OF THREAD AND ALMONDS | Omeleto

A coat checker at a museum meets a Ph.D. student.
OF THREAD AND ALMONDS is used with permission from Rebecca Manley. Learn more at ofthreadandalmonds.com.
Sullivan works at the coat check of a museum, where he has faithfully attended to his job for the past few years. He knows the regular museum visitors well, even taking the time to repair their coats during their visits -- a skill he picked up from his tailor father.
One day, a new visitor named Mandel comes to visit. She is a Ph.D. student in town for a limited time to research her dissertation. When she hands him her worn vintage coat -- the price tag still stuck in the collar -- the pair have instant chemistry. But they also have another surprising connection in common, though neither seems brave enough to make the first move... even as Mandel's time at the museum is coming to an end.
Written and directed by Rebecca Manley, this tenderhearted short romantic drama is about the magic of connection and love, found in unlikely places and made over unlikely connections. Though the story is set in London in the 1990s, its mellow, golden-toned cinematography and elegant eye impart a timelessness that matches its rich, eternally resonant themes.
Sullivan is a quiet, thoughtful character, and the film's storytelling takes on his characteristics, with a measured, precise construction of the plot and characters. Like Sullivan, there is nothing superfluous in the plot, with only the most essential details about character and circumstance included in the writing. But they are woven with great care, making for an absorbing narrative.
Actors Miles Yekinni and Sophie Harkness, as Sullivan and Mandel, richly embody their characters with great appeal. Their interaction captures the back-and-forth of instant intrigue and chemistry, with an inherent sweetness to their shared shyness. As their mutual fascination grows, it's easy to get wrapped up and invested in their budding romance and root for them as they inch together. But as Mandel's research stint at the museum wraps up, they either must act on their mutual connection or miss losing it altogether.
Nostalgic, beautifully crafted and engrossing, OF THREAD AND ALMONDS has another trick up its sleeve. Just as viewers think they're in for a straightforward romance, the ending reveals another dimension of Sullivan and Mandel's connection. Those hoping for a more conventional ending may be disappointed, but the twist that unravels is just as heartwarming, embracing and tender in its evocation of an undying, enduring love. Love is something that traverses eras, cultures and even death, even connecting us in unusual, unexpected ways that bring magic to everyday life.

[@Pw6872]

As he walks down the street, he hugs himself, just like his dad's hug. Nice.

[@smikejasper4461]

Johnny Jump-Up, lol. :-)

[@Penelope416]

Awwww 😥😢😭😭😭😭

[@williammatthews2948]

The outcome was not what I expected. Very well done.

[@paradise_valley]

best outcome

[@gpaulatheist]

Expect unexpected , thats omeleto

[@Cosmite2]

Many on here think he only wanted the coat, but I think the script leaves romance open. He clearly fancied her before he recognised the coat; and there's her line saying she hopes to get a job there after graduating.

[@IhaveMy0pinion]

Thanks for not spoiling😀

[@susanzoeckler4926]

So very sweet. I have a daughter who was this painfully shy as a child and preteen. She worked very, very hard to overcome her social anxiety and, time after time, she faced her fears, and learned to rise above them. And this was all her idea, not ours! By the time she was in high school, she was one of the most popular kids around. Now that she's in her twenties, she's got more Emotional Intelligence than anyone else I know. I guess my point is that, for some people, the simplest social interactions are like terrifying, mountainous hurdles. This video portrayed two such gentle souls with subtle & stunning accuracy. The photo at the end was pure magic. That's EXACTLY how the impossible becomes possible. Kudos to all!

[@frnnzy_]

Your words carry magical meaning, thank you for the your time Susan!

[@underatedhockey4148]

What did she do to overcome it and have a developed emotional intelligence. I’m really shy

[@susanzoeckler4926]

@@underatedhockey4148 I'll ask her, & get back to you! She stills experiences social anxiety & hates being the center of attention, but she's come a long, long way from the little girl who hid in the closet & refused to participate in her preschool Christmas play, & always used to burst into tears if friends & family sang "Happy Birthday" while waiting for her to blow out the candles on her cake. She's in her twenties now, & doing fabulously. She lives many miles away, but we usually touch base on the weekends. I'll see what she says. I know it happened gradually -- baby steps -- like they say. I think she intuitively invented her own resilience traing program! Little by little, her small successes built up to form a pretty effective coping system -- like psychological & emotional muscle (& maybe even armor). I think if you are as sensitive as she is (& as you probably are), shyness doesn't ever completely go away. You just try to learn how to live as full & happy a life as possible -- to thrive, not merely survive, in spite of its influence. And sensitive people have so much to offer the world. We need you! Also, I'll bet you're incredibly intuitive, just like my daughter. This is a HUGE asset that will serve you well. I have no idea how old you are, but I bet I'm old enough to be your mother. Consider yourself part of my extended tribe! Hang in there, sweetheart.

[@susanzoeckler4926]

@@frnnzy_ How kind of you, Alex! Sometimes I feel ridiculous spending so much time to type out a reply to people I'll never meet or truly get to know, especially when I'm super busy. But I still do it. I guess it's a form of therapy for me -- feeling like I'm throwing a little love light out there!

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@TheAstroflight there are clearly components of social anxiety mixed into the story and we all filter things differently. I sometimes wear my Granddad's coat to magnify his memory for days that are feeling challenging. Initially,, I thought the fellow smelling the coat was for the girls fragrance but the picture certainly gives the gesture far more meaning. Omeleto has been a really great site.

[@KatyaStrigina]

It made me smile. I put my grand piano at my "friend's" storage and had to leave asap and stay with my ill mom in Russia. I stayed there for 6 months instead of the 1 month planned. I got back and there, and it was gone. A year later, I saw my piano in the local school :) I was so .. touched. I did not take care of it, neither did my "friend", but now they have concerts there. I just simply asked them to come by and play it. I often do :)

[@velvetbees]

Your story should be a short movie, and it should be on this channel. It is lovely.

[@patrickwayne3701]

Ekaterina, that is very interesting and very cool to hear that something provident happened with your piano. In a school setting,,, it's hard to tell how many lives will be potentially enriched by it's existence. When I was living through some hellish times as a stepchild to a violent drunk, one of my teachers, Mrs. Gilbert in 6th grade music class was teaching us 'E, G, B, D, and F', and she took the time to reassure this red headed stepchild that time would take away the miseries I was dealing with and that I would be able to choose for myself what the future would hold for me. That was 1976 in Ft Knox KY at McDonald middle school. I have never forgotten her encouragement and I still look forward to each day for meaning, and succor. God bless you and yours.

[@samurisea]

🙏

[@nikeuchiha3675]

Why’d you put quotation marks at friend? Is he no longer your friend?

[@Ingrid922]

@@nikeuchiha3675 That's my guess. A real friend would not have let the piano be sold at all in my opinion., esp. a grand piano, and would've made sure to pay the storage fees. I would've anyway. I am glad a school got it though at least. Pianos are expensive, esp. grand pianos, and instruments are special.

[@felipelotas5609]

Sweet as hell!!!! You absolutely got me with the ending. Not even in a million years would have I spotted the twist...AMAZING!!!

[@kimy6069]

Wait, I missed something, I don’t understand what happened. 🤔

[@northernbohemianrealist1412]

I didn't know that Hell was sweet. The Greeks would disagree. Muslims and Christians, too.

[@SamStone1964]

@@kimy6069 The $20 second hand coat that the young woman was wearing had previously belonged to the man's father. He left the woman her $20 and walked off snuggled into his father's old coat.

[@slickwilly4613]

@@SamStone1964 Thank you! this would have bugged me all day trying to understand what I may have missed.

[@pk-fi1ok]

@@SamStone1964 I thank you too. Last night I was falling asleep while watching this and now I woke up like "What?".

[@emanuelmartinez2597]

These endings sure throw me for a loop but it's awesome.

[@redpilllense7125]

What a beautiful coincidence. All along here I am thinking it's a romantic encounter; perhaps for her it was. For him, it was his father's jacket all along, bringing to him fond memories of better days. Fabulous ending.

[@gemstar7286]

I understand that bit , but why did he gie her £20 ?? i'm confused .

[@turbo8628]

@@gemstar7286 the tag she had left on had a £20 price tag on it so he reimbursed her for his fathers coat

[@gemstar7286]

@@turbo8628 Yeah it makes sense now

[@ceeletter5772]

Both actors deserve awards and recognition for their brilliant, touching performances.

[@mr.nobody9086]

Don't forget gramps.

[@goonaa6924]

See deserves an award for those eyes alone ...Wow !

[@dimmer3]

I have a jacket that I had left in the car when being dropped off at the airport to leave for a long while to another country. My mom arranged for the airport staff to have it delivered it to me before my flight left. I think of my late mom every time I wear this jacket. This film reminded me very much of this and how clothing can take on special meaning for people.

[@vble2337]

He was more happy about the coat then the girl. Lol. I would’ve wore the coat and put the girl inside, it would be more cozier. ;).

[@taanethomas1480]

The nostalgia of the smell, feel and shelter of that old coat makes my heart sing “Dads can be like that to some” I hope Im like that to my children! Would loved to have seen those to hook up but that’s another story.😊❤️✌🏾

[@heedmywarning2792]

Wait, the coat was never CLEANED?

[@Ingrid922]

@@heedmywarning2792 Leather has a smell.

[@pumpupthevolume4775]

Funny how hoarders are maligned, but often an object can have much more meaning and importance and bring back more memories than a photograph of a loved one.

[@mickeyfinnfinn5449]

Hi I have stopped breathing 7 times - And of course its nice being back and now even better seeing my grand children - First time it happened my children were young - jen 5 - leah 4 + lewis1 - But afterwards my brain don't work right - I'm very forgetful - I'm rubbish at retrieving names & memories ! - And I could draw- I was fair with a pencil & paper - But that too has disappeared ? But I'm waffling sorry ! - if someone says to me do you remember so & so? - Those memories will pop into my mind - or if I see a train or bus ticket from somewhere we've visited ? - That too will trip my memory back to that day ! - Or a concert ticket - That works too ? Seems my memories are still being stored - It's just my Libraian thats on strike ? - Very strange - I have a hoard of Small niknaks? - From when we go out with my grandchildren - They started to give me little presents when we're out - Strange thing is once my memories been tripped to a certain day or time I can tell them all about what happened that day ? - Maybe forget names - But it's good to know that my memories are still slopping around inside me somewhere ! - Those bits of paper or small niknaks the keys to unlocking my memories ? -Strange ! The joys of getting old ? Hey ?

[@apricotcookie4850]

@@mickeyfinnfinn5449 May all your memories be happy ones

[@andriyshapovalov8886]

It's the scent and the texture.

[@offenback69]

It must've been a cold walk home for her. Maybe a backup coat with the note pinned to it would've made it a perfect ending.

[@hollyperrin7353]

😂😂😂 Not only were her romantic hopes dashed, but she’s got to find herself another fur-lined leather coat for 20 quid or less.

[@16nowhereman]

It wasn't about her that he was intrigued about. It appeared they were attracted to each other. What he really liked or wanted was the coat. She thought he was interested in her when he really was interested in the coat but couldn't find the right words to convey what he was really after. At the end she understood that he wanted to coat and not her. Different perspectives and different expectations. Great ending!

[@sgold989]

Excellent analysis. Thanks!!!

[@AivarAhmed]

great explanation,Different perspectives and different expectations.

[@thi8a]

This is a brilliant portrayal of perspectives. I love it!

[@firstnationfall5451]

Yes!

[@thi8a]

Po Log for the sake of not ruining it for others, I will edit my comment.

[@Jo-wg7vb]

@@thi8a thank you so much! Will edit mine too

[@rattusnorvegicus4380]

@@Jo-wg7vb ...and I`ll edit mine...The puppy was a huge surprise....but the kitten, well that blew me away....

[@hcutter]

Didn't see that coming, but I hope the two of them reconnect. I think he likes her as much as what her coat reminds him of.

[@hollyperrin7353]

I think that this was hinted at when he says the word “dad” as she touches her necklace with the word “mum.”

[@raffaelevalente7811]

This is one of the most unexpected ending *ever* I liked it very much!

[@GioiaFede]

I had to read the comments to fully understand, but I've instantly loved this movie all along. The final plot twist is magical, poetic and sweet and my mind loves it and how well this is done being linked with an opening scene you can't understand at first, but my heart still wants that predictable romantic outcome.

[@GioiaFede]

@i-mm-o res true. love with her was never his goal. that doesn't change the fact that i both love this and at the same time long for that other ending.

[@ivanobar1]

GioiaFede I think the writer intended the viewer to wish for that, that was the hook, and so your expectation is completely understandable. The message was a different kind of love; the memory of his father who is no longer. They were both sensitive and gentle, and understood the meaning of their brief encounters. I think of the many people that have walked through my life, some just chance meetings. We engage in a good deed, or we’re lucky to have escaped a danger, and then we part. Life, duties, seems to require that of us. We shake hands, hug, or just catch each other’s eye as a good bye gesture, knowing we shall never meet again. It’s sad, but I know the world, my life, is better and richer for those encounters. It’s okay to part.

[@antonboludo8886]

Same here. @@GioiaFede

[@marcjohnson2610]

What a wonderful twist at the end. You go all through expecting one type of story, and... But then, I just had a similar connection with a checker here... and maybe now I should pursue that...

[@stevethomas74]

Do it! :D

[@marcjohnson2610]

@@TheAstroflight Sorry, no. I meant the "instant chemistry" from the description.

[@mahoganystructure]

Very creative. The mind of a true artist that can formulate a story that magical

[@pea2911]

lovely story, but his dad in heaven would be happier still if he got the girl instead of the coat...

[@ottisqaiucci2987]

I Agree ( Get the Girl and you get the Coat ) The picture would show how God arranged them being together ...

[@yennefer440]

Maybe he didn't want the girl. He was just being polite because he's a nice person.

[@CurvyTribune]

That ending had went over my head until I saw him hug himself, then I understood. Very awesome!

[@tmariepi1472]

Excellent story; the actors are amazing. Definite chemistry between them and, I think, it was more than just about the coat. They're going to get together in the future when she gets that job in London.

[@hollyperrin7353]

The clue is when he says the word “dad,” she’s touching her necklace that says “mum.” I think that their future together is inevitable.

[@pauldillon6579]

Reminded me of sitting with my grandfather in his cottage in the West of Ireland, a turf fire ablaze, slowly crumbling to embers and he telling me a story that had me enthralled with the wonder of it. This brilliant wee movie has brought all of that treasure back to me. The acting, script, directing, camerawork , music, production values - all of it - are superb. Thanks a mil.

[@sharondarby44]

Loved this. His dad's coat. Nice.

[@RyderSpearmann]

Her coat. That's part of the challenge you may have missed.

[@sharondarby44]

I realized that it is her coat but it belonged to his dad!!!

[@jamesmorgan1063]

A real enigmatic ending that was also dignified and tasteful. Compliments.

[@chadpopham311]

The best short film I’ve see in while. Brought me to tears, and reminded me that things are not always what they seem. Beautiful videography, and a great story. Thanks, Chad Popham

[@alligatorwoods]

that was the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it will stay with me for a very long time--loved it and will watch again and share, definitely!

[@maniswinner1]

Wonderful movie very touchy.....the love of Father can be expressed in many ways.The coat of lady was reminder of unconditional love. Thanks for a brilliant and heart touching movie.

[@Lauren-ol1qn]

Wow, he didn't even ask her for it. He just made her leave without a coat.

[@myfairlahey5738]

love hurts

[@Philip8888888]

She's a Northern lass

[@susanzoeckler4926]

So very sweet. I had one daughter who was this painfully shy as a child

[@glennbrymer4065]

This was very amazing as the story unfolded. Both of them are very good actors. The emotions that were displayed in thier eyes and faces were just amazing to watch. This is what turns me on fully. To see actors be able convey such emotions and to be able understand and take it in in, is rare. I was greatly moved by it all. This is a superb video! Hats off to the writers and the 2 actors for producing such a powerful short story. Thank you for a roller-coaster ride of emotion!

[@lunamoon2083]

That was sweet i teared up at the end, the love of his dad, i know the feeling.

[@monro2159]

Beautifully and simply shot. Both actors were very good. Sophie Harkness got that awkward shyness so well. Lovely unexpected ending. It's amazing how much depth the story had in such a short time. You could imagine their life stories....

[@glenndavis479]

You don't just nick someone's coat and give 'em 20 quid regardless of it's history.

[@DanielBoonelight]

*its

[@glenndavis479]

@@DanielBoonelight "It's" being "The coats history" and just in case...I don't have to put the I in capitols in the middle of a sentence.

[@DanielBoonelight]

@@glenndavis479 the possessive form of the word "it" is "its" ~ look it up. it does not have an apostrophe. it'll actually make you look much less rudimentary in life. i don't mean it in a mean way, i just hate seeing the (fairly common) misunderstanding. peace out.

[@glenndavis479]

@@DanielBoonelight Oh yes you are right...I see what I did wrong , old age has me at a disadvantage from time to time. : )

[@goldtopazasylum]

oh i wanted to see them fall madly in love, and live happily ever after,LOL....still such a good story,touching.

[@hollyperrin7353]

But, they do. The moment he says “dad” she’s touching her necklace that says “mum.” He took back his father’s coat, but he left her the photo… taken by his mother.

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

Not the ending I expected, but I'm not sure what I expected to be fair.

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

I am. I expected the romance to blossom. But it didn't.

[@michaelcooney7687]

It made total sense when seeing the breast decal and his chuffed as look walking down the lane

[@williammatthews2948]

@@michaelcooney7687 And he gave back the money she paid for the coat.

[@Karmakatt6]

@@cahidijoyoraharjo7833 it still may..

[@michaelcooney7687]

@@williammatthews2948 Yes … beautiful clip..🥰🥰

[@gamkagan]

Did not expect this ending. I can't wait to see more from this team.

[@kirtywright1974]

What a beautifully written and told story❤️x This actually brought a tear to my eye😢 A wonderful cast, and production too! Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻‼️

[@clydearmitage9406]

what a lovely gentle film. cast and crew deserve recognition well done all

[@kaywoodward9283]

This was an amazing story. Short but awesome. Well acted and filmed. Thank you everyone.

[@shvmichael]

"Guys only want one thing and it's disgusting" Guys:

[@DarthMessias]

Yep, it is disgusting...xD

[@ottisqaiucci2987]

Beautiful Woman , I would be Proud of her without and disgusting involved ...

[@tonysardjono2905]

Are you telling me it was his father's coat that he was wearing? What an ending.Amazing story

[@charlesford157]

Ok Rebecca Manley, you got me. Freaking brilliant.

[@almishti]

I have an orange and red flannel shirt, same color as the autumn leaves of the forests where I grew up near Roosa Gap Ridge in NY State. It was the last shirt my mom bought for me before I left America to do my own PhD program in Wales 8 years ago. A year after I left, my mom realized she couldn't live on her own anymore and sold our family house and wooded property and moved in with my sister in another state. Two years ago my mom passed away. I came back for her memorial and wandered around our old woods for a while beforehand, probably the last time I will ever get to be there, so I had to say goodbye to both that and mom. I still have that flannel shirt but I've worn it so much it's now completely in tatters, the lower half has completely fallen apart and the sleeves have long tears in them. But I still have it and still wear it sometimes as a house shirt, I can't bear to get rid of it b/c it's the last shirt my mom will ever buy for me.

[@cashkitty3472]

You can get shirts made into cushion covers so you can hug them. Have you thought about doing that

[@almishti]

@@cashkitty3472 no but that's a lovely idea, thanks for the tip.

[@geekfreek008]

Watching it again thinking he was intent on the coat changes it for me. Thinking all the emotions that you see may mean something else…. Then watch it again. This is beautiful. Great story

[@Vivalarosa45]

It's stories like this I want to see more of. This is my second time watching this movie and I like it a lot.

[@Vares65]

Deff NOT the ending I was expecting! BRAVO! Well done.

[@danieljackson654]

How wonderful is this! Bravo, Rebecca. Thank you.

[@megha8130]

I love these short films. They have so much in them.

[@lizday8140]

This aroused in me the perfect amount of sentimentality. The actors were brilliant and I adored the lovely surprise ending!

[@bhartiyaforyou3101]

Wow just wow. How sweet and warm. Omeleto buddy u r amazing. I genuinly think you are an awesome being. Love you man.

[@hellybelle5]

It would've been even better if he saw her again ❤️ I love it that he got his Dad's coat back, but giving her £20, and saying wrap up warm, she still has to find another coat for that amount, and get to the second hand shop without freezing.

[@SuperMeiMei]

That's exactly what I thought, she will be freezing heading back home~ and £20 is not enough~ I would go get her the coat she wants and exchange it~

[@Elric2171]

BRAVO!!! This is a gem of a film. Rarely do we find wonderful artwork as this!!! Thank You!!!🧔🏾🥂👍🏿👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾

[@manhtamtu3367]

Nice story, but my mind just can't be in peace knowing that the girl had to walk outside without a jacket, it must be really cold.

[@myfairlahey5738]

she had her memories to keep her warm

[@user-xt4pj4ve2y]

Yes, I also can't get it) But as we can see, this story has some special logic of itself)

[@jeanproctor3663]

Very heartwarming. I didn't expect that little twist.

[@sofiedouglas757]

It was his Dads coat !

[@remlapgarage]

It's hard to love that ending, yet it's actually kind of the perfect ending in some ways

[@reghunt2487]

The way he threw away those tickets at the end bothered me. There's actually a few things in this story that bother me.

[@sangeetapanna5722]

Such a heart warming story. Keep narrating more @Rebecca Manley. Thank you @Allen

[@Heliagr]

On the culmination i thought for a second that she's his lost sister or smth like that :D

[@johnbee7729]

Very warm and entertaining. Thank you to everyone involved

[@lisastabfurth5448]

One of my favorites. Loved it. The ending was a surprise

[@rufusbayne2230]

I have an old quilted shirt that belonged to my Dad. It's torn and tattered in some places but I still wear it sometimes. I really feels like a hug. The twist at the end got me. I didn't do the ugly cry but there were a couple of tears.

[@rgarlinyc]

Sublime,,, beautifully acted, masterfully written and directed! 👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️

[@HaleyMary]

I was surprised at the ending. It's wonderful that he got his father's coat back, but I think it would have been better if he hadn't just taken off with the coat and left the woman with no coat to wear in the cold.

[@icedzinnia]

This is the most descriptive version of what i saw. Ty. I had NO IDEA what was going on in the end.

[@luckyPiston]

If it was me i would have tried for the jacket AND the girl !

[@Dead4ever4]

This is probably my favourite short.

[@BamaRags23]

Did NOT see that coming at the end! Well done.

[@robinh4]

I might be in the minority here, but if someone took my coat without my permission I'd be pretty upset. That being said, if he would've asked and gave the reason why, I would've given him the coat. I know people like the twist ending, but I can't get over that part.

[@johntomasovic2846]

Brilliant twist at the end. Simply brilliant!

[@exas4791]

Glad he bought back the coat due to a loving relationship with his father.

[@snowcastlecats]

In my opinion that short movie has better acting, unspoken messages and a greater understanding and demonstration of emotion and character than many full length movies and most mini series ive seen combined.👍

[@raerubio8925]

Explain y

[@snowcastlecats]

@@raerubio8925 because the emotion in the actors eyes made me imagine stories and ideas that were not shown. It was like poetry. A great short movie. I have not watched it for ages and i can still remember it well. Real class.❤️👍👍

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

What a brilliant film! Hats off to Rebecca Manley. If she continues to make films, I expect great things from her. 😎

[@goonaa6924]

My exact same feelings !

[@caspiansfriend]

Wow!! Heartwarming story! Elegantly told, beautiful. What the heart needs in a sometimes aggressive and cold world. Hats off to the actors! very well done!

[@bobbicooley9667]

What the heck! Now she gotta walk home cold 🤣 I think he should’ve asked to buy it from her instead of just taking it 🙄

[@joanstarkovich3416]

He did buy it from her. That’s why there was money clipped to the note

[@jime6739]

@@joanstarkovich3416 worth more than what he gave her. Can't buy it without her consent, it's THEFT.

[@aeromodeller1]

​@@jime6739 It had the price tag in it. He compensated her for the coat. But, yeah, ethically questionable. It would have been better if he showed her the picture and offered to buy her a better coat in exchange.

[@arehman2000]

Brilliant twist and nuanced images. Enjoyed it a lot!

[@slavenpuric3803]

They fall in love, in the present moment, but the story is timeless, in other words: universal.

[@Gangari_the_Wanderer]

They didn't fall in love. She liked him, but he was nervous because of the coat.

[@amojak]

the story led you down that path, his love however was for his fathers coat..

[@Wishdom77]

Even though I'd read the last comment about there being an unexpected ending I still wasn't expecting that one. Very touching.

[@theflyingfool]

Well! What a twist! Initially I was disappointed that they didn't get together, then I thought how cowardly he was to leave her the £20 and an explanation instead of asking her face to face. I'm sure he could have won the coat and the lady if he'd played his cards without such deceit, then perhaps he already had someone... a very interesting ending, thank you!

[@kachup6674]

He has terrible shyness

[@16nowhereman]

Maybe he had a girl or married already.

[@homayounsolaimani8856]

Chances are that you’ve missed the point, you may want to consider rewatching it

[@salma_Nella22]

@@homayounsolaimani8856i think I missed the point and I’ve seen it three times already. I’m confused as to why he bought the coat without asking her and how she wasn’t upset about him walking off with her coat

[@av123av]

@@salma_Nella22 When he mentioned that his father was a tailor she touched her necklace with the word ‘Mum’ in a sentimental way as though she could relate to his comment. That might be why she wasn’t upset when he ‘bought’ it from her, because possibly she understood what the coat would mean to him and maybe he noticed that she did that. Also, he pays attention to detail as shown with his sewing! Great film.

[@NathanTeaches]

Amazing ending! Made me watch this twice!

[@Philip8888888]

This was wonderful. I'm bawling my eyes out here, it's embarrassing!

[@epiphi]

0:25 - _non mihi, non tibi, sed nobis._ "Not for me, for for you, but for us."

[@stevemcelmury4618]

Sweet & full of undelivered promise... this may be a short, but it dies without a second act... don't give up!

[@jakelencher817]

i dont know how they crank out short films like this but i like it.

[@Metal-Possum]

Such an unexpected twist. How nice.

[@mishalahmed1860]

Simple & compelling.Loved it.

[@ciondimo2067]

i must admit i had trouble understanding their conversations (i am hard of hearing 😅) and i didnt get the ending the first time i watched it. and now that i do, i am in tears. kudos to the filmmakers and the actors, i loved each shot and savored the sentimentality and nostalgia of the film ❤️

[@sidtewari5746]

It's so nostalgic so melancholic It put me into time travel instantly I wish I cud get some of those things which were part my growing up fr Or ex. my window grill, or a piece of plaster on which I etched my stories on All that's gone forever

[@MandrikaSarkar]

Poor Amanda will now have to go home cold. Hahah but nevertheless a heartwarming story!

[@jeffffro7674]

Isn't that all we need to be warm and happy?!? If it comes from within you, it's been my experience that 99 percent of the time, it's perfect and should be noticed and remembered......

[@yennefer440]

Her name's Mandel

[@GizmoMaltese]

Depends. If it's cold and you have to wait an hour for the bus I'd be pretty angry about it.

[@ShaktiShetty]

She left the light on at the study :(

[@donnawoodford6641]

I noticed that, too.😞

[@MsGrandunion]

Didn't see that coming, what a lovely ending.

[@bringonthelocust7764]

Ugh this reminds me of the office....when Jim and Pam were doing this back and forth thing for a few seasons before they finally got together...but I do think this was a beautiful video. I relate with the obvious social anxiety that they both seem to have had.

[@amojak]

it was about the coat, not them.

[@neilmackenzie4394]

Excellent. You took me by surprise, Good Job!

[@glennparker5516]

He could have gotten more than that coat. They would have made a nice couple.

[@carmengeorgeweddings3906]

Great ending

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

When ray said “shouldn’t you be in the kitchen” I must died 🤣

[@teresatkacik1123]

brilliant story. Lovely characters. What a great ending. unexpected.

[@extraordinary_ordinary]

This is beautiful, both in terms of writing and visual style.

[@neeluneelraj3273]

What a beautiful✨ story touched my heart deeply I felt same warm inside the coat.thank u Allen to choose this kind of Pearls for us.