FORGET ME NOT - Animation Short Film 2023

[@thisisaperson660]

A parent saying sorry and not blaming the kid for running away? Ive never heard of it.

[@Scaruwingl]

There are 2 meanings to this smooth and beautiful film. 1. They still care 2. They only care when you're gone

[@xxstar-bluesxx]

I think it's like number 2 in this situation. They only worry about you when they realized you got in trouble or gone. Which is bad parenting. But since the father is just a single-parent, it's just complicated.

[@RajeswariR-hk8es]

It all depends on how you perceive people,its a fact that life is a struggle for a single parent raising two kids ,a child of her age obviously will lack the emotional maturity to understand not to demand attention at all times from her father.But somewhere deep in her heart she did know that her father does care for her.In this busy life being overburdened with responsibility humans fails to express love to others.the preoccupied mind doesn't allow you too think about minute aspects of relationships.

[@Oscar.224]

they’re worried that you’re gone, so they care.

[@H20-x9d]

if they only cared when you're gone that means they've always cared, they just rarely show it

[@xxstar-bluesxx]

@@H20-x9d It's a big issue that they don't balance things out on who needs attention.

[@lilhedgehog8576]

This means a lot to the kids who feel forgotten or pushed aside by their parents, grandparents or caretakers.

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

Sadly, some kids are really not wanted.

[@lilhedgehog8576]

@@onemoregodrejected9369 well you can want yourself! LOVE YOURSELF! We don’t need anyone to love us. We got our own backs. 💪👍😌❤️

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

@@lilhedgehog8576 Well said. My mother didn't love me at all but I found people in my life worth loving more than anything in the world ♥️

[@lilhedgehog8576]

@@onemoregodrejected9369 there will always be people who care about you. Even if you might not know it. ❤️

[@d3ad_ro0ster]

It really does mean a lot... Sometimes when I was younger I would think to myself "would they even realize if I'm gone? Would they care?" I still think like that sometimes to this day..

[@girl1213]

Dad's a single parent. His strictness is because he doesn't want to parentified Ophella, but he does need her to be more understanding that he's only one person trying to do the job of two people. And her sister isn't old enough or able enough to do things on her own yet, meaning that she needs him in ways Ophella doesn't anymore (feeding, walking, all things babies can't do on their own). Still Ophella's young and doesn't understand just yet. Finding the lost boy and his missing poster helped her gain that understanding, especially when she reunited with her father and sister and seeing how they *both* were worried about her. Seems the lost boy was in a similar situation to her: single parent household with siblings. Only instead of being the oldest child, he's one of the middle children. Mom's no doubt even more busy then Ophella's dad and middle children often feel like the oddballs because they are neither the responsible elders nor the needy youngest. And Mom must have a harder time splitting her attention between five kids: the majority of which are boys.

[@TheDisneyLover58]

But that’s not fair in a sense you vilifying the young children. Even some parents can be neglectful. Ophelia IS still young but even single parents can’t take that for granted. While yes kids need learn that sometimes other siblings need help than other you can’t take that for granted. A little child can’t make up these feelings.

[@aysealtn1669]

That's true ♾️

[@littleterra9777]

Now this is a great story for everyone, especially kids and teenagers. Our parents love us it just sometimes seem we aren't loved but really they "Forget us not"❤ beautiful video

[@georgiagalaxy]

Aww 💖

[@KhadijatulKubra-td3sw]

Absolutely true............... & this vedio made my day.

[@ShiningStar-w1q]

No they've forget us already 😞they don't need us..

[@poyitjdr]

There’s several meanings that can be drawn from this (pun intended), but the part that made me cry was how Ophelia was able to recognize the lost child’s pain and, knowing that they are missed, was then able to help the lost child and then herself. Sometimes we don’t recognize the solution to our own problems until we see someone else experience something similar. Absolutely beautiful animation btw!!!

[@Fatzo_21]

"Only when we experience the same pain can we understand one another" - one of the many quotes of Pain from Naruto Shippuden

[@0Jenna7]

A struggling dad trying to manage to young children. A young child who feels ignored and forgotten by her father. Such a positive ending.

[@natcube]

This was animated so beautifully! With a very special meaning as well, well done! 💓

[@pixelzebra8440]

I love how the film is based around the flowers forget-me-nots and shows them repeatedly in the film. It’s also based around a garden so makes sense. I absolutely loved this. There’s also not many short films in Spanish with subtitles and as someone trying to learn Spanish at the moment it was really helpful. I love the meaning behind it and how the kid felt like a black cat who was unwanted and was like a bad omen. Beautiful animation. So much thought put into it.

[@anxoanimates2569]

all your hard work paid off, it's gorgeous! The fluidity and consistency of animation is jaw dropping

[@cakey6636]

“No, they didn’t forget you. They still want you.” Well that definitely got me crying. Hit too close to home for me

[@fairy5579]

Me lembrou o meu eu de alguns anos atrás. Não tinha me acostumado com aquela divisão de atenção ou olhos mais voltados para a pequena. Foram muitas fazes tentando se adequar e achar um refúgio para preencher essa mistura de solidão com raiva. Eram reclamações bobas e abrir mão de minhas coisas para dar à pequena. Se ela me batia, eu tinha que deixar ou se quebrava um dos meus brinquedos, eu não tinha liberdade para expressar raiva ou choro, pois associavam à dramatização. Eu encontrei ao longo dos anos, pessoas que também se sentiam como eu, perdidas e que queriam alguém para soltar palavras 'presas' ou qualquer pessoa para apoiar-se. Desesperadas pela atenção. Essas pessoas que conheci, estavam na mesma situação, mas só pioravam. Sugavam a minha energia e me puxavam mais ainda para o fundo do oceano. Numa correnteza e com as mãos amarradas uma à outra, a opção seria não pensar só em si nesses momentos, ajudando você e a pessoa que também passa por isso. Por mais que os sentimentos sejam os mais complexos, uma pequena frase pode fazer uma diferença “Você não está sozinho, nunca esteve e sempre fará a diferença”.

[@ginhai314]

Orion and Rigel in the back ❤

[@anymous10]

The baby picking up the dad's feeling and how it tapped into it's emotions to realize what was happening T_T

[@A7CHITECT]

I was unsure that I would enjoy this short film, but I can gladly say that I was BLOWN AWAY by this short film, the use of colors, the amount of detail, the music, how silkly smooth the animation was, EVERYTHING was perfect! Amazing job! I cannot wait to see what you have in store in the future! Best of luck!

[@stato_life]

Wow a very beautiful story with beautiful moral. Whithout any agenda.

[@1789NYSA]

Ophelia has indirectly helped finding "the missing boy". It's marvelous to see both return to their family again!!!

[@cristina.mello57]

LINDO demais!!!

[@NfrjCjc-vl9py]

Beautiful animation and story! Really shows how dedication to the project pays off. It's captivating. The "I'll help you forget" countered by the "I'll help you remember" really sold it for me. Amazing work!!!

[@lauracuestas1114]

Debo decir que no es solo la animación, las voces, la mini historia que cuentas. Es hermoso todo en su conjunto. Felicidades por tan bello proyecto

[@maggiecallicoat]

This is so beautifully animated, you two did amazingly! This made me tear up, what a beautiful labor of love! 💖💖

[@diamondrl0]

I cried at the end, it's so wholesome and well animated, congratulations!!💖

[@rocioortega5238]

💖 un excelente trabajo 👏 con un bello mensaje. Felicidades🎉 💐

[@SL4PSH0CK]

im thankful that the young boy aint a ghost, itll be bittersweet 😥.

[@serenasafira364]

I was watching dad's face because I knew I already see this style, but at that moment 2:02 I was very happy to see your ocs! And happy to see this beautiful work!

[@Chirp-chirp]

No because I’m watching this at night marveling at its beauty and then 4:42 comes and scares the crap out of me 😭

[@Weapon_999]

Maravilloso muy profesional

[@kaseypasta]

Sometimes we need to hear papa's words so much

[@patipaaa]

Been a long time since I’ve seen some Latino spice with gorgeous animations like these! This was executed so softly, I can watch over and over again. From a learning animator/artist, your work inspires me, and I am excited to see more of your work in the future!

[@akiraocto9205]

I adore the animation style and the concept! The way the framing always hid the boy's shapeshifting up until it revealed the horror of it was ingenious. I could feel the story and emotion!

[@bonganimation4]

😮😊❤

[@sanjidakhanpunno5200]

To be very honest, my parents would have slaped me before hugging me in the last part.😑

[@freakybishhh]

Fr mine too

[@matheuslsil7833]

I have the impresion that the author opened all her heart for us.

[@AliceLyra]

素敵なビデオをありがとうございます。😍

[@BrokenCake]

The underwater scene is my favorite part. Such good music and sound design! That part is so beautifully animated, with the details of the other child's subtle changes in appearance. I love the composition of the part where Ophelia hears her dad's voice and is brought into the light. I keep coming back to it. I really liked this animation. The adorable characters and stunning backgrounds really give off a whimsical and child-like feeling. I felt like I was taken on an adventure to an unknown world. The ending with the baby reaching out for Ophelia and seeing the boy's family run to greet him literally brought tears to my eyes. Tl;Dr: this is a great animation and I will definitely be coming back to watch it years from now

[@bimbamjam]

I don't think the music for the underwater scene is appropriate. The music should be ominous to highlight the terror of Ophelia. Clare de Lune is peaceful where the scene is not.

[@srinijandhan218]

This short film explains about the Sibling thoughts. The centre of attraction is on the younger one, no one loves me any more thinks the elder. This Phase is to be handled by parents carefully. Good one

[@Ratigan2]

I kid you not, when the father showed up and you could see his face so worried and distressed, tears just fricking streamed out of nowhere that I flippin suprised myself and then the baby crying too omg. No animation, movie or piece of art has made me emotional as quickly as this... the voice acting, animating, the story...just wow and bravo.

[@_-gj2yy]

Que bonito ❤️❤️

[@owl_key395]

Los simbolismos, la paleta de colores, los personajes, las voces y la historia, todo está super hermoso, realmente disfrute cada segundo de ver este corto :D 💐

[@belladriver258]

Que linda historia gracias Colorado.

[@LuzKnight-h1z]

Love it, love it, love it....

[@kimonosnail5363]

There's a lot of comments complimenting, but I'm fascinated with the story and what occurred. There was a shape shifting creature who wanted a child to stay in its garden very badly but turned out to be a boy or rather turn into one? I couldn't help but ignore how stricken with loneliness they were, so desperate to make them stay.

[@riverkoenig9673]

DUDE!!! The very last scene is what broke the floodgates. This is such a beautiful film. I had to rewatch a couple parts just to fangirl over the animation, like the head turn with the statue and the creature morphing from a frog to a panther.......this is just so utterly gorgeous.

[@busycece745]

Beautiful animation! Lovely story! Also I liked the little easter egg in there

[@ashleyrich8526]

Absolutely beautiful animation, what incredible work! The colors and environments are so beautiful!!

[@plainlyabrick]

the music is godsent

[@froggies5103]

The baby reaching for her face had me in tears!!!!

[@Arch-Vex]

OBRA MAESTRA QUE BUENO MADRE MIA

[@loracunningham4071]

Was lucky enough to see your film at the Las Cruced International Film Festival. It is so special and moving. Had me in tears. Thank you for making it.

[@voldie2395]

Oh my gosh this is incredible wow

[@ariannasv22]

The backgrounds, gorgeous. The animation, simple but so full of character. The story, almost had me in tears!

[@eeveegrace100]

This is such a heartwarming film. Everybody matters.

[@yunusemreyilmaz6221]

Bazen özel hissetmediğinizi,sevdiklerinizden değer görmediğinizi hissedersiniz. Cok sinir bozucu bir durumdur bu. Ama günün sonunda sizi sevenler sıcak bir kucaklama için hep yanıbaşınızda olur 😊😊 bu güzel duyguyu aktarabildiginiz için teşekkürler. Eminim benim gibi buna ihtiyaç duyan pek çok insanda güzel bir iz bıraktınız. Kucak dolusu sevgiler

[@cluelessbluebird]

This was so beautifully animated and hit me right in the heartstrings!! Amazing work!!❤

[@cheryltaylor1547]

Children NEED TO KNOW THEY'RE LOVED❤🙏🏿💯

[@lcolorado7498]

🎉Proud Auntie!!! I love this mija!!!!

[@slay_png]

IM SOBBING srsly i cant stop the tears!!! this is so beautiful, it rlly speaks to my inner child

[@tlanzes9664]

beautiful🥺

[@ibelieveinyourgalaxy07]

I used to watch short animated video here on KZbin back when I was in a middle of my depression. It's my way of healing myself. Now, after a year or two..I can't say I'm fully healed. I'm still healing my little wounds that still aches. But I remember that healing moment. Time really flies so passed. Tho I've been depressed, that day is worth it. And still worthy.

[@daughterinChrist247]

WHY DID THIS MAKE ME BALL MY EYES OUT!!! The art style, animation, colors, and voice acting is so well done, great job !!

[@joseribamarvasconcelos2248]

Beautiful 🥰❤❤❤

[@Lucailey]

I think this great film has some amazing metiphores. I like how it shows that being a "missing person" is not the only way a person can get lost. We can get lost when we feel forgotten or worthless. Then I like how it shows the pull that depression or mental illness has on a person. You start out thinking that you are in a place where you can control what is going on. It might not be normal but it seems "okay" so you allow yourself to go to a dark place inside your mind or your illness. Then, you know it isn't right. You feel off but, your mind is still telling you that you need the drug, you need to stop eating, you should just stay home because no one loves you, nothing you do is right. Again, you know the feelings are "wrong" but in a weird way they are also comforting. Sometimes you give in to that feeling of dispaire and you realize that there really are "monsters" inside your brain. You can't control your condition, your depression, your mental illness any more. Then you have to decide to fight. People who suffer like this are so strong, like....people who never suffered like this can't even start to understand the struggle it takes to try to pick yourself up, convince your self that you are worthy, that people do love you, that life is worth going on and that you can fight! I like that the lost little boy saw how the girl had the courage to fight off the bad thoughts and it gave him the courage to step out of the darkness too. This is a message of hope to everyone who struggles with their mental health.

[@shrimp9301]

so so beautiful ❤

[@hangchaithonh833]

❤song

[@Artistworlz9]

❤ it's melt my heart 💜

[@SL4PSH0CK]

love how and while the credits roll, it has a lingering impact.

[@LurkingLinnet]

Beautiful ❤ thank you This hit me on a personal level , gr8 personification loved it.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

this is amazing and beautiful. fantastic job🥰🥲💯👏👏👏👏

[@Xand3rCha0s360]

when she showed the shadowy person the missing flier... god that made me tear up, I loved this

[@rain8635]

I‘m in tears. This is so cute

[@fachima_1440]

This is a work of art, I have never seen such animation for a channel like this, it is so cool,you will achieve much success ❤❤❤❤

[@qyucita]

Quedó hermosa al final, su trabajo duro valió la pena. Me encantó ❤ Felicitaciones

[@ScrolPencer]

I saw the title and immediately knew this is gonna make me cry

[@enochturnal_]

I didn't even realize who made this until I saw the orion and rigel cameo at 2:02 omg thats besides the point though! this is awesome

[@AAA-jk2ew]

no i an not crying over this, YOU ARE this story is so simple yet so heart wrenching

[@sleepyplayys]

Bravo 👏

[@JohnTLyon]

Magnificent!❤👍👌

[@queenbee23225]

I LOVE that you chose Ophelia as the name - especially with the theme of "rebirth" behind it! What an excellent way to add to the story!

[@rainbowmane3233]

Beautiful💖

[@isamaple]

Que estaría tan bonita, los peques pensaban que no eran queridos, pobres. Estoy feliz que todo fue a mejor después.

[@ileana3088]

Beautiful

[@lifeisgood3108]

Every kid must watch it ❤❤

[@sanewitch8036]

This is a masterpiece, please never stop)

[@traumatizedenid1213]

As a big sis w a Lil sis.... this made me tear up....its showed exactly what i felt ....this isso true....❤❤❤

[@madhvishukla4332]

Woooooow 😊❤

[@treesarewood-basedhe6657]

This is so beautifully made I cried like 5 times🫁

[@zifebort8245]

I AM CRYING DAMMIT, I just love cartoon about family so much!! thank youu I kind of relate to the girl and I am happy with how she finally realized she's not forgotten

[@neityachauhan6968]

Nah bro cause I was about to bawl my eyes out

[@truthboi400]

lovely

[@Sealington]

this was soooo well made, but, i just could not get over the stock baby crying sound

[@johanballen6778]

Esta increible , de una forma que no puedo esplicar me hace sentir felicidad , tristesa y amor . es genial que esto exista , gracias

[@GODISCOMINGBACKSOON-f5c]

“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” John 15:18

[@alanatills.pereira9900]

this is so beautifull I'm crying, really nice work!!!!

[@ineedumonstataclobbadatder4499]

The animation on this is superb. Short reminds me of alot of old disney/ghibli films. Amazing work!

[@svxd7369]

That was beautiful. The animation, the colors, and the heartfelt story.

[@ravanjie]

This is so beautiful. Couldn't stop myself from crying at the end.

[@soulangela7154]

Very immersive animation and amazing sound design!!!

[@marciamille6082]

Che bello ❤❤❤❤

[@fluffycheesepaw3059]

Everything was so pretty. I was a big fan of the beautiful backgrounds

[@lifestories3659]

What a lovely story