SECOND BEST | Omeleto

Twin sisters turn into rivals after one's gymnastics career steals the spotlight.
SECOND BEST is used with permission from Alyssa McClelland. Learn more at finchcompany.com/directors/al....
Velika and Nouchka are twin sisters. But they lead very different lives, though they live in the same home. Nouchka is a star gymnast, whose career is nurtured by their domineering Russian mother, who projects her own aspirations onto her talented daughter. Velika, however, works at a pool and spa store and is ignored.
The sisters were once close but have diverged emotionally. But one fateful day, both of their careers take an unexpected turn, changing the dynamic of the family.
Directed by Alyssa McClelland from a script she co-wrote with Simone Moessinger, this deadpan, intelligently calibrated short dramedy is a portrait of a dysfunctional family that achieves a complex, unique tone and mordant humor with its remarkable images and committed vision.
What's most striking initially about the film is its distinctive visual approach, which emphasizes artful, striking but often static wide shots. Within the frame, characters move in and out of spaces exuberantly festooned with decoration, and color in the sets and costumes is cleverly employed to keep the eye moving. But despite the almost fanciful use of color and volume of the film's physical world, the wide shots create a sense of emotional aridity and isolation, as does the spare dialogue, with little interaction or relating between characters. Each character is off in their world, and these worlds rarely intersect.
Funny little details catch the eye and build character and milieu, but the overall impression is distant and absurdist, as if watching strange specimens go about their existence with their odd rituals and preoccupations. Such a distance can often skew cold, but as the spare but meticulous storytelling focuses on Velika, her character and the challenges she faces become clearer and the narrative begins to engage emotionally.
The challenge for Velika -- and the whole family, really -- comes in the form of her overbearing mother, who completely neglects Velika and her husband in favor of Nouchka. The film applies a spiky, almost satirical lens of humor to its observations of a stage mom/coach with her young protege. But as the film unfolds, viewers realize how lonely Velika and the rest of the family is.
The performances here generally follow the almost mannerist approach of the visuals and are muted and deadpan. But flickers of genuine emotion, especially from actors Karina and Raechelle Banno, who play the twins, hint at the reservoir of sadness underneath everything. These deeper feelings come to the fore when Velika and her twin's fortunes change one day, changing their family as a result.
SECOND BEST is deeply and darkly funny, but its humor is of a very dry, ironical vein. It's a necessary distance, for if the film took a more naturalistic, straightforward approach to the portrayal of the family, it would be a tragedy to watch. Instead, we're allowed to laugh at the absurdities of the human ego and watch their ripple effect on a family quietly enduring its dysfunction.
In the end, though, there's a gentle twist, and we're rewarded with a scene of genuine rapprochement and connection. It reminds us of the connection that was lost for these twin sisters, but also what is restored when they assert themselves and stand up for themselves and their bond, despite everything.

[@kunaljanvalkar2850]

It's funny how father is the one who is rebellious and not the kids... He is only one who realises that the victories and failures of his athlete daughters are his wife's and not their own.

[@DavidBLoveRebel]

the daughter that faked an injury to throw the competition was the only one who rebelled

[@shippys2043]

The girls apparently caught on too. Lol

[@ricardocarmona5210]

Yeah i thought she was really hurt. 😁

[@paintedpony2935]

Wrong. He just doesn't care. Totally disengaged.

[@vivii4527]

@@paintedpony2935 exactly.... he didn't do anything to save them from their overbearing mum

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

So she wasn't really injured, right? She was just pretending so her Mom would stop breathing down her neck all the time. Good for her! She should do it for herself, not her Mom.

[@kunaljanvalkar2850]

Maybe she noticed the peaceful life her sister got after being injured and followed the lead? Sure it looks like her mother is achieving her life dream through her daughter... Very toxic.

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

@@kunaljanvalkar2850 Yeah, but seeing how she's still twirling her ribbon in the end, I think she likes doing it. She just don't want her Mom keep pushing her like before.

[@detrajackson5992]

@@cahidijoyoraharjo7833 that and the fact that she literally threw it in the other sister's face! Also with her breathing down her neck, watching what she ate and having her up at the crack of dawn every day and night to practice is a another factor. She is obsessive of that you can tell! She just wants someone to be winning and something. She doesn't care who it is! Which was obvious by the big deal she made the employee of the month. You are supposed to love your kids and celebrate all their successes big or small, and love them regardless because everyone cannot be in 1st place all the time and in everything...

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

@@detrajackson5992 IKR, she's a horrible mother!

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

@@TheAstroflight Now, I think that's a little bit farfetched.

[@remady5827]

The mom was so creepy when velika woke up and the mom made her breakfast.

[@avejantzero9090]

Velika

[@TomoyoTatar]

She was

[@pallavisharma9543]

I got scared for a second...😂

[@hiddenintheshadows6905]

I thought so too, I would be like "What the frick?" If mine did that.

[@beverlymoeou3033]

Ik i got so nervous

[@Nabooru]

This is one of the most subtle and beautiful twists. In my mind, maybe the dancing twin did feel a pinch for a moment as the working twin touched the fan blades, but we see that she was never injured or truly harmed, at all. A revelation about intention is made. The working twin has, in fact, taken the spotlight for a moment -- not in an act of malicious hunger to "please mommy," but to grant her beloved sister reprieve from that suffocation. They were a bonded pair, all along, not spiteful or jealous of each other, but a true team in the face of an overbearing, narcissistic mother.

[@avantilicious]

Very well put

[@lifewithpeyton1906]

I’m not reading all that I’m sorry

[@yinyangjpy6749]

@@lifewithpeyton1906 then you’re missing out

[@BOT-qg4lq]

Grand Vizier!

[@SunFlower-vb1wx]

@@lifewithpeyton1906 what’s the point of commenting on a post you didn’t read...

[@ABirdOnTheMoon]

The twins bond is winning over the narcissistic mother needs .. and the father secretly supporting them is the best :)

[@rebeccarutledge9723]

Yaasssss!!!

[@cassettetape7643]

This was a very well done short story. Simple, depending on how you read it or with so much nuance to dissect for those who like to do that sort of thing. Bravo 👏

[@salmaabdullahgb]

He's not secretly doing anything he's an enabler by allowing his abusive wife to treat his kids like that

[@jaijai5250]

@@salmaabdullahgb exactly. Through his passivity, he was enabling his wife. He could’ve developed a backbone and told his wife to chill, and not put so much pressure on them. He really annoyed me!

[@sizzy972]

so healing :) this makes me think of my siblings, not my mom though.

[@kenichicello86]

I think the dad's my favourite character

[@Usertv7862]

Facts

[@Yellowscorpionx]

You think? He is the best.

[@DavidBLoveRebel]

I didn't like any of them

[@Yellowscorpionx]

@@DavidBLoveRebel No one asked.

[@poetaenlaluna]

Why? What he do.

[@SomePerson_Online]

The mom seemed more upset about her loosing than her arm being broken 😐

[@aresjohn6880]

Of course because the arm being broken can be fixed but missing the opportunity for the games is for a lifetime

[@jazz624]

@@aresjohn6880 still...lol

[@beverlymoeou3033]

I know, it would hurt more to see my kid in pain than for them to lose a competition.

[@AH-tu3km]

Also, the mom was more upset about her losing the competition than anyone else

[@beansforlief5703]

John Ishabiyi it wasn’t even her competing tho

[@anahihern1]

These comments make me feel like I'm in English class trying to define what the author intended

[@dr_zirixuuus1739]

That's the best part

[@cassettetape7643]

@@dr_zirixuuus1739 Agreed 😁

[@ethanbaumgarte2619]

I'm not sure, but I think you might mean find, not define. Yes, I am a jerk for pointing it out, yes it would bother me if I didn't.

[@raniahermawi]

Haha, I love it

[@mynameisworld]

Most of them don't know what they're talking about. They're trying to put too much of their own mind into it instead of taking it for what it is.

[@grrrohmy665]

loved the ending so much. it’s a shame that sometimes siblings grow up to resent each other without recognizing that they are both innocent and most of this good sibling bad sibling is a result from parenting. the employee of the year daughter could’ve felt that her sister gets everything and that she hates her sister, but in reality her sister is being overworked by her mom, the mom treats her failures like crimes and her successes just as winning the lottery, so this child feels terrified of failing, drained, probably emotionally repressed. both sisters are emotionally repressed, and the problem is the mother, not them. i hope that the father and sisters could reveal to the mom her mistake. she is living through her children

[@redhat4699]

*living

[@7yep4336dfgvvh]

@@redhat4699 livia*

[@dmknight08]

Lesson, don’t be an overbearing, creepy parent capitalizing on your kids. Get your own life. That goes to you too pageant moms!

[@whateveridc6525]

As a parent, I love this advice. Thank you. Living vicariously through someone is the most selfish thing a person can do especially if they're forcing their own goals onto another.

[@sano8172]

@Rosés solo is coming woohhh mostly moms

[@shadesmarerik4112]

sometimes u dont have that much time as a parent to have an own life. Many parents live through their kids, and it becomes an obsession. Some children are very demanding, too, and keep their parents busy all day competing for attention. Dont be so harsh on parents, they got much on their platter.

[@beverlymoeou3033]

@@shadesmarerik4112 it’s not an excuse

[@shadesmarerik4112]

@@beverlymoeou3033 how do u come to the idea that i was stating an excuse?

[@Shay-nu7id]

her co-worker is so adorable i love how he just there for all the crazy.

[@Cris-qn2ii]

The mom was more upset for losing the competition than her daughter breaking an arm??!

[@holagirl7144]

probably cus the arm will be healed in a week or 6 but she probs won’t get the chance again, doesn’t meant he mom is in the right tho

[@Ingrid922]

She didn't break her arm.

[@krashd]

@@Ingrid922 The mother didn't know that.

[@underdawg47]

Its weird that she fell on her right arm and the left arm was in a sling. I'm surprised her mother didn't notice.

[@PrincessPoohs]

She grabbed at her left arm while on the ground

[@yuki97kira]

Could be she fell because she sprained her left arm (if she really meant to do it, that mightve been her excuse)

[@umtimo6854]

وأنا ايضا لاحظت هذا.

[@bluefire6722]

I’m not surprised her mother didn’t notice because all she cared about was the competition

[@mynameisworld]

The injury she was faking was not falling on her arm. It was spraining her arm while twirling to hard, and then falling in pain with her injured arm on top of her. You're the one who didn't notice, not the mom.

[@theeclectic6206]

The ending was sweet. The dad got to see his daughters enjoying life together. It was a special rare moment. They grow up fast. Be sure to take in every moment you can.

[@salmaabdullahgb]

Wish he actually did something other than enable his emotionally abusive wife

[@speez81]

When Velika was watching her sister from the kitchen window, I almost thought it was actress Joey King.

[@ellenlederman5209]

I did too! Gypsy Rose!

[@speez81]

@@ellenlederman5209 yup. I figured others would see it too

[@chinezenwosu1345]

Me too!

[@ClodaghQuinnchannel]

The actor was in hsm3 if I remember correctly

[@krashd]

The twins do resemble Joey King a little.

[@kimmykimmycocopop1394]

Great film! My twin and I competed with each other in gymnastics. My mom was not like this mom. When one of us won a competition, the other didn't feel invisible. It made for a healthy competition between us.

[@les_5184]

That's awesome, probably gave you and your sister a strong bond. Nothing wrong with a little healthy competition!

[@kimmykimmycocopop1394]

@@les_5184 Thanks for your reply. We do have a strong bond. We actually live together :)

[@meike6097]

I’m also a twin but me and my twin weren’t allowed to do the same sports because of the competition between is

[@Cheddar_Shred]

If you lost and your twin won, I bet she would've said, "yes! I won!" And you would've been like , "well jokes on you, WE BOTH GET PIZZA AS A CELEBRATORY DINNER TONIGHT!!!" Then you both went "ayyyyy" I'm sorry, I'll go.

[@breademperoar9613]

The mothers a great actor, honestly everyone was. I could imagine this happening in real life. That’s how real it looked

[@user-hf7kj9dp1f]

The mother has an obsession with winning ,so she focuses on the daughter that's going to win something. When she saw the gymnastic daughter could win she was obsessed with her but when the other daughter won employee of the month the mother changed her obsession to the other daughter. She doesn't care about her daughters, she cares about winning.

[@kendraseer5198]

I felt she cares about her daughters she's just obsessed with being a winning family

[@d0r0thy]

I hate when my mother brags to me about my brothers success. I bet she doesn’t talk about me like that to anyone so I feel for the working twin

[@ArielCotton]

Don't let the crap define you. I didn't realize all the deep seeded hatred, sadness and extras my mom instilled in me. I'm now pushing 30 and God is removing all that ugly in me. I wasn't a twin just a number in a series of kids my mom birthed.

[@benbenbus]

My sis brags her youtube channel to me and my mum all the time i hate it

[@sciencerizz]

It's okay we are proud of you 💖

[@malkizadek3258]

@Periwinkle what’s your sisters channel ?

[@sjkgldrfjsrhbsj2622]

@@malkizadek3258 really? Did u really just ask what her sister’s KZbin channel is? Why would she tell you? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jama3997]

She said "this is the most important competition of our life" now our insinuates something being shared. Life is singular. She's literally saying it's happening for HER. That tells me enough.

[@brendie7098]

The way some parts were shot I assumed it was one actress playing both twins but checking the cast I realise they are actual twins

[@krashd]

I have a feeling that was partly intentional so that we'd be surprised to find out it's two actors.

[@skldjkl]

It's a rare opportunity, as a rhythmic gymnast, for this unknown sport to be featured in a video that isn't targeted for rhythmic gymnasts to watch

[@thequeertelope7941]

aw thats very nice

[@juliaconnell]

The dad was great - *LOVED* the end - glad these daughters are not like their mother (there is a reason, as the youngest of 5 girls, I do not compete with my sisters...)

[@Gardureth]

Dear Julia there is no competition, live freely and find what you really really want, and do everything you can to be that person. Happyness is not a goal, so be who you need to be right now, don't wait for tomorrow.

[@juliaconnell]

@@Gardureth dear Gardureth - thank you for your kind thoughts and words - however you don't know my mother, you don't know my sisters - they haven't prevented me from following my dreams, they have however used any of my achievements against me

[@Gardureth]

@@juliaconnell There is this moment, and everything beyond this point. You are a totally unknown person for me and giving advice is therefore possibly impossible, but somewhere i hope i could say the right words. I had a rough time basicly being seen as a nuisence rather then a brother, son, no attention no life advice, got into massive debt lost my girlfriend and my friends, i know, and im not alone, find someone without a sad history. (My story revolves a whole lot more, but yours as well i bet) But maybe you should tell them, maybe they dont know what they did, or if they'd hurt you, but at least give them a chance there family, you live and see life from your perspective (like everyone else) and people dont know whats best for you and what you find offensive or unfair, noone can read minds thank god, in any case the first sentance was important, make something of your life now, attend what needs to be attended, do what needs to be done no matter the consequenses you will find your way, and make sure noone uses your achivements against you, there yours and yours alone.

[@DavidBLoveRebel]

If the dad was great he'd stand up to his toxic wife

[@godstan3231]

@@Gardureth thank you for your beautiful words 🙌🏼 You’re very kind for taking the time to type this

[@lovelygrace499]

Lmao the mum is so invested that she had to use the f word to describe her daughter’s injury and started crying. Oof

[@natalydiamond5511]

Waking up realising your mother is watching you from above smiling you creepily. Nice, that's Best scary mum with serious problems. Excellent. I send you Love.

[@joeheller7581]

My mom does that...

[@emd1494]

She put a sale through.. She didn't put the work down for the sale. There is a difference. It sucks when you work in retail and you are on the other end of this. You put all the work in, all the effort with the customer, given them all the product knowledge then they come back and get it from someone else. Stings more if u work on commission

[@MisterG2323]

The guy's silent scream was priceless!

[@angelinajackson7684]

I was thinking the same thing

[@matxalenc8410]

I was wondering about that. I hope that man didn't lose out on some type of commission.

[@ohno-wi1vb]

I think that was sort of a metaphor, the victories weren’t really real for either of them

[@anthonystike6034]

Actually the guy didn't really deserve to get the sale. He told both of the other employees that the woman would never buy anything. Also he was at "Manager" Training when she came in.

[@PinkMonkeyBird]

This is actually a fantastic short film. I had kind of low expectations going in, but the colour palette was so striking, the story was lovely and concise, and I love that they had SUCH natural representation with the co-worker. Overall great job to everyone involved.

[@owlivdejong5086]

I was just observing the purple and blue combo at dinner when I read this.

[@Skyler_Momoko]

Literally - this short film is so underrated! I can't believe it's one of the least-viewed ones on this channel!

[@BlackSeranna]

This goes from being horrifying to being wholesome. Anyone who has lived in a family like this will understand what it is like to be towed around by one person who manages to make their lives hell if they don't live up to their expectations. As a result, everyone is in survival mode. What a great ending!

[@epicmoments2049]

My mom wants everyone in my family to be academically successful and is just like the mom in this film but for grades. She has told me multiple times that “school is your only job” forgetting about my own hobbies which is required to achieve thus academic success. I understand what your saying completly lol

[@wangchukdukpa7994]

Underrated comment

[@APHxVOCALOID12lover]

Yup, my mom is like that. Her catchphrase is "I'm the only smart one in this house. You're all disappointment. All you have to do is making me proud and you can't even manage" 💀

[@RicardoMontee]

18:28 I love how she does the rhythmic gymnastics routine again, but this time with what looks to be a genuine smile of enjoyment and freedom. And then he sister joins her, what a beautiful moment.

[@horses4555]

Heart goes out to kids who have parents that live vicariously through them.

[@thelonelyfalcon9474]

the dad reminds me of my dad, he pretty much sees everything going on the family, except my dad will come in and have a say something about it if it’s a bother. he cares a lot about me and my half brother and on my brother’s birthday a few years ago, my brother made a speech and said how thankful he was to have my dad and i always get happy when i know i’m a biological connection between them. my dad knows how i feel in some situations. i still wonder how he knows the things that usually no one else notices about me, but i’m happy someone sees the small things i do.

[@kimberlymarino7344]

It's sounds like you have a wonderful father and you know it. He knows the little things about you because he loves you more than he loves himself. I have a Dad like yours. Very quiet but speaks up when necessary and has always been there for me...even when I didn't know I needed him. My daughter's father walked away and chose not to be in her life. My Dad stepped in without anyone asking and has been an outstanding grandfather to her. We are very lucky to have such wonderful men in our lives!

[@ArielCotton]

I never noticed that the mate at the store was missing a hand and I've watched this multiple times. His acting is so good it never caught my attention before.

[@acemazza]

Fantastic. The director has crafted such a rich and multi layered world. So many subtle details that I'm sure anyone who knows or grew up in an immigrant family will appreciate.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Parents living out their fantasies through their children are so pathetic

[@linlin-jt7vl]

: my mom

[@epicmoments2049]

@@linlin-jt7vl same

[@lia.g770]

Here goes another mom whose trying to live her life through her daughter's...

[@stephaniedouglasaviewfroma9596]

I loved this. It demonstrates a very narcissistic mother, who plays one child off of the other depending on what kind of satisfaction she gets vicariously from them that she thinks makes her look good. The ending was great! How the sisters seemed to be in competition with each other when in reality, what is most important to them is their bond and dancing for the joy of it together, rather than allowing their mother to create an abyss between them. I think the Dad was great. He and his co-working daughter shared some of the best looks with each other that said it all.

[@alyclo8448]

My grandmother's like the mother, your her favorite until you do something wrong and she makes my cousins and I compete to be her favorite. I refused to do it so I'm no longer important to her. I'm her only granddaughter and I once heard her say that she doesn't have a granddaughter.

[@lolaare0000]

Wow. That's sad.

[@marlarosso]

I loved the "twist", showing the love between the sisters. So beautiful.

[@AliceRose413]

The dad was definitely my favorite ! And the routine was beautiful! Wonderful acting and precious ending.

[@IceOfPhoenix88]

Where I live, we have a term for this called 'helicopter parents' because they 'hover' over their delicate little porcelain-doll children. Those kids end up being overachievers.

[@nerdgeekcosplay909]

That’s what I am .

[@IceOfPhoenix88]

@@nerdgeekcosplay909 shame :'(

[@KQuinn672]

Ya I had to prove myself!

[@blazingvenom6012]

@Laaiba when you’re an overachiever, you end up setting goals for yourself that are either mentally or physically draining. Sometimes both. It’s good to set goals, but everything in moderation, you know?

[@noname-qw9td]

Welshie here- I have that too. Can't even have a delivery without having the 'rents on my back Thing is though, we don't all become over-achievers. It's the one, for example here: the gymnast, who is. That's my sister. The other girl, who I am, doesn't bother and has seemingly low self-esteem because of it There is nothing wrong with over-achieving and of course it's brilliant to have such goals as long as it's healthy. But many of us give up because the helicoptering makes you question the point in too many things

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

Great and unexpected ending ☺️

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

Yes, I thought it would turn into a thriller movie. But it's a heartfelt drama.

[@tabelaskade4888]

The girl has the worst customer service, no wonder she never made employee of the month.

[@mamarobyn]

That is literally not the point...

[@Lola-rn2jj]

@@mamarobyn it doesn't matter and neither does your comment.

[@andemaiar]

Great to see an Aussie one, filmed in Canberra! A touching story with a good lesson in it. I really enjoyed the music.

[@1kallay]

I had a guess it was Canberra because of the nice panoramic shot at the end, such a neat and orderly looking city. I remember walking around the city centre late one night in the mid 70's and there was not a car or person to be seen which was quite strange for a lad that had grown up in Melbourne. I had an odd feeling that I had been shrunken and placed in an architects model.

[@andemaiar]

@@1kallay At 5:19 you can see Telstra Tower in the background, which is why I knew it was Canberra. It's quite a nice city. I've been there four times I think. Very different to Melbourne, that's for sure.

[@1kallay]

@@andemaiar I've only been there once and it's funny you should mention the tower, I hadn't noticed it. I was in the army and stationed in Sydney and we went down to Canberra to do a 20 round Artillery salute for a visiting overseas dignitary and we stayed at Duntroon military academy overnight. Not long after we settled in we were called for assembly and told to get changed into sporties then the boss pointed to the tower and said ''see that tower, we're going to run up there'' to more than a couple of quiet groans I can tell you. It was a great view from the lookout though. All the best.

[@sj26843]

Kinda noticed it was Aussie made by the way everyone was talking and the environments

[@7yep4336dfgvvh]

What is the name of the song velika dances to?

[@MrAkilwil]

It always neat how twins have that "connection" with each other. I watch the Conservative Twins and they often cut each other off saying the same thing at the same time. Pretty cool.

[@krashd]

They were funny when they were just the Hodgetwins and left out all the political nonsense.

[@pwessie4pwesident941]

The mom is such a typical Karen. Favoring one daughter over the other and living through the gymnast daughter!

[@SilverSkylark]

This so easily could have been me and my sister. I’m very lucky to have a mum who treats as individuals and not as prizes, even if my sister IS a champion winning dancer and I’m just a retail worker

[@SuicideRedemption]

Do you ever feel jealousy?if so how do you cope?

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

The employee of the month picture on the wall saids it all.

[@kotskyymedia7158]

who else dosent want to pay for netflix so they binge watch omleto instead? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

[@Skyler_Momoko]

meeeee

[@christinebeames2311]

If you ring Netflix to cancel saying you don’t watch enough to warrant the money , the suddenly can cut it by half , quite amazing

[@kotskyymedia7158]

@@christinebeames2311 idk, it sounds sketchy

[@lifewithpeyton1906]

She really said look at me just to say it’s our year LMAO

[@bowtieprofessor2182]

This is a good example of how a lot of parents put too much pressure on their children to be involved in activities that they really do not want to be involved with. The parent is trying to live his/her dream through their children. The parents are more concerned about showing their children off to society more then being more concerned about the child as an individual person. I know of a lot of fathers who want their sons to be in sports and do well, and if if they do not want to be involved in sports, then the father has very little social interaction with them. What a shame. This is why the sister in this short film pretended that her arm was injured, because he got tired of her mother putting so much pressure on her. This is a great film. The Bowtie Professor/Professor Yecats!

[@janesmith1917]

That's a beautiful sight at the end dad looking over his beating equally talented loving girls and and that sky line nothing couldn't make a person prouder .

[@michelletran2637]

The Velika in a hot tub mini cakes is psychotic....

[@ritusplay]

I think the sisters helped each other , the sales one helping to break muscle memory, or to make the fall believable to the ever watchful eye of mother

[@thestarsands]

I don’t know why but from the first scene everything just looked so Australian like it wasn’t even the accents

[@katherinkeegan8601]

Anyone else notice photo of the girl's injured left arm? Instead of pushing both the mother fixates on the sister who can still fulfill her desire to win. I believe it the first sister did injury her left arm and was no longer able to compete. The photos seem to indicate the injury happened fairly recently. Several people have commented on the fact the second sister fell on her right side but seemed to be grabbing her left arm. Her recovery at the end seems to indicate no permanent damage. Was she disqualified for the injury only or because the time for recovery would keep her from the games deadline? Now that both daughters no longer can fulfill mom's dreams, will she leave them alone??

[@blaykeb9348]

Tun tun tunNNNNNN Sounds like a trailer

[@vileriyavixsa7126]

This is such a beautiful twist film the ending is so meaningful it's sad to see how the mom just want to rely on her daughters and that just cause them to separation and to see how they still ended up finding what they truly want which is doing what they like together just makes me cry

[@jonesba2004]

Absolutely wonderful story beautifully told. And I just adore the relationship she has with her coworker at the spa. Well done!

[@HON3YLAND1]

From the very beginning, the whole family seemed tired. This mom was draining. The sister competing in gymnastics is cheeky as hell. Everyone is just tolerating moms helicoptering and momaging. I'm glad they get a chance to bond in mischief together. The best ending.

[@lifeadlakha1679]

I love the gymnast and her handling is so good

I love the ending. The dad was the chilist one there

[@nmr512]

The mother character is the perfect depiction of narcissistic behavior. The grandiosity, the love bombing and using her daughters achievements to draw the attention to herself. Perfect. So good it could be triggering to some. 👌

[@pawtcha]

it seems like the mum is living vicariously through her daughters ugh

[@Pabloaxolotl5628]

9/10, I liked it more than I thought i would, the themes and message were good and i loved the ending. Overall very solid with good acting throughout.

[@shg_home]

her sister faked an injury so her sister wouldn't have to feel like nothing and she could be appreciate, that's sooo sweeeeettt :)

[@amywalker7515]

or maybe it was so her mother would stop being all over her.

[@krashd]

Nah, the working sister gave the gymnast sister an out by surprising her with the injury, which the gymnast sister then exagerated. Both sisters were looking out for each other.

[@lastmanstanding2622]

The ending was AMAZING! Seeing them dance together shows the love the sisters have for each other. Loved it. Thank you. 💖

[@tic857]

Dance and smile for the people you want to dance and smile for.

[@krishnasingh3212]

As a twin, I would say its always good to be different from your twin for your own mental health. But then again toxic parents might favour another for some reason.

[@biancaravizza1328]

"Where is the tall ginger?" 😂😂😂

[@jamesharper9710]

The mother only cares and gives love if one of her daughter is a winner. What a horrible mother!

[@Drake-qg6ot]

This is great. Parents do sometimes make their childrens accomplishments more about themselves in a reflective manner.

[@joannedelapie3072]

Thank you! This is so precious! And so badass of the dancing sister to just turn her back on her mom's expectations to be with her sister again.

[@Souchi-ito]

You know your family dynamics is off when you're crying and nobody is comforting you.

[@aaeeras2208]

Imagine waking up and seeing a creepy lady staring into ur soul bro I would be hella scared- 💀

[@merinakhumair]

If one of my family did this to me i would Scream and punch them in the face

[@hannahchesnutt9812]

I see Raechelle from “Home and Away “, I click.

[@babsbybend]

❤️ The sub-plot with the co-workers was great. Karma bites. Also, twin ESP rules. Sorta 😄

[@DSto90]

12:42 "You're sisters arm is f**ked" That part made me laugh after finishing the heartwarming tale and running back a few parts for s&g

[@faith8742]

I love how they both just supported each other till the end

[@HawkinaBox]

That dance at the end was so cute

[@ChocoBabiChan]

It's weird how much Australia looks like California. Lol

[@samkhalil3784]

The hug at the end.....PRICELESS.

[@moonsword1182]

Spinningly fun, clever and witty and touching. The director Alyssa McClelland is so talented. I just checked out her other shorts "Nic & Shauna" and "Emilia Eckle" and they're soooo good too! Cheers!😊

[@michelletran2637]

That hug and giggle at the end is like serotonin

[@balausaizbasar6595]

This remind me twin girls from Kazakhstan , in the karate championship they have to fight to decide champion instead they played rock-paper-scissors winner became champion

[@LittleHwangO]

This is so beautiful. The ending made me tear up a little. I’m an only child so I’ve only experienced the bond that twins have secondhand, but this is a beautiful representation ❤️🥺

[@campbellzachc]

"it's OUR year" just made me want to SCREAM lol "Pass the bread?" = "enough--this has been played out"

[@aklemon06]

Their dad says so much throughout this entire thing without saying anything.

[@biancaravizza1328]

Whoever made this, did a stellar job! Details and photograpy are so accurate. It almost doesnt need words.

[@validation4802]

Aweee!! The ending was extremely sweet! I love how they get along so easily in the end of the video!!😭😭💓💓

[@RealEstateInsider247]

1:27 In the beginning when the mother so rudely interrupted her child as she was trying to participate in the conversation, I knew the mother was had issues that would negatively effect the family.

[@Thumper427]

Brilliant story so well acted, loved it!

[@JavierMartinezUy]

Ive been through something like it. I played basketball since 6, and at 10 started playing in a important team till 18. But my father wanted me to play more for his own, than for actually seeing me enjoy. I had to handle an enourmus amount of pressure all the time and just like that, u started hating the sport i loved the most and was meant for.... Im 34 now, so playing profesionally its just a dream that i left behind just at the moment i decided to leave it, study, and work. I dont blame him, but i would have wanted it to be different.

[@siohead9021]

Ok I know the mum was messed up, but those little spa cupcakes are adorable!

[@Jojomo564]

Very well done. Loved the ending!

[@alexgabriel5650]

My feeling is, the mother would always shift between the two girls and stick to the one who was about to achieve or has just achieved something, no matter how great or small, so she could be in the spotlight herself, as if the merit was hers. Hence the ending scene, where both girls and their dad knew the mother would be too busy making herself the center of attention at the party, so they could all take a break.

[@jeremywithacamera235]

That's a real shame. Gymnastics Daughter gets all mom's attention, while Spa daughter gets none. Once gymnastics daughter "fails"/loses the competition, suddenly Spa daughter is the new favourite. For a moment there, I thought they were going to pull the "if I hurt my hand, her hand will hurt too" sister sabotages other sister thing. I'm glad they didn't go there..but I still don't understand why spa daughter put her hand in the fan. Great ending though. Gymnastics daughter sabotages herself because she hated mom's relentless pressure. Good for her for stepping up.

[@nornje]

Wonderful short film, but also sad. Unfortunately some parents do not appreciate the wonderful and healthy kids that have and ruin everything by making everything about themselves. Thanks a lot!

[@crystalheart9]

Really enjoyed this story, it had a great ending and didn't leave me hanging.

[@steveennever9905]

Fantastic atmosphere throughout. Excellent.

[@hayath8702]

Aw my daughter broke her arm... well where’s the other twin? I gotta go breath my obnoxious air on her :)

[@lolaare0000]

😂