IT'S YOUR CALL | Omeleto

A long-distance couple has an argument.
IT'S YOUR CALL is used with permission from Meryl Hathaway. Learn more at merylhathaway.com.
Ava and Peter are in a long-distance relationship and have every tech tool at their disposal to maintain their connection. They use Skype, send texts, FaceTime and even talk on the phone.
But over the course of one evening, a typical catch-up conversation escalates into bickering, and soon the couple must reckon with exactly what is keeping them together, and just what their future will be.
Writer Meryl Hathaway, who also plays Ava, and director Jacquie Phillips have crafted a perceptive comedy about communication, intimacy and just how difficult relationships can be, especially when both parties are still evolving in life, work and character.
The film's foundation rests on an excellent, relatable script, which drills down through the levels of communication between couples as Ava and Peter talk. It begins with the sharing of quotidian experiences and details in an attempt to connect and bond with one another: the asking after work, the sharing of anecdotes, even the inside long-running jokes. These seem easy enough for Ava and Peter, who have an easygoing banter and chemistry, even over screens.
But then it progresses into more deep-rooted needs and conflicts like sex, connection, intimacy and stability, and here Ava and Peter are on shakier ground. They want to meet their respective desires for connection in mutually exclusive ways, and once they realize the gap, it opens up a bigger, less bridgeable rift. In order to repair it, they need to be on the same page -- and that sadly may not be the case.
Actors Hathaway -- who appears in the critically acclaimed comedy THE GOOD PLACE -- and Tyler Labine ably navigate the progression from light-hearted comedy to heartfelt drama with great chemistry, making it easy to believe that this is a couple with a long-running history. The camerawork that captures them onscreen gets increasingly more intimate as their conversations become more open and vulnerable, until the final moments, which bring us up close and personal with their final heartbreaking revelations.
IT'S YOUR CALL is an intimate two-hander, which is arguably one of the most common narrative structures in short film. Yet when done with emotional honesty and a spirit of sincerity, it never fails to make a case that the most challenging journeys in human life are often the emotional ones. That's the case with this short relationship dramedy, which shows that even when armed with an arsenal of tech tools, it's never easy to communicate or hear life-changing truths, even when it's necessary.

[@oye..................]

I wish skype actually had that good of quality

[@laineylois]

Slightly Psycho must be zoom

[@jra3224]

off everything, that's what u took!? 🤣🙏

[@oye..................]

@@jra3224 have you ever used skype? If yes then you would know half the time you can't even see the person

[@leahnyb6878]

Love your comment und yes it´s quite true.

[@artieshahho]

I’d say it was FaceTime. It’s more reliable.

[@user-xv9xs8rj2j]

I've been binge watching all of these short films

[@bilelbr8136]

too

[@tulipska]

SAME

[@musicalnerd1086]

Tryna get inspired

[@nathanael2814]

Me too, somebody please help me

[@ladyshkspre]

same

[@EA0822]

These actors are always better than the actors in Hollywood movies!

[@DoppSkates]

All of these VIDEOS are better than almost all these Hollywood movies and actors I love them!

[@Tiomioes]

bro that is jack black

[@trashbagkite]

The guys name is tyler labine

[@thegeorgiacreekwalker491]

@@melissahill7930 he was in a sci fi show called invasion that was really good, it came on before Lost and only lasted one season but I thought it was the greatest sci-fi show I've ever scene and I hated that they cancelled it after one season

[@thegeorgiacreekwalker491]

It was kind of like Attack Of The Body Snatchers

[@somebodytouchamyspaghet1732]

The worst part is when you both live in the same city but it still feels like a long distance relationship because you can't meet.

[@kingofpop7515]

SO TRUEEE

[@jennhoff03]

What do you mean?

[@kingofpop7515]

@@jennhoff03 Basically when their too busy , or they rather be with their family then with you

[@novemberrios8151]

bruh wtf kind of 12 year old comment is dis

[@jennhoff03]

@@kingofpop7515 I see. Well.......... I think that's just more of a bad relationship than a long-distance relationship. But I am sorry for what you've been through. I'm sure that wasn't easy.

[@danielamarmo6503]

This really hit me. I've been there. We were in a five year long distance relationship, he was about to get a job in my city but he didn't get it, he said that he would find another job near but eventually he met somebody else. So, he left me and now he's with her. And it hurts a lot.

[@shivank123890]

Damm Daniela five years is a heck of a long time. You will get a better one and Someone who treats you well and respects you.

[@namphugangmei3786]

@Oculus that was rude

[@namphugangmei3786]

Danielle Marmo hugs ❤❤ for you. You deserve much better

[@bosniangamesms8957]

He at least tried to go to your city but you didn't even try, don't blame him for leaving you

[@tinamoul]

@@bosniangamesms8957 You guys know there doesn't always have to be a bad guy, long distance relationships can be hard, and it sometimes doesn't work out.

[@sese8018]

When you are single and relate to all the emotions.

[@ritakapia7140]

Sese lol

[@ammilly8127]

Ikr long distance relationship is pretty much the same feelings as being single. Lonely and dissatisfied :( could never do long distance again it's agonising even watching this remembering how frustrating it is. We only got to see eachother once or twice a year!

[@sese8018]

Yes Ammilly. It is difficult. It requires a lot of trust and effective communication. Sometimes time zone differences can make it more challenging. Best wishes for you.

[@guljunaid2285]

And here I am figuring out , how do long distance relationships even begin?

[@ammilly8127]

@@guljunaid2285 meeting someone online usually.

[@derekthehalfabee7942]

Neither of them wanted to move, so the breakup was inevitable. Five years from now they will realize they made the best, or worst, choice of their life. One of them might realize that the city that was so important to them, now feels like a silly thing to give up love for. Or not.

[@pattihawks8514]

Yep!

[@sainiamarjeet]

@@pattihawks8514 hence marriage in 20s, same professions, or same location marriages have better chance of success

[@poetrycorazon]

I wouldn't move to New York, my body hates cold weather, I would constantly be ill.

[@humanbeing3946]

I gave up a good job and left a big city, for my husband and the dream of having a family.

[@daviddonaire9392]

@@poetrycorazon I live in Canada right now. Should I move back to my country which is warm? There is a catch though. People have no freedom and make 15$ a month

[@joshua397]

Relationships work on a fuel called sacrifices. One person does one sacrifice, the other one another. That's just how it works. You can't have everything and have a great relationship too!

[@joshua397]

UMN Mode It’s a two way street :-) It’s hard. But it’s worth it! People give up too soon.

[@juju.ukrainiangirl]

@UMN Mode how is it that she didnt? When she was living with him, in his city, without any prospect of a good job coming her way. But he flat out refuses to move...

[@juju.ukrainiangirl]

I don't think sacrifices are a good basis for a relationships. If you give up smth really important its inevitable you gonna have regrets and those will poison any relationships. Another thing that you put priorities and make choices but you should be fine with it, not feel like a sacrifice

[@louisurbancic2206]

@@juju.ukrainiangirl Mutual sacrifice is the only way a true marriage works, and that is because. Without it, it's doomed for failure because it becomes about what someone else can do for you and when they can't meet that standard, it falls apart. Love is sacrifice - putting the work into communicating, putting the work into showing affection, putting the work into making sure your partner feels desired, etc. I could go on and on, but at the end of the day, it all finds its way to love and the primary manifestation of that love is sacrifice.

[@RobnDaHood]

@@louisurbancic2206 You're totally right. There is always some level of sacrifice to make love work. Whether it's compromise on a living situation, like taking a longer commute, putting some plans on hold for the benefit of the other, missing out on something you've been looking forward to because they had a bad day and just need a shoulder to lean on. Obviously the sacrifice is a sliding scale but its about having trust that the other person isn't going to take advantage of your love and knowing they would or will do the same for you at your lowest.

[@anonymousandcool]

Having spent most of my 20s in long distance relationships... I felt that . OUCH. Another reason I'd never do it again. When all you can do is TALK AND TALK AND TALK to the person you love, you drive each other INSANE. WHen you can't hold them, sleep with them, SHUT UP next to them and just BE, you're doomed. And SOMEONE Has to be willing to sacrifice and move. When you come to the conclusion you're both happy where you live, pulling the plug is the hardest thing you'll ever do. Neither wants to and just like the end, you end up exhausted, emotionally drained, falling asleep on call staring at each other wishing you were in bed together and everything was right :( Don't do long distance EVER unless you have both agreed on a DATE where it will END either way.

[@rae8961]

I totally agree, don't start a long-distance relationship if you're not planning to meet and stay together. A relationship can't grow and evolve only online.

[@gilbertoverissimo3541]

I am current ly in a long distance relationship and we just got to a bumpy rode. She was so strong in the beginning talking about she doesn't mind waiting for us to get together but 4 months down the line I don't know if she can handle. I am afraid I am going to lose her to this CORONA bull. I feel like our days are numbered. She is not coping with the distance

[@rachelshay43]

Everything you said. It sucked. Never again.

[@anonymousandcool]

@@rachelshay43 never again what? Will you read my comment? Lol

[@rachelshay43]

@@anonymousandcoolI meant, never again will I do long distance relationships. And that I can relate to everything you said.

[@kiwiana6190]

It sounds like they love each other, but they’re too different. And want different things. And they’re stuck in this loop where they still need each other every single time of the day.

[@FriedaMMartin]

I have a husband who travels for work and this is so accurate. Every fight feels so much worse it isn’t face to face

[@erodict5840]

Especially when one hangs up and doesn't respond anymore, online it's so much easier to just block someone out of your life, in person, it isn't

[@RDCFemmes]

@Gold Rose some ppl that are married today were in long distance relationship before the internet

[@itgirlmiyuki]

I have never seen my loved one ever, and it's been 5 years

[@luxuryqueen42]

Miyuki - what?! 😱 you’ve been in a 5 yr long distance relationship too?

[@krel7160]

@@RDCFemmes My family is actually proof of this. Way back in the 70s, early 80s, at the introduction of the internet after it was opened up by the military, my parents both started learning it, my dad was a coder running some Muds alongside his IRL work, and that's where they met. He made the move from Texas up to Canada, and after an introduction to her folks, they wound up getting married not to soon after. They moved back south after the government of saskatchewan used the state market to kill the livelihoods of farmers by selling out to corporations like conagra who flooded the market with cheap produce at the peak sale periods, starving farmers of much needed money and causing everyone to lose land they, or their great grandparents, had put blood, sweat, and tears into. Couldn't sell over the border either, to america or any other country, because that was illegal at the time. You sold to the state market and the state market only. And if the state market of Canada didn't have a good price? Well, too bad. Farmers were arrested, families were torn apart, and my mother and father left while they still could having family down in Texas to become citizens with. Funny how a story goes from online dating to socio-economic political corruption, but hey, here we are.

[@tytosian3455]

This hit hard. I’ve been in a long distance relationship for over a year, being away from the one you love is the toughest thing I’ve ever had to deal with. It’s all coming to an end though. I’m moving up to be with my love, and I couldn’t be any happier. Being apart has had its ups and downs but it’s taught me patience. I’d do anything for this woman, she’s always on my mind I just want to give her the world!

[@melyssamizal4282]

did you end up moving near her? good luck 😊

[@mindfoolness4652]

Ty Tosian yeah I want to know too if you were able to move to your love? Especially around the covid situation

[@lalinmoon3610]

@Ty Tosian I am so happy for you. I wish you all the best for your new life with her.

[@deannabanana9766]

I had the same 10 years ago. I relocated 8 hours aways. It was the best decision I have ever made. I'm so happy the last decade. The 1st years were long distance skype calls. Now we have a home and we still talk as much. It builds a great friendship into the relationship!

[@universehasourback]

Yes tell us!

[@reme001]

Sad. Painful. Wanting and longing. Laughing thru the tears. Sometimes love isn't enough to keep two people together. Great video!

[@CrazyMazapan]

Love IS enough. But you have to be willing to compromise.

[@Thumbelllina]

sometimes love is :)

[@natanapesya2103]

Sometimes love isn't enough.

[@rimalot1043]

Then it's not love.

[@k.a.u.4599]

This isn't about long-distance and technology. It's about two people who've moved on with their lives, and alcohol ruining their communication.

[@exthechickenwing]

K. A. U. Yeah they had some other problems

[@jv-lk7bc]

alcohol had little/nothing to do with it, and they clearly have NOT "moved on with their lives". Technology is always a detail, but it sure as hell is about long distance relationships. If the distance is long enough, it involves cultures and loyalties, proximity to family and career, forcing people to make horrendous choices that no one should ever have to make, tearing them apart by the seams. Sometimes people, after they've made such a choice, try to pile up reasons to retroactively justify it to make them feel better about themselves. "Oh we loved each other desperately me but he snored..."

[@jv-lk7bc]

@@exthechickenwing *everyone* has "some other problems" ...including all married people.

[@Stasiaflonase]

I don’t believe they bring out the best in each other. Just codependent.

[@jewgirl952]

I agree, but I also think she's looking for a relationship, where she doesn't have to share herself or be part of his.

[@rozageorge9310]

I never cry from movies but when she said “you have been so good to me” and then went into how he’s been New York and her twenties I started balling. I remember saying almost those exact words to someone

[@MysticCrystalsAndCats]

My relationship used to be LDR. It was hard, but never like this. Neither of us drink, and we have never fought like that. One day, after over a year months of being together, I packed my stuff and bought an airplane ticket. I too my cats and moved up to where he lived. (Yes I met him in person before moving) I love him, my now husband, and we have been together for years now. I still live with him and hold him dear to my heart. We have a very healthy relationship and my mom approves and likes him too. He is much older than me, but everyone loves us and thinks we are really made for each other. Its not about money, it's about love. Love is the answer. You can't help who you fall in love with.

[@Juneshouldsleep]

Samantha Little I have a similar story except when I went up to see her in person it was supposed to be for the summer (I was 16) and I caught her with the guy she said to not worry about, but your thing gives me hope thank you

[@Mayrik92]

@@Juneshouldsleep Nice plot twist

[@lalinmoon3610]

@Samantha I am so happy for you. I am also in a LDR. its being hard for me..idk. But one day maybe we will work this out and be together

[@funkay1]

The acting in this was amazing! I'm addicted to these Omeleto movies

[@thac0twenty377]

im with you man

[@MAILLADY2010]

Human contact is what makes any relationship work.

[@mayanksaxena6273]

But lack of it is not necessarily the reason it ends.

[@MAILLADY2010]

Human contact doesn't always imply physical contact. It implies shared thoughts, shared interests, empathy, etc. Yes, it could be physical, but not always. You have friends, family, pets, people that you see daily. If they suddenly weren't there, would you be concerned? You had contact with those people/pets. Correct my diction ... Human Empathy, Human Interaction.

[@nouman1741]

@@MAILLADY2010 Oh. so you weren't stating something related to this short first. You were referring to human contact as in, generally, human contact is good. xD Cause, people assume you commented on a video, and the words "human contact" from the comment must refer to the human contact the video was referring to indirectly, i.e Physical contact.

[@ammilly8127]

Human physical contact is extremely important though more then you realise especially in a relationship.

[@msvideos234]

Not true, ldr can work when you have an end date for it. Six years is a joke.

[@Mo.Faried]

Great acting, great direction, great story, and words. It is not just about long-distance relationships. It is about how life will never be fair to a relationship between two who each trying to peruse his/her dream.

[@cnnrmcllstrnovowels3982]

I feel like I shouldn’t be hearing all of this😂😂

[@DOAKASHU]

mh to

[@crxskillcrxss8691]

cnnrmcllstrnovowels trueee

[@leolucky7570]

You're a gem

[@jv-lk7bc]

I know! such an invasion... da,m hackers!

[@BiancaVie]

😂😂

[@meryemaydn8021]

i think anybody who has or had a long distance relationship feels that sleeping next to a computer thing plus screen kissing. it hurts my heart.

[@mindfoolness4652]

It’s not the distance or the alcohol. It’s visible the guy never really loved her. I am almost in a 2 year long LDR and he is really caring and super sensible everyday even from distance.

[@theozzy4717]

He seems really distracted doesn't he?

[@obsessedpotatoofelectron867]

Yeah i could feel that too. He was too harsh pretty often even as a joke. You handle a girl like that with care.

[@theozzy4717]

@@obsessedpotatoofelectron867 ooo, handle a girl like that with care? Explain please!😊

[@alexb7336]

Yeah he just wants her for Her body.

[@zyrrhos]

Don't be so quick to judge from your high horse. Keep going with the LDR and you'll be on your ass in no time.

[@natsmaria]

This hit home. I miss my boyfriend so much... we’ve been together for nearly two years now and spent most of our relationship long distance. He supports my dreams, and that’s all I could ever ask for. There is no point in living your dream if you have no body to share it with though, and I’ll always hope that to be with him. ❤️

[@anshitkumar6347]

Please don't get this unsolicited advice wrong as I've been there myself, but you're sitting on a time bomb. Better do something about it now because not everything stays- things that you couldn't expect even in your worst dreams end up taking shape. So if you want to be with him, make it happen and be with him. Godspeed.

[@carolineb5916]

@@anshitkumar6347 Goodspeed, rebels.

[@parryandriposte1478]

Yup. hit me right in the feels. I know what this is like. I became a better man though. When your woman isnt next to you , it makes everything worse.

[@iamchannelll]

It’s already clear that they are not compatible

[@jv-lk7bc]

wth are you talking about?

[@tatyana137]

Yes

[@giuliannamendez7016]

Might be clear to the viewer but not when you’re in their shoes, not when you’ve put so much time and effort and love into a relationship.

[@ninjanibba4259]

@@giuliannamendez7016 what they have is not a relationship at all, it's a companionship with little compromise, if they wanted to be together or try harder, they'd do it It's not that hard, they should know each other well enough not to trigger each other on purpose with insults or insecurities if they're trying to bond This isn't a relationship

[@AlinkaMosendz]

Come on! They are from the same country, they don’t need to fight for documents to move to another country, they don’t need to learn another language. I’ve seen so many couples where distant relationships worked when sacrifices from both sides were done.

[@sethralavode7948]

Where they each live is quite a few countries distance, especially Europe, which is really small.

[@ByrnYarte]

Аліна Мосендз exactly!!! 😭

[@chrisisagirlsname98]

Do you know how big America is? It’s about 5 hours by plane to LA to NY and it was about location for them. They loved where they were and didn’t want to leave, if one of them was willing to move it would be a different story.

[@OveractiveImaginer]

I get a real Jack Black vibe from that guy.

[@delightcheure8206]

omg...youve opened my eyes

[@love.6312]

I thought it was the guy from Knocked up, the boss man? Then thought he resembles Jack Black!

He’s literally nothing like Jack Black

[@jessicai764]

He's an actor on New Amsterdam (NBC)

[@gassman55]

First thing I thought. I was going to see if he was in their cast. Love JB. Long live “Tenacious D”

[@detrajackson5992]

This short was SO good!! As a now retired military service member I KNOW long distance relationships. They are very difficult and they either work, or the just don't. The longer the time your apart the harder it is to keep the momentum of the relationship going. In the age of social media and video calls it really makes it easier but that still can never take the place of physical contact. This short definitely showed a great representation of that fact.

[@ellale4258]

this portrayal of long distance relationships or relationships in general are realistic. Yes, it’s always about compromise. If your partner is uncomfortable about you doing something they can either suck it up or you don’t do the thing. It’s up to you to decide whether the compromise is worth it or not.

[@acient2218]

Distance does not destroy the relationship, its doubt.

[@ninjanibba4259]

Where do you think doubt comes from when you're far away?

[@rogerryerson1803]

@@ninjanibba4259 You have time to reflect & analyze your relationship. If you have any reservations or hang-ups about relationships in general, time to think up excuses for not getting together. Or (what seems to be happening in my case at the moment) wonder how much is real and how much is fantasy. Only getting together in person can help resolve that last one. (But do I even know what I'm talking about? Maybe everyone should ignore this whole comment!)

[@ninjanibba4259]

@@rogerryerson1803 no you're right on all counts

[@rogerryerson1803]

@@ninjanibba4259 Thanks!

[@oliverram3243]

No, it's distance.

[@rimmahjoubi8375]

This has nothing to do with long distance relationships, A) He clearly doesn't care about her, if he did he'd be happy with her to see her happy and would be interested in all the stuff she sends him even if they mean nothing to him and he doesn't even consider moving to be with her B) She's being over dramatic, you can't schedule feelings and if he couldn't look at the pictures just for that day she should give him a chance Yes long distance relationships are very hard esp when you are both living in two countries (not states) and need a visa to visit each other!

[@abinothayyilsanoj4182]

😭

[@nirmalagarwal9307]

It will never work . It's gets bad with months and years . There are times when other person has moved on and doesn't feel the need to tell to hurt the other . It's fight and fight and patch up etc etc but in end you know you have to let her go so that she can be happy and u can be miserable .

[@chosenuwu]

are you alright?

[@jennhoff03]

I was so impressed with that actress, while simultaneously being so impressed with the writer. I couldn't decide which was better! And then the credits popped up and they were one and the same! Wow. She made it feel so real. That lady's going places!

[@franktoni23]

This has nothing to do with modern technology. It is all about personal choices, priorities, ambitions, sacrifices, and love. Great acting from the two.

[@ClassyNova]

They were both outstanding in this, I really felt the pain of their distance, and the longing to be together. Many of us have felt that and lived this in their pasts, but Meryl's writing, combined with her and Tyler made me feel this. Well done.

[@b.kanchanrai7412]

Did I just hear her murmuring namastey...

[@shikharvats29]

And how do you recognized namastey??

[@shikharvats29]

Where you from?

[@b.kanchanrai7412]

@shikhar vats ..from k India

[@kayceefranco7086]

Yeah she did. Girl was cleansing her space and calling peace after that fight

[@KenPotter]

I hate when people never think to look into their webcam. In the future, they will have the webcam inside the monitor so that you'll be looking straight into it.

[@anshitkumar6347]

FBI approves

[@FBrown-wc6fz]

At least this film got it right. Most contemporary timeline movies today show people looking directly "ahead" (into the webcam) as if they are looking straight at the person for the whole conversation, which is unrealistic and silly, because they'd be looking into the webcam the entire time, which almost nobody ever does.

[@hackman6486]

Or use graphics/Filters to augment your eyes a lil bit and shift them up. MS is already working on this.

[@chosenuwu]

@@FBrown-wc6fz true! omeletos films are just great uwu

[@quamaramunira2164]

i know right!

[@joshua397]

Why do they have to always drink! Damn. Have a sober conversation?

[@antayafairless9028]

What do you mean..having ONEEEE drink doesn't make most anything other than sober lol. Also.. We saw a few conversations... You know there are many more lol

[@stopreplyingtome]

Antaya Fairless u realise this is a short film and made up. The constant drinking in each conversation speaks abt their relationship, and everything especially in short films is supposed be significant. Plus after the call his entire desk was filled with drinks. N I know ppl tht can also get tipsy or almost drunk from a beer cause their tolerance is tht bad

[@silverwolf2643]

@S Han I know right, if you schedule a meet up with friends nowadays it's always at a bar, night club. Like if you are not a drinker, you cannot socialise with people anymore. People even looking at you like crazy, why are you here, drink a few shots come on.........

[@pkrpdl7325]

Wow so much emotions in such a short call. Rewind all those feelings of their life. Great story and convenient too.

[@monkiram]

A lot of people hating on long-distance relationships in the comments. My husband and I were in a long-distance relationship for 7 years. We got married 2.5 years ago so we live together now and it's great :) If you really love and respect each other, the distance doesn't matter. This couple may love each other but it didn't feel like the man respected the woman very much in my opinion (until the end part. But he wasn't very respectful in the beginning)

[@abinothayyilsanoj4182]

Thanks for the hope

[@monkiram]

@Louis Seph González Thank you 😊

[@abinothayyilsanoj4182]

@Denili Uhyoha All the best for your future 👍

[@tulipska]

this shows that relationships aren't easy but all you need to do is communicate and not give up...

[@tulipska]

@UMN Mode definitely but communication does play a very important role too. I agree that it is not all there is but still:) hope you got what I meant :)

[@gecko2.617]

In this case they had a good time but their dreams and hopes were never matching... that is why you should sometimes talk about what you want to achieve in life... if your partner does not want any children but you do or if you want to live on the country and your partner wants to live in a big city these things are not matching and you can't make compromises to get matching... sometimes you have to give up on love because it can't end well!

[@MilenaSoskic]

So true! If your values and priorities are not matching that's one big obstacle.

[@perceblue3976]

I don`t think it matters where you live, if you`re with the person you love then you are home. If people are truly in love then they`ll be willing to move to the ends of the Earth to be with each other. There are times in our lives when we need to put ourselves out to get what we want and this couple were not willing to do that, which means their love for each other was not unconditional.

[@SolaireGamingPT]

This hit me right in the feels. You can't even imagine how much of a similar story I had when compared to these two characters. And it made me cry...a lot. My memories hurt me every day :'( ...

[@jelly.cherry]

One problem with ldr is the context... the girl kept sharing context to her guy hoping he'll read all of it so her stories are interesting to the both of them. With ldr, you don't get the same context anymore: you don't get to meet the people she's talking about. All you see is a name, maybe a face, and tons of little snips of stories. In this sense, the guy's reaction of jumping to conclusions, getting her stories and people messed up, is sensible. Going by this central situation, if all they talk about is their stories that need the context, no wonder quarreling is common. Girl feels guy isn't paying enough attention to what's going on in her life, while the guy feels the girl gives too much attention on her life. I think what they should do to avoid this chaotic and limited topics is to find an interest that they're both into, can interact with, and is always updating in both places (as opposed to one being released later than the other, or not at all). Some good examples would be a really long tv series and games

[@RealLifeFinance]

You spelled out why they 99% fail. We focus on what interests us and want to share...it has little meaning to someone far away

[@jerrysstories711]

Just recently found the channel and sub'd. I really like that these story have actual endings and resolutions. Too many short films just sort of stop, as opposed to having an ending. Very well done.

[@AshNJunipero]

Me and my bf at the time broke up because of this same reason. He's in LA, and I'm in Ohio. Never worked out.

[@yoericktv9610]

Their drama felt real enough. Kinda reminds me of what I went through.

[@rashmithaanchan6057]

Long distance relationship is most difficult one. With or without communication something ruin the love may be a kind of fear. But the most important is trust and hope which always makes the LDR strong .

[@iamchannelll]

And all there is is Red Flags with both of them . Toxic relationship

[@len17948]

Finally someone said it.

[@myndmatterz]

It will be IMPOSSIBLE to have a steady relationship (real OR digital) when you drink so much alcohol.. Duh!!

[@jv-lk7bc]

you don't know very much about people.

[@disliketheclickbaits8858]

I agree

[@pip-mc8732]

alcohol helps some people cope in stressful situations

[@yusefendure]

'The Carter-Confusion-Conundrum.' I broke out laughing like a fool at that line. Well, that's two great Omeleto films in a row I've seen, feel terrible, thanks?? Omeleto is my favorite KZbin channel. These films are breathtaking. This is real cinema.

[@james5460]

All else aside - she knows way too much about the Carters.

[@codycarter9789]

Yeah we go way back

[@rogerryerson1803]

@@codycarter9789 Thanks for the laugh! I really needed it at this point...

[@hansikadadlani3642]

Long distance relationships can work. It’s about the Will!!

[@ninjanibba4259]

No, it's about time, about how much time will the couple take before one of them moves closer to the other one

[@oliverram3243]

LDR's will fail without an end date

[@user-gq8mz3ek9x]

That's true 👍

[@sampadization]

So, I am binge watching omeleto today. And after all those dark, horrific ones, finally I get a breath of fresh air. Great Acting man, both of them. I won't be surprised if I found them to be couples irl.

[@felicias1613]

Yup I'm so upset with myself, I actually felt this one and cried at the end when they started crying. Damn this hit home :( What great actors!!!! The guy was pretty cute too! Nice eyes, and sounds so sweet! She was also pretty gorgeous also with a great personality! LOVED IT!

[@SpiderSparta56]

That was some good acting and a good story and just awesome...

[@Amitkumar-dv1kk]

She died on 16th may 2020, and shattered my heart and my life... It's unfair, how could she leave me behind to suffer in this world alone. But I'm not angry, she was always depressed, I tried to help but couldn't, coz I'm too far, and now she's gone forever. I miss you Juli 😣.. We had plans, we both decided that whoever getsa job first, the other one will move in and attempt to get a job too and then spend our whole life together. Now I'm just gonna spend my life playing CS:GO and eating potato chips, rest in peace juli. I'll miss you

[@mindfoolness4652]

Amit kumar oh god! May her soul rests in peace! Stay strong :(

[@els7002]

When you both have so much love and thousands miles between.. LDR is the saddest love story ever. At least that was my kind of love story..

[@ohcanada2213]

These shorts have no right to be as good as they are.

[@EgyptParis]

They’re just not compatible

[@FirstLast-ej2cy]

*Are you a corn farmer now* 😭😂😂😂 Edit: started it off laughing now im crying 😔😭

[@user-xv9xs8rj2j]

Lool i felt bad for laughing because she was stressed

[@Hexanitrobenzene]

...but what did she say before ? Seemed like a folk analogy. I heard "You can't shut corn when the cornfields bear. You gotta go out, you gotta find more corn." What does "shutting corn" mean ? What does the whole analogy mean allegorically ?

[@jv-lk7bc]

shuck

[@lindsayfaust440]

@@Hexanitrobenzene She actually said "You can't *shuck* corn when the cornfields *are bare.* You gotta go out, and you gotta find more corn." She's basically saying that she can't have a fulfilling or enriching job experience in New York when all she was offered were some small commercial acting roles. She wants something bigger than this, so that is why she moved out of New York to California. In California there is less competition and thus more opportunities for her to thrive in acting (there is "more corn in the cornfields," so to speak.) I hope that helps! :)

[@lindsayfaust440]

@@Hexanitrobenzene :)

[@BTTFMovie]

She reminds me of Minnie Driver.

Lol she’s literally nothing like her

[@zahrah8512]

Klé D I know people always say stuff like that

[@pizzelle2]

BTTFMovie same! She looks just like her.

[@Cartier_specialist]

That's a lot of drama to take in for only 17 minutes.

[@rugbyf0rlife]

The end hit me real hard. LDRs are tough. I just wanted her to be happy.

[@chesneectp]

Sad that relationships are even like this in person

[@maktub4172]

Buy that plane ticket, you fool!

[@reelsoon]

Loving all these shorts from Omeleto, helping me to keep my sanity during this creative distancing

[@sage.anniex]

I mean why is no one talking about the things the guy was saying? I heard multiple red flags added to the fact that he was drunk didn't make anything better.

[@ariahlove5801]

What were they

[@MichaelDelvalle-nt4gp]

what red flags. and he wasnt drunk he was drinking a beer lol

[@nguverenahua59]

@UMN Mode they're a bunch! Let's just take the one of him calling himself Daddy when they've clearly had a conversation about that before. He's also very dismissive of her feelings and keeps pushing at established boundaries. There are more.

[@SunnyDCurlesrainbow545]

Communication and sacrifice on both ends make a relationship great. Human contact is also very important.

[@foxygreca7384]

First of all, none long distance relationship has so good internet connection..😂 Experience talking.. 😂😂

[@NaziemSaki]

I watched this a year ago, and i was in de same position, actually still am. So came back to watch this again......

[@trungkeeper4312]

Usually i don't like to watch film but sometimes these short films help me to refresh and reset my mind in the crowded world. Really appreciate these creators

[@johnbenning8770]

Many relationships long distance or not is having the same agument in different ways. I feel for these people really good acting.

[@borninthewrong_734]

This is so true . I am in a long distance relationship kinda and these small fights occur all the time . One of the most accurate films i have ever seen

[@abinothayyilsanoj4182]

How are you now?

[@borninthewrong_734]

@@abinothayyilsanoj4182 sadly we broke up couple days ago but it's for the best . Thanks for asking !

[@abinothayyilsanoj4182]

@@borninthewrong_734 wait any specific reason ? I just don't want to be like you guys . Would you think about your SO now? Thanks

[@borninthewrong_734]

@@abinothayyilsanoj4182 Uhm it was kinda my fault . I was in a weird place mentally and i was taking more than giving. We were together for 3 years and it wasn't healthy anymore. And yes i do think about him every day. Don't worry tho. You're not gonna and up like that !

[@abinothayyilsanoj4182]

@@borninthewrong_734 Thanks for sharing your story. It must hard . Hope you will okay . Have a great day . Good luck

[@robertlee3778]

I wish I made that call, many years ago. When you love someone, you only want the very best for that person, even if it means without you. And sometimes, We cannot see that the very best for ourselves, means that you should not be with that person. I wish I made that call _many_ years ago ...

[@floursandroses]

I hope that whomever is in your life at this moment is bringing you peace and happiness. We sometimes keep people in our lives more because we have loved them at one point, so we want that feeling at the beginning to return. Also, for comfort and security reasons. I hope you are doing well today.

[@janellemosquera6335]

When she said “it’s your call” I started balling

[@rogerryerson1803]

I think you mean "bawling", but "balling" might have been a good way to deal with it...

[@onalennamatshane7995]

This brings back memories. Last year I was in the USA and my partner was back in SA. It was the longest 12months of our lives. I am a face to face kinda person so it was hard to be away from him. 💔

[@andrejrockshox]

so u broke up?

[@kaywoodward9283]

So good and real. Well done everyone, who had any part in making this film.

[@ELCLAVE300]

I understand how he feels, when someone is texting you every little detail of there life.

[@amalditapilula]

Long distance relationship is like dating a ghost

[@cdgamer8087]

Guys age is just a number but you know what else? PRISON IS JUST A ROOM!! 😂

[@cdgamer8087]

baloni joni it was a joke and it was for the people who agree older men are allowed to prey on younger women.

[@cdgamer8087]

baloni joni Can’t you read? I am trying to be respectful to Women you dum dum. Since when did I say praying on younger women is ok? Bruh how bout you go back to school.

[@harley4975]

@@HKGHNL you are s real jerk , butt hurt over a kids comment I think you are the one that needs to grow up

[@120mmsmoothbore2]

@@cdgamer8087 Older men can prey on younger women? Ah yes, there totally haven't been hundreds, if not thousands, of female teachers sleeping with students as young as 12 in 2019 already and have only received about half the sentence time that men would receive, because sexual abuse or manipulation is totally just on a male side, moron.

[@HaleyMary]

Watching this short film makes me glad I'm single and chasing my dreams. It's difficult to maintain relationships, especially long distance ones in these modern times.

[@InsulaPecuniae]

This hit way closer than I thought it would. Damn.

[@chapstickwarrior9277]

The acting is sooo natural it's amazing

[@muchanadziko6378]

the last 3min of this short film is literally the conversation I had with my first girlfriend when we were breaking up Thank you guys, you really brought back some good memories

[@marik7206]

LDR is so hard.

[@lalinmoon3610]

Agreed.

[@Misspol222]

Isn't it crazy how I watched these two people for like 10 minutes and now I'm so invested in their relationship

[@rogerryerson1803]

No, it isn't crazy. Empathy makes us human.

[@floursandroses]

These 2 were phenomenal acting the part of bf/gf in s long term long distance relationship. Great film. Absolutely loved it!

[@googlethis313]

Darn it... I think I’ve got just a lil bit of onion in my eyes from the ingredients in this Omelet-o.... 😢... I love you Omeleto

[@vop4813]

I love how the actors and their acting and the caracters are so realistic in this. Almost too realistic!

[@philochristos]

Wow! That's some amazing acting on both of their parts. The dialogue was terrific, too.

[@sadiaishaq7427]

Long distance relationship is a dump of all feelings and emotions.😒

[@stealthbeastgaming]

Did I really just watch an Omeleto that was literally just a 15 minute Skype call?

[@RyanLynch1]

wow it turns out Ava acted in and wrote this!

[@RicardoMontee]

Watching again after 2 years. So well written and acted.

[@SaffronDallimore]

Been there and done that. Long distance is so damn hard. Never want to do it again.

[@Thumbelllina]

When you are in a long distant relationship, and he's on a different continent ( not on a different coast :) and can relate but know this won't happen...