THE WIDOW'S LAST | Omeleto

A widow tries to save her son amid a famine.
THE WIDOW'S LAST is used with permission from Vanessa Perdriau. Learn more at thewidowslast.com.
Ireland is in the midst of its famine, a "Great Hunger" that has made its population increasingly ill, starved and desperate. Kathryn Healy is a widow and a mother trying to survive but is barely hanging on as death and famine rage around her.
When her son Michael is stricken by a fever, she strikes out to find help and food and encounters an English landlord, who himself is wounded and on the verge of death. Though he is her enemy, she takes it upon herself to help him -- but it puts on her an unexpected path, strewn with conflict and possible destruction.
Writer-director Vanessa Perdriau's short historical drama has heft and scale not often found in shorts, with a handsomely realized historical setting as the backdrop to an ambitious, compelling narrative about forgiveness, sacrifice and redemption. Its storytelling canvas is vast in its evocation of Ireland's gritty past and its social strife between Irish and English, but its emotional acuity and power is precise and finely observed, making for an unusually rich cinematic short that works in both the epic and intimate scales.
The film is classically beautiful in many ways, with a moody, natural palette and an eye for imagery that evokes the great naturalistic and still-life painters of the 1800s, with their epic portrayal of pastoral landscapes. But the camerawork also captures the raw, rough-hewn textures of hard-scrabble poverty in 1800s Ireland that surrounds Kathryn. There's nothing pretty about her world: it's dark, hard and unyielding, and full of the potential violence born of poverty and helplessness.
Within this destitute milieu, Kathryn's strength amidst great struggle stands out. Kathryn has resilience and fortitude -- because of her dying child, she simply cannot give up. Actor Charlotte Peters gives a flinty, unsentimental performance as Kathryn, animated with both the hardness of struggle and desperation and a mother's loyalty and allegiance to her child.
Kathryn struggles against her poverty as well as a great bitterness against the English that have ruled and then abandoned Ireland. But when she encounters a wounded Englishman, she is tempted to leave him to death -- but then must choose between a growing inhumanity or her latent compassion. For her son's sake, she reveals wells of empathy she hasn't allowed herself to feel in a long time -- but also puts her at cross-purposes within her community and in conflict with a neighbor with a much different agenda than hers.
THE WIDOW'S LAST builds to a climax with a thriller-like momentum, with a pacing and narrative construction that pulls viewers along. The tremendous care and craft that establishes the stakes, characters and world, in the beginning, pays off with an emotional power at the film's end, in which a character overcomes her hatred to help her so-called enemy. Though here the historical conflict is Irish versus English in 1847, the resonance is contemporary -- as is the relevance to our own day and age of examining our blind spots and reaching toward understanding beyond ourselves.

[@traceywalsh1200]

The amount of emotion and story telling that is packed into 22 minutes is just amazing. Compliements to everyone that worked on this.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks so much Tracey! We really did have an amazing team and it was a fantastic creative and collaborative experience.

[@jadedmonk7001]

Immersive and captivating

[@davidletterman9936]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 I only wish I could hug you and your team the way this creation hugged my heart.

[@taino1975]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 Amazing job. thank you

[@The_Beast_666]

@Tracey Walsh It's compliments*. Please correct your spelling.

[@trisperdriau]

Incredible film. Doesn’t take sides, just looks at how we can treat people with humanity regardless of their world view.

[@jivanvasant]

Tristan Perdriau > Are you related to Vanessa? She is an outstanding writer and director.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@@jivanvasant Thank you Andy! He's my hubby and was an incredible support and vital part of making this film. He's a talented cookie in his own right!

[@marian3nene45]

Am I the only one who found this channel randomly and decided to completely BINGE WATCH *every single video* they have?? Maybe it's just me, but oh my days, their content is *THE BEST THING EVER* right now. Cheers, Omeleto, keep up the AMAZING work xx

[@kathedison3887]

Did also so no probably not the only one..what a great channel

[@shreyajaiswal2374]

Nopes, you're just like others..The rest of us.

[@stephanieforrest538]

No me too!!!❤

[@rme1383]

every midnight after my son sleeps I always pour a cup of coffee and click on an Omeleto movie.

[@navymombarbara4860]

Me too. Then I subbed.

[@drd.n4695]

This is a deeply moving short that talks of the light we all are capable of. Needs to be played day in and day out to every warring party ...

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thank you Natarajan for such lovely comments! We really wanted to focus in on a story of humanity in hardship and the power of forgiveness and love and I totally agree, it's a vital message for us all to hear, particularly in these challenging times.

[@drd.n4695]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 You know, if I were to open a shop, I will play my favourite shorts, one among which, will certainly be yours. It has poignancy written all over it. Keep up the good job and looking forward to seeing many more of your great works 💗

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@@drd.n4695 What lovely words! I've got a few more films in the works, so hopefully one day you'll be able to see them on the big screen!

[@fish030]

She is an amazing actress. Look at the three minute mark and keep watching when she says "You need to drink this, Michael." The emotion she displays is incredible.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Isn't she! I feel so blessed to have found Charlotte Peters for our lead - she has such incredible range and is a HUGE talent to watch out for!

[@snezananovakovic6358]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 She is amazing!! Such an actress, such expression and emotions! Also... She has facial features of a classical angel sculptures 💖💖 i can't wait to see more of her!!! What an overall masterpiece! Thank you I love it!

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@Anduin Hey, so glad you’ve enjoyed! Yes, I wrote and directed this. I also had a fabulous team of amazing collaborators who poured heart and soul into the film.

[@xamurai00]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 She reminds me of rachel Weisz

[@gg00777]

This would be a great ground story for a full blown movie about the famine, hardly any movies out there about 1847 which is somewhat surprising.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Yes totally agree! This film was such a pleasure to write and direct, and I would absolutely love to reimagine this into a full length feature :-)

[@gg00777]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 It has the potential, as a viewer I was completely engrossed and at the edge of my seat, it left me wanting more. Well done to you 👏👏👏👏

[@joanaloneathome]

Soo true, I searched for some but you can hardly find any

[@lincolnk.1964]

It's not action packed enough is why. I'd love to see a film based like this

[@lincolnk.1964]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 amazing work!!

[@alphalunamare]

There was sufficient food being produced in Ireland at the time, it was however sent to england for profit rather than feeding the local people. That is the actual crime of it all.

[@alphalunamare]

And besides, it doesn't address the simple fact that Irish food able to sustain the population was sent to england. Why didn't the english eat this fictitious corn? You 'sir' are a bloody liar!

[@aang3267]

@@alphalunamare sorry, it's just what I heard and learned about in school. Sorry

[@alphalunamare]

@@aang3267 Well I apologise for calling you a lier, that was a bit over the top Sorry. The simple reality was that profit came before concern for people's welfare ....... as it still does today in Britain.

[@YellowJacket530]

They did the same thing in the Bengal so many times. Brits really hate countries that start with I's

[@radharamanivasam7269]

Same thing happened to the great sub-continent, Brits, including the evil Winston Churchill, diverted all the resources and as a consequence created famine in Calcutta. They had done so many wrongs, in their quest to loot and 47 trillion dollars is not a joke!!! The country India is still reeling in poverty, and continue to do so for the next 1000 years, Who gives a country to loot of the hardwork of the locals, and not only that they invested that money in US, and later US and England destroyed the Middle East, and Palestine for their own benefits!

[@princesslisamarie7860]

This is the story of Elijah from the Bible. He came across the widow who was baking the very last cake for her and her son. They had nothing else left and after they eat it they were going to lay down and die. Elijah came traveling and she gave him the last cake. He then left her with enough supplies to live on comfortably.

[@vanettarichards-lindo9323]

Thanks

[@treacherousjslither6920]

If he had supplies already then why did he take her last cake?

[@princesslisamarie7860]

@@treacherousjslither6920 He didn’t have the supplies after she proves faithful God provided and less oil for her.

[@UnfilteredAmerica]

@@princesslisamarie7860what oil ?

[@princesslisamarie7860]

@@UnfilteredAmerica I didn't mean to say less oil. I meant endless oil. Olive oil for cooking was an absolute necessity at that time period.

[@jaybingham3711]

She knocked it out of the park with that performance.

[@anthonyislas5414]

The scenery and images are beautiful. It really brought something back in cinema that's been lost for a long time where its almost mesmerizing. That there is another nomination for a golden globe for best picture and director. Bravo.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thank so much Anthony! We we very lucky to have such a stunning backdrop - Ireland is so cinematic!

[@tonysardjono2905]

I say that was a very noble and heroic thing to do and it to a lot of courage on her part. A beautiful film. thank you. Love from Indonesia

[@anitaodonnell1966]

Wow...the power of grace. Haunting and so beautiful all at once. Congratulations to the film maker.

[@nick_skr5235]

I am clearly full of admiration for those who worked on this short film. The amount of emotion and talent in these mere 22 minutes is indescribable! Congratulations!

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Wow, thanks Nick for such encouraging comments! It’s always so wonderful to hear feedback that the film is moving and connecting with an audience. We were incredibly lucky to have a phenomenal cast and crew that poured their all into this film. I would fly back to Ireland in a heartbeat if I could - The people were so warm and hospitable and the landscape is breathtaking!

[@joobernardini1373]

Yes it was a terrible time , in Ireland, then... we are so blessed when we have food to put in our children mouth ... great movie that makes us live this dark age.

[@markwoods7194]

Really enjoyed this one! Loved the minimalist dialogue, atmosphere, acting. A writer to watch :)

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks Mark! It was a challenge, but I definitely stripped back the dialogue from previous drafts! It's amazing how much can be done by simply showing and not 'telling' and we were lucky enough to have exceptionally talented actors who could communicate so much with just a look!

[@JoshVanDerWood]

Bravo. May we learn to love our enemies, bless those that curse us, do good to those that hate us, and pray for those which despitefully use and persecute us. Amen.

[@undead_goddess5573]

Teardrops fell when she shared her bread and then more after I saw him poking the fire . Thank you 💘 this really made me feel whole again ....the look on her face when he said thank you 😭please make more like it

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Wow - thank you for such encouraging comments! It's the best feeling as a filmmaker to know that what we are making has an impact on people!

[@davidletterman9936]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 You are an amazing writer and director. Thank you and your team for gifting the world with this opus.

[@peachycream8674]

Who gave you permission to make me cry this damn hard. This short film needs to be a movie. That mother needs to be the star! Rarely any movies feature widowed women that live long enough to enjoy happiness. Bravo!

[@Ma_Pooh]

The cinematography, the acting - truly a beautiful film.

[@nicksellens272]

This is a great short film with a really uplifting humanitarian message. The excellent production values create impressive atmospherics which reinforce the emotional impact.

[@kriskelvin5775]

Amazing short movie. Beautiful soundtrack, beautiful photography, amazing actress.

[@shubhamchaurasia7718]

They just nailed it perfectly. This story depicted beautifully shows how revenge is not always the right path to take. Hats off to the cast and crew🙏🏻 . Btw tha actress looked so much like a fusion of Kate Winslet and Sophie Turne.

[@blueangel1939]

This was incredible it brought me to tears.

[@silo3com]

I bet you cry pretty

[@megangibbes1]

A beautifully shot and touching short film. Congratulations Vanessa and crew for this masterful production.This must be made into a full length feature film.

[@marilenat.1271]

Excellent work!!! Very well made, and very meaningful. Saving the Englishman ended up saving her and her son.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks! The paradox that 'when we give we gain' was one of the central themes of the story, so really glad that came through!

[@marilenat.1271]

It totally did.

[@TheSemtis]

anyone can explain How did the boy come back to life?

[@cricketmonday1469]

@@TheSemtis Never died in the first place!

[@ekndy6858]

Beautiful short film. Huge congratulations to the film makers!

[@meljuly8182]

That bread she breaks and gives to the man reminds me of one of the Bible reading.

[@patricknwachukwu9046]

Fantastic short film! Very captivating! I didn’t want to miss any scene. I stayed glued to it! Lovely scenery! Amazing production! Brilliant piece of acting! I love the storyline. A message one for ages!

[@candycosmonaut]

Just amazingly intense ... kudos to the actors and writers ... just brilliant !

[@michellec.4994]

The country is beautiful! The waterfalls....

[@timarschmalz1959]

she somehow reminds me of Kate Winslet

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

Yeah, she looks like Kate Winslet.

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

@LITTLE ALIEEEN You mean Saoirse Ronan? Yeah, a little.

[@gg00777]

I don't think she looks like kate Winslet more like a cross of a young Joan Cusack and Rachel Weisz

[@helixmoore7636]

She looks like Winslet mixed with Saoirse Ronan

[@helixmoore7636]

@PETIT POULEEET Haha I just typed that before I read the comments.

[@HisGlorySpeaksPodcast]

This is like the Bible story of Elijah and the widow! This was so good! BRAVO! 👏🏾

[@zanifeernajneen41]

This was simply beautiful... Movies arnt made as good as this.. hats off.

[@felipelotas5609]

What an amazing piece of art. Beautiful and moving beyond words. Thanks to everybody involved with the projects...and thanks to Omeleto for sharing all these wonders for free...Hollywood is becoming a second class entertainment as compared with all these mesmerising shorts.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thank you so much Gorka! So glad to hear you were moved by the film :) Big ups to Omeleto for creating such an amazing platform for filmmakers to get their films out to the world!

[@johnwescott3846]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 Great work there, mate! Keep it up.

[@avinashzjedia6545]

Outstanding cinematography and beautiful representation of emotion and humanity.

[@ninjahvoand797]

A brilliantly powerful film! One of the greatest! Amazing work!

[@creaturemedia_]

Beautiful! was so much fun to work on!

[@1tarawho]

This is totally amazing...great actress and story..wow!!!

[@conrad13579]

Epic & Emotional. Films that are based on History, Move our Hearts, & are, always Best to watch.

[@luyaowang4317]

This was so greatly made not once did my mind wander anywhere else

[@pluto6048]

If this was a tv show, I would so watch it. Her setting out to find him, to thank him for giving her and her some a second chance at life

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

So glad to hear you'd love to see more and great ideas for extending the story! ;)

[@pluto6048]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 😁 I'd love to hear other peoples predictions what she might do next, I think it could be turned into an amazing story: Meeting new companions and obtaining oaths and trust of others in exchange of survival and food.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@@pluto6048 Yes absolutely! The next challenge in her journey could of course be the backlash of the community for helping an Englishman, the decision to potentially leave Ireland on a 'coffin ship' in order to secure her survival and then of course there is the whole backstory of what happened to her husband.

[@caitlinhicks1316]

That was amazing! I cried!!!!! So powerful!

[@lincolnk.1964]

Excellent actors and amazing story. Love this one

[@masoodahmed2041]

Absolutely overwhelmed by this shot film an incredible observation during the famine that gripped the country, such powerful acting performances as well, this is what should get the BAFTAS everything else appears a meaningless void.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thank you so much Masood!

[@masoodahmed2041]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 Any more shorts like this then please let me know also you should watch the film the Field 1990 set in Ireland with Sean Bean et al.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@@masoodahmed2041 Thanks for the recommendation - can't wait to take a look!

[@filmsbyanshuman]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 hey Vanessa what happened to Charlotte peters ( the lead actress)? Where is she now?

[@dynabolt58]

These actors are superb!

[@thomasxavier3591]

It's not the story. It's the actors. Great acting by all.

[@terencemagee]

My Irish ancestors were in Galway and Mayo around the time of the famine, the worst area, and must have experienced and seen terrible sufferings. My Irish family never ever spoke of it, a mixture of grief and shame I think. Even now I feel mixed up by it, as Kathryn in the film does, hating the English(I was brought up in England ) landlord yet helping him. Proves how the past reaches out to us.

[@shashanks8690]

I cried after a long time🥺👏perfectly done👏🏆🏆

[@johnbiggins4864]

Thought the boy was gone...

[@harleyquinn5774]

I thought she died and and the man returned to bury her and her son and they were reunited in heaven.

[@jime6739]

yeah, she wasn't alive but having a final dream about her dead son before she too dies.

[@alvincruz7352]

I believe he is... and I think they are both gone...

[@th9769]

The acting was great and the story was well organized!

[@soumy_aaa_]

This story made me cry ♥️

[@cinamonrandles237]

This is something I needed to see. It could have gone all bad, but this is what a great short.

[@Baskerville1000]

Definitely one of my favorites, the story digs deep in your heart and is most touchingly presented by a talented and beautiful female protagonist. 10 out of 10 here

[@SovietBelka]

I am a heartless basterd. This film moved me. That is all.

[@jehovahuponyou]

THAT WERE A GOOD ONE - MY WIFE AND I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH - - - BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JorgeContreras-oo2ih]

A courageous heart always returns the favor😁

[@Shomik0219]

This kind of production value, set design and scope is rarely seen in short films, what a treat. The actress has such commanding screen presence, I was completely in awe of her expressions especially her eyes, I felt every beat be it high or low. I was not aware of this period in British history, thanks to this now I'll read up on it. I'd like to suggest a movie this reminded me of, the setting the period; its a 2019 Estonian period epic 'Truth and Justice' directed by Tanel Toom, check that out if you liked this.

[@mishie618]

Now that.....THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. ❤️💧

[@elizabethhollen7791]

Incredible work. Such a touching film

[@kizpaws]

This film was mesmerizing. The acting, the scenery, the music... everything. To all who worked on this amazing gem, I give you my thanks. And thanks so much to Omeleto, who offered this gift to the internet! ♥

[@Khalifa1592]

Moral of the story: 'What goes around comes around.' Treat people like you would like to be treated yourself and you shall receive the same treatment, one way or another.

[@mlbonfox8199]

It’s Hollywood/ let’s be real now

[@deborahkelly1948]

I can testify that that is a load of hogwash, and if you are depending on the premise thet if you are kind and decent that will return to you ,dream on alice in wonderland

[@Khatoon170]

Iam new subscriber Arabic lady citizen thank you for this documentary channel we as foreigners subscribers enjoy to learn new information to increase our cultural level improve our English language as well actually I began to subscribe to British American KZbin channels since Christmas 2019 I am still learning new information new vocabulary which called distance learning I just know that famine in Ireland this scenes are very sad for suffering mother whose struggle to keep her son alive iwish for your channel more success and progress stay safe blessed best wishes

[@ayahando7081]

I’ve just watched it! It’s amazing!!! I really like the message it sends: Love is the key for happier society not the hate!

[@cricketmonday1469]

Aya, tell that to politicians.

[@alligatorwoods]

Wow! masterfully done! Thanks to Brian Meyrick for the context

[@youihajje]

wow this is incredible for just a short film

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks multi!

[@fifisflowers]

This Is The Best One Of These That I Have Watched ~

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks so much Fiona! So humbled that it had such an impact on you :)

[@jaspersilence9328]

That grinding wheel with the music...awesome

[@wayneavanson]

Brilliant. great performances and cinematography. Music beautiful too. Thank you.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Yes, I agree - the amazing Luke Atencio did a brilliant job creating an original Irish score!

[@Scratchingforcash]

This was a tough one to watch.

[@lidia6052]

Delirium due to the fever. 🥺 soo touching

[@bijaygc3859]

Last part got me enough

[@michelleredmond4450]

This is how infighting destroys people

[@matokaknox971]

Earth is such a beautiful place. I just can't help but wonder why are humans here?

[@biulaimh3097]

We hear stories of that time but usually they are not like this. I heard of one in which the tenant loaned his coat to the landlord because it was raining and the next day the coat was returned with a note saying if he can afford a coat, he can afford to pay more rent.

[@filmsbyanshuman]

I can't find her anywhere. The actress name is Charlotte peters. I checked her ig, the last post she made was in 2018. Where is she now? Please can anyone help me?

[@bigc5630]

Wow......just wow

[@fkap9371]

This is why the kind hearted and compassionate Irish people resonate with the plight of the Palestinians. They know too well the crimes that result from colonialism and occupation. Freedom for all people around the world.

[@norak1120]

Maybe I'm missing something really obvious but what is the disease being represented at 1:40 and 3:36? I can't think of a disease that causes a rash on the neck like that.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Hi Nora, it was called 'famine fever'. I was very common back in 1847 in Ireland and in a way much like the pandemic we are facing now. It was the main cause of death for many of the Irish who were poor and starving during this time.

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 Vanessa, I didn't know anything about this (now I know a teensy-tiny bit), so I looked up "famine fever" in Wikipedia. It took me to the page for typhus. But typhus is usually found when there are over-crowded, unsanitary conditions. Looking further, I found another Wikipedia page for the "North American typhus epidemic." It starts with this: "The was an outbreak of epidemic typhus caused by a massive Irish emigration in 1847, during the Great Famine, aboard crowded and disease-ridden 'coffin ships'." So that wouldn't fit the scenario in very rural Ireland, even though the time is spot on. Of course, the filmmakers may have gotten it wrong. (They got most everything else very, very right!) UPDATE: Oh my. I just found out that you, Vanessa, ARE "the filmmakers." (Or one of them.) Kudos, big time. This was so tone-perfect, so exquisitely acted, so gorgeously shot. But now I am still wondering: Did you get the infection wrong? Or am I still missing something? Oh, one more note from Wikipedia (FWIW): Diseases listed as causes of death during the time of the Irish potato famine were "fever, diphtheria, dysentery, cholera, smallpox, and influenza, with the first two being the main killers."

[@rye1967]

But local lore in Gleninchaquin where the film is shot does indeed refer to a mother struggling to save the lives of her children during the famine years.

[@Seventh7Art]

The widow looks so.... Irish, that she reminds me of Saoirse Ronan.

[@samuelsedit]

I felt it

[@djchiesa3567]

10-15yrs later Michael and his mother are on the streets of town and another boy notices the pocket watch Michael has on him, story continues on from there would be a story to tell, no? (the disparities between the 2 families, the suffering and I've always wondered if any of the English ever had remorse for what they chose to do, starving the Irish like they did.) I recall the history books discussing the potato famine but not the fact the food was being withheld from the irish families.

At that time is why alot of Irish settled here in 🇨🇦 and 🇺🇸. There was no food or work in Ireland. 🇨🇦🇺🇸 needed them to help build our railroads in 1865...The 🇺🇸 treated them poorly.

[@drd.n4695]

Has the US treated anyone kindly? It's very inception was a curse. PS. I don't mean this to irk Americans. Most of them see this themselves which is when talking to such can be very liberating.

[@electroniqua79]

Great actress, she is beautyful 😍 minimalistic film but with quality, thank you!

[@sisu4134]

Since a few people got butt hurt by MY opinion I deleted it. Just goes to show exactly why everyone thinks the way they do about some Americans! SMH 😔

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks so much for all of your comments - I love when art creates passionate engagement on important issues. One of the things we were hoping to achieve with this film was to show that not all Irish are good and all English are bad or vice versa. We wanted to paint in the grey and show how we are each individually responsible for our own actions. We had a great review from Close up Culture that said it so well: "We weren’t on the side of the poor or the rich, we were there for both, and at times, neither. When films paint one of those groups to be the bad guys, it can make everyone on earth who is in that category seem like that too. But I really appreciated how this film was able to give each character their own emotions and thoughts about the other people, as well as space to grow from that too."

[@deborahkelly1948]

@Dana Davison I t takes a certain amount of maturity to understand that though you might like a certain place leaving is not that simplistic financial, family and other factors can prevent a person from being where they want to be

[@SamanthaRAli]

When God test you..he do send Angels in different forms

[@cannibalbananas]

This was beautifully made and very sad. I'm going to assume she died at the end and sae her boy in the afterlife.

[@TheSemtis]

Do explain, How did the boy come back to life?

[@richardadesmond]

not a bad film, but they all look so fresh and healthy for the times they are in.

[@dinorahbarbosa3927]

I see many people saying that the man returned to help her and save her and her son's life. You guys...that boy was pretty much dead. She was likely having a fever dream before passing.

[@andrewmurphy2133]

So she died in the end and met her son in the afterlife or something?

[@DavyCR88]

Great to see more movies made on the Irish famine & the acting is excellent but my only issue is with the writing - Example: I shot an English man. So was he a just a random English man he just decided to shoot for no reason or an Agent of the Landlord?- makes sense if he shot him as an agent of the landlord but the film does not make it clear who he is? Also if he is an Agent, once he recovered he now knows Sean's name and location, so he's just going to forget? More likely he'll hunt him down with a dozen police and hang him. And as for the moral of the story, I took from it that an English Gentleman had it easily in his power to feed the starving Irish if he wanted to, in this case as she saved his life, but what about all the others in the area starving? So what's the moral here?

[@incendiarybullet3516]

Independence from England is the most commonly celebrated holiday around the world.

[@footsuk5593]

@3:00 she takes boiling hot liquid from the pot in the fireplace and gives it to her son to scald his throat.

[@canvasfaces]

beautiful

[@beefnoodles3941]

This.... 👑✨

[@keeshalafaye9074]

I finna go going hold my baby girl 😢

[@kirstenkelly7820]

Please make videos with closed captioning for my ESL students.

[@Tamingsouls]

How could people speaking the same language do this to each other. I don't know much about Ireland but 3 years of starvation explains a lot...Now I understand why the beautiful Irish nations are the strongest supporters of Palestine. Looks like old wounds never heal...Social media brought people together from different backgrounds but world leaders are the biggest criminals, challenging each other and showing off with their armies, and weapons, and they don't even see us....If we were not brainwashed by the media, we'd do exactly like what this woman did, "Humanity, Peace, and Karma."

[@katsu-graphics5634]

That's smallpox scar on her arm. . . .they're not starving . . . they have the pox. . . .

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Hey Katsu-Graphics - You're absolutely right, that is a rash commonly seen in smallpox sufferers and those that had Typhus. In Ireland between 1845 and 1849, general starvation AND disease were responsible for more than 1,000,000 excess deaths, most of them attributable to fever, dysentery and smallpox. So you are right, in our film, they did not die of hunger, however, the lack of food was a major contributing factor to people's ability to recover when sickness took hold, as well as poverty, the wretched housing (many Irish were thrown out of their homes because they could not pay rent) their lack of clothing and fuel, dirt and depression.

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HOW DOES THIS GUY DO THIS IT IS LITTARALY ALMOST LIKE A MOVIE WELL IT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks so much for your encouraging comments, so glad you enjoyed! I'm the writer/director and I'm actually a girl, but we had many incredibly talented guys on the team too ;)