NO MORE WINGS | Omeleto

Two friends meet at a fried chicken shop.
NO MORE WINGS is used with permission from Abraham Adeyemi. Learn more at / abeislegend .
Isaac and Jude meet up for a bite to eat in their favorite South London fried chicken joint. As longtime friends, they've known each other since childhood, but from the way they're dressed, their styles have diverged. And so have their lives: Issac has a white-collar job and is now buying a house in East London, while Jude has remained in their neighborhood, dealing drugs and struggling to try to keep a family together.
Joking and friendly, warmth and affection still flow between the two men. But as they catch up, they wrangle over questions of staying in the community, leaving friends behind and what it means to be successful in life. As they finally have dinner together, their paths may be taking them farther apart.
Writer-director Abraham Adeyemi's Oscar-longlisted short drama is a fraught but affectionate portrait of a lifelong friendship between two men, now at a crossroads in life as they face shattered dreams, hard-won successes and changing lives. Told as a two-hander interwoven with flashbacks to when they were boys, the narrative generates both melancholy and warmth in tracing how currents of love and resentment flow between the two friends as they grapple with the questions of home, loyalty and community.
The backbone of a two-hander is often the double helix of writing and performance. Both are solidly accomplished here, with a sharp, concise way of limning character and values through dialogue. The characters easily slip back and forth between the Jamaican and more straight-laced English, but the dialogue also contracts and expands the psychological distance between Isaac and Jude as they talk. This back-and-forth guides the intimate, handheld camerawork, visual naturalism and editing capturing the South London milieu that functions as a looming influence over Isaac and Jude.
The use of flashback in such an intimate format can sometimes be jarring in shorts, but it works effectively here to offer a contrast between the boys who are more simpatico in style and sensibility, and the men they've become, who make radically different choices from one another. Both sets of actors playing their pair -- Ivanno Jeremiah and Parys Jordon as adult Isaac and Jude, and Joshua Camera and Tyrus Mckenzie as their boyhood counterparts -- have ease and naturalness, as well as understated precision in hinting at the differences and tensions navigated by the characters. Those tensions never quite come to a head, but there is an underlying sadness for both viewers and characters in realizing that these friends may be slowly drifting apart, as their journeys and choices in life take them in opposite directions.
A prize-winner at Tribeca, NO MORE WINGS has an unpretentious, worn-in and authentic modesty in its look and feel. But the story is rich in feeling and thoughtful in exploring the sociocultural tensions it gives voice to, and in the end, its emotional impact feels much bigger and more panoramic than initially hinted.
The dilemma of staying true to the community while rising higher in life is a tension often navigated in many neighborhoods, especially as they rapidly gentrify. But what NO MORE WINGS accomplishes with compelling grace and thoughtfulness is showing how the boisterous warmth and sometimes demanding pull of community lives within us, casting a long, keenly felt influence -- one that feels like both a shadow and embrace, often at the same time.

[@_JohnJohn_]

I know this story too well. It gets to the point where talking about the old days is the only common ground with a bestfriend that you had to leave behind.

[@adoublez7]

A wise man once said to me “remember when is the lowest form of conversation” - very profound

[@joelGi]

Ohh true man hopefully you find a way to talk about the present and future with them otherwise you continue to diverge

[@bmoneybesteves]

Wow this comment hit

[@illegaldru6s5]

It's crazy cause it feels like time never passed

[@TheCameltotem]

This hits home. Got a few friends where memories is all we share right now.

[@jspurs22]

Just cause you grew up with them don’t mean you have to stick around to live that same life. This one slaps

[@adoublez7]

Thank you!

[@terri6342]

True

[@jspurs22]

@Gold Rose Umm i'm speaking in general life not just base on this

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

@@adoublez7 What accent is that, what part of London or its surroundings do they hail from?

[@system8877]

@@jordanabeaulieu2530 east london..

[@Ntondo]

When you are young you think you will be close to your friends forever, but people grow into different adults.

[@adoublez7]

Doesn’t necessarily mean you still won’t be close though! I have friends who we’ve turned out very differently to each other but the friendship still remains :)

[@Ntondo]

@@adoublez7You are absolutely correct, was just stating that growing apart from your childhood friends it's part of life.

[@Ssmokythebear0]

It’s what hurts the most in life

[@aminrahaman3089]

It's heck true

[@vineethgn8028]

TRUE😭...I really missing those days I spent with friends...now when they settled with family...I still have that sweet memories of our childhood days 😭🍃🍂🍁

[@tobubiify]

Y'all forget 1 important thing about this clip. No matter where you go, how far you've been, food always connects you

[@adoublez7]

ALWAYS!!! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@tobubiify]

@@adoublez7 thank YOU for making this beautiful short movie

[@billdates69]

MY BEST FRIEND DIED WHEN WE ARE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL DAMN I MISS HIM

[@GreenOrangeGaming201]

@@billdates69 sorry for your loss

[@myathegrandma]

@@billdates69 damn that’s must’ve been devastating , sorry for your lost

[@scottlincoln6286]

This wasn't about leaving a place where your from... This is about moving on in a relationship between friends. This has happened to me a few times in my life with a couple of buddies of mine.... One left for a technical school out of state, and that night at the bar as we were talking about the past, I knew after that night, I would never see him again..That was twenty years ago... I relocated for work and as I was loading up the moving truck to leave, the last of my good friends helped me pack... I knew I would never see them again either... That was seventeen years ago.... Now, with a wife and a kid, a house and a dog, I look back and just smile at the good times we had...

[@vanessaroper3028]

Yes, that’s how it should be, good memories

[@daphnee33]

FACTS (Building Memories).

[@Sandipan_Naskar]

@@vanessaroper3028 I did the same thing...but my buddies think I left them.....!

[@taniwha3706]

@@Sandipan_Naskar instead of pretend crying online, go contact them and organise a time to meet them face-to-face zzzzzz

[@Sandipan_Naskar]

@@taniwha3706 nah you assumed too much..... Its not crying online. And and you didn't get the point we were saying.

[@fencserx9423]

The biggest thing holding us back is shaming those who prefer to change

[@TheJeneralJU-ICE]

Powerful statement.

[@nateroyce]

💯

[@darthclone7]

So true

[@rockyp32]

I wouldn’t call it Shame I think part of ourselves identify with how we grew up with our friends n we want time to go back

[@fencserx9423]

@@rockyp32 yeah I feel that. And I’m sure there’s a lot of that. But I’ve also seen a guy be told “You’re not black anymore” cause he moved his family out of the projects with an accounting job As if doing something monetarily successful was selling everyone else out. So I think you’re right. But I think there is shaming that happens.

[@lawrenegummy4736]

It's scary to be the one left behind. I know we are supposed to approach life at our own pace but watching people around us grow faster than we do is scary.

[@avirei98]

I literally how I feel about all of my friends from high school were still in touch and I feel like I was the one left behind in my best friend too we went to the same high school and we knew each other but we weren't friends at that time everyone they knew in high school too doing so well in life we're not doing badly but we feel like we are not what we thought we would be by the time we hit 30. My life didn't go as planned at all. And he never really had a plan and now we're both just here and we ended up being roommates finally best friends as roommates.

[@ahnrho]

Agreed.

[@mikeantonin7580]

THIS

[@IsmailKhan-fg9tj]

Dont compare yourself to others compare yourself to who you were yesterday and you will always make progress and climb that mountain going one step closer to your goal. Dont think about the past or the future stay in the present and move forward 👍🏻💪🏻. Good luck

[@tubester4567]

@@IsmailKhan-fg9tj Right.

[@eternaltsuki8188]

I used to have friends that I ruined my sleeping pattern with. Talking all night, now we’re strangers.

[@Dz-nn9gt]

Mad

[@laaa210]

We're they your friends, or were they just "friends"

[@Lyonessi]

I've entirely lost connection with all my friends but one. I still have everyone's number but I'm not on any social media where I follow them and vice versa. I officially moved on after finding out that true friendship absolutely requires reciprocated vulnerbality through honesty, which was constantly held back by all of our egos and insecurities. Of course they remain apart of who I am whether I love it or despise it, but I like to think that I had the privilege to share my time, my life with others, to not be alone - so for that I'm grateful.

[@laaa210]

@@Lyonessi most people are not really your friends. Once you realise that you'll stop trying to be friends with everyone, and be happy with only 2 or 3 true friends

[@drwgalabuschagne3287]

Weak...

[@ElveeKaye]

Hollywood should take note: this is how you write dialog between two people. Writing normal, warm, and deeply meaningful conversations seems to be lost skill.

[@qman313]

Thats because people have the attention span of a goldfish these days. Cant sit still and watch a movie with good dialog anymore.

[@adoublez7]

This is such a beautiful compliment, thank you. I hope I can continue to deliver that in all my films, I love hearing the kind of dialogue you described and always aim to have it in my own work. Hollywood is the aim so hopefully I can get there without needing to compromise on that. Thank you for watching :)

[@adoublez7]

@@qman313 😅 I do often feel like when I’m watching films from years back with such amazing dialogue, I wonder if there’d have any chance of being made today. Before Sunrise, for example, which is one of my favourites. Here’s to hoping... 🙏🏾

[@LaKimAnahi]

Abraham Adeyemi what other films have you done my dude?!

[@adoublez7]

@@LaKimAnahi This is my directorial debut. I've written a couple others but I'd humbly say this is my strongest piece of work. Looking forward to sharing more with the world...

[@Jack-th9zg]

I'm 61 and I still remember some of the guys I grew up with but never saw again after High School. Some went to college, others went to the military, and a few eventually went to prison. Long gone, but I still remember.

[@hurbm2443]

Lucky I got to crow up in this age of technology that can keep me and pals connected

[@TorysSideQuests]

@@hurbm2443 seriously that’s what I think all the time, my parents and grandparents probably just forgot about 99% of people the day they graduated high school. But now there really is no excuse to lose touch if you truly value someone. You can communicate in an instant from anywhere

[@calebhoney6159]

TheCasualTryHard I have goals and dreams I want to go after. That’s a lonely road man. People change and move apart. Even best friends. I’m a senior about to graduate. I’ve got my own business. I tried to start up some stuff with friends. None of them seem to have the dedication. I will always love them. We will keep up, but I’m sure I won’t always see them. It’s a lonely life sometimes

[@OgGwuap]

@@hurbm2443 of course technology will keep the roads together. Although, when you grow up. You’ve grown up. Many people you once kicked it with now seem like complete bozos. Much of it has to do with who you surrounded yourself as a youngster. Many of my old pals are either working minimum wage, locked up or dead. I thank god everyday for shining the light on my perception towards life because honestly without that i could of been easily like them with no point of return. A wise man once said, “ I done made it out the streets but my brothers still wilding.”

[@OgGwuap]

@@calebhoney6159 it aint forever man. Eventually you’ll find success and it’ll surround you sir ! God bless

[@adoublez7]

I’m Abraham Adeyemi, the writer-director behind No More Wings. I’m a bit overwhelmed by how many comments there are already 😳😲🥺 very much loving reading them! Thank you all so much for watching and feel free to ask any questions, I’d be happy to answer and talk about this movie that has changed my life very quickly. Hope as many of you as possible enjoy it, and share it with your friends and family! ❤️

[@ZallopV]

Amazing job man!

[@Sssoneca]

Hey, Thank you for this amazing film. Long time since i teared up. Life and its roads..

[@adoublez7]

@@ZallopV thank you!!

[@jomanikarani]

This is a film I plan to rewatch and share. It’s honestly amazing

[@charliewatt499]

This is such a good film

[@abigailnagy277]

This feels like a conversation with two different sides of me. The part of me that wants to self sabatoge things, and the part of me that has to elevate

[@adoublez7]

Oh how relatable this comment is. Thank you, for it and for watching

[@nathanaelj.marcelin7807]

Exactly how I feel.

[@artdealerss]

Everyone has 2 natures

[@anshuman2089]

@@adoublez7 Yo, you are the WRITER and DIRECTOR. Hope people realize it.

[@vaushawnbrown2110]

I understand the feeling

[@Yu-qq9zr]

Funny how he manifested never leaving the ends into reality. Don't underestimate the power of your mindset, it becomes your reality eventually.

[@DLDmaster]

@Trendy flawless Cool.

[@fudge4482]

@Edward Robinson or he just didn’t wanna leave the ends he said it numerous times, neek

[@Yo-og7cr]

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”

[@reeanne8843]

Wow

[@ZhanyFN]

It’s home for him

[@whycantwealljustgetalong1050]

You know this hits me somewhere I didn't expect. I was always the weaker of a duo of friends. Always looked so far up to this kid that I thought I couldn't even see how high he was. After highschool the best of friends that would spend months at each other's homes like brothers split up. I joined the Army, he went towards music. I survived multiple wars, in more theaters than I can count and now have a home and family that I love. All those years and still today I claim that success from the drive I found from looking up to this young man throughout my childhood. I ran into him last year. Hopping from house to house, struggling to stand but still holding his chin up high regardless with that same spirit if a bit darkened. I invited him to come stay at my home for a night, meet my children and my wife and we talk for hours over some of the nicer of my bottles of bourbon until I admit to him what I hadn't ever said. That he had been my only real hero, the only person I ever aspired to be. That I saw in him as a child a fearless leader that I aspired to and still aspire to be. Idk if it was the time, the drinks, or just all of it crashing but my friend let out a tear and and said to me that I was the one he has been looking up to for some time. Thanks to social media he could see my experiences and the places I've been to and my life. I've only ever had one friend my entire life. Only one. I haven't seen him now since then, but I hope he is doing well. This story helped me to realise the importance in that. And I think, after this, I'm going to reach out to him again. Thank you. Thank you so much.

[@GarbageBeast]

Thank you for sharing

[@logana1999]

I felt this way about my friend and he died a little over a year ago, this comment really hurts

[@BabisseDAllemagne]

That‘s the real life. Wish y‘all the best!

[@mikoajzarebski3508]

Thanks for sharing

[@TheInfantry98]

Hey I was in us Army. What was your mos ?

[@kudzu_]

I can tell whoever wrote this is a powerful storyteller. Phenomenal actors as well, I 100% believed they were childhood friends that grew apart. The atmosphere and filming style were excellent as well. I would love to see this as a full length movie.

[@adoublez7]

This is so so so kind of you. Thank you so much, I appreciate you and your words and hope that my work continues to be received in such a way! The actors were so brilliant; the two young boys met for the first time 3 days before we shot. The two adults were friends who had worked together before at a bar but I had no idea when we casted them, and found out the day before whilst in rehearsals. As for a full length movie... Maybe one day! I have a pitch written and I’m not opposed, with the right production company.

[@MALIRIPPA]

@@adoublez7 go for it fam, this was very good.

[@adoublez7]

@@MALIRIPPA Thank yoU!

[@THEREAL_GZUS]

@@adoublez7 great story !! The silence in between says so much !!! Powerful but yet sentimental scenes with flash back caught my attention and reeled me in fam !! Is there a place where we can check out ur work ?

[@SpecialAbonnent]

@@adoublez7 Bro keep the great work up

[@Jack-rd7li]

my mom is in her 50s and still best friends with her friends that she met in elementary school. They’re all established and have families but have remained friends. I really am happy for her for that

[@alixmartinez6871]

And THAT is how it should actually be like

[@Coco-kt6mt]

Probably because they both had similar goals in life, unlike some friendships where one wants to dream big and explore while the other dreams of staying where they're at right now.

[@raepotato5240]

@@alixmartinez6871 nah. To have a friendship that stays through the years is a blessing, it's rare enough and not all have that.

[@EditEnvy3]

Who asked? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@vic-qw1qg]

Lol white people

[@ceecee4049]

Don't ever let someone discourage you from leaving a location you grew up in, some are meant to flourish in other places why limit yourself to one area.

[@adoublez7]

wise words!

[@briansheen9622]

Well some people don’t realize how much a difference being by your family and friends make

[@ceecee4049]

@@frickfrack4514 Agreed, it can also make you comfortable and unintentionally or intentionally hold you back. You can still move and keep in contact or visit.

[@briansheen9622]

@@frickfrack4514 ya that can def happen so I’m that case it would be a great idea to leave

[@derekzhang4364]

it doesn’t seem toxic though. this guys are just having two different lifestyles

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

Saturday morning and a big slice of reality.

[@adoublez7]

😅 thanks for watching

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

@@adoublez7 It was an absolute pleasure. The accent/language took a bit of getting used to, (I'm from Glasgow, so it's certainly not a criticism) but I quickly tuned in. The location didn't really matter in some respects because it's a universally understood scenario, but you go with what you know, and you clearly know these characters and location. On that subject, two fantastic characters, (played by four engaging, charismatic actors) who were easy to become invested in. It was sad see that transaction going down - Rihanna is going to want her Dad around. He can maybe justify it to himself - he's got to earn, but there's no point if he's not around. Is that what's causing the friction with Bianca, or doesn't she know? Does his friend know? Did he see it? The text message - is he actually working a job, or was it his other 'business'? So, what's next Abraham? Could you develop the characters, or are you doing something completely different? (If you don't mind me asking). Whatever you are doing I wish you all the best with your future endeavours - I'll be looking out for your name.✌️

[@girlgetbeautiful7637]

saturday night at 955p central standard time

[@adoublez7]

@@ianmacfarlane1241 I thought I’d come back to this but just realised I hadn’t! Does his friend know - 🤐 I think so often in these situations - whether our loved ones admit it - they know... Text message - why can’t it be both? 👀 Don’t mind you asking at all! I am working on completely different things (2x original series, 1x feature film) which have nothing to do with No More Wings HOWEVER I have not written off doing more with NMW. There is obvious potential for a straight feature adaptation and a TV adaptation where I just expand the story further. There is also a third, off the kilter version for TV which I can’t really divulge much details on. It’s the most exciting version of it and No More Wings would be nothing but a single paintbrush stroke in a much bigger world. In coming months I’ll be pitching that version - alongside two collaborators - with bated excitement. So the short answer is being kept very busy and so excited to be able to share more stories with the world. Thank you so much for this beautiful comment, lending me your thoughts and giving the time to the film. ❤️

[@hanmellenbruch]

Ooh! My fav. What flavor?

[@DavidMcQueen]

A very proud uncle over here, beaming with pride. Love this Abe

[@adoublez7]

Thank you, Dave!

[@Moaktree]

@@adoublez7 🐐

[@MiloMcCarthyMusic]

@@adoublez7 🔥🔥🔥

[@Fullmetal_christo]

Rightfully so sir. This is an amazing slice of life, this hits home for me.

[@moose_squirrel_colombo5786]

Awe 🥺

[@thellytholdtheathellth5278]

This hit me real hard because six wings and chips doesnt feel like a big enough meal to make me full.

[@adoublez7]

😂😂😂😂 you’d be surprised but I hear that! I always order more than that. Thanks for watching!

[@martinstojcheski1567]

I think they ordered that exact amount cause that’s what they ordered when they were young not cause of how mich they cost

[@unfortunate7570]

@@adoublez7 Fantastic film. It hit home a bit.

[@quartzations3297]

Black people only eat fried chicken and watermelons

[@arya9509]

@@quartzations3297 😐

[@Austin.davis1a]

This hit hard because me and my friend are now going down different paths and it hurts too look back at the memories when we were both so close.

[@leandrahoersting]

That hurts

[@eon001]

Δustin .D Weirdly enough I'm in a similar cross roads. Looking to get out of London and never look back tbh.

[@nick6ix829]

@@eon001 why tho

[@eon001]

@@nick6ix829 In my case it's potential career opportunities. I've also grown apart from my friends. Hence why this video touched me a bit too. Kinda need a fresh start.

[@nick6ix829]

@@eon001 London is the best city in the UK bro

[@godfreyjones4428]

10 minutes of story telling, better than 2 hours of Hollywood. Well done!

[@adoublez7]

😅😁 thank you Godfrey

[@bicyclechuck]

this!!!

[@aliakadraco]

@@adoublez7 what is he passing at 8:48?

[@kokositwon9948]

This was quality over quantity

[@doctorkhumalo7730]

That is not true, not even a little bit.

[@efthymiosn3381]

Damn these young actors really look like the younger version of the adult ones!

[@Clauds71]

Oh yeah, well observed 😀

[@trevorphillips3340]

Apart from the teeth lol older dude who went the wrong way has a massive gap in his teeth

[@irubyu]

I think that was the point

[@notmuchofapeacemakerr8048]

@@Clauds71 I thought they were having flashbacks.

[@adoublez7]

@@notmuchofapeacemakerr8048 😉 thanks for watching

[@greenhat7618]

The best you can do for the people that‘s “left behind” is not to stay there with them, but to show them the possibilities of this world, show them their potential, and maybe give them a hand when you arrive at that better place.

[@adequatequality]

@MR-FREEZE 98 Well, "staying behind" directly implies not moving forward regardless of whether it was your choice or not. Never grow accustom to mediocrity especially when you have the talent to make it far in life. The moral of the story is the difference between someone who chose to move forward and the other who seems "ok" with staying behind but obviously regrets his life decisions.

[@JonBernard41]

Define "better place". When your community is fractured, it becomes (more) vulnerable - weakened. Moving to white spaces and places does not equal acceptance. Nor achievement. Think BIGGER. Your money welcome, but your presence is tolerated. You will always be seen as 'other'. Clearer heads are needed. Purchasing their homes...their goods, benefits them. NOT you. Or your people. Think. Money is energy. Be careful WHO you give your energy to.

[@ThatOneAlbinoMofo]

​@@JonBernard41 Tell that racist crap to yourself, white children don't give a damn about black children, the parents do- raising our children up with other cultures is fine Moreover, fine, let us play your game Why are all the densely populated black regions still murdering and aborting our own if our lives mattered so much to us I hear all the time "don't forget your people" "come back and build our communities" Yet whenever someone does they are bankrupted and betrayed by their own community But sure, when you start a fortune 500 please do share your wealth hypocrite Easy to demonized and demand the wealth of others using the claims of your dead ancestors What are YOU and the OTHERS going to build- you have no right to shame the rest of us from leaving the plantation created for us by Blaxploitation films

[@JonBernard41]

@@ThatOneAlbinoMofo Exhibit A: 👆

[@darrellwilliams1991]

@@JonBernard41 Come on…so moving from a less desirable place is “moving to a white place”? How about it’s relocating to less impoverished place, a less crime infested place. Do you know how many times a person tries to stay and change their community only to end up dead by someone from that same community. Sometimes people have a lot jealousy and envy for someone doing better than them, even when they are making no real honest effort to change their own circumstances. Get out while you can, it’s not one person’s responsibility to make sure another persons takes responsibility for their own life and situations. If you seeing me do it is t enough of an eye opener then 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@RPFLives99]

What hits hard is dude is just sad he's going to miss his bestfriend but doesn't know how to express it so he resorts to slick shame him, I know how this feels.

[@Ahil4421]

What is slick shaming?

[@Your_Father_LA]

@@Ahil4421 condescending remarks

[@twizztedfps]

@@Ahil4421 sneak dissing

[@tdizzle6124]

Pillow talking

[@RPFLives99]

@@twizztedfps thank you

[@hollyannm2945]

To see two people grow up together and take different paths in lives.. you can see the emotions in both of their eyes about the situation

[@adoublez7]

🥺❤️ thank you for watching HollyAnn!

[@akididrus7560]

@@adoublez7 you did a good job and the actors too

[@chillyman7340]

The silences are so deafening, they show so many emotions during the conversation, great video.

[@adoublez7]

Thank you! When the DOP read the script (and one other person, a legal advisor) they both said that the power would really be felt in the silences. It's been magical seeing audiences pick up on and appreciate that.

[@Iamjimpage]

Thankyou, Abe and I worked really hard to make sure there was a lot of power in what they didnt say to each other.

[@nabeel-_-9707]

@@Iamjimpage it works to a great effect

[@jamess.2491]

Man this hits home. Seen lots of people talking about how it's hard to be the one left behind, but it's equally as hard to be the one who has to let go. Your old friends demonize you for wanting more, and you have to step into the unknown just hoping that it's worth it. Great film.

[@bryangonzalez7283]

Bro that's exactly how I felt I moved to a different country to follow my dreams and they all laughed at me including my family did it all to better myself

[@kedo]

@@bryangonzalez7283 I hope you succeed

[@lunathedontv2113]

@@bryangonzalez7283 you’ll make it. Thats the 1st step.

[@kadenmcmahon9008]

Something I noticed was in the end. When separating the man who stays in his homework travels down the road that is lit up and is aware of how it’s going to go. Showing his inability to put himself out there. While the other friend travels down a road, which is dark, showing his comfort in the unknown.

[@kadenmcmahon9008]

Hometown* sorry guys

[@blueskilla6]

very nice observation

[@basseyedetjr9054]

That's a deep insight

[@exclusive8260]

U a fucken english lit teacher or what?

[@eunicecastelo4084]

Very good

[@kanecanedy623]

This is why Im scared to meet people I haven’t seen in a while. You just tear your friendship apart in one go.

[@avdm1098]

Part if the cycle unfortunately

[@dominicthelordkabinga]

It’s like the dude in black was trying to antagonize him just so he could be like,” I knew it this dude is a snob”.

[@deathmelon12]

It's a bit of a self perpetuating cycle is it not? You will always feel further by virtue of having lived further, but remember that you have a say in it too. Think of seeing people (again, even) not as final farewells, but the same as the first time you saw them - a chance to build something again. We've all lived through losing friends by the attrition of time, but if this clip proves anything, it's that paths don't always diverge permanently, no matter how far you've travelled.

[@hillsideonly]

@@deathmelon12 stellar comment

[@SankofaNYC]

To be honest… it’s seems like they were pretty different even when they were younger. Their friendship was pretty much held together by youth and proximity. This is less about them growing apart and more about them growing up. They had different interests, cares, and were on different paths even when they were younger. It just is what it is… All that being said, it’s wild he is from the area but still thought it was a good idea to come through in a nice suit to see his boy at the chicken spot lol

[@TeaLeaf222]

They both were so content with who they'd become. People have different definitions of success and you can't make anyone do what they dont want to do.

[@adoublez7]

Yes! Yes yes yes. I always question why people are so sure Jude isn’t content with who he is/who he’s become. And equally why people are so sure that Isaac is content. There’s so much we don’t know about him which could flip that perception... thank you for watching!

[@TeaLeaf222]

@@adoublez7 oh wow! Thank you for reading and responding to my comment. 😊Fantastic work, and awesome character development in such a short time span. Cant wait to see more of your work! watching from the USA! ❤️TBH im gonna guess people assume those things based on their own biases. Noone likes to admit they have them.

[@supreemcourt9181]

truth.

[@goodputin4324]

@@adoublez7 mad ting, fam.

[@NiaK24]

@@adoublez7 Hey amazing story you wrote, very well done🙌🙌🙌 But from the ways it's played out we can see the regret in Jude's eyes, especiallywith that little transaction at the end. Though we can never be certain in the other guys is contentment, we know for sure that from his speech and expressions Jude's not all that happy with where he ended up. At least that's how I see it.

[@ladyg7796]

I loved this story. Some people need to strive for a different path, others need the security of what’s familiar. Neither path is necessarily wrong, but you must be willing to accept the consequences and pay the price for the life you choose.

[@adoublez7]

Thanks for watching Lady G, glad to hear you loved it. Appreciate you taking the time to comment and agree with you - it's too simplistic to perceive their paths in a totally binary way of "right and wrong"

[@_nekoparaiten_3322]

He seemed hesitant to say he was going away. It's obvious how much they'll miss each other just based off of their reactions and facial expressions. Wonderful actors and script.

[@adoublez7]

Thank you Neko. So proud of what the actors did with the script and direction, they smashed it.

[@gabrieladebiyi1770]

Brilliant ending to show the moment where their lives started to diverge.

[@AhYes-it3mr]

Ah... Spoiler!! Take this comment down!!!

[@ZezFilmsGH]

@@AhYes-it3mr lol, ok will do

[@nerdfn3561]

@@AhYes-it3mr no just don’t look at comments

[@bhuvaneshwarij1326]

Can u pls explain it, I didnt gt it

[@aquagames3098]

@@bhuvaneshwarij1326 They both walked on opposite places they started from, which is the chicken place, and both are taking a different path, symbolic, to a different life.

[@Desire123ification]

"Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." Robert Frost

[@Clauds71]

I love that quote 😊

[@thecuriousmeow2776]

Still one of my most favorite poems ever!!

[@chichibangbang3667]

Robert Frost was a great poet, but I think in this case, might have to go for this one "keep spending most our lives, living in the gangsta's paradise." Coolio

[@adoublez7]

@@chichibangbang3667 Haha, love it.

[@claudeyaz]

Read the whole poem guys. It says over and over both the roads are the same. The idea of "road less travelled," is that the narrator is trying to justify to himself that the road he took was better some how. Please please read the entire poem. It had actually caused one of frosts friends to choose to go to war because he didnt see the humor and irony in it. Please read the whole thing

[@Sainibala]

Such a well-written and beautiful short film. Both sides have meaning - never forget your roots and where you came from, but also... aim for the stars and step out of your comfort zone. RESPECT for this movie.

[@adoublez7]

☺️☺️☺️☺️ thank you Saini!

[@Chadius_Thundercock]

This has me scared of the future. Almost all my friends blow off school, but they aren’t athletic or anything like that to get scholarships, They don’t have any advanced classes, yet still struggle with grades. Me and another friend are the only ones with advanced classes and straight A’s. Im scared that I’m gonna end up leaving my friends behind, cause I’ve know them since I was in 1st grade

[@mashwork6615]

Worst feeling ever when someone you known your entire life passes you up and leaves you behind. That’s why you can never be satisfied and gotta keep elevating

[@homoerectus4923]

But isnt that envy of ur friends than focussing on yourself?

[@specialkaran]

Yeh if you’re a jealous beta maybe. Stop thinking with ego as your guiding light and maybe you’d value more significant things in life than outperforming your friends.

[@jefe3090]

Just graduated high school in the terrible year we all know as 2020. Didn't get a chance to say goodbye to a lot of people. Although I'm still young, freshman in uni, I find it scary that my childhood is basically over. I'm afraid, but hoping this doesn't happen to me. This film is amazing, thank you.

[@determineddad7935]

Adulthood is a strange transition. Alot will happen. Stay focused and make goods decisions even if many of your peers don't. Life goes on and doesn't wait aroumd.

[@TheInfantry98]

It will happen to you it’s life

[@shanegilliam4896]

@Arabella // graduated as a senior in high school in June, and went straight to College in the fall I think is what he’s saying

[@foronpans3317]

2020 grad here too fam. Still to this day wish I had the chance to say goodbye to lots of ppl. But there’s always the chance you’ll see them again down while you go your own path. All it takes is patience.

[@PauloChimaev]

Life moves on, you'll meet new friends in highschool, college and at work. You'll reach to that point where friends just come and go and you're just greatful you met them. Atleast that's what i feel rn, adulthood sucks

[@mo8596]

The location, actors, dialogue and even the local dialect and slang in them days! Bang on point👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@adoublez7]

*bows* thank you Mohammed. Authentic was essential to me

[@ItsaColdWorld10]

Haven't heard 'choong ting' in a while still. 😂

[@mickeydemas]

Ironically, guys like his friend are the reason he had to leave the ends.

[@The_Caledonian]

You aint wrong, and then they turn against people who leave their 'ends' as if they are traitors etc when they are pursuing their career for the better.

[@georgestanko2523]

Furthermore, theyre slingin weed and soon that will be completely legal here in the US, putting them all out of business.

[@davecarli1187]

@@The_Caledonian damn fact

[@jahedali4961]

Are you from Toronto

[@c.sstudios3060]

Slingin weed lolol you cant be serious

[@oneway4667]

“Just try not be a stranger to the ends” that’s hella deep

[@adoublez7]

Deeper than rap!

[@RuNZiT1]

Wait.. what’s that mean? Is it stranger to the money..?

[@ebaocihc7085]

Hmm translation?

[@dylanchang4111]

My translation of it is that the chicken shop and where they grew up in, is "the ends". Because Isaac is famous and has a new house in a seemingly rich area, he doesn't fit in the ends anymore because of high social status. Jude still believes he himself belongs in the ends and tells Isaac not to be a stranger to where they grew up.

[@chukwutheartist]

@@RuNZiT1 "Ends" is London slang for the hood.

[@BoMuchokiMotivation]

The end shot where they go in different directions literally and figuratively is brilliant

[@adoublez7]

☺️🙌🏾 love when people appreciate those details. Thank you

[@robkemp7291]

Leaving a place to seek betterment is not leaving the family. Its something else.

[@LowTremble]

I just had this conversation with a friend of mine about how I felt I was falling behind in life. I noticed his focus on his career and how he started making big moves and im sitting back waiting to hang out and have fun with him without realizing im just wasting time. Im 26 and barely realizing whats happening around me.

[@uNhlanhlakaSithole]

Same age. Same boat.

[@LowTremble]

@@uNhlanhlakaSithole I think thats just how life works, you cant bring everybody along with you and there is nothing wrong with that.

[@samilsaygili]

Totally feel you. People around me started to make big money while I'm out here surfing on the internet. I won't be in a shock if we lose touch after a while

[@samilsaygili]

We ultimately need to acknowledge that we have to grow out of our comfort zones and change our perspectives towards life

[@wiseonwords]

ian b - Well, at 26 you're still young and you still have the opportunity to do something with your life. Best get cracking then!

[@thismanlyguy]

Let’s be honest, you didn’t search for this but it’s definitely worth watching

[@chrismoltisanti2240]

If you’ve grown up in the ends this is normal. You will have the guys who choose the street life and the ones who decide to take the positive path. Once you get older you have nothing in common which disintegrates the friendship. All you can do is reminisce about the old times.

[@cr35t23]

The story is still being written, this doesn't define both of them.

[@adoublez7]

Absolutely true! Book doesn’t close until the pen runs out of ink and we take our last breath...

[@thewhitene9746]

Even though don't have common grounds anymore, u gotta admit that when you meet with your childhood homies after a longtime just by seeing their faces you feel like " I'm home". You get back the energy to continue in life.

[@slenderwolf2272]

For the legend who wrote this whole thing...we need a full length movie brother,this stuff is beyond phenomenal.

[@adoublez7]

😅😅😅 thank you. Maybe one day! Have a few ideas both for film and tv for it in longer form... If and when the time is right and the stars align. 🙏🏾

[@slenderwolf2272]

@@adoublez7 sounds good to me man, anywhere I can follow you and your work brother?

[@manaulhoque6507]

@@adoublez7 Something like this on TV would be sick. We have shows like top boy but nothing that goes deep into the issues and characters.

[@s_pru23]

So this so dope. Growing in Miami I know sooooo many smart people with great potential trapped in their own choices

[@hamilcross]

this is one of the hardest parts of growing up. sometimes there really isn’t even any bad reason or ill intent in the end of a friendship. sometimes you just grow apart. i’ve had to be the friend that leaves, and i’ve had to be the friend to get left behind. it’s a part of life. a sad part, but necessary for growth. edit: it dawned on me that i’m seeing my old high school friend for the first time in about 3/4 years soon. i suppose a friendship can’t truly end until the both of you call it quits. i have faith that those in similar situations to the one presented above may find strength to either continue the friendship or find solace in leaving it behind. godspeed.

[@Jack-rd7li]

i think it’s possible to find your own lane and still see your friends from time to time. My dad who’s in his 50s will still see his friends from high school or college from time to time.

[@sofiavelardez2441]

how did it go with your friend/ ex friend?

[@Jewel_Screaming_Chango8387]

If you aren’t losing friends you aren’t growing up

[@brisbanekilarny6212]

Good video, it illustrates the reality of living in a depressed part of town. To leave the hood, one must get an academic education, learn a trade or start a successful business. Hustling makes quick money but also corrupts ones life.

[@pennypillow4445]

they both had different attitudes. one wanted to stay where he was in life and the other friend wanted to see a different world. makes you wonder how things can be different just through the choices you make

[@olliew2932]

law of attraction . its beautiful

[@olliew2932]

@@User6666_ sad that you think that, i hope you learn eventually

[@ffhe5re7u54]

The broke friend was afraid of leaving his comfort zone...the rich one did the opposite

[@warprimeminister]

….choices you make ……..well, lol, yeah that’s how it’s always worked

[@codewithegai]

@@olliew2932 more like the compound effect

[@brandonliao408]

Look at their collars when they were children. Isaac always tried to dress for success.

[@adoublez7]

Thanks for noticing that, was intentional about Jude having his top button undone and his tie quite short, with Isaac looking a little sharper.

[@Notorious-AP]

Wow.

[@TheInfantry98]

You can dress for success but still end up a failure

[@brandonliao408]

@@TheInfantry98 And you can dress for failure and still be a success

[@trap784]

@@brandonliao408 mums

[@Noodle.in.oodles]

I love how his older self passes his younger self the package and how it ties in with the end song’s lyrics. It’s all a circle-someone passed him a package when he was younger and now he’s passing it on to another. You can get your P’s up quick in the game or work slow and get out. He gives himself the package because it starts the cycle over-there’s no getting out for him or anyone else following that path. This is really great man. Thank you Abraham Adeyemi.

[@adoublez7]

Yes. Yes. YESSSS!!!!! THANK YOU KEVIN! The perfect breakdown of this scene and what I was trying to achieve and bonus points for noticing the intentionality in the song choice in the end credits - I would have been devastated had we not secured the rights for those songs. Thank you so much for watching and generously taking the time to leave this comment, it's really brought me joy this evening!

[@Noodle.in.oodles]

@@adoublez7 Thank you for taking the time to set all this up! Keep writing; keep making films; we need the arts, now more than ever. This was really well done and I appreciate your choices!

[@kingnate9534]

@@Noodle.in.oodles See, the way you just put it out pissed me off because your basically saying that there's no hope for I'm, which is pretty pessimistic of you. He needs to take the initiative to focus on his rap career rather then gangs and crime, I see a lot of potential in him. "He gives himself the package because it starts the cycle over-there’s no getting out for him or anyone else following that path" SMFH.

[@xtelfolaj]

You said in the second paragraph that someone passes him a package when he was younger. Where did you see that?

[@Noodle.in.oodles]

@@xtelfolaj at the very end of the film. The young kids in the restaurant are them when they’re young-they walk past the table (where the present versions are sitting) and he passes a package to his younger self.

[@fab2225]

the friends that aren’t happy to see you go up are the same ones that will bring you down

[@alixmartinez6871]

Not even

[@sunleo6161]

yup

[@Jdb63]

@@jojoslife8704 Maybe because you aren't happy and supportive of their success? I'll gladly help the people in my life that supported me, but some people would rather you stay on their level because seeing others succeeding where they aren't makes them uncomfortable. I don't owe them anything

[@wikipedia0]

Plotting on your demise behind your back! Their the ones you gotta watch out for

[@futuresocieties.]

💙🆕

[@jasonlieberman4606]

As an American I always love getting to see a glimpse of life for everyday Brits

[@db5094]

Haha the chicken shop is very accurate indeed

[@jasonlieberman4606]

@@db5094 chicken is obviously huge here in the States, but depending on the region it might be mostly just KFC and Popeyes, big chains like that, and fewer little joints. But as big as this country is I'm pretty sure in every state you'll find some good local burger spots. I'm from Maryland where it's all about pit beef and seafood, especially crabs, from dive bars to fancy restaurants. No doubt the best chicken is the South tho, at least in the USA. No I'm wondering about this British chicken...

[@dannybailey9615]

Instead of KFC we have NFC all over Britain

[@jasonlieberman4606]

@@dannybailey9615 Is that the National Federation of Chicken, a subsidiary of the National Health?

[@tbhidkbutthisseemsfun5877]

@@jasonlieberman4606 we have kfc too. Dunno what that guys talking about

[@amethystrain2513]

You can't love a place and help poison it at the same time.

[@onedaya_martian1238]

Good words.

[@Elbereth42]

Sure you can. If anything, it's easier that way.

[@adoublez7]

@@Elbereth42 Agree! It's far more complex than that... Family relationships show that all the time!

[@thanhvinhnguyento7069]

Not many choices when you're a small fish

[@machinech183]

Truth... but the losers and those too scared to change would write volumes with their excuses.

[@LeeFazzani]

I'm glad this has subtitles. Funny how english can be like an entirely different language to itself.

[@onedaya_martian1238]

Even the subtitles needed some translations :) Loved the colloquialisms.

[@skyejacques]

It's Jamaican Patois, so it's actually an entirely different dialect of English, same as trying to understand Scottish English or Singaporean English :)

[@adoublez7]

@@skyejacques perfect way of explaining it!

[@jauzaafaishalahmadpadmadis3846]

@@skyejacques the jamaican part that i recognize is the wagwan bit, whats that mean though?

[@RemyDon]

@@jauzaafaishalahmadpadmadis3846 it means what's up

[@blacklight1104]

Beautiful piece. It really goes to show how different friendships can feel when you're young and when you're older. The best bonds are ones that can stand the test of time. Not a lot of people can claim they had friends like this and even less when the going gets tough. Cherish your friends, people. That laugh or fight you had years ago could very be your last moment with them and vice versa.

[@adoublez7]

Beautiful comments and agree with pretty much all of it, thank you for sharing. Glad you enjoyed the film ❤️

[@Zen-zt4uk]

I like how when you look deep enough in these comments you can see that the authors replying to some of them and sending positive messages, it shows that the guys really humble and thankful for this video to be released to the world overall I can tell ya that much

[@mvproductions8543]

This film definitely shows how much it hurts when someone leaves, even when you try to be strong it hurts much deeper on the inside than it shows

[@adoublez7]

🥺 Friendship breakups are tough, arguably more difficult than romantic ones. Thank you for watching!

[@mvproductions8543]

@@adoublez7 love your work man! Everything goes so well together and I hope you can grow as a filmmaker!

[@KelvinChiuFilms]

I messaged an old friend yesterday, some I haven't spoken to for nearly 5 years. He said he was thinking about me at the same time...

[@adoublez7]

Kelvin 🥺🥺🥺 You tryina make me cry? THANK YOU for messaging that old friend (and for sharing it with me) and thank you to them for being receptive. Thank you for watching the film!

[@patrickpolintan8741]

Ayy man that’s nice to know, and I hope you all catch up together someday for real

[@highlybaked8417]

@@adoublez7 You made a beautiful film, friend.

[@PistolSovereign]

What the... you must live in the matrix!

[@connormontana79]

I DONT CARE how long we haven’t seen eachother wen u see me again u can talk to me about anything I’m still here

[@mannimelen]

We have never seen eachother, yould you talk to me if you saw me?

[@evildaughter4]

I will find you. And talk to you . Remember this

[@QwkSA]

@@evildaughter4 that's scary NGL xd

[@microdeluxe]

When you are young u don’t realise how real this is. It’s absolute sadness. Success compounds - so do the work early

[@3rdvoidmen594]

This could be you, in a few years time. Kids out there, choose your path with thought.

[@TayTay-fn6cx]

This is me right now at the age of 20, it's crazy how hard this hits...

[@tuneunleashed]

@@TayTay-fn6cx I know how you feel but you’re 20 you’re still very young. Take things day by day. Do not look towards the future or you will stress yourself. 1 step at a time.

[@sedulous9383]

@@TayTay-fn6cx you are still young! It’s now that matters

[@doctorscalling9479]

@@tuneunleashed "Young", ni**a that's 1/3 of good life gone, no don't take it easy, that said yes you cannot rush things.

[@pratishthashukla4325]

No culture is inherently macabre ....Remember that. If you observe something alarming about your traditions , roots or culture , you shouldn't accept because that is not how it was intended to be. That is simply its beauty being tarnished by people . If your roots exploit or hurt you , they are not your roots. Your roots are supposed so strengthen you and stay with you as you grow. The man didn't do anything wrong leaving , from what I believe is , an unsafe neighbourhood . Instead , we should work on making these neighbourhoods safer for everyone while preserving their true tradition.

[@BHuang92]

He should be leaving the city for a better life rather than stay in a place that's gonna get worst. Why should he suffer for it where it can't be saved.

[@adoublez7]

@Karicat Watts this is so beautifully put. Thank you so much!

[@BHuang92]

@Karicat Watts But time can erode things like mountains until they are nothing. Time is a consent, nothing lasts.

[@fokusnikfm]

By going away from that place they’re making that place worser. Only the local can change it and they are responsible for it and for each other

[@adoublez7]

@@fokusnikfm I agree with this. But it’s also an argument of selfish vs. Selfless and whether being selfish is always a bad thing? Sometimes you have to put yourself first... I don’t think it’s a straight and simple answer, which is why I wrote the film 😅

[@pollutedmind2959]

Some "friends" from the past just treat you like they've never been friends with you, those type of friends that get together but didn't invite you cos you're not part of their social status. You gotta really see who your friends these days.

[@adoublez7]

Hmmmmm...

[@rashahmed8591]

Every1 has this one friend.It’s been 10 years my one friend died it’s not about the crowd every1 has this one friend who truly understand each other.

[@ahmad5640]

Got many of em shoulda ghost them and find new friends

[@jonathananderson7990]

I’m 23 now. I used to hang with my boys since I was in the 10th grade. We used to go to parties. Drink, smoke, till I hit 20 and started to realize people who do this for too much longer...aren’t the type of people that go anywhere...so I started to tell them what they needed to hear, not what they wanted to hear. Filling them in on what we COULD be doing, and soon it seemed more like they resented the small success I had. I never threw scripts in their face. Just knew I wanted to change and I wanted them to change with me. 21 years old hits, and well, they’ll always be in my heart, but that part of my life is over. It’s almost time for me to move out of my mums place. Found me a really good college educated girl who helps me be a better me. Someone I’d never found being in that kinda environment. Not that I depend on her. I keep a steady cash flow and soon my college education will help get me a great income to start something more towards a family lifestyle position or at least prepared for my later 20’s. I’m still that 19 year old who wants to smash a couple bottles and trap...in spirit, but there’s more to life than that. Friends like that are once in a life time. I guess I said it right there though. Once...

[@elizabethbanks6432]

Yeh my childhood friends started leaving me out cuz I was poor now I look better and do better they try to hang with me

[@braidsfordayss]

I hope the director Abraham Adeyemi will continue to elevate this was amazing

[@adoublez7]

Thank you so much!

[@ffhe5re7u54]

@@adoublez7 wow this was so good it really changed my mindset and perspective on my life i really thank you and your team for the film🙏🏾❤

[@Joangelo12345]

One word to describe this: bittersweet. Just graduated last year and I can somewhat relate to this, seeing as to how my friends and I are now having to go through different paths in life without each other. “Just try not to be a stranger to the ends” just hits. Beautiful short film!

[@adoublez7]

Must be even more strenuous experiencing that in the midst of a pandemic, I imagine... 🥺 Thank you for watching!

[@IM_ACID]

your bestfriends may have gone on different paths but the amazing memories you have created with them lives on forever......

[@adoublez7]

Yep, so so true!

[@alishamehra8146]

This seems so realistic and heart warming. The script is amazing. Beautifully portrayed the reality of life. End scene hit me hard.

[@adoublez7]

Thank you Alisha. So glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@reelfeels3542]

Tum batao ladkiyo ke bich dosti kaisi hoti h??

[@davidwhitaker2211]

This is how it feels going off to university and some of your friends stay home. Even though I come back home often, it's not the same as when we were back in school together in the old days. Everything is always changing, but you have to remember your roots and stay grounded no matter where you go. This is one of the keys to success.

[@santanzotss]

I don’t want my mates and I ending up like this but as I age more and more I start to see this unfold I’m 18 and In my final year I just hope we all make good decisions

[@yol3209]

🙏

[@frds_skce]

Hey, enjoy your life. Things might not turned out to be how you want it to be, but it's okay. We learn from mistakes, and we become better from it

[@cadavher]

Man that end shot. Really hits you in the feels for the struggle.

[@adoublez7]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for watching

[@ackeemd1]

I recently moved from South London to Nottingham for the exact same reasons; better environment, extremely good value for homes and overall feel it's a better move for the wife and kids... despite all of that there's still soo much apprehension about leaving what I knew, even if what I knew was worse in a few ways, that's why the siren playing at the moment it did really got me... been having the same conversations with friends; the memories, emotions, back and fourth... it was all great and so familiar, brilliant work Abraham Adeyemi.

[@adoublez7]

Thank you for sharing this, Ackeem. The sirens moment - I was really glad we pulled that off; there was every worry that it could come across corny. Thank you for watching - wishing you and your family all the best with the new pastures in Notts!

[@محمدالحربي-ط9ح4ب]

This is an actual Hollywood level scene and acting. Maybe even passed Hollywood levels...

[@nawal10]

They’ll come back. True friendship NEVER dies. He’ll be inviting him to a dinner at his new house one day

[@adoublez7]

Yes yes yes! He’s definitely got to go over to those sides. Might even like that gentrified chicken and chips he scoffed at.. 😅

[@asphaltus7455]

It's not like that. There is a strain in the friendship when your friend has his life made and yours is not. Being in his presence is a constant reminder of the fact, and it never quite goes away.

[@metsrus]

hopefully he leaves the coke behind.

[@nawal10]

@@asphaltus7455 but he’s going to pursue his rap career and might even be famous. And his friend is already successful. 2 successful friends in 2 completely diff fields and lifestyles but pretty awesome. At least that’s the positive outlook of it in my head that I wish comes true.

[@jamesrivera8755]

@@nawal10 world just doesn't work that way sadly

[@cellemac3014]

Shorts like this make me marvel over the art form of short storytelling. These guys literally didn't have to move from their spot to evoke so much emotion from us viewers.

[@Kochie11]

Getting left behind sucks. I have a friend who’s an Olympian, another who owns a business overseas, and another who’s a squad lead in Afghanistan. When you are surrounded by greatness and left like that, it leaves you bitter, jealous, but still proud. Not a good feeling.

[@sandeeptiwari7157]

Lol it could have been other way round. One injury to your friend. A wrong decision or pandemic can down any business. And leading in afganistan he is too lucky. And so you are.

[@ytkel8880]

Find something that you enjoy and good at! You say your jealous of the friend who joined the army and the friend who runs a business - are these anything you ever wanted to do? Also, if you don’t want to get ‘left behind’ you have to be prepared to take risks. I was the friend who was ‘left behind’. I changed careers and stated over - it was huge risk as I didn’t have anything to fall back on if it failed. All worked out, much happier now - good luck to you.

[@BUnspoken]

This makes me grateful I'm still cool with my homeboys to this day. We grew up in church together and also encouraged greatness. We all got the chance to chill together a few months ago. And we were laughing like everything happened yesterday. We each are seeing success our own way and we don't look down on each other we just encourage one another to seek better

[@adoublez7]

Love that for you guys. Thank you for watching, and sharing!

[@notlookinforahug]

This is rare. Blessed

[@kyle4586]

That’s that sad part for me, once you laugh about yesterday the future seems to be only that past with that person/ people

[@zaynmuzin5836]

Abraham thank you for this short film. Hits home as a man who grew up in a rough area of London who made a better life for himself but sadly former friends never left that life. Funnily enough we also arranged a catch up after 10 years at a Morley’s we grew up in and it’s sad the only things we could talk about was the past and not the future amongst ourselves, we had both grown apart. Thought provoking film!

[@evemusicara4772]

School or not life may take you to different places but don't forget your roots keep pushing..u gonna get there, don't live to h rich ..live to b happy fam.

[@adoublez7]

As one of my friends always says “Happiness is the KPI (Key Performance Indicator)”

[@urbanaafricana]

I loved young Jude. He was such a lover of life-expressive and happy. Wish he could have stuck to football and perhaps succeded? Growing up I was a (female) version of Isaac. Wish I could have been more free though or rebellious. Lol. Life is too short. The degree and white collar job doesn't always translate into happiness. And success can also come in non-traditional or non-linear ways. Kudos Abraham Adeyemi. You moved all of us deeply with your story. And your actors are all amazing. I really liked the camerawork as well. Looking forward to your next films!

[@adoublez7]

I love love love this comment. I reckon most people can't help but love a Jude-type and wish they had been a bit more like him. All about striking the balance where one doesn't end up being a detriment to oneself... Thank you for watching and for this comment. Phenomenal team around me to make this film and very much looking forward to sharing more of my works with you (and all) as my career continues!

[@jarrellidk]

What people don’t realize about adult friendships are that they’re a lot like relationships. Yea, some people can maintain that “effortless” chemistry but for many, as you grow into adults and step more into your own responsibilities your priorities largely shift. You have to make a conscious effort to maintain the friendship or else it can easily slip away. Do not let anyone convince you that just because you two no longer have the time to sit around and banter as much that you’re automatically “going separate ways”. The same goes for relationships. Sometimes it just takes effort. But ofc in some situations you may want to leave a certain person behind if you feel as if they have no desire to change and their lifestyle can make a negative impact on you, like in this video.

[@flarion00]

This reminds me of how some of my friends and I use to be

[@dzyszn1666]

Think about that last time you all hangout together as kids, shits crazy man. Still got many childhood friends but some close ones I'll never see again, enjoy the moments.

[@GeminiJay]

"The biggest life hack is leaving your hometown in your 20s" - some guy on Reddit

[@noice9163]

Why?

[@PancakeDiaries]

@@noice9163 u never will if u don't

[@groundzero1041]

This probably applies only to the west

[@GeminiJay]

​@@groundzero1041 wherever you're born, that ain't it Chief

[@rifarira9160]

That was my plan, but my momma keep me hostage. Especially when covid hits the world.

[@talhahhussain6064]

The broken speech between the two men conveys a distance between them. This is empahsised as we can see younger forms of them in the scene which shows how they have not met for a long-time, thus presenting a significant distance in their relationship.

[@natevic1867]

Woo a British one! Yes other countries, this is what much of the young generation in south London sound like...

[@roryjames5675]

Unfortunately

[@rahulkumar-ye5ft]

I was wondering what kind of accent they have

[@laflaf125]

It's not just the south London accent but also the south London slang

[@rahulkumar-ye5ft]

@@laflaf125 yes and the slang made it even harder to understand. I literally had to read the subtitles 😂

[@onelusciouslad7841]

Yeah, not everyone in the UK speaks like Bridgerton

[@alvinmotos5925]

Reminds me of Plato's allegory about a people who grew up chained in a cave and seeing only black and white (shadows) until they break free and see the world in true color for the first time. The other stays back in the cave for fear of change and wishes to live with what they were familiar with.

[@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod]

Very good short film. 😊👍🏽

[@adoublez7]

Thanks Soluchi!

[@rokuyasu9143]

YO THE DIRECTER REPLIED TO U AYYYYYY

[@kasyfi5546]

Yooo, I love your Spider-Man fighting stuff. I remember watching them over and over again

[@inky_._ghoul]

I feel so pathetic after viewing this, but I am trying to get out of the hood. I'm just saving and looking for a car.

[@db5094]

Good luck with it man, no one can tell you what life you should live but you

[@nicenice3742]

Ask God to lead you. He did miracles for me in a similar situation

[@ryanbales8116]

Keep your eye on the prize. You'll get out.

[@BiLLz66614]

You’ve got it brother. I’m in the same boat. Trying to get a car and get out into the world to start things up. One day at a time. It’ll happen as long as you stay true and follow through!

[@divino8942]

keep it up g, don't ever give up. We still got many chances given.

[@aethellstan]

Enjoyed, loved the past and present and how they were shown with their ideas on what they were going to be when grown up and how they ended up.

[@adoublez7]

Thank you!

[@packers45678]

@@adoublez7 you really have a talent. This was beautiful, please keep making more movies thank you

[@adoublez7]

@@packers45678 Thank you so much. I absolutely will keep making more!

[@alliheart8336]

As a teenager, I am afraid of the future that my friends will be separated from me but it is what it is cuz we all gotta succeed in life ya know

[@hurbm2443]

I feel like you need to put yourself first, but in this world of connectivity through phones and other devices I'm sure you can keep in touch

[@AirKangLocker]

Never be afraid, u never know which connects come and go in the future, trust me

[@fchillaxing]

When that kid said he wanted the million dollar crib and the other said dream bigger there's better things in life. Thats some deep stuff right there

[@crillyboy19]

This short film represents the changing of times, 2 close friends who grew up together & now are going through separate paths while reminiscing on the past, amazing storytelling at its finest.

[@asainerdr77]

You can’t let sentiment and peeps hold you back

[@Myview246]

I liked it - simple, bittersweet and with a strong message. And nice to see a London based one.

[@K.Finesse242]

There is such a thing as outgrowing friends... T-Pain said it well "when we said we leaving the hood, the with or without you was silent"