First Born | Animated Short Film

A 2D animated short film produced by students from the San Jose State University Animation/ Illustration program in 2020.
Synopsis: Determined to gain favor in his family's eyes and match his sister's status, a boy must prove his worth and show his potential in an upcoming martial arts competition.
Awards 2020-2021:
- Andromeda Film Festival ( Winner)
- Asian Cinematography Awards ( Best Animated short Film and Best Cinematography)
- CFIFF Changing Face International Film Festival ( Monthly Winner)
- CSU Media Arts Festival ( Top 30 Winner)
- Independent Shorts Awards (Bronze Award)
- LAIFFA (Best Animation)
- Monthly Indie Shorts ( Best Student Animation of the Month)
- RED Movie Awards Reims Excellence Director (Honorable Mention)
- SF Another Hole In The Head ( Best Animation Short)
- SF Indie Shorts ( Best Local Animation)
- TMFF The Monthly Film Festival (Winner)
- Universal Martial Arts Film Festival ( Jury Award)
- Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival ( Best 2D Animation)
- Venice Shorts ( Best US Animation)
Finalist and Semi- Finalist 2020-2021:
- Asia South East-Short Film Festival (Special Mention)
- Davis International Film Festival (DIFF) (Finalist)
- Flicker's Rhode Island International Film Festival (Semi-Finalist)
- IDTV Action Fest (Finalist for Best Film and Best Scene)
- Indie X Film Fest ( Finalist)
- Jelly Film Festival (Finalist)
- Key West Film Festival (Jury Award Nominee)
- Lonely Wolf London International Film Festival (Quarter Finalist)
- New York Animation Film Awards (Finalist)
- Peak City International Film Festival ( Semi-Finalist)
- RIFF Awards ( Semi-Finalist)
- Student Los Angeles Film Awards (Finalist)
- Tokyo International Short Film Festival (Finalist)
- 54th Humboldt Int'l Film Festival (Finalist)
Official Selections 2020-2021:
- Animafilm International Animation Festival
- Animation Celebration Fest
- Animation Chico International Animation Festival
- Anti-Hero Fest
- AOF Asians on Film Festival
- AniMate Australia Animation Film Festival
- Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Hollywood
- Bay Area Bash Film Festival
- Borrego Springs + Drive-In Film Festival
- Chaniartoon Internantional Comic and Animation Festival
- Chicago International Children's Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying Festival)
- Chinese American Film Festival
- Chungbuk International Martial Arts & Action Film Festival
- Cindependent
- CineAsian Films
- Cinequest Film & VR Festival (Oscar Qualifying Festival)
- Fighting Spirit Film Festival
- Kalakari Film Festival
- LA Animation FilmFest
- LA Asian FIlmFest
- LA Under the Stars Film Festival
- New York Independent Cinema Awards
- Overmountain Animation Film Festival
- Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival PAAF
- Salt City International Film Festival
- San Jose International Short Film Festival
- Seattle Asian American Film Festival
- Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest
- TIAF- Tbilisi International Animation Festival
- Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Directed and storyboarded by: Justin Bruce Lee (@justbleeve)
Co-Producers: Aerik Bertulfo, David Diba, Justin Bruce Lee, Brianna Flores (@brifloresb)
Story by: Aerik Bertulfo and Justin Bruce Lee
Art Director and Compositor: David Diba (@david.diba)
Animation Supervisor: Aerik Bertulfo (@_a_erik)
Visual Development by: Aaron Cobb (@king_cobb), Maddie Jack (@alofttheskies), Pearl Kaewpanya (@pearlillustration), Siena Kuan (@sanguine_air), Junhao Su (@junhao_su), Tina Su (@tunaasoup).
Animation by: Michael Begen (@michaelbegen), Pierina Caligaris (@pierinacaligaris_art), David Johnson (@davidboyjohnson), Ryan Johnson (@rwsjohnson), Raymundo Mendoza Landa (@raydiosilence) , Lillian Lee (@lillotea), Steward Lee (@leesiulung8), Jon David Leslie (@theotherjdpower), Meiya Lim (@papayapenguin), Minori Uemura (@minori.uemura), TIna Wu, Katherine Yu
Calligraphy by: May Key Lee (@maykeylee)
3D Models by: David Diba and Callum McGrath (callum.mcmodels)
Music by: Arnie Co (@arnie.sainz)
Sound Design by: Nicolas Anastassiou
Mixing and Music Edited by: Davis Feeley (@davis.feeley)
Additional Orchestration by: Daniel Rodier (@rodier_film)
Musicians by: Sandra Lewis, Declan Lewis, Callie Lewis, "Stix" Lewis, Nick Panoutsos (@vegbass), Jason Lewis, Christopher Motter (@christophmott)
Credit Song "More Than Enough" by: Samantha Dacanay (@samanthadacanay) and Ezekiel Jon Saldajeno (@eazy_kiel)
Thesis Advisors and Consultants: Raquel Coelho, Youri Dekker (@youri_dekker), Ryan Eways (@ryaneways), Steward Lee, Dave Yee (@daveyeestudio), John Clapp, Tom Austin
Programs: Toonboom Harmony and Storyboard Pro; Maya; Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Premier.
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[@ChanceTheAnimator]

Hi!

[@WeirdYoutuber69420]

👍

[@ChimeraLotietheBunny]

ahh

[@The_Untitled]

good ol monetization

[@geraldantonio1892]

I'm very related to this film cause I'm always the one who gets to the second place always I have 2 sisters they both get 1 place always but I don't mind them being first cause I'm always born to be the second not the first

[@gracenotme671]

I like how the brother isn’t malicious towards his sister, and how she isn’t oblivious to his suffering

[@xx_furby_lover_xx5812]

I feel the same

[@aether6098]

chugging up them wuxia are ya?

[@shantanubondre2004]

@Rigel Not gonna side with anyone... It's not always an easy take losing or failing smiling or steadily but it's also isn't right vent that on others🤷

[@notreallymagenta]

avatar the last airbender vibes

[@Bryle_]

What are you doing bro- Uhh wait wrong

[@jkuang9548]

i really like that at the end, the dad didn’t immediately realize his negligence or change who he is, because that’s just reality. that one fight didn’t magically solve all of his problems, but it did make him feel better about himself.

[@waaaah-_-]

True like some Disney shit. But that dad does suck, he got that "you're not a winner in my eyes" mentality

[@_mahsvi]

Falou tudo 💕 Traduzi oque você disse e concordo plenamente 😄

[@chocolatechip7137]

Yeah, I liked the partial focus on the siblings showing at least one healthy relationship in his life.

[@Dohyden2]

There's no guarantee that anything the son does will get his father's attention. What is important is that he was able to enjoy the moment for himself and not for his father, he blocked him out and focused on what made him happy. Though it is sad that he still wants that hug of validation at the end. If Dad ain't gonna hug you, then forget about hugging dad.

[@rickbill06]

@@_mahsvi br ta em todo lugar

[@r-y-n-n]

I really like how the dad didn’t change his attitude towards the son, and how he got 2nd place instead of the typical first place, this is much more realistic then the other favourite child stories.

[@elderliddle2733]

But he did change his attitude. Don’t know if you noticed but when the kid wins second place and his sister cheers, their father’s phone is sideways, meaning the father was recording his son’s demonstration. Go back and look. He was absolutely proud of the boy and probably watched him again. But life isn’t easy, and it comes calling at the worst of times. I’m a father myself. It’s very hard to balance your kid’s needs and have a good career.

[@gullible3945]

The sibling’s relationship honestly gives if zuko and Azula had a healthy relationship and if azula was mentally stable

[@anonomyss]

Their mother clearly favored Zuko and even asked "What's wrong with that child?" when Azula was like 10 years old as if she wasn't the one who raised her. Zuko took after their mom. Azula took after their dad. And their mother did absolutely nothing to mitigate the cruelty Azula learned from her father. She just chose to run away to a new life and forget her children even existed. Shit parents. I feel the worst for Azula because at least Zuko was able to make real friends in the end because his heart was always soft.

[@gullible3945]

@@anonomyss I do feel bad for Azula but their mom couldn’t really do a thing… she saved zuko and killed the fire lord, she would’ve been executed otherwise so I don’t really blame her. Also I like to think that she tried to be neutral but, couldn’t really since Ozai wasn’t.

[@anonomyss]

@@gullible3945 If you don't think their mother could've actually done anything to make Azula kinder or more empathetic in light of her prodigious feats, you're dead wrong, especially because Azula was younger than Zuko who turned out okay. Their mother was straight up a favorite-picking shit head who didn't care if Azula turned out fucked up, as long as she could live in peace. Shit parent. No excuses.

[@GrunGrunLeCat]

I’m glad I wasn’t the only person thinking this. Even the music and culture surrounding it.

[@sebnem3609]

​@@GrunGrunLeCatand the firebending

[@one2much7700]

Somtimes you just cant get that one person to love you and have to focus on the people who are actually there for you.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Exactly!

[@YouveBeenMegged]

Wow, small world! I didn’t expect to see you here! Hello!

[@Pinkkittie5006]

I was thinking the same. I feel like he should focus on just his sister since she's there for him. I hated the way the father treated him

[@childharvester8131]

Yoooo hello I didn’t think I’d see you here!

[@kairiyama2453]

Yeah I agree! There’s always at least someone there who deeply loves you.

[@bluebird1914]

Love how supportive his sister is. When she was introduced I thought she was gonna be really rude but I was pleasantly surprised.

[@5t3v3thevehicon9]

a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!

[@haylinpm8973]

That's what constant exposure to bad cliche tropes will do to you

[@louise4152]

same!!

[@missmilkshake1648]

That's how sibling relationships are bruhh. Don't belive that idiotic shit they show you in TV dramas.

[@louise4152]

@@missmilkshake1648 i mean, not always? some siblings are fr assholes to each other, it just became a trope in stories.

[@ashleylandsberg8679]

The golden child is supportive and caring towards the neglected child The “lesser” child doesn’t magically win first place The father isn’t super proud of him out nowhere and his life doesn’t magically become perfect. This is the most realistic and perfect example of the “Golden Child” story troupe.

[@nataliesparks4829]

I'm so proud of the boy for not resenting his sister, good show 👏👏👏👏

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it!

[@user-vo7ng4cs9e]

It's bad

[@AishathAzka]

Why you here in the firsu place then ​@@user-vo7ng4cs9e?

[@JoelMcCary]

​@@jaedhouseproductions it's good

[@supermario1460]

Jolly good show

[@manunderyourbed]

This hit hard. I'm nearly 2 years older than my sister. Everything I did I had to work hard for. She did everything with a breeze. Even with my 2 extra years she was nearly as fast as me in running and swimming. Karate the same. She learned the movements much faster. She learned to walk, to speak, to read, etc. all faster. When we got older. I talked to her about it. She answered: I learned everything so fast, because I imitated you.

[@gudanimatidze4697]

So sweet

[@applem5192]

That makes you a Good teacher

[@kyubeycoobie3568]

Frick This made me cry. I feel the same

[@thebigbrotherwolf8617]

That's so sweet! And the fact you probably didn't realize she was learning from *you* means you're good enough to not need to explain what you're doing as much as you would as you naturally would if you knew she was using you as a good example

[@dheaparamita9580]

me myself a middle kid and i know the feeling your sister must have, she's very proud of you and look up at you, like i did to my older sister. i hope one day my younger sister also think that way about me :)

[@harukaweir4628]

I love how this film revolves around the boy finding his self worth without relying on the validation of parents or awards. He discovered his true happiness from doing what he was passionate for, regardless the award he won.

[@bp_revolution1]

EXACTLY! PERFECT INTERPRETATION FOR ME!

[@maddie6321]

Sounds like my brothers story. Still in progress tho 😌

[@alonsovm2880]

but he won xd

[@reversidly]

@@maddie6321 all the best to your brother!

[@jamesonrwalker]

This…

[@mittensky]

this is actually so realistic. the favorite child isnt bratty and rude and is very supportive and kind, and at the end of the film the father still is neglecting the son because thats just how he is.

[@terryhesticles5298]

I love how the sister was so supportive of him, and the random parents at the part when he's leaving the stage showed more emotion towards someone they don't know/only know because of being their child's friend. it goes to show just that the siblings are there for you no matter what, and the support of your community is just as strong.

[@GMPranav]

These siblings aren't raised by their parents, they are raised by each other.

[@lazy_turtle8584]

omg thats horible :/

[@seekerlemm875]

My siblings and I would disagree.

[@GMPranav]

@@seekerlemm875 lucky you I guess

[@seekerlemm875]

@@GMPranav Wait- I just re-read the comment. I thought it said "Siblings aren't raised by their parents, they're raised by each other." I read it multiple times and still didn't perceive the word "these" at the beginning of the sentence until now. I am so sorry-

[@GMPranav]

@@seekerlemm875 it's alright

[@6knotty6thotty6]

Can I just say that it’s so refreshing to see a character be happy to win second place. That whole “second place is really just the first loser” mentality is so toxic.

[@andrialane8982]

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[@Krackalacking69]

I mean it’s facts though

[@tizzy-hizzy]

@@Krackalacking69 there are people who are 10th place and people don't call them a loser but people are 2nd place and people call them losers

[@Krackalacking69]

@@tizzy-hizzy no they are also losers. No one calls them losers because no one knows they exist

[@JJ-vc4wx]

I have always been second in my life , I used to hate it so much because I couldn't be the best no matter how hard I tried . You don't realise how good a second place is until you slip down and see how everyone admires even the second.

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

I'm proud of my first born and my second born. They are both gifted in very special ways and give their talents to the world with a generous spirit. As a mother, I couldn't ask for more. Thanks to the creators and animators of this short film. It's beautiful. I loved it. It touched my heart. I thank you for that. God bless you. 💐🙏🏽💞

[@EllenChloe-qr4nh]

Thank you for caring both of your children ❤ and not having favorites

[@ArtlyssaG]

I love how they still have a good relationship and she doesn’t feel guilty nor does the brother make her feel guilty about her skill. I always like it when people understand that the struggle in the story doesn’t need a malicious rivalry to be good.

[@mytu7933]

I like that his medal is a second, not a first like many other films/ short films. To me, I think it means that you don't need to be first place to be proud.

[@burninglite9908]

Very true, it makes this film unique and amazing. Props to the animators 👍

[@fargo1234]

@@burninglite9908 yes Ani animation is beautiful and the video itself was well written

[@thegreattotemaster]

I mean you do. But you do you I guess...

[@aliantranese9131]

Yea that's true

[@magalaleo9949]

@@thegreattotemaster If you need to be first place to be proud, that would mean very few people could actually take pride in what they do.

[@maplemaple626]

It’s nice to finally see a ‘favorite child vs neglected child’ story that doesn’t portray the favorite child as oblivious or egocentric. I’m glad the sister was shown as supportive of her brother and is aware of his problems.

[@miguellilly8859]

I can see Thor crawling in to the corner as I read this lol!

[@Hal-fed]

Sadly, it probably sucks both ways

[@averagejoey2000]

unrealistic. I'm the favorite child and I'm both of these things

[@aspectcommander7144]

meh thats the way I like it

[@Hello-bs7ll]

I can agree

[@kikigin4918]

Live as a first born well said. We’re never loved, not even seen. What happened in my childhood is so different to what my younger siblings experienced. Recently my sister said me to be grateful for our parents. I said that she can be grateful, but I’ve nothing to feel gratitude for at all.

[@lilholm9446]

Try writing a small page on a piece of paper everything you appreciate about your parents and are grateful for. Even though you recent them and feel like there is absolutely nothing I promise there almost always is at least some small things. It's good to know what you appreciate about them more clearly to just have a happier life/relationship with them. Try it out, what's the worst that could happen

[@anyone1111]

That must’ve been awful to hear from your younger sister. People don’t understand that how parents raise the first born compared to the youngest is where a ton of changes happen in parenting. You don’t have to feel grateful and I’m glad you stuck to that. I wish parents were better and realized how much they affect their children. And I hope you heal love💖

[@hombojimbo]

People grow, but the mistakes they've made, the people they've hurt; that's all still there. You don't have to feel beholden to the people that hurt you. You don't even need to forgive them. If you do, do it for your own sake, not anyone else's.

[@shriradhakrishna3868]

To be honest i m at the same place as you . And i strongly support you there is no need to confuse your true emotions with the worldly thoughts of how hard it would be for parents.we also have life and hate it to be controlled by other even if they r our parents.we didnt told them to give us birth at first place .

[@Angeljin-Fq5yx]

The last born is the one who is always suffering the most. Clearly you don't live in pakistan so you don't know

[@hotfriesarethebest]

Bro’s son is literally the avatar and he doesnt care😭

[@brianlevine871]

I love how the sister has a strong, supportive bond with her brother, despite having more awards than him. Also, the brother's performance was amazing, from the excellent choreography and lighting, to the bright colors and effects.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you so much!

[@vive335]

@@jaedhouseproductions well done!

[@ill_like_comment_after_read_it]

Kinda reminds me of Zuko

[@theeveningcallsforfairies5246]

I loved how he didn’t seem bitterly jealous of her too!! Like they were both super happy for each other and their achievements. That was super refreshing to see

[@christopherdavid5954]

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[@SweetflyRachel]

It’s a small detail, but I like how Arthur wins second place instead of the typical first place that these kinds of protagonists usually get in their story. It adds a touch of realism, and is also an important reminder that you don’t need to strive to be at the top in order to consider your efforts an achievement.

[@luiz4200]

Yeah. Had he won, he would think he needs to keep winning to be appreciated.

[@hajimeyoshinori4161]

It makes the story better in my opinion

[@kookie_809]

Tell that to my parents...

[@ThatWildDude456]

DUB❤🎉😊

[@PotatoL001]

It's the only way it would work since they gave the sister the first place trophy before the brother even stepped on stage

[@WillieManga]

I love this so much! I cannot stress enough how heartwarming it is to see the sister being supportive and not letting the favoritism get to her head.

[@Renserin]

This is one of those beautiful stories where so much is said in gesture and expression, that words would be redundant. His performance was outstanding, and I love the fact that she was totally there for her brother. In fact, it would be very easy to fall in love with these two.

[@djchappell1726]

AU where Zuko and Azula had a healthy sibling relationship. Everything else aside, this was very beautiful! I am glad that the recorded his son's triumph, though I wish he had paid attention sooner.

[@evanderzufarsetiawan2511]

You can said it like that but i like to focus more to the character in that short film

[@HAQEEMisHERE]

I just think the same😂

[@Tuskbumper]

I CAME HERE TO COMMENT SOMETHING SIMILAR

[@Tuskbumper]

Anyways listen to OUTMATCHED by Reinaeiry. Great song

[@christiecat5367]

Omg this comment T_T

[@scrambledeggs7863]

i love how the girl doesn’t try to make him feel worse, but instead encourage him

[@testakkauntovich7340]

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[@nicecock5703]

these kind of parents do this to their children and are the ones who later wonder why they don't come visit them in future

[@scrambledeggs7863]

“man i can’t figure out why johnny doesn’t visit us- we only neglected him his whole life”

[@theunadulteratedpretzel]

unlike my little sister lol

[@liguow]

@@theunadulteratedpretzel destroy her mental state

[@andybones752]

I love the way that the energy of nature seems to just "flow" from the boy during his demonstration. it reminds me of the Avatar bending all four of the elements at once.

[@reanstwarrt5115]

I love this , I love the style , the story, the heart that went into it. Form what I can tell, you’ve taken some inspiration from avatar the last airbender and used it really well :)

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it!

[@pippinforrest66]

This hit home for me. My big brother was the golden child in my abusive household, but he never treated me as lesser if I couldn't live up to impossible standards. We were there for each other and we got through it. I love him so much

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@Rio_SenpaiYT]

Wow! That's an interesting story, im a brother with 2 sisters, and 2 close cousins.. before.. when im younger i was annoying to them..weird..and just generally childish.. and now .. after i got older (14 years old now) Im starting to realize how meaningful they are, and just how good the situation is before if i don't treat them like trash, now.. im doing my best to keep my relationship with them as good as possible.. and now?.. i can enjoy all the benefits too..like .. crack jokes together, working together, sleeping in their shoulders, i mean... it's a good life! .. and with that, i also understand more about girls..and now im not that having much difficulty finding friends with opposite genders.. :D I guess hard work really pays itself out at the end

[@abhiriddhi2931]

@@Rio_SenpaiYT That's how any sister would want her brother to treat them. Keep loving them !!! 😊😊😊 Don't let anything change this behaviour 😊😊😊

[@eeshakhan308]

Same it hit home cause I was very successful untill two years ago when my sister started getting better grades and they started comparing me to her and I in jealousy and stuff gave up and didn't even put any work in and my siblings weren't nice either they bullied me even more and gave me no respect... I used to have a bunch of fights and even was hit literally last night and today my mother asked me what my problem is and I finally told her and she hugged me and said she'd not do that anymore still my relationship with my father isn't better.. I'll start working hard from now on and try to get good grades and get into med school I just wanted to add that I hadn't been a very good child either whether it was fueled by jealousy or not and they were surely unfair not letting me go out but letting her.. I wasn't an angel either I was very stubborn and never helped them with anything, never did anything they asked for and sometimes mocked them

[@frohfrog7358]

@@eeshakhan308 hey, thanks for sharing your story! I believe u gonna make it through, u can make it right

[@redclover8387]

a healthy sibling relationship of respect and support! also does anyone else notice she kinda looks ly Tylee from avatar? so cute! Edit: HOLIE!! 11 THOUSAND LIKES!?! thanks!!

[@evanderzufarsetiawan2511]

Yes i'm aware of that

[@bakugokatsuki6019]

OMG I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!

[@marcobuncit7539]

Probably an inspiration from that (I actually awared at the part with the elemental effects)

[@grouvu_shapeshifter4127]

Oh heck your right

[@DrinkedTooMuch]

She looks just like Tylee

[@allurajane4979]

i'm glad that this dynamic did not ruin their relationship

[@someoneunkown]

To all the elder siblings that think about how we learn so fast: We learn from you guys

[@andrialane8982]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKOnlGOvqNKnoMk .

[@averageminecraftenjoyer9419]

Thats very sweet! Thats why my younger sibling seems very talented

[@testakkauntovich7340]

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[@AM-ie2fg]

How sweet!

[@idolfr]

thanks

[@user-sm1os2ll5q]

I think Arthur might be just as talented as his sister, as he got second place surprisingly easily. It seems to me that his potential was less developed due to the neglect of his father, which did not give the boy an incentive to hone his talent.

[@testakkauntovich7340]

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[@uvaneshm.r5233]

I think so too

[@uvaneshm.r5233]

And honestly the guy who got first should have had a performance that was out of the world to get gold against Arthur's own performance.

[@kyrab7914]

Honestly? I give him a lot of credit for still trying despite everything. When he got to the end of his set, I went "oh. THAT'S why he still does it".

[@bennu547]

Why try when you have someone who doesn’t believe you will succeed? You’re gonna fail anyways so why try? Even though you’re more then capable. That’s probably Arthur’s mentality

[@maskedproductions111]

This was genuinely very beautiful and you have every right to be as proud of this as the characters you created are proud of each other. It’s nice that there isn’t really an antagonist so much as there is a standard that the brother has to meet that he feels he isn’t reaching, and that his sister isn’t just a competitor for that who doesn’t notice his struggle. It was very heartwarming.

[@Lifeofnobodyyy]

I like how the brother isnt malicious towards his sister, and how she isnt oblivious to his suffering

[@kookykritter2912]

I love that the boy still didnt get first. As if it would all be fixed If he tried hard enough. That it comes with time. I also love that they didnt act like the most important thing is proving your worth to your parents, that the people who really love you can already see you are priceless. Very good!

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@porcupie7237]

this comment is great

[@sabrinas.1302]

What a realistic point of view you have! Love this comment.

[@Ice.muffin]

Perfect comm.

[@sebasstein7014]

Yeah I mean if you have to proof your worth so your parents recognize you and care about you, your parents aren`t worth anything anyway.

[@legitayush]

The part where he got focused and started performing was so well animated. I could feel every thing he could and understand his emotions. Really amazing.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it

[@colossaltitan3546]

He became the avatar temporarily

[@Mountain.Frost.]

@@colossaltitan3546 his sister is tye lee

[@Based1889]

I could also feel the "imotions"

[@kansuz5123]

@@Based1889 Plot twist, levi is also an english teacher

[@samadritobhowal4346]

This is exactly my story. As a child I was neglected by my parents. But my little sister who was my parents' favourite always stayed supportive to me. I am now a successful doctor and both my parents are proud of me. My sister is as always supportive of me.

[@GodModuz]

Me as the oldest brother of my 4 other sibling I really felt this, I've always been the black sheep in the family, my two little sisters both go to university, my two little brothers go to high school and all four always have very good grades. I was and am the complete opposite, all I ever wanted was a father who would support me and motivate me when I was always down (which caused me to develop very strong depressions). Unfortunately, I was indirectly taught from an early age that as an older brother/son you can get by on your own, which makes it really hard for me to ask for help these days and instead fight my demons alone. Despite everything, I am very proud of my siblings for what they archieve in life.

[@CloudyWolf713]

Hey. If you ever needed someone to tell you this, I’m so sorry for the pain you’ve been through, and I’m certainly proud of you.

[@isabellanguyen9327]

I really like how the sister supports her brother, even when the dad doesn't. Too often I see parents' favoritism pitting siblings against one another, but this isn't like that and I love it. I will also say that I can't tell who's older though, but that could be because I'm an older sister that's short as hell compared to my younger brother (I'm 5'0 while he's 5'9-5'10)

[@themusicintrovert1393]

Yeah, I can't tell who's older either. At first, I thought it was the sister and she's being favored for being the first-born. But, it would also make sense if the brother was the oldest and the sister was seen as the golden child because of the father paying more attention to her as younger kids need a lot of care. Still, no excuse for the father. But, anyhow, I think that it makes sense both ways.

[@innuendo3074]

@@themusicintrovert1393 Yeah I thought the sister was the older child because as always, the older ones are better at everything.

[@quantumphantom1370]

@@innuendo3074 The eldest aren’t always better. But we’ll let your one-tracked mind keep believing that bud.

[@potatobird52]

@@innuendo3074 as an oldest child, no. I suck at a lot of stuff that my younger brothers excel at.

[@livinghugo]

Same🙋‍♀️

[@thevoid6596]

This is so amazing! I love how the brother didn't discredit his sister's wins; even though he wanted to be in her position he knew that she still deserved what she won. It was so wonderful to see the siblings being so supportive of each other.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it

[@bangladeshiarmyforever]

Ikr

[@Thee_SheilaDouglas]

You don't need parental validation for anything, keep being the amazing human being you are. 💗

[@FlyingLein]

Can I just say, the beginning of the routine throws me back to when I was learning wushu. IVE SEEN IT BEFORE!, and I've always adored the southern routine. Once I saw the hop, my brain said : "the artist knows what he is doing" I love this video soo much; KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK!!

[@AtarahDerek]

This is literally an AU where Zuko and Azula get along. A beautifully done one, don't get me wrong. I'm also very glad that while dad's neglectful, he's not outright abusive. Pity their uncle couldn't be there to watch.

[@AtarahDerek]

@a normal gamer dude Yeah, I noticed he skipped an element, though.

[@husaynbootwala1729]

I was literally thinking the same thing. And him just spontaneously firebending felt so natural, it was as if i was actually watching zuko perform while azula cheered him on

[@WynterStormYT]

Basically if Ty Lee was his sister instead of Azula.

[@redexeye]

Also did yall notice that the brother,When he was performing it looks like a fire bending technique ngl

[@user-gk6nt5gi5n]

@@redexeye it was

[@isabelletoussaint8863]

I'm literally crying right now. This hit way too close to home. The feeling of trying your best but your parents not noticing/not caring is crushing. And having the shadows of your siblings cover you too? I'm glad he has a sister like that he can depend on.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thanks so much for connecting with our film!

[@jsrsprite9867]

What sucks is I'm the older sibling and I see it in my younger ones. I have had pretty high functioning anxiety my entire life, so there's a lot of pressure (that I give myself, internally) to do well on absolutely everything or I will be worthless and I am sort of a higher achiever because of it, and my younger siblings are always in my shadow when it comes to school, teachers always compare them to me. I dont like that. My younger sister got a C, she did amazing. And she passed her semester finals and I almost cried for her. She did wonderful given her history of fails, she wasn't that happy about it though, because she didn't get and A like me. And I feel terrible about that, she did good and she should be proud. My parents luckily don't put the two younger in my shadow, but teachers I had in the past seem to, and she seems to as well. That being said, I really hope you one day can break from that. And dont give up because you "will never be as good as them" in other people's eyes, if the others around you only see your elder siblings and not you, that's their problem. Doing well later on will hopefully be more rewarding too, knowing that you always were in someone else's shadows. You are good enough, even if others seem "better" than you. Someday someone wills see you for you, and not your older siblings.

[@arsyahputri9093]

@@jsrsprite9867 Yess i feel that to buddy cus i'm the older one i feel my sister is more smart and creative, and i just can draw anxiety is suck

[@mar.s6516]

@@arsyahputri9093 Eh, dont you hate that kind of parenting when they say "why arent you like XY?" or "he could do it, so why arent you more like him??" And worst of it they pick 1 great attribute of XY and const compare you to him, while obl. ignoring XY has other weaknesses too.

[@arsyahputri9093]

@@mar.s6516 yess

[@amani-kb5pf]

I’m honestly surprised at all the older siblings saying that they feel insignificant or unrecognized or neglected compared to their younger siblings. I’m sorry you all feel that way. The reason I say this is that I am the second child, and I’ve always felt that I live in the shadow of my older sister, who’s just perfect at everything. I’ve stopped trying to compete with her because I’m no match. Older siblings are amazing. You guys, know that your efforts are recognized, and you are SUPERSTARS. Even if your parents neglect it, I’m so proud of all your accomplishments. Whether you’re an oldest, middle or younger one. Keep striving for your goals

[@ishaandas3006]

For all the awards he could've won, he already had the greatest, a sibling who adored him and looked up to him

[@mystic_ore6437]

What makes me happy is that sister actually cares for her sibling, that's a one thing I respect about her.

[@jessicaconner1242]

That and she won

[@parvjain2145]

the only thing that doesn't seem relatable in this video

[@therewarden9759]

​@@parvjain2145 yea

[@naaziaparbin1003]

​@@parvjain2145 true

[@ZiggyDawg]

yeah shes not the bad guy in this

[@bloopdeboop1707]

What I absolutely love about this is the parent not changing their behavior. With so many other Asian films, it's always like "my parents set a horrible expectation, I met it, they suddenly love me, and I'm grateful to them." Love doesn't come with a price tag. And the parents should not be forgiven for their horrible treatment. This one actually lined up with mine and my friends' experiences. Thank you.

[@vulnerableboy4209]

The most of the expectations indian parents have with their child when u met it they will start doing anything u say

[@angelicasysnila5476]

@@vulnerableboy4209 yea it's like a deal, you'll do these stuff then I'll love you and bring you things you like.

[@angelicasysnila5476]

I must say that I am lucky to have a dad who never said anything like that to us, he showered us with love all our lives with no conditions, but my mom is different. And i also witnessed such parents everywhere around me. And these elders tell us to respect them, but in actual they need to respect us too because we are humans. I can't respect an elder who makes selfish deals with their kids instead of simply loving them. Its sad. I think our generation is so much mature than previous ones and i am just glad that we understand and we'll never do this to our next generation.

[@uraumi478]

I feel like the reason why it's about meeting the expectation and being loved with so many films about asians is because it's our fantasy. At least for me, since childhood, it's hard to escape the feeling that I have to work to make myself worthy of love. It feels like the easy solution. "If I just try hard enough, the perfect family dynamic is in reach. If I try hard enough, people will like me." But it's sad that we have to feel like this.

[@catholicfemininity2126]

You have to forgive, but that doesn't mean the pain won't be forgotten.

[@RichrobArtYT]

The story, the animations and the facial expressions. All beautiful! I love how you made it without a single dialouge and yet, it convays everything perfectly!

[@Ateeq-zf6we]

Damn, this was absolutely beautiful. I don't know why but I am tearing up right now. Great Job guys, this is amazing. This channel is very underrated

[@tomatoegg1147]

The martial arts combined with the golden waves was beautiful. Syncing it with the music was just otherworldly.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you so much!

[@tacotuesday2489]

Martial arts is alot like story telling.. especially tyquando but that wasent it.. Everything has a meaning behind it.. Sometimes people just wanna learn to fight and thats what boxing and kick boxing are for.. but most other things have a story..

[@testakkauntovich7340]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnWknoN-pNRoaJI

[@AbhishekChauhan-wd1yu]

I struggled with this too, just in a different way. In my house, the only way to succeed in life, was academics. I followed whatever my parents said, and I got into M.I.T to study. I came back home waving my phone in the air, showing the acceptance letter to my parents. I was the happiest kid in the world, well, not the happiest, because my intrest wasn't in engineering, I was forced, but still, M.I.T? The M.I.T? Wow. My parents saw this as an everyday thing for some reason, one pat on the head and back on their phones. The very next year, my younger brother went to Stanford University, and he got all the attention in the house for an entire month. I was jealous, I'm not going to lie, but at the same time, I was happy for him. That was the one moment in my life I felt like a proud elder brother. After four years in MIT, I frankly got exhausted. My passion was arts, I wanted to become a writer. In my country, art is a field looked down upon. Arts is something that gets people bullied. Let me tell you, I absolutely love Biology, I love Math, but art just has this charm that draws me to it. It was like my life's calling. Art is so undermined that my mother threatened to disown me if I took up writing. After three months of fighting for my life, I finally got into Harvard University for pursuing my dream. This is my second year at Harvard, and my debut novel is already a work-in-progress. My drive to acheive my goal was stronger than my feelings towards my family (this might be selfish in someone else's point of view, but when you know that you can make something out of yourself but there's someone holding you back, and when your future and happiness is at stake, you've got to do what you've got to do), so I took the risk, and I was disowned. I can shamelessely say that I do not regret going against my parents for the sake of my own life, because I was done being suppressed.

[@tailnowag8753]

Hope the novel works out great and you're able to have good relations with your brother! (also disowning is very weird to do with an actual goal with plans (like art or acting, etc.) because it's not like you're being an idiot and becoming a drunkard or wife beater. I guess it is just a cultural difference?) Hope when the novel explodes in popularity they can have a bit of self reflection. Cheers!

[@FocusMrbjarke]

You made the right choice

[@vienna-mf8xb]

You sound like a role model tbh and can I know what's the book name?

[@theosakuraidahlstrom8656]

Your courage is honestly inspiring. I wish for the best in your efforts and hope the book is a success!

[@kat1669]

Happy for you

[@RahulGupta-jq7pf]

The most relatable stuff ever seen by me. There is always is a backside of being a firstborn child in the family. But we learn to accept the ignorance to our strength and attempts.

[@howlinathewolf1955]

This hit too close to home. You hit a very specific feeling that only people with neglectful parents get and that’s hard to do. I loved this!

[@anniedao924]

You're like my sister. Everything always came easy to her. She's a Firebending prodigy, and everyone adores her. My father says she was born lucky. He says I was lucky to be born. I don't need luck, though. I don't want it. I've always had to struggle and fight and that's made me strong. It's made me who I am.-Zuko ATLA

[@julietadelgado1808]

NO CAUSE I WAS THINKING THE SAMEEEEE

[@18thshaz]

thinking the same thing

[@ameilioracryptos5298]

Sadly it's how it is in real life for many

[@everydayfun9531]

Ayo zuko's inspirational journey ill never forget that!

[@axl_l1540]

NO cause i was thinking the same aswelll OH MY GODDDD

[@apollocrossing]

I really appreciate how true to life this story is. The dad didn’t magically change, but that’s just how it goes. I’m sure a lot of people can relate to this story, and the animation and effects of the fighting scene were amazing! 11/10

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Means a lot! Thank you so much

[@chrissytiya3025]

I love the background music the most it built up the moral. This short film is absolutely the best of perfection. So relatable to my life as well.

[@wolf-eat-tiger]

I always felt like my little sister was my dad’s favorite as well. My sister always felt a bit neglected by him as well. Now as we’re grown up we’re super close and have achieved an unbreakable bond. Sometimes it’s hard to find love and support amongst family but when you do find it it’s so meaningful and you can find that it’s much easier to face extremely difficult times knowing there’s people that have known you through all your darkest hours and chose to stay by your side.

[@blorpus8692]

Parents should love their children equally and unconditionally, not because of their successes.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Yeess!

[@TheoandAugust]

Sadly that’s how it is sometimes

[@LittleBlueAngelDuck]

Sadly, sometimes even successes don't do any good. If a parent likes the other kids more even if you're the kid who is successful, you don't really know how you should feel and what you should do. Even if you're a kind and friendly person.

[@Remizay1820]

@@LittleBlueAngelDuck that's literally me

[@Xamerax]

Lmao my dad had even more fucked up values(imo). He loved us based on skinny-ness and the ability to not eat food. I noticed i got more love and attention if i starved myself, and found out a few years later he had been telling my older sister that she should starve(even used that wording) herself so she could be as skinny as I. I was the golden child, and now I’ve dumped that title with my dad in the trash💁‍♀️

[@sprit3]

This was a lovely animation, and doesn’t make the favoured sibling the typical snob. The sibling relationship was portrayed really well, so one of the producers definitely must’ve had a sibling to know how to convey it at it’s best. Really well done ^^/! Edit: As per the unspoken universal code, I must thank everyone for almost 1K likes

[@theonpointheavy4401]

Siblings can still be snobs though... that is coming from someone with 7 of them.

[@sprit3]

@@theonpointheavy4401 Sure can be, I thankfully only have 2, my mum having ~13. But it’s with age where you start to understand and push that aside. Hope you and your siblings start getting along x>!

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@sprit3]

@@jaedhouseproductions And thank you for making this wonderfully done animation!

[@gamerj2873]

problem is the favoured sibling is usually a snob

[@alicias4311]

I kept crying while watching this. I've been working on my relationship and rivalry with my brother a lot recently. We've never been supportive or even caring of each other. I think now that we're growing up it's time to act like the siblings in this animation

[@hunterrific99]

zuko and azula if azula was a supportive sister without the psychopathic tendencies

[@uniwolfgamer1094]

When he finally let go of needing to prove himself, he ended up succeeding in it.

[@theninjakid1430]

I can't believe the poor boy has to BREAK ALL LAWS OF PHYSICS and become the F**KING AVATAR to get a single pat on the head from his dad, all because of his well-meaning, overachieving younger sister. MAN, dads who treat you like that ain't worth it. That boy deserved better. Sick animation, though, we don't get good 2D animations anymore

[@luckyrabbit1923]

Hahaha good one

[@northernalpine4350]

Think of the performance as something for his sister The dad is the sock nobody pays attention to on Christmas

[@michellegong1626]

Geez. It’s a good ending either way.

[@fireflymiesumae]

True

[@simp2290]

He had to become zuko lol

[@TheMedicatedArtist]

The way the elements gradually revealed the grassy environment was gorgeous; such a brilliant use of masking.

[@ririo1281]

I love that he never blames his sister and that his sister is genuinely supportive

[@angel7443]

His moves are uncertain at first, especially when he sees that his dad isn't paying attention, but when he decided to forget about that his confidence literally glows as he enjoys what he does

[@blank_line]

As a first born child I can confirm that it happens and parents don't even realise they are doing anything. My sister is 7 years younger than me and our relatives always compare her to me. I have to remind them every time that we are different people of different generations and she has her own personality and good character qualities. I have always been a studying type and she is more of a creative person. I am in med school rn and I can feel how our relatives are slowly trying to project their expectations of me onto her. And when she doesn't get all the good grades they seem really disappointed. Have to remind my sis that it is OK and she doesn't have to be an academic if she doesn't want to.

[@SOLITARYREAPER4]

When a young person is more wiser and mature, than the elder people...damn. You and your sister will reach greater heights together, all the best :)

[@orangedoti_3781]

I feel that

[@hellow3038]

Mines also 7 years younger.

[@RadiantSharaShaymin]

Thank you for caring, the world needs more people like you

[@ttanishquamukherjee2384]

Mine 10 years younger And as she's 5 years old only, everyone compares that she's more beautiful than me. I don't mind it as I'm not concerned about physical beauty and all, but it's still wrong to compare as it will rise a state of physical superiority in my sister. And yeah, I'm the studious one and she's the creative one but no relative pays heed to that.... Judgemental society!!!

[@sofiasilvera3378]

This is just beautiful, perfect in any way, really perfect.

[@parthpandit4368]

The animation during the boy's performance is just wholesome🔥

[@maglorf4353]

I almost cried. Really resonated with parts of this. I felt so happy for the boy when he was doing his routine. It was like it was saying to me super clearly that it doesn't matter what other people think. That happiness and confidence he felt came from inside, and you can feel that despite other people putting you down.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you for connecting with the film!

[@sj4iy]

My parents didn't do this, but other people did. My sister and I (I was the oldest) were constantly compared to each other because of how close in age we were. They always said "you're the smart one and she's the pretty one". So I grew up thinking I was ugly and she grew up thinking she was stupid. I'm 40 now and to this day I still feel ugly and my sister still struggles with feeling stupid. The stupid shit adults do and say absolutely has a lasting effect on children.

[@CloudyWolf713]

Hope you’re both doing alright out there.

[@tanaaz7593]

Hope both of you can love yourself better.❤ Fighting !

[@anonomyss]

This is precisely why I say most people shouldn't be parents since they say and do shit without realizing the long lasting impacts it could have on the kids. And they quite frankly don't really care as long as they think of themselves as great parents for doing the bare fucking minimum of feeding and clothing the kids.

[@idioticproductions4000]

Glad to see Zuko and Azula finally getting along

[@baiadbwjajbsns8282]

the feeling when you have to live to prove you are exist to your own family is so bad, just be yourself guys

[@ninjakeks9326]

It's still sad that his dad doesn't care about him and binds his love to an activity... But at least the siblings support each other. I'm not a fan of the story, but the animation is on point.

[@sexyshinyashots]

sadly this kind of story is hella true in some aspects. This was how it was with my dad, but even now my brother and I are still best friends. As for relationship with my dad ehhh.

[@jessiedraco8727]

I like it because it's realistic. This _does_ happen to some families.

[@breeze5926]

I like that even though the dad didn't see the error of his ways, that the boy still recognizes that he has worth even irregardless of his dad. And that he does have people that care about him. He has a support system. And most of all, he found peace, that came from within. And that is a great thing to find.

[@abylaiashken2611]

I like how guy wasn't too upset with not getting praise from his father. It is actually pretty real, the father's psychology and way of parenting the son is rather traditional. Many fathers do care about the achievements of their sons but want them to become better and treat them harsher so they realize how to become better on their own. Less words and encouragement is needed according to such people. You see, he still took a photo with both children.

[@nadiarey4196]

I like that they portrayed this story, because it's a perfect vehicle for exteriorizing some feelings. Even if the story is sad (and circumstances are), that's maybe why it was worth telling.

[@NicoleNageli]

The colors, animation, story and music is so gorgeous!!

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you! Really appreciate it

[@oa2459]

I am pretty lucky to have aware parents who know how to parent very well. I have never felt from them that they loved one of us more than the other, they always treated us equally.

[@ultranarutoxsaku]

This KZbin channel and video deserves everything! Hope they make it to 10 million views and make more animation!

[@fgjjdgb3949]

I love that the father's indifference, his sister compensates with her love for her brother, which makes their friendship stronger, truly a great relationship, they would eventually make a great duet, there would be more of that in the world. In moments of weakness, he will come to her aid. She also gives him an incentive to train further, for the sake of their joint combat dance and for the sake of their friendship. I really like that the authors reinterpreted the cliché by adding more sudden humanity.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you so much! We are trying lol

[@fgjjdgb3949]

@@jaedhouseproductions I would even assume that the children were influenced by their mother, perhaps even the father pays more attention to the girl because of her resemblance to the mother, who most likely ceased to exist for him. These two do not show envy, arrogance, boastfulness and other frequent negative factors, from which I get the theory about the mother. Moreover, perhaps the detachment of the father influenced the guy and that is why he decided to get involved in sports, seeing the example of his sister, which results in his awkwardness. Then it turns out even more beautiful, he wanted to get the attention of his father, but received an absolute friendly relationship with his sister and finally ceased to be lonely, without rejecting the true reward of fate for his work. *The guy is sitting in the back seat and watching the birds, when suddenly he feels the slamming of the back door and as someone amicably pushed him with his shoulder, he smiles harder, realizing who sat next to him in the back seat*

[@leticianeal9147]

@@fgjjdgb3949 Speaking of their mom, where is she?

[@fgjjdgb3949]

@@leticianeal9147 Probably the father is not just like that, he is so much attached to his daughter than to his son, she probably looks very much like her mother.

[@user-db3fz9fs8d]

We are siblings of three girls. Our eldest is the “good daughter” type who graduated with a Latin Honor, hardly talks back, and often asks for our parents’ permission even now that she’s 28. On the other hand, I, the youngest, had always been headstrong, stubborn, opinionated, and rebel. But still, there are times that I think our parents is way too hard on my sister than on me that sometimes she talks to me and cried about it. Maybe they are way too used to her being a “good daughter” that when she expressed an opinion that is different from theirs, they take it to heart.

[@gummykat1188]

same for me, my mom is way harder on my older siblings than she is on me. i feel bad sometimes

[@sniflles5840]

What about the middle child 👁️👄👁️

[@testakkauntovich7340]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnWknoN-pNRoaJI

[@erner_wisal]

@@sniflles5840 she forgor

[@walnutsss]

@@sniflles5840 forgotten middle child

[@gaurigavand4645]

TbhI have watched tons of sad films, videos etc. but this short film without any words, just feelings, made me cry.

[@sixthshooter9611]

This is what it mean to have a brother and a sister, not challanging each other and get jealous of each other cause of their parents. Instead have each others back and support them when u a another is low. Very good animation.

[@bastloki]

I'm an older sibling who's always felt like a very flawed prototype compared to my younger sibling. Gods bless you for making this.

[@raingoff5839]

People don't realise the oldest is the test sibling, the sibling they do things wrong, treat the harshest.

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thanks for the support!

[@rangefromtblt4047]

I feel the same. ✋😔

[@jayaprabhafernando2232]

Same story for me I am not good enough bcz I am a girl. 🙂

[@RitaColacoNuminous]

@@jayaprabhafernando2232 that's not how it works

[@kekeoshai3482]

I love how real this is! The dad still sucks and that’s how it usually goes, but the brother and sister are close and she obviously gives him a bit of hope.

[@tyroneshazernim3277]

An achievement isn't where others are satisfied, it's where you're satisfied with yourself.

[@rangefromtblt4047]

I was actually on the edge of tearing up. WELL-DONE. 👏🥺❤💙💚💜

[@madshumanbeing]

I actually started crying. A short film has never hit this close to home before. I am the oldest child and only daughter. My brothers are two years and 4 years younger than me. Every single day I feel like I have to prove my worth, I have to prove my validation. All of us swim competitively. I have to actively work hard every single day to at least try to keep up with my younger brothers. I have to train outside of the pool while they only have to show up to swim practice to be amazing. I worked hard on keeping my grades up, but my parents never EVER congratulate me on my achievements. They only tell me that I should know that they are proud of me. While my brothers only have to get B's and they get recognized and praised. I got awards this year at my graduation, but my parents didn't even tell me that they are proud of me. All they said is that my younger brother (by two years) should aim to do better than me. It's heartbreaking and demotivating. I can't tell them any of this again, because last time they yelled at me for saying how I don't feel like I get enough validation. That being said, I am proud of myself for my accomplishments. I learned to tell myself that I am doing great. I got into the mindset of telling myself that even if my parents won't acknowledge me, I'll do it myself. It doesn't matter who you are or what you've done, but I want to say that I am so proud of you. I want to say this because I want someone else to get told something I barely got. I hope you know that you are doing amazing

[@Crystal_500]

wow, i can even imagine how it must hurt, but in fact i will never understand. In my case i was able to talk to my parents about what i felt when they paid more attention to my younger sister than to me, nowadays they treat us as equals I really hope you achieve the same, or that at least you find a purpose of your own that makes you happy! And above all don't let it get you down, I wish you have a good life

[@madshumanbeing]

@@Crystal_500 you almost made me cry. thank you for your encouraging words. i’m so happy you were able to work that out with your parents. no one should have to deal with that sort of treatment 💙

[@Crystal_500]

@@madshumanbeing Np dear! 💙

[@Thavangamezone]

I usually don't write any reply for the comments and this is the first time as I had tears on my eyes that in this world not only me , iam too facing the same issue...and ur last para of ur comment showed how mature u are....and remember one thing , good people always deserve the best...even though u don't get any praise from anyone , keep doing, in silence Because at the end of the day , success makes the noise...!!!!

[@Thavangamezone]

Be strong

[@cumulonimbusapothecary1079]

Sadly, the Dad probably doesn't even realize anything's going on. He had his phone out to take pictures when the son was awarded. He congratulated him after the competition. Took a picture with both their rewards. And *someone* framed the participation prize at the begining. He probably cares. But that's not what the son picks up on - he sees the little snubs, the disparity of attention and reward, and it's eating at him. And his Dad doesn't seem to notice.

[@user-ml4bo3dw2p]

What I’ve learned is, never rely on people or espect their love and respect when they don’t do the same for you. Learn how to have self-respect and love yourself, you matter and you are enough. Grades and achievements don’t matter, but what matters is who you are that’s all I could say.

[@professorx3060]

I was always the favorite child, being better in school and other activities. I was always feeling that my younger brother was neglected. But I was always there to support him and I'm glad I did.

[@matthewkincanon9674]

Love the strong sibling relationship in this. I really liked that the sister noticed how her brother was feeling at the tournament and tried to get their dad to pay attention. Also, the animation is awesome, well done!

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you so much! Much Appreciated from the team!

[@PrinceLuigii]

This reminds me of my time in Tae Known Do. I was never the fighting type, but I loved forms. I tried so much to be the best I could be. I must have gone to over 40 tournaments, competing time and time again for 11 years. I won so many silver metals but always I feel just shy of that gold metals. I wanted so much to be like my mom who won so many gold metals in her division (both of us were black belts, she a 3rd don and I a 2nd by the time we left). My best memory was one of the last tournaments we went to. Van Meter Iowa. I was 14 at the time competing against 4 other black belts when one of the School Masters thought it would be "best" to stick their 25 year old daughter into my division. My mom was far more angrier than I was due to the woman did not belong in my division but no one was going to argue a 5th don. I put everything I had into my form, preformed to the best I had ever done, never was I more focused than during that 2mins. In the end, the woman was absolutely furious when she was given the Silver and I was given the Gold, my first ever real win. In ways having her in my division only made my Gold ever more amazing to me. My Mom never screamed for me louder (even if she always was my biggest cheerleader). That tournament was amazing and it is one I'll never forget

[@jaedhouseproductions]

Thank you for sharing your story! Appreciate it

[@PrinceLuigii]

@@jaedhouseproductions I'm happy that my experiences can be enjoyed by others. Means a great deal to me :)

[@howtodrinkwaterin5simplesteps]

WHOOAAA THATS SO COOOOL:00 ngl I think it was abit unfair for the woman to be put in, But her getting silver and you getting gold- That was just priceless! That's also so cool!!

[@PrinceLuigii]

@@howtodrinkwaterin5simplesteps ​ yeah it was, I'm sure she thought it was going to be an easy Gold for her. The reason why Gold metals are so coveted was more than just winning first. They count as 3 points to the Team Standing Trophies. Massive 2 to 5 tier trophies that were earned based on total points won via metals. My school always brought home one of them for the small school division (come from a town with less than 5,000 people).

[@lucy..creighton]

Tbh tho I kinda relate, I’ve been dancing for 3 years and have never won 1st,2nd and even 3rd :( (only ever fourth or lower) and I always practice but nothing ever seems to work- plus 2 girls in my dancing have only danced for 2 years and have always gotten 1st and 2nd

[@Normeda]

Everything was superb in style, story and animation. But I wasn't expecting that upgrade blast of good art when the kid was in his own world for that moment.

[@X-SPONGED]

This is such an Asian short movie, and I mean that in the best and most sincere way ever. As in, I heavily relate to this short in a very deep emotional level. But it's not only that connection that makes this great. The musical composition and the stunning visuals really wrapped everything together in a regal bow.

[@medicgaming6317]

As an Asian with this exact kind of father but the same achievements as the younger sister, it's painfully relevant yet gently and exquisitely presented.

[@arifyesehehehehhewahahahah3445]

The sister is the older sibling, isn't she?

[@medicgaming6317]

@@arifyesehehehehhewahahahah3445 Not sure, but with this comment I assume that she's the younger of the two

[@smileysanimations5386]

At least we have medic gaming-

[@inferiorinferno8859]

@@naomiliu1233 No, I'm fairly certain the sister is the first born with the fact he came 2nd place is I think, a reference to him accepting himself. He is the 2nd in their family, but he is fine the way he is even if his father will favor his firstborn.

[@Wolfrage76]

For now on He should dedicate ta do things he's pasionate 'bout without the need of his father or others approval.

[@zeden_df3017]

I'm really happy that my parents treats my sister and I pretty equally, I'm sorry to if anyone's parents have that kind of behavior with you. Be strong!

[@pookling]

The animation was absolutely mind blowing bruhh IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@carolynharris4519]

This touches on a problem that a lot of children face. Being treated as less than because their achievements don't meet their parents high expectations or isn't as grand as another siblings. So the parent gives that child less attention as a result, making the child feel as though they are failing in some way. It's really sad.