Lost In Expression - An LGBT Short Film

[@BrunoRose]

Thank you everyone for the love and support! Feel free to comment and share you favorite moments of the film. I love hearing how people connect with it. I've already received some great personal messages. Once again, thank you for watching!!

[@belizeguy]

I graduated from UNCW in 1976. Sure wish I could have seen this film then. Would have saved me a lot of heart ache. Great job. Thanks for sharing it.

[@BrunoRose]

belizeguy that's so exciting to hear!! Glad you're a seahawk too 😁😁

[@Manhattan10026]

This was great.

[@biscotti6916]

Bruno Rose did u comeup with this your self

[@saniyeozel919]

Soniye

[@ericdanlacanine9949]

"We broke up" "I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT" *WIDE ASS SMILE*

[@angelbxby7260]

💀😂

[@rosetyler9977]

I don't know? why I keep doing this to myself, I keep watching all those short films about people in love and crying, because I'm so lonely.

[@domnickaguiar8927]

DW. You'll get someone better soon. 😇

[@depressionberry1714]

sameeee

[@esslucario91]

Me!

[@elioskar9895]

Rose Tyler Same here.

[@dcla16able]

Same here boo boo

[@adrianpalomo4991]

This is probably the most realistic looking cast I've seen in the MANY gay shorts I've watched on KZbin. There's a nice range of body types and the people actually look young. Instead of the more commonly cast 25 year olds with gym bunny bodies trying to play 17 year olds.

[@nriocbhionls]

These characters have soul. The actors have awesome talent, they made the film real!

[@reymond.yeahhh]

"We broke up" She's so sorry to hear that with a big smile.

[@Princils]

I got cheated on twice by the same guy I never fucking learn because I was still in love with him......... ignore the fact that he cheated on me and I forgave him but that's all over now I'm single and happy as ever

[@splashpont]

Another and better one will come along, perhaps when you least expect it.

[@Princils]

splashpont thanks

[@rayankrishneel96]

Andre Powell I know the feeling

[@Princils]

Rayan Krishneel thanks so much by the way your beautiful

[@hiyoko.]

oh.. your comment is so sadness. I understand your mind. you are very kind,honesty human. I hope you to be happy. （sorry..I can't say well.）

[@glenlay]

Brilliant film, glad they “found” each other again even though in reality I wouldn’t and couldn’t trust my ex again. 😊🇬🇧

[@kiwiuncut]

What a very powerful short movie the two actors were fantastic in their roles....the emotion they showed towards each other was so moving the tears rolled down this old face..loved it and well done to the Director and the scriptwriter.

[@rosiev.d.b9980]

The roses are already in a vase that's amazing

[@tomjanowski8584]

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[@crewby3]

I really enjoyed this. How childhood trauma locks up emotions and how hard it is to get through it and over it. Nicely done!

[@bigtimefans100]

from representation, to music, to cinematography and delivery, everything was perfect. it makes me happy that their relationship was portrayed as normal as a straight couple- because it really is no different, people cheat, they get lonely, and they do the unthinkable as a means for catharsis. But ah, catharsis, this was the most important need in our main character. His repressed past made us feel with him, the distant sounds of his mother and father yelling, the car door closing as his father leaves, and the weeping of his mother as she holds him- every detail came together perfectly . This short film had excellent cinematography and I am very thankful that art can be exhibited through film where it can be seen by the public- because we show them that we're no different, that we're all fuck ups at some point and that, that normalizes the concept of being gay . because it is real, we exist, and it is as simple as that .

[@Ethereal_Moonlight]

He cheated on the handsome, loyal, sweet, nice, lovely, boyfriend why? WAS HE BLIND!!

[@WhiteDemonata]

The only thing I could gather was that while they were together, he always kept his feelings bottled up. He was with the guy two years and couldn't say "I love you." While I understand that his past had a lot to do with it, did his boyfriend know about it? Did he get why those were hard words for him to say? I don't agree with cheating, but breaking up would have been on the table for sure.

[@CYBDD]

Don't forget he was dreamy tall and handsome husky guy my type of men , I like men with husky body then slim guys sorry guys into Husky football build guys are my type of men

[@jairusstrunk94]

@@WhiteDemonata big dude had some issues. But lil dude coulda tried a bit harder if he really cared. big dude obviously cared. My boyfriend couldn't say it to me for the longest time. could barely talk to me. So i invented an easy sign language. just simple gestures he could do to let me know how he felt. We've been together almost 7 years.

[@sadredinghorbani8053]

Good question but I can’t found any answer

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

You can put years and years into a relationship even if the one you love stays distant and disconnected because sometimes even if your alone in a relationship you still feel that undeniable L O V E even if it hurts . Love gives us hope and some try to live on hope ...for as long as they can but being lonely can eat away at you like cancer, I know I was the "puppy dog" for years until I could not breath anymore. I still miss him to this day, love doesn't go away nor does it fade completely . It lingers like shadows always in the back of your mind. Peace.

[@michael2755]

The dad leaving like made me burst into tears this is good writing my dude

[@lucthin6245]

Nice to see the bi guy is the faithful one.

[@utubesux09]

Thank you! This film brought back so many memories for me. I met the love of my life because of a cheating boyfriend. I was working out of state for 2 weeks and came home and found my "boyfriend" cheating with this guy who knew nothing about me but was distraught about what happened. We eventually met again and talked, became friends and eventually fell in love. I spent my 20's with him until the day he passed away 18.5 years ago. He made me a MUCH better person and brought me closer to my family. To this day his name is brought up by one of my family members at every gathering.

[@juancarlos9592]

Hello Johnny......i hope you are doing well and was able to move on

[@maddymaiolo171]

That's really sweet that he is included in the family!! ❤

[@samkingsway6564]

A moving and thought provoking short. The lesson to me is know you partner and NEVER let anything go unsaid. Both endings are well done. I prefer the original ending. It had me thinking where they would go next, yet the look in their eyes said so much. Thanks for sharing this film Bruno! Loved it.

[@BrunoRose]

Sam Kingsway thank you so much!! 😊

[@legaleagle46]

I don't know. Both endings made it clear to me that Jace was going to take his boyfriend back because he couldn't just walk away from the relationship the way his father had walked out on his mother.

[@iamcreedence]

Does anyone else realize that “Lost in Expression” initial spell out LIE???

[@FernandoPerez-wz1db]

In many gay North American film's, we never see chubby gay men successfully making love, but "miracle" this film is the exception! LONG LIVE THE INCLUSION! CHUBBY GAY MEN ARE LOVELY! In my long existence as a gay Puerto Rican man, chubby gay men have been integral and essential part of my life! As a matter of fact I get easily infatuated with chubby gay men and OLÉ! OLÉ! AND OLÉ!

[@navyguy3341]

Very real production as depicted by the very real actors, none of which are "models"

[@ckanowitz]

YES! That made me so happy!

[@lucasm4299]

@@ckanowitz Finally more typical guys. More relatable than rich supermodels.

[@HectorGarcia1]

Really well done! I liked the arc of the stories and was so happy to look at actors who looked like regular people - not the gymmed out bodies we usually see. I also liked that the friends and fraternity all accepted Jace’s gay orientation as a normal thing. I do think some people may stop watching when the credits begin so DON’T! Watch until the end or you will miss something very important. ‘Nuff said. And thank you for making it in Texas!

[@mrcrelax8225]

Muy buen corto sin estereotipos de belleza, como suelen ser los cortos gay, el protagonista realmente divino uffff. Felicitaciones!!!!

[@chrish.4686]

The blond actor who played the homewrecker wasn't the best choice b/c it made the movie confusing. He looked astonishingly like the straight best friend. They must be brothers in real life.

[@sherylyls2384]

I agree, i thought he was the friend at first, than i was like...oh its not

[@tomjanowski8584]

I didn't think anyone in the film looked like anyone else. No confusion.

[@chrish.4686]

@@tomjanowski8584 , well, you're just smarter than everyone else, I guess - must be nice.

[@tomjanowski8584]

@@chrish.4686 how would this have anything to do with being smarter. does anyone teach classes in recognizing people? I simply said I had not problem recognizing the characters/actors and none looked remotely the same to me.

[@chrish.4686]

@@tomjanowski8584 , you really are amazing. I bet that you don't have many friends, though, with a brain like a calculator and a personality to match.

[@JudsonK17]

I never commented on this until today, and I still love it. I love how Jace isn't... he's a gay with more to love :) Oh and look... almost 25,000 views!

[@scootscoot919]

No. This was great until they got back together. If someone cheats on you it's impossible to just forget that. And don't come at me with that "oh well he learned to block out his feelings when his dad left" because it would still be impossible. That isn't something you can just shake. Especially when it was the person your in a relationship with that seduces the other. If it was the other way it would have been bearable but no.

[@chandrakanthbanoth4045]

dont know how but out of no where i ended up crying out loud at the end. best US LGBT av ever seen

[@seriouslyrelax]

I side with Devin for obvious reasons. But seriously very good short film. Simple, but poignant and relatable.

[@A808K]

Thanks Bruno... alternate endings are always fun. for me the first one is it.

[@BrunoRose]

AARON thank you! Fun fact: The alternate ending was written to be completely different and much more elaborate, but as we had a tight schedule and limited funds, we only had access to the state park for one night only and due to some technical delays we had to improvise the alternate ending. I had a cool tracking shot and set up for a purposefully stereotypical declaration of love scene :'(

[@garjumangit9263]

They truly love each other. Love is sweetest the second time around.

[@amberedens1432]

That was so good. The actors were fantastic and the storyline was very compelling. I loved it.

[@maxhunt1326]

Am I the only 14 year old boy thinking about coming out so they binge on short films and videos on how to come out.

[@mccordedgard]

My partner of 16 years finally admitted to cheating with a ‘friend’ he brought home. Initially said it was only going on for a month. Turns out it was more than 6 months. He wanted to be with his new love. I found someone new and we have been together 20 years. To my old ex I said goodbye and good riddance. My husband and I have never been happier. As to my ex, once a cheater always a cheater. If he cheats get out of the relationship. Go out and find your true love.

[@ssssss-vn8tg]

Cheaters are cheaters. End.

[@rogerhitchcock1889]

Thank you so much for this comment. I am going to look for my true love today !!! Cheers

[@onlyget1]

If I walked in on my man with someone else in our home?? The story would be even shorter. Very nice btw, I liked it

[@greenladyknitter]

Well I liked it. Both endings show forgiveness which is important in any relationship. He was scarred by what happened to him as child and he was able to overcome it for love

[@fatemetellus6935]

Beautiful. Absolutely stunning. This was really well written and I literally could not stop crying. If this was a full movie, I'd pay any price to go see it. Thank you so much for sharing, this heartfelt film. Thank you.💖💓😘

[@jpiccone1]

The ending you used is much better than the extra one.

[@BrunoRose]

jpiccone1 thank you! I agree. I just didn't want the extra work the crew put in that night to go unseen.

[@Orlanzepol123]

I like the 2nd ending better because he told him that he loves him which is what he always wanted to hear him say.

[@patrickborro2000]

꧁ Orlando Cruz ꧂ I like the idea of him finally saying I love you too, but it should have come out during his angry tirade (bursting into tears) to also make the cheating boyfriend remorseful of what a shitty thing he did.The 1st ending made the cheating justified which irked me tbh.

[@Lylo-mj8ek]

Ups, Downs, Ins, Outs, twists, turns = LOVE When that certain someone is worth it, Just hang on for the ride. You grow you learn together and "It gets Better". Thank You, Mr.Rose. Peace.

[@djb6313]

Such a range of emotion in this short. Beautifully done.

[@peterwy874]

This film is just awesome. Good and real story, great acting, big emotions. Just goes to show that you should never repress feelings, because they will creep up on you from time to time - and this film shows would could happen. The end of the film shows me that he is now slowly coming to terms with the childhood memory. Btw - cheating is bad but forgiving - for the right reason - shows what kinda person you are.

[@natesantino6931]

Half way through and someone's already cutting onions fffffff

[@amethystcolander3435]

Liam Santino same.

[@CYBDD]

Nate is alright , Men do cry , If they say don't cry , they are lying and calling it Bullshit

[@rolexded3471]

I just like the friendship and understanding between the str8 and the gays... hope its real

[@Mabeylater293]

19:07. Don’t worry son. U hear that whining noise? Dad’s driving a crappy Renault/Nissan. The CVT will blowup and he’ll break down just right around the corner.

[@artificialidiot1654]

Lol positive thinking & laughing is the best after a sad film

[@cloutchazer]

TruAgape1234 LMAOOOO😭😭😭😭

[@benbrites6055]

It's a Honda Civic

[@oneruzel]

Lmaooo

[@Mumumumum0rbid]

WAIT A GOSH DARN MINUTE! Why would you cheat? He seemed so nice!! WHY!!

[@nicotheguyuk]

Really nice & genuine! Thanks. Nick Simons

[@BrunoRose]

Nick Simons Thanks! It was a story I was excited to tell, but also terrified at the same time.

[@mylord9395]

Nice. I liked the casting choice and despite what many people are saying about makeup and stuff I think its all very good. The simpler it is, more relatable it is.

[@elsidraws]

halfway through and jace is a sad boy but he has the best mum and amazing best friend i'm jealous

[@CYBDD]

I'm Jealous can't find a Boyfriend like Jace he is my type of men so what is little hard to say I love you back,be happy with his inked arms around me and kiss me in forehead and take me out to the beach near sunset wake up in the beach together . God' feel like really hopeless romantic never get enough romance and he loves Football and masculine guy never asked to much that kind of guy like Jace

[@linz2623]

Enjoyed this film very much!!

[@Princeunique4life]

Jason is like most guy, good guys trying to make their significant other feel special...later on get hurt.

[@ingvildsvendsrud6937]

Excuse me, I didn’t come here for the heterosexuality

[@kamallb4650]

And I definitely did not come here to read bs comments like urs.

[@amethystcolander3435]

The way he expresses his emotions even thought it not through words is beautiful. It's so meaningful and transfixes me to the story.

[@LakshayRajSinghRathore-xh2uw]

can someone tell me why the girl stropped doing it on top of chase?

[@lulu-ex2zg]

Where are the actors from, cause they sound like they are like 1/5 southern.

[@PrinceAlonzoTV]

He kinda looks like Tony from 13 Reasons Why

[@kendallharrison166]

Great job! I loved it, very touching

[@Lejjend832]

14:15 "Are u serious?" Had me dead🤣😂🤣

[@MrKeith079]

wow good movie like both ending but idk what i would do at the end stay or go ?????

[@kamayutagbalidbid1048]

We have a continuation of this? I love it...

[@itsbonniefay2417]

I love that Tyler Joseph is on the wall of his kitchen

[@JessBlake2]

Better than usual short film acting especially by Jace.

[@ginaloverofangels]

This movie ended much too soon. It was filled with such strong emotion, I understand why the man had such a difficult time saying I love you, he had been through such a hard experience at such a young age. I would have liked to see it go on. Great work Bruno Rose. The acting was spot on. Thank you for posting.

[@binni3674]

What's d difference between both the endings? In 1st ending also they r holding hands in the end which means they r bk together n in 2nd ending also they come together. I dnt get it.

[@om.6716]

Some guys are so lucky to have boyfriend or true love..guys cheat thr partner but still the partner accept them and love them.. I am so unlucky..being gay in India I came out to my famLily for my boyfriend and one day he left me all alone..he was disloyal but I had been loyal for him..wow I just want to thank to people who make gay love movies...bz end of the day I get hopes n positivity after watching this...love is only in movie but not in real life...

[@brushtrator]

First love might not be your true love but when you will get your true love then you will know the power of it!!! Which one never ever experienced in his/her entire life...trust me i knw its my personal experience:) i am from India too nd we must nt loose hope.

[@brushtrator]

First love might not be your true love but when you will get your true love then you will know the power of it!!! Which one never ever experienced in his/her entire life...trust me i knw its my personal experience:) i am from India too nd we must nt loose hope.

[@om.6716]

@@brushtrator thanku.

[@stanleyprince5585]

Excellent. Alt ending is better.

[@superyachtchef]

I love the fact that many of the actors are carrying a little extra weight - looks real life

[@robertorr1324]

My first living together boyfriend. It took me forever to figure out why he was so manipulating my time away from him. I saved up and left. I was hurt so deeply, I never told him why, until 30 years later. He made a pass at me after being married for 20 years. Better alone than unfaithful partner.

[@LondonHasFallin]

I'm sorry for laughing, but the orange makeup got me giggling. 🤭💀

[@allenelliott2600]

To forgive is divine. I liked your film, had a positive message. They worked it out

[@Silvio67]

that push must have hurt the actor! talk about method!

[@eddiewaters706]

It did

[@pamelabackhand1679]

S Torres )

[@zzzaaayyynnn]

yea that was real

[@denadyt.9064]

I mean, how can be someone being so lonely when they in relationship? Cs i never felt that. I mean why dont you just ask your partner? Why you have to cheating? Thats weird.

[@legaleagle46]

That's the point. Jace's boyfriend resorted to cheating because Jace was never there for him emotionally, and the boyfriend had even TOLD Jace that this was a problem. It finally took actual cheating to get Jace to realize that he needed to start SAYING that he loved his boyfriend and giving his boyfriend the emotional support that had been missing. That's why the alternate ending is so satisfying. It ended with Jace actually saying the words that his boyfriend had wanted so desperately to hear.

[@pjturner57]

At last a short film with a gay theme that isn't populated by the gym junkie narcissistic male model types you see on the dance floors of gay bars and clubs any night of the week. For the record I liked the first ending the best.

[@PhilVerryChannel]

The cinematography was pretty good, I can leave that positive comment.

[@bapakaras5139]

Hope have a full movie.. So sweet and romance

[@poojakatoch8239]

Good one ...it amazes me that in sucha short time..beautiful message conveyed ❤❤👌👌😘😘🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳amazing actors

[@d.prince835]

Everyone in this world needs a Miles💯🙇🏻

[@ramirezgrettchen]

I love your short film,well done and the script

[@mikeq7134]

Jace was traumatized by the departure of his father, but did that leave him so pathetically dependent that he had to get back together again with the blond guy, who treated him like dirt? How sick. As the popular president of his fraternity, Jace should have known that he could find someone better than that cheating blond former boyfriend. I guess he wanted to be in a relationship with someone that he could not trust, like his father.

[@thinkreal93]

Good shots. And nice storyline !!

[@Geallach83]

Where. The. Fuck. Does Devin get off???? That alternate ending felt out of whack because there was no real remorse on his part. So glad the first ending is the canon one. I wouldn't even help him up, because pushing him wasn't good enough. Great shorty!

[@bertoellis4962]

Great short!

[@mtteo99]

An alternate ending and they both are happy? What is this? Heaven?

[@comingalivewithprincekandukira]

A love so brilliant as this only exist in a world of trust... Feelings and emotions are everything in a relationship... Communication is key...

[@comingalivewithprincekandukira]

True

[@GagaBoy1346]

GREAT JOB

[@ANOLicius]

Usually all LGBT short movie only showing Cute and Hot actors. This one is more real like as real live. There are some chubby Gay as well

[@CYBDD]

Right I like guys like Chase =)

[@CYBDD]

Meant Jace lol

[@milindchougule2800]

He is also cute n I find him hot

[@wy_ws]

This was so brilliant. Well developed characters and regular life circumstances that make it all the more relatable.

[@rjbrennisteinn6231]

One of the best short films ever. Thank you for making this masterpiece. Love has its ups and downs, it’s inevitable. Love lasts because it’s a two way thing, we stumble and fall, together. And we rise up to challenges together.

[@trinisun]

This is the first one to make me cry ❤

[@deanbender1136]

5:36 _is that a painting of Tyler Joseph?_

[@mylaptopisgone2414]

Tyler Joseph at 5:36?

[@djvinylgoblin]

What is the name of the song that was playing at the end???

[@BrunoRose]

The Vinyl Goblin if you’re talking about the song during the credits it is Salve by Chase Johanson

[@djvinylgoblin]

@@BrunoRose thank you, I really enjoyed the film BTW, you should post more!!

[@artificialidiot1654]

This are me cry. The dad leaving and them breaking up makes my tiny heart break by sadness a thousand times

[@JawadSoomro]

whatt?? How can he forgive this cheater?? If that was me, I am done, you're dead for me. NICE SHORT FILM Though.

[@keashindle]

exactly.

[@ohelange8256]

Easy !! Thank you for this film.

[@rodrigoguedes7902]

I liked it, but the scene with the girl in the room was ridiculous. No one changes their sexuality just because they were betrayed. The boyfriend trying to reverse the roles was also foolish, but it is good that they continued together.

[@elsidraws]

this was the best lgbt short film i've seen

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

Staying with cheaters is foolish and guarantees pain. It's a pattern of behaviour they'll repeat throughout their lives whilst you'll be left to pick up the pieces. Being alone is infinitely better than being with the wrong person.

[@rustyalcorta3643]

This was a great one...loved it...

[@arjunaasmara6682]

the starting make me feel broken deeply 💔 i feel u chase.

[@riddick6ful]

Really like it !!

[@THNasum]

Interesting. Different. The alternative endings thoughtfully (not just cleverly) worked out. And, though this is irrelevant, I found Miles, with his skew smile, rather fetching

[@mrmidnight8975]

Nice film...i like the character selection ...the one thing that I feel was a bit hasty was the ending, it was a bit sudden (emotionally)