[@chiomunkpark9468]

gay panic is my middle name

[@princess51450]

😄🤭

[@stephanietheravenclaw2835]

Gay disappointed is mine

[@boxofwhales]

@@stephanietheravenclaw2835 same just same

[@gurleengrewal9354]

I think ‘the other half of it’ shld be a movie of it from asters view. Her view wld be so cool

[@ClaudiaVause]

already thought that Netflix already has the second film, I was just waiting for the right moment to release.

[@gurleengrewal9354]

Claudia Vause whag?

[@nomadine85]

I NEED IT

[@Palangga2022]

I actually tried this shit in real life. I genuinely thought she felt the same. I was shamelessly flirting with her with my eyes. I even held her hand a little bit too long in a handshake. And then i realized she is super straight and was just a very polite and nice person to not have embarrassed me.

[@msCuddly12]

Atleast you tried 😭

[@lolcandyyy]

Careful, fiction is not a great place to depict reality.

[@lucykitty6492]

At the end of this movie, I thought-I just love this movie. It starts out that Paul and Ellie love Aster, and by the end Paul and Aster love Ellie. Paul is a great character-I love how he comes to really see and appreciate Ellie. He is so supportive and protective of her and her dad. They are neighbors and Paul is lost in his family-though nice touch that his mom says she'll love him even if he is gay. His taco sausage passion. So sweet. I think Aster is clearly taken with Ellie, even seems to be seducing her in the pond scene-wades over and takes her shirt off and puts it on herself-you see it when they are floating about. I think Aster put on her shirt out of respect for Ellie. "I'm a Russian Doll of clothing!", great line! They are on an intellectual par and thus are, I think, fascinated with each other. Paul's speech about love and how there are many different ways to love was so poignant. It applies to all of their relationships. Complex film about love in the sweetest package! I also hope they do "The Other Half of It" (my working title).

[@susanah0202]

Many fav scenes, but one who got me was: The obvious unseen* when Ellie is walking trought students in the hall and Aster is looking at her...but she didn't see her.🌼😟

[@xxcris20xx]

In the trailer i thought she was looking at Paul, then when i saw the movie i almost died in that part.

[@noahjohn8129]

I thought Aster was looking at Paul...

[@isme3944]

I thought the same thing but then I realized she was looking at Paul and my heart broke dang it 😭

[@alexyeezus7520]

@@isme3944 she wasn't though, watch her peripheral gaze.It moves as Ellie is passing.

[@shirandadeerwoman4480]

YES! I've watched the movie several times and it took many "takes" for me to catch that one. Love it. This movie has so much depth and much that just comes off as "clever" to me...in a good way.. Like insightful.

[@skk3465]

Aster was like a bi icon since like that sundress and denim took my breath away. Also ellie is such an epitome of gay panic and longing. Their letters, convos etc made it seem like they were both in trance -detached from this world

[@MAXIMUS-yk5vs]

I had to pause multiple times throughout the movie to admire Aster’s beauty that’s all I have to say bye 👋🏽

[@giannepasao780]

I think what gave Aster more clues as to how Ellie’s been the one texting her is how she saw “Remains of the Day” when they were picking up Ellie’s stuff in the hallway!!

[@Pink-dc4qi]

How that relate ?

[@bellaceleste6704]

i’m not even part of the lbtq+ community I just think it’s really cool how there’s a movie so many of y’all can relate to it’s makes me so happy to see people relate to something that feels like it belongs to them just how people have they’re own little things that feel like its for them. You guys are so strong for being who you are unapologetically, and I will never know what that feels like but know there’s always someone in your corner who supports you no matter what 🥺. edit 3 yrs later im actually lesbian now ! , subconciously i was overly supportive for a reason LMAOO

[@s.ribeiro1836]

I really appreciate your words! Thank you for the support! :)

[@theoneandonly1810]

Aw cute thanks for these lovely words

[@momossneezmademywigfly5385]

Its funny when Ellie says "I'm a Russian doll of clothing" tbh🤣

[@mooncookies7803]

The second game is going to be from Asters point of view, and it’s gonna be called The other half AND ASTER AND ELLIE ARE END GAME I WILL FIGHT YOU IF YOU SAY OTHERWISE

[@twiceot9satzu696]

its true HAHAHA

[@zairamatt7308]

No one is going to say otherwise. We all agree with you. And also, I don't want to fight you.... I am a strong person. 🤣😁

[@alysbaah-danso5278]

I love how they raised together in sync really showing how they were each other’s half. And I think aster knew that it was Ellie, every since she talked bout the left stroke and what it resembled - that’s why she said with Paul she felt “safe” meaning she felt as though it’s was normal but when she said his words felt “unsafe” it was cause she was feeling a great a lot of love for Ellie and the words and the understanding they both had showed they were really for each other and she maybe knew that.

[@rigbygarcia2488]

My favorite part of the movie is when Aster helped ellie pick her things... That was the moment I knew the feeling was mutual... ❤️❤️❤️ Hahaha

[@Cr8if1]

Aster looks like a mix of Demi Lovato and Vanessa Hudgens

[@nobodyknows6514]

I think the same

[@kuoliangyu]

There are numerous comments here on the relationships between Elle and Aster, but I wanted to comment on what I thought was the first and most basic relationship Elle had - the one with her father. It is the "quietest" one in the movie, but is foundational for the rest of the story. As a good little Chinese daughter, she is devoted to her father and up till now has not thought of going past the town boundaries because of that filial loyalty. But as Elle blossoms in her friendship with Paul and ultimately her relationship with Aster, her father quietly releases her from her self-imposed loyalty when he tells her he didn't want her to be like himself - defeated, withdrawn, depressed, with all ambition and hopes withered away - but to be like her mother. Not an explosive, joyous moment like the final kiss, but a quietly satisfying moment and a very real expression of her father's love.

[@FruityCarnation]

I related to Ellie so much throughout the movie. Honestly, her character is so well written and just makes me feel like I’m heard. 💗🤍🧡

[@saekyo3412]

This movie made me blush made me feel awkward and made me cringe... but I think it wasn’t cringe but more like butterflies... i skipped a lot but now I wanna watch it again...gosh I think this made me even more bi 😫😫😫

[@Elle-bw2ec]

I really need a sequel to this movie. Please make it happen

[@ClaudiaVause]

I hope Netflix hears our pleas 🙌🏻

[@okaih.h4379]

@@ClaudiaVause WHAT IS THE MOVIE CALLED AND WHERE CAN I WATCH IT... PLS REPLY

[@karmachan1390]

@@okaih.h4379 “the other half of it”

[@hania9296]

“4 minutes not straight” hahahaah I see what u did there 😂😂💀

[@soyfan3456]

THIS IS THE BEST THING I'VE EVER SAW

[@goldietank2777]

I agree

[@millsj9383]

The 10,000 megawatts smile from Asters's face after Ellie kissed her....

[@daphney9483]

I like their paintings on the wall and the conversations about the boldest stroke, and every moment of them having the sense of soul connections like they know each other without need to speak a word, thats wonderful, i hope i could find someone like that and we cherish each other till the end of life

[@cello9877]

though "the other half of it" may not be possible, can alice wu or some great writer atleast make a novel out of it. I just can't get enough enough of them. I want to know their POV especially on Aster's. Just so amazing ❤❤

[@vickyzeng4834]

My heart can't handle this😭😭😭they're too cute together

[@shirandadeerwoman4480]

I loved the scene in Paul's bedroom. I loved Aster's vulnerability and the sincere dialogue between them. Enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@samkpam]

Omg I knew you'd eventually do this movie I was just waiting for it 🥺

[@ClaudiaVause]

this is to show how much I loved it!

[@QueenOssey]

I just remember what Ellie said after she kissed Aster it's like "see you in couple of years" so yeah, part 2 when? 😪

[@kourtneykardasim7611]

My favorite was the kiss uwu. I WILL KILL NETFLIX IF THEY DON'T MAKE A PART 2

[@mariajoseavila9835]

‘“ I’m a Russian doll of clothing” always kills me lmaoo

[@zairamatt7308]

The bathroom thing has happened to me. Just not when someone has a crush on me. Only when the bullies decide it is time for payback because I beat them down in an argument in class.

[@guesswho6097]

This show is so well written like I genuinely think it's one of my favourite lesbian movies. Also I hope Paul gets a girl because he's literally a lost puppy and it's so adorable😂

[@SarahConor89]

#Maketheotherhalfofithappen

[@bigdayafan2882]

I swear if they don't give me a part 2 😭😭😭😭😭💙💙💙💙💙

[@christyceline3611]

Ellie Chiu makes Aster Flores smiles everytime they are together

[@laurachambers9447]

I'm in love with my best friend who's a girl and I cant ever tell her how I feel and she is already dating someone so watching this I relate and it also makes me happy and sad xx

[@anhamehta165]

Begging for a sequel called "All of it" where they meet again or SOMETHING

[@mooncookies7803]

My favorite part of the movie was definitely when she ran into Aster in the hallway, and she was just staring at her the whole time it was so cuteee

[@evthebee]

The title itself needs a “Most Accurate Title” reward.

[@rai_dee5881]

Even i watched this last week.. I’m still watching this now.. lol I think more than 10x already..,❤️❤️❤️ love aster and Ellie ❤️❤️❤️

[@noahjohn8129]

I need justice.... ❤️👍 Sequel please... 🙏🙏🙏

[@sreelekha6378]

That hallway scene where Aster was actually looking at Ellie ❤❤❤😍😍😍😍😍😍and ellie didn't noticed it ... This movie is simply awesome ❤

[@fudebubble3969]

*"I am a russian doll of clothing!"* I feel personally attacked I-

[@aleja88arri]

I mean something is definitely up with Aster towards Ellie. They have never hung out but first time they are together, after Ellie’s comment on her painting, Aster wants to be around her more. She invites herself to tagalong to the Station, complements Ellie on everything then takes her to a favorite secret spot? Secluded hot springs, no less! Inherently romantic. She basically took her on a date. Lol. I’m sorry but what straight girl would invite to hang out with the friend of the guy she is talking to and first time share a special secret spot like that where you are supposed to undress?! Lol, I just kept thinking “this Is awesome but who does this?!”

[@pdah831]

I loved all these scene but i think Aster is so cute when she laugh while watching horror movie.😁

[@smithcorona2842]

I'd really love to see them in a couple of years. Hoping for a sequel🤞💓

[@Ellie-sm1rb]

They should definely make a freaking part 2

[@rainbowsheepinthefamily281]

They are so blind to see the love between them

[@lisamkuma4298]

all in this movie is my favorite moments i love this movie i cant get over with this movie . hoping for a sequel

[@toeberries111]

i really can’t get them off my mind, they are so soft 🤧

[@sara_santxs]

Why do I feel like I’ve been in the bathroom situation.

[@luvelynpaulari2568]

This has been my favorite movie too.. i just dont know what kind of emotion i have while watching this... 1 of it is sad emotion.😢😢😢 my ❤ is breaking and i dont know y.💔😭

[@twiceswift_]

im totally an ellie and my crush's an aster. the only difference is that she's straight :< *cries in bi*

[@tonyd.u.y7262]

Don't be sad, you'll find your other half soon

[@twiceswift_]

@@tonyd.u.y7262 aww thx that's so sweet

[@Pink-dc4qi]

I don't think Alexxis is straight. She kept saying her character is exactly like her in real life lol about growing up and mindset.

[@twiceswift_]

@@Pink-dc4qi i was talking about my crush tho

[@lenlen8424]

same 😔

[@kaesthetic9983]

I would like to watch aster pov ! I think aster was into Ellie since the beginning I’m just re watching their cute interactions and looks like aster was pretty aware of Ellie and who she was

[@youssefmoataz2739]

I only watched this movie cause I saw a few comps similar to this abt ellie and aster and thought it looked like a nice movie, didn't realize how it would become one of my favourite movies ever. Also, my fav moment was definitely the second date between paul and aster where ellie decided to start texting aster in the middle. Thought it was a really fun and creative scene.

[@angelus0415]

In desperate need of a sequel for this or seeing this more on Aster's PoV

[@najsarmiento3140]

I cant get over it! Wanting for moreeee..😍😍😅

[@captainyethie216]

I really love this movie ❤️ and also the portrait of a lady on fire 😆

[@bernadethhh]

They're one of my fave wlw couple. I need a sequel in Aster's POV or what happened to them 2 years later when they reunite pleaseeee!!! 😭 P.S. Can you also make an edit for Dani and Jamie from The Haunting of the Bly Manor? They're so pure. Thank you :)

[@bellamypearson5003]

Teen Jodie Foster would be proud.

[@spencerhastings5360]

The title wouldn't be The Half Of it, if you're not gonna give us the other half roght? Like Aster POV?

[@toklevv4155]

holy cheese that's smart

[@Pink-dc4qi]

What do POV mean?

[@kuroyukihimeblacklotus9499]

@@Pink-dc4qi point of view

[@angelashal2606]

OMG!! my fav. moments would have to be the silence in the school bathroom and them staring at each other and the KISS!

[@fergcson]

I need a part 2 ❤️🥺

[@anonymanonym1588]

i love this 😍🥺

[@danielletein]

this was super cute!!

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

Really great song choices. They had so much potential. I actually like how open ended they left it. A sequel would be great but I think this is very realistic representation. And it didn’t end with a tragedy or lgbt+ dying! Ellie says I hope you find something good to believe in, not it. But no worries ✌🏾

[@tauruzavenue]

i love the video u made Claudia💛💛

[@ClaudiaVause]

Thank you, i appreciate that ♡

[@skyler7020]

Watching the bathroom scene always has me thinking "idk if it just seems like it's taking forever because of the gay staring but it lowkey seems like she's taking a long ass time to wash her hands it only takes 20 seconds"

[@AbeerMitchell99]

Love the title

[@My-ls6dx]

I remember Ashley Benso and Shay Mitchell, In this two girls. 💓

[@llamaplasma7350]

The not straight part is what got me

[@sophoch3159]

idk what about it exactly but when she asks “did you layer” and aster’s laugh is so cute like holy shit i really am a lesbian ahdjsh GIRLS

[@gemerson6119]

I did not see this coming. Totally got me in the end.

[@laylahmendozabrown7156]

Ellies voice omggg 😭😭

[@vishs892]

They are too cute together that's all I want to say

[@angelicabahoy474]

Pleaaseee pleaseeee make a sequel.. I badly need itt

[@chikvanny]

First Song: Marti West - Give Me Light

[@Mel-ot9mv]

wooooooow omg thank you!!

[@adrianchriste6]

I love the title of this video lolll

[@elliexaster4763]

Aster: Do you believe in God, Ellie? Ellie: no. Aster: aw ok ;( Aster: Do you believe in God, Paul? Paul: Yes. Aster: **mwa**

[@mentholbiscuit1088]

I wish she didnt kiss him right there 😑 Though she was probably forcing herself to like him since liking a girl was wrong to her

[@twiceot9satzu696]

@@mentholbiscuit1088 ur right

[@jedi.knight]

This has become my favorite movie too.

[@lrivas6317]

Couple years are up! Let’s get The Other Half Of It 2, please! ❤

[@Matt-qq4zh]

I love this movie so much

[@elizabethaguilar4077]

Me recuerda cuando empiezas a emocionarte por esa persona que te hace sentir bonito pero por dentro piensas que está mal como la típica Aster, i like this movie.

[@ervinkuan2420]

Love it! ❤️

[@SamTechWorld9]

2:44 I am a Russian doll of clothing 🤣

[@furo8349]

I NEED A SEASON 2!!!!!!!!