I had a blast doing the music for this film. Yalan is a wonderful director and was so encouraging during the recording process:):):):)
@christinaphantom8 ай бұрын
Oh wow! The music was one of my favorite part of the movie. You did a wonderful job!
@yena5968 ай бұрын
Did an amazing job on the music! Way to go ❤❤
@MeditaComigo3 ай бұрын
@helloWangFam8 ай бұрын
So many layers and so much depth of human emotion in this film. Great acting Michelle Sun!
@CostaLynn8 ай бұрын
Wow, this film hit home hard. My dad went to America for a PhD degree when I was 5. Making international phone calls was super expensive in the 90s, we could only phone him once every two weeks. My mom and I waited 6 years to join him there. We were lucky, they never separated ever since.
@gravetech91088 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear a true happy ending after seeing this film. I can see it from both sides.
@agymayachelonia83818 ай бұрын
Reminds me of the separation of families during the first wave of HK immigrants in the 80s
@LiamButler20068 ай бұрын
So good. Such a nice transition from the hopeful wife to the independent woman. Love Michelle Sun's character so much!
@johnmfl618 ай бұрын
She was so cute and happy, the guy really blew it.
@scottschlosser26328 ай бұрын
The quality of this filmmaking was AMAZING!
@ermo56236 ай бұрын
The “wife” character-WOW! She was incredible in this-so natural! Great film.
@aliadeeb68598 ай бұрын
I can see how their story as an immigrant couple is like her love story before/after the separation. Taking risks in an uncertain future for a better life, the fear of starting over in a new place and it's long-term benefits.
@emmafrancis39048 ай бұрын
What a touchingly devastating yet redemptive story. Congratulations to all the film makers involved! The acting was so good! The cinematography was gorgeous. There was definitely a very person touch to this film that you feel from the get go. Can't wait to see more from this director!
@warchiban8 ай бұрын
I saw this film at the premiere. I loved it then, and I love it now. I'm glad it's finally available on streaming.
@myasaswin8 ай бұрын
I was there too! Great film and the production was spot on!
@SuperCHERISHED8 ай бұрын
This short film was beautiful and heart wrenching. I do not support the husband leaving his wife for 4 years. Why do some people think a better life is leaving you behind while they create new relationships with others. You may have more financial stability but now you have infidelity and are alone in the marriage. The acting was incredible. The authenticity pulled at my heart. How dare the husband take her to a work party and leave her alone. How dare the husband allow that woman/assistant to touch him in front of his wife. When you love someone who work hard not to disrespect and hurt them. How dare the husband not come home for dinner. Honest communication is vital in a marriage. It is said that the most successful marriages are with the most forgiving partners.
@therealJamieJoy8 ай бұрын
This was sooooo good! The acting, the pacing, the dialogue. Excellent.
@angeladashen8 ай бұрын
Sometimes, losing is winning. But never lose yourself.
@christinaphantom8 ай бұрын
I love your comment on this.
@rgarlinyc8 ай бұрын
Beautifully crafted... kudos to everyone from Writer and Director Yalan Hu to Cinematographer, everyone in the crew, to cast - a story so sad, yet so common, and one that only sometimes ends well.
@pedrojuliancereceda83018 ай бұрын
This film made my heart cry...
@neth-zv7zi8 ай бұрын
Nice combination of alienation and change within a couple. Nice film.
@wendygiven8 ай бұрын
Fresh and engaging-bursting with realism, emotion, and character growth! Such a beautiful short film!
@yena5968 ай бұрын
Epic! The director is a genius ❤❤
@Wanstream8 ай бұрын
This is so true. 01:30 I remember how it felt when I bought my first after I came to the U.S. It feels like such a luxury.
@agne46708 ай бұрын
Excellent short - acting, music, costumes (that burgundy velvet dress! flipflops and running outfits!). Congratulations to all creators
@Chris-philosophy4children8 ай бұрын
Moving performance! Heartbreaking and optimistic! Well done! ❤
@JenniferThym8 ай бұрын
Fabulous short - such a poignant and real story. Michelle Sun knocks it out of the park!
@brianhilario52308 ай бұрын
This is really an awesome short and now I'm glad I have an easy way to share it with others.
@rosemarywilliams9969Ай бұрын
"Do you still love me?" ..."Maybe." 😢 feels like a punch in the throat.
@gravetech91088 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh! I'm so glad the movie is finally streaming here. I've been wanting to see it.
@melissarmt73304 ай бұрын
My heart just broke watching this. The poor wife and the cheating was bad enough but then for his mistress to come after her at the bus stop, that was brutal. Fantastic actors!
@bkkennelly70398 ай бұрын
Great job by all, I love watching small films that have that Big Film look.Congrats to all involved, especially Yalan.
@nancyr38108 ай бұрын
Loved it. Filled me with so much hope and … I was in a relationship like that for 22 years before I finally woke up… it’s OK just took me a little longer. Smile smile.. glad to see she took care of herself and has new friends.🤗🙏
@koenraadverstraeten58948 ай бұрын
Dear Nancy, i hope you are (doing) fine now! Wish you the best!
@leesir918 ай бұрын
So happy to see this film on KZbin! Loved it!
@JoshVal8 ай бұрын
Great job! Loved everything about this one. That bench scene 😭
@michaelcaparelli39788 ай бұрын
My favorite scene in this movie.
@gemstar72868 ай бұрын
Was that blonde assistant ever interested in him ,or was she just being a flirt?.
@Anitagoodlaughtoday8 ай бұрын
What a great story.. it touched my heart...
@uaremook8 ай бұрын
Real life experiences depicted so well in this short film. Well done! 🎉
@jaketital60648 ай бұрын
Loved every minute of this. Great short film!
@sangeetchhantyal82598 ай бұрын
Closed caption enables deaf and hard of hearing people to watch and enjoy such films. Even hearing people need closed caption when they are in noisy places and when they have no headphones.
@annestell17658 ай бұрын
Wow excellent in every way. I very much enjoyed this film..well done!
@rottendoubt8 ай бұрын
Amazing performances! Really enjoyed this film.
@larrybyrne1118 ай бұрын
Well done, superb script and acting. Thanks, but I feel sad!
@Cocoy3e8 ай бұрын
the bench scene captured a whole lot
@MwangoF8 ай бұрын
Very well done as usual for Omeleto. Great script, great acting
@swang758 ай бұрын
Congrats on the great short film!
@JessicaAlvord8 ай бұрын
Beautiful story ❤
@homanchou8 ай бұрын
Congratulations! Great job!
@carlschlosser78798 ай бұрын
Wow!!! So good. Very touching and poignant. ❤❤❤
@michaelcaparelli39788 ай бұрын
I love the honestly of this film .
@InJapan748 ай бұрын
Well made....very touching.
@conniehanses8 ай бұрын
Well done everyone. 💙🌎
@jannariley32548 ай бұрын
Enjoyed watching the movie/acting but really enjoyed the music! Bravo ! 👏 👏 👏 👏
@christinaphantom8 ай бұрын
Yeah the music is one of my favorite thing about this film too
@micknordstrom25918 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@Julia_Coelho_Music5 ай бұрын
My heart goes to the wife..! I am from Portugal and my husband is from the US, where we met during our master's degree programs. I was in the US under international student status, meaning that I had no guarantees on being able to stay in the country and had/have none of the privileges as a citizen or permanent resident. When my husband and I were applying for our doctoral degrees, we made a promise to never go to separate cities/states, no matter what. Our fields are not the same. It was not easy to find places that offered different programs. We tried for 2 years - a lot of setbacks, waiting period, disappointments during that process, and tears - but we eventually we got in together in the same institution. 2 months ago, we graduated the same day with our degrees. I still can't believe it, but we did it, together. We see how hard it can get to couples going into separate places, being far away from each other. A doctoral degree path is already very hard on itself. Being separate from each other could not be good for us, enduring 5-6 years of separation. We knew we had to make it work, even if it meant putting on hold some other plans. I'm so glad we could do this together. I know not all couple have that option...
@michellesunray8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! ❤️
@freewind19778 ай бұрын
Bravo, you were amazing
@catross7405 ай бұрын
You truly were amazing. Would love to see more from you if anything is available?❤❤ BRAVO
@LeslieFan-t7o8 ай бұрын
Touching and realistic
@A.GhostLighter8 ай бұрын
Very well done and scored!
@stewartlippe8 ай бұрын
A Separation has the precision of an O’Henry story, the emotional strength of Chris Markers’s La Jette and the visual wisdom of Maya Deren.
@christinaphantom8 ай бұрын
Wow I love how you described it
@tricialee57517 ай бұрын
Great film! I really felt for her.
@stonesoupsocial8 ай бұрын
Congratulations to everyone involved! 🎉
@AprilMoreau8 ай бұрын
Beautiful film! Well done to the whole team, and especially Michelle Sun -- excellent performance.
@annamariesantillan91968 ай бұрын
Separation from one and unification with another one, pun not intended. Such separation led to their version of gratification.
@abraxasjinx52078 ай бұрын
Pun?
@AbbyJo-ns6yv8 ай бұрын
What’s the pun?
@charlottegrace66568 ай бұрын
Ahh using Satie's Gymnopodie got me
@christinaphantom8 ай бұрын
It was so appropriate. But I thought the music at the end was even more heartbreaking.
@b.n.production90368 ай бұрын
Good scripting wonderful storytelling ❤well acted
@christianmklein8 ай бұрын
Great film!!
@dexterlee35868 ай бұрын
touching story ❤ love this .
@KevinKreider8 ай бұрын
I see you michelle! Great job!
@AbbyJo-ns6yv8 ай бұрын
Long legs, round butt… 6:52 this part is pretty funny 😂😂
@AbbyJo-ns6yv8 ай бұрын
Feels like she has a thing for the blonde
@warchiban8 ай бұрын
I mean, the blonde didn't even match that description at all. But it's funny how he said that he never noticed.
@Ghstrdr28 ай бұрын
It's hilarious. That's what people outside of the U.S. see on social media now a days. Long legs and big butts. 😂
@AbbyJo-ns6yv8 ай бұрын
@@warchibanbruh 😂 you’re spot on. The way he said it was everything
@AbbyJo-ns6yv8 ай бұрын
@@Ghstrdr2and now even obesity is so celebrated
@AW_7_7_78 ай бұрын
So good, thanks Omeleto!
@andrewhancock24518 ай бұрын
It doesn't seem all that complicated to me. He betrayed her. In all the ways that matter. Could it have been avoided by fallible humans? That part, I'm not sure. Someone goes into another culture and immerses himself in the competitive nature, it changes the person's outlook on life. Maybe the invitation to his wife to visit was an inevitable reckoning of this change. Maybe it was necessary in order to begin anew in alignment with his new perspective. Not saying that the new life is any better; pretending that the new outlook doesn't exist, however, is inauthentic and not likely to last. Detractors from that view might point out that love is an active choice, except among the emotionally immature. Detractors might also say that if you flit from one value system to the next in the name of authenticity, it's selfish. Both are good points. In the end, it's up to the individual to look within themselves and decide whether they can authentically commit to and uphold the old life (eventually, if not right away) or whether it's kinder to cut the other person loose. In that sense, maybe he was being honest with his answer of "maybe". Regardless of the above, the dude was being a grade-A "hole" in the callous way he treated her.
@tz85208 ай бұрын
Somehow reminds me of Tony Parsons’ «My favourite wife»
@yubeslim8 ай бұрын
Lovely!
@craigjohnson43028 ай бұрын
American culture conquers all.
@idkwhatthisis31588 ай бұрын
Didn’t understand the relation of the end with the film
@jacovawernett30776 ай бұрын
Haisan Japan
@gusliem8 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏
@jordanbrown82788 ай бұрын
Homie was the opposite of a passport bro.
@SuperChristine0008 ай бұрын
Can't help but think she had four years to learn English.
@-svet-ka-8 ай бұрын
True, but it is difficult to learn another language if you don't have native speakers to practice it with.
@tobe-you-tube66128 ай бұрын
English is not the problem. He probably had to marry her under deep family pressure that he escaped while working abroad. He never loved her. If you want a politically correct and official version.
@SuperChristine0008 ай бұрын
@@tobe-you-tube6612 I'm not commenting on the relationship but that she was moving to an English-speaking country.
@lcarole31318 ай бұрын
Funny you should mention that_ I'm learning Italian for that very reason!🤔
@warchiban8 ай бұрын
Starting to learn a foreign language this late In life can be daunting when your livelihood depends on that. My friend was told to go back and learn English at an interview. Can you imagine yourself in that situation?
@terriarheghan36768 ай бұрын
👍🏽❤️🎬
@johndamato-xg9sv8 ай бұрын
Had a choice to make forty years ago....blue eyed blonde or a beautiful Chinese woman...I chose the blonde and the marriage lasted forty years until she left to find herself! I often wonder had I chosen the latter what would have been. She looked (forty years ago) quite a bit like Michelle Sun's character. Would have, could have, should have, or not........the age old question of decision making.
@jacovawernett30776 ай бұрын
Ahava Adonai Ahava Israel Elehenu Adonai Hashem
@000aleph8 ай бұрын
Very nice short. As usual, Omeleto is bending over backwards to show films that approach everything that is non-white-male with tenderness and understanding, emphasizing its suffering (often enough inflicted by bad white males). If no white males are involved, as here, the lower branches of the intersectional hierarchy of oppression are followed: male < female, white < non-white, asian < black, heterosexual < homosexual etc.
@JateCharaireFATE8 ай бұрын
You keep leaving comments like these and I have a genuine question for you: what's wrong with films showing non-white, sometimes not heterosexual people in a positive light? Just because you are not represented, it doesn't mean those films are not important.
@christopherleveck68358 ай бұрын
OMG, she's CHEATING on him?! EDIT: I was only joking.... EDIT EDIT: I DID watch it, and as usual, enjoyed it.
@-svet-ka-8 ай бұрын
She is not cheating, at the end she is in a different car, not her husband's, so I think at the end we see what happened after the party - they separated (divorced?), she got a job and her own car, and a new boyfriend. And the girl near the door reminded her of her younger self. So, we are told about two separations here - before she came to America and after.
@CostaLynn8 ай бұрын
@@-svet-ka- yeah I think so too. The main story is her memory when she's looking back into her past at the airport.
@anastasia100178 ай бұрын
The husband doesnt love her, doesnt want children and replaced her with the blonde. did you not watch the movie ???
@johnmfl618 ай бұрын
No, not her bf yet. They are just friends. He is telling her about the girls in NY are so hot.
@AbbyJo-ns6yv8 ай бұрын
lol ppl these days can’t recognize sarcasm and jokes sometimes
@Prizzy9998 ай бұрын
Four years apart can be a very long time for some people and I don't blame him. She became an independent woman, the best thing that could ever happen to her.