Star Wars: Darth Vader's Journey to Redemption at Padme's Tomb

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[@Skywalker_Stories]

I wanted to remake this video similar to the animated one I made. I think that video is one I am the most proud of and so I wanted to remake it in live action :) Also to clarify since I saw a comment pointing it out. I know it might be confusing with Obi Wan for example. I wanted this to be almost right before the end of ROTJ where the final duel happens with Luke. At this point I felt Vader was the most conflicted which is why when he talks to Luke in a different way almost on the bridge of Endor where he doesn’t even deny what Luke says about there being good in him he just says “it’s too late for me”. They do fight but Vader sacrifices his life to save Luke and then expresses to Luke how he was right about him and there was still light in him. I wanted this to be his internal thoughts he had buried down come to life importantly when he talks to himself (Anakin). While obviously Obi Wan as a force ghost wasn’t reaching out to Vader, I do believe Vader would have some thought deep down that Obi Wan would still want to help him.

[@Steno316]

Superb work sir

[@SMUFANVIDEOSponyupdallas]

amazing

[@jackpot8072]

Is there a list of the music used in all your videos?

[@kdtrilogybackup5735]

This is so perfect. I love anakin Skywalker, not Darth Vader, just anakin

[@majk173]

You understand the character perfectly. Thus, your work is one of greatest.

[@lordsidious83]

Always felt that anakin was the most tragic villain ever. Born a slave, never accepted by the jedi, manipulated all his life by sidious, and in an attempt to save what he loved in war time, loses everyone he cared about and his humanity

[@coruscant100]

Don't forget that at the end of his life, Anakin finally got the one thing he wanted for so long when he saved Luke: Freedom

[@johnbolter4369]

@@coruscant100What a load of BS

[@jmwilliamsart]

I wholeheartedly agree, Anakin is a tragic character, he lost so much.

[@zarachastellaris9016]

​@johnbolter4369 no you are

[@gavitron7777]

Really he a slave his whole life😭

[@Picathartes92]

"Redemption is not for the perfect. It is for the brave" Bars, Qui-gon, bars! 🔥🔥🔥 Seriously the dialogue writing for this series is absolutely fantastic well done :)

[@LordFrobozz]

absolutely

[@TonyShumway-hc8qj]

Amen just like Jesus Christ said in Luke 5:32 I came not to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.

[@stephaniejaniczekssmugglerscan]

Dear JJ and Round Head…. This is how you do Star Wars dialogue.

[@richardv.582]

Very well done. You can feel the emotion between Darth and his mother.

[@grega7323]

This makes Luke's comment so meaningful in ROTJ. He knew. "I know there is good in you. The Emperor hasn't driven it from you fully."

[@NeidalRuekk]

Vader didn't deny this outright. He was silent, listening as his son went on to say "That was why you couldn't destroy me. That's why you won't bring me to your Emperor now." Also he paused when Luke said to come with him. And most poignantly, even though he was masked, he was silent for some time when Luke was taken away, having said "Then my father is truly dead."

[@Hogan231]

Rest In Peace James Earl Jones.

[@DMSProduktions]

69th like!

[@InfiniteNaos]

That lowered tone on Vader’s vocal modulator when he said “I miss you so much.” really hurts. As dark as Vader had become he still can’t let go of those he’d lost that were so close.

[@aj72922]

When he tells his mum i miss you,that got me

[@Templarcov]

Me too

[@ncard00]

Please, on your patreon page, add a goal, or even sub goals, so supporters know, that when you reach this monthly income, you can over this expense 100%, or when you reach this amount if money, you can one time upgrade this piece of equipment in the studio, or whatever. If more money benefit won’t you, the channel, nor the viewers/supporters, then that money is better used elsewhere.

[@GOATSLAYER95]

That hit me real hard🥺

[@agl1138]

Me too. My Mother died three weeks ago and I am burying her in two days time. I miss her so much.

[@hcokidh]

Absolute cinema

[@ZeKermet]

1:34 "I miss you so much" never heard that much softness in vaders voice

[@RavenEbony2267]

Oh yeah. That got to me too.

[@PixelPieceProductions]

It correlates well to EP2 when he buries his mother and he says the same line.

[@igoralbuquerque5598]

It sounds like Anakin, in Vader's voice. The tough shell villain would never say such a line.

[@jrobertsable]

Well it's his mother...a very unique bond

[@vicentesedas]

💔💔💔

[@gethrojenkins9619]

This was beautiful man. Instead of the usual dead Jedi talking with Vader, it reaches even further back to his own childhood and his connection with his Mother. Well done my friend.

[@WatchtowerHunter]

“Forgiveness is not something you earn, it is something you accept.” Possibly the most beautiful of the entire series. Thank you.

[@ii3273]

This is true Star Wars.

[@paulronco9709]

Couldn't agree more.

[@joshhaddock6772]

This goes against vaders character

[@WolfTrooperRex]

Don’t you fucking pull that Disney shit us.

[@kingtiger6155]

@@joshhaddock6772 not really this is just before return of the jedi in the comics he also starts to doubt more and more he even discovered a holo recording of padmes death

[@matiaspereyra9375]

The one thing they got wrong is that Obi Wan never believed Anakin could be redeemed. Even as a force ghost Obi Wan gave up once Luke made up his mind to go to Bespin to fight Vader believing they were gonna lose their one shot. Luke was the one living person in the whole galaxy who held enough faith to defy that paradigm. Before Luke leaves Dagobah again he tries to make Luke believe that killing Vader was his only choice. Also if this is after New Hope Vader should well know that Padmes death wasnt HIS fault

[@rosapower7880]

This was such a sad and emotional scene. Darth Vader visiting Padmé’s funeral and filled with nothing but anger and regret of losing his angel. The two of them deserved better than this. 🥺

[@stratplayr6997]

This was all the result of Palpatine's manipulation of Anakin. So sad that Anakin listened more to Palpatine than those who he considered his family. Even Padme was unable to break him free of his turn to the dark side.

[@rosapower7880]

Yeah. But also the Jedi pushed him away from the light. 😒

[@gagalover2k10]

It’s like Romeo and Juliet, only more tragic 😅😢😢

[@gustavoneves2278]

😢😢

[@lobby-3alliance196]

@rosapower7880...Ridiculous, the Jedi were only trying to help him restraint his impulsive nature, that eventually lead him to being seduced by the dark side !

[@theempoweredman7353]

There's probably nothing worse than being cursed by your own conscience. That's what lord Vader had to live with ever since his rise from the operating table.

[@agahnim0196]

Damn... that video made me remember what it was like to actually feel something, watching Star Wars.

[@oopopp]

The ai is ridiculously GREAT now. Even the lip movement looks natural now without distorting the face. You could redo all the old animated ones to this style and I'd watch it again.

[@MrDavidgalvez09]

It’s getting better. It still sounds robotic but in five years we’ll be getting full length movies

[@EpicMuttonChops]

lmao no it' doesn't

[@BulanuRoz]

@@EpicMuttonChops it does,but it's being masked a bit by the background music.

[@agahnim0196]

@@MrDavidgalvez09 Dude, 5?... i call 1! XD Seriously though, seeing the exponential speed at which it develops, i wouldn't be surprised if in a year, simple shots like those are indistinguishable from the real thing. We'll have to see for action scenes though lol

[@adrthegreatball4596]

Saw an older one first then saw this one second. This is amazing. I second this comment.

[@MrSlimSheaD]

Vader’s silences in these scenes ironically speak volumes. He has no response, no denial, no delusional platitude from Sidious. Just acceptance that he’s wrong.

[@axbass22]

Couldn't agree more

[@chrispines3477]

These videos have really gotten me back into Star Wars in a way I haven’t been in years. Thank you

[@Owen-sb8zw]

Real this guy needs 1 mil subs

[@arikgwie5172]

I cried when I watched this scene. This is the real Star Wars in 7 minutes. And the AI, it was very perfect. From the animation, every faces and voices, all of them are very authentic. Very great job and bloody well done

[@andreabetzala5416]

Wow, that was deep. These thoughts Vader had of all the pain he caused to everyone he loved as well as himself, represents the struggles of all of us every day.

[@axbass22]

Im a grown man and im balling. This is amazing. Beautiful AND stunning. heartbreaking. Authentic. Soul piercing. Gut wrenching. This has that perfect special Star wars "spark" of the original Lucas trilogy. The writing... WOW. WOW. Incredibly beautiful art and skill ❤️

[@hit1754]

1:35 A mother's love is powerful. The way he says it really tugs at the heartstrings.

[@oopopp]

"You never understood what it meant to lose everything. " "I did Anakin... I lost you. I lost my brother. " Wow. This dialog is so good and deep... yet fits perfectly.

[@unclemoe1683]

Jesus this is a real tear jerker. Disney you could never come close. Thank you true fans ❤

[@ElHeffay1974]

Beautiful and heart breaking. That's what the Vader story should have been. These are so good. I'm wondering if a compilation could be done and movies be made. That would be INCREDIBLE!!!!!

[@stratplayr6997]

Agreed. However, the end of Vader / Anakin's story has already been written and that can't change. But yes, there could be a lot of great material for those in-between moments.

[@staroceans8677]

Absolutely ❤❤❤

[@LJArchives]

This is actually outstanding. 11/10 all round, dialogue, music, atmosphere, everything

[@gunnarnorris4138]

I love how the final spirit he speaks to is himself. It reminds me of when Kratos confronted his past self in Valhalla!

[@Skywalker_Stories]

GOW Valhalla is what inspired me to make the previous video actually haha. 11/10

[@caleberickson5829]

​@@Skywalker_Stories I heard that GOW theme immediately. It fits well

[@ArchangelRG09]

Whats the name of the track? Is it the one that plays from the beginning?​@caleberickson5829

[@petergriffin-k2f]

Vader: you have lost everything and everyone,and you became.. there is no forgiving you YOU CHOSE...I chose

[@TheMuskokaman]

"I'm the part of you that remembers, the part you cannot destroy, no matter how hard you try. You know the truth."

[@moemonte]

This is one of the best videos that I've ever seen.

[@brayden2023]

The one conversation I am dying for is one between padme and her children

[@brayden2023]

@blackcobra1981 I don't recall mentioning vader at all?

[@blackcobra1981]

@@brayden2023 👍🏿

[@Seemsayin]

I thought you had to have midichlorians in your blood to do that? Padme, as far as I know, was a Muggle.

[@brayden2023]

@Seemsayin These are all theoretical scenarios, not factoral there was also a discussion early on in revenge of the sith where padme get subtle examples of force sensitivity it never was further discussed there is a very popular theory that she was more force sensitive than anakin during her pregnancy these early decisions by George would have reflected that and since she died , we will never know😅

[@Seemsayin]

@brayden2023 Thanks for chiming in, Brayden. I was not aware she was force sensitive. But if she was... Yes. I, too, would like to see that conversation.

[@KGBeast.]

We need a Darth Vader trilogy-not a streaming series, but a full-fledged theatrical film trilogy. The first film would explore Vader’s early days, showing his struggle as he fully embraces the dark side, hunting down Jedi survivors and cementing his place as the Emperor’s enforcer. The second film would take place at the height of the Empire’s reign, depicting Vader as an unstoppable force of terror while also hinting at the inner conflict beneath his ruthless exterior. Finally, the third film would be set between Empire and Jedi, subtly foreshadowing his eventual redemption with key moments of doubt and reflection-scenes like this one would be perfect for that. A trilogy like this could add so much depth to Vader’s character while delivering some of the most visually stunning and emotionally compelling Star Wars film series yet.

[@agahnim0196]

I know i'm in the minority... but nowadays i prefer series than movies... there's more time to delve into the characters... scenes like this one would have been cut in a movie, because you can't have 7 minutes of dialogues in a Theater... but in an HBO show, you can. (Please, note that when i say i prefer series to movies, i'm NOT talking about Disney+... more the likes of HBO)

[@beautadlock6703]

This is the best Star Wars scene ever made. Absolutely breathtaking, well done.

[@PhoggHawk]

Whoa this is deep! I got chills when Anakin himself appeared. I got chills when both of them appeared, young and old! Disney could never approach this level of story complexity. What a privilege that the limitations of story telling due to fear of what the audience might think are stripped away and we get to see this! ❤ The quality just gets better and better with every episode!

[@jasonm7121]

You listing Disney? This isn’t about the AI, graphics, music (well it is also). This, what you are hearing is a continuation of a story. An epic story that should have been brought to light in the theaters. This is the heartbreaking story of starwars fans turning to amazing creators from KZbin and their own Patreon accounts to get what should have been given to them from what George Lucas started. Tragic.. Skywalker Stories.. Keep up with your amazing work. For it is you and starwars fans that keep me coming back and wanting more.🙌🏻 Respect all the way around. May the Force Be With You..

[@Owen-sb8zw]

They don’t care how about darth Kennedy ruin more shows

[@aerondight3029]

Unlike Anakin here, Disney has already destroyed SW. Those "sequels" are terrible and there is no recovering from that unless Disney pretends they never happened and redo them and start from scratch but that won't ever happen

[@JohnGilesMusic]

Best video yet. That was truly heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time

[@Yabuturtle]

I think that is one of the reasons why Vader had anger for Obi Wan, thinking that he didn't lose everything like he did, but Obi Wan did in some ways, more than others. Aside from losing a friend and brother, he did believe he was the chosen one and to have the chosen one do a 180 is devastating. How would one feel if the messiah of your religion just did the opposite of what was foretold? Many don't recognize that Obi Wan had feel that kind of pain.

[@rocklinsreactions1807]

Man just wanna say I'm obsessed with star wars and I've been telling this to tons of people. You have by far the best star wars content on KZbin right now. The way you incorporate parts from legends books and the awesome ai voices. Peak stuff, keep being awesome

[@BrianWalters-ei7sd]

"I killed her. There is no forgiveness for that. She was everything to me." Damn it, man. Even though there's no emotion in Darth Vader's voice, I can hear the pain, sorrow, and regret. He really is one of the most tragic villains of all time.

[@lukeweaver4495]

“I miss you so much” damn. This is such excellent content. The self hatred and sorrow is gut wrenching.

[@johnk9680]

This is when fan fiction based on cannon, true understanding and love of the source material outclasses ANYTHING the mouse has ever attempted. Well done

[@MatthewJackson1]

"If you can't accept your mistakes with open arms, then do it with your heart, because with your heart you experience... you feel, and you endure... and even though the pain may corrupt you, you must be the one to decide if that pain is worth enduring or not." -Myself as I write.

[@ChristianAnstes]

I cant believe how good these videos are.

[@danielshaw4796]

This is absolutely magnificent! 7 minutes of pure heart wrenching emotion. This is the Star Wars we know and love. Can we all chip in and get this guy to make a full series of this.

[@corysutton]

I’ll chip in! This was 1000% better than any of the garbage (besides R1 and Andor) that the Mouse House has put out.

[@pashaofstuttgart]

my goodness, the quality of these videos are astounding. The looks of the characters the sound of their voices. superb!

[@maxomatosis_]

absolutely incredible. this is more moving than any Star Wars has been in years, and I can't imagine the reaction if this amount of emotion had been captured in live action like this. You do such justice to the story, the characters, and the dialogue. I was waiting for a moment of cringe, but there was none. I was totally immersed. Bravo.

[@marcosargen3729]

Darth Vader fought wars on every level and thru the black he his light still shined. That made him the best character in the saga.

[@joshuahenderson3444]

Now this is Star Wars!

[@Nunya310]

The eyes on Shmi and Anakin were a little off but this brought out more emotion than anything Disney Star Wars has done. 👏 That was awesome. This was beautifully done my friend. Thank you

[@paulmcqueen367]

This was outstanding,nice touch when Vader says I miss you so much to his mother just like on Tattooine,you could tell just by how calmly Vader was speaking that Anakin was reawakening and he was starting to finally forgive himself for all the terrible things he'd done,this is definitely going in my favourites library,outstanding work. All the best.

[@damonk3674]

I just want to say that I'm a massive star wars fan and I was lucky enough to in the cinema back in 1977 when the journey began. But I just want to say I've seen alot of fan videos on KZbin over the years. However these videos you create are without a doubt the best I've ever seen on this platform. THANK YOU for what you bring to us and the time you out in to create these small and mindfulness journey we see before us. Once again THANK YOU and please keep the videos coming!!!! Regards LORD Damon K. Wheeler KBE

[@lucifermephistophilies6629]

The lesson we can learn and adapt to real problems and obstacles from Vaders character is this: That Great Power comes at Great Costs and all that journey down this path pay that toll one day

[@sauneor1807]

After an eternity, a star wars material reduced me to tears. What a video.

[@BrxIghtside]

Its always the stuff that costs like $200 and some super nerds

[@BulanuRoz]

this is one if your best done yet, some are hit and miss,but this one, it is so good,the dialogue is believable , and the cadence of the voice,all so great. If this is the future AI will be, then i gladly embrace it

[@Owen-sb8zw]

Ai is great for this. Not when it takes every tech job left

[@brandonwoeldike2084]

Man, I gotta say, you did a brilliant job with this video showing Vaders inner torment, and the way he said “I miss you so much” to Shmi hit me right in the soul

[@TheNucaKola]

this is EXACTLY what I’d want to see in a theoretical Darth Vader Trilogy that takes place between episodes 3-4, 4-5, 5-6. The deep psychological side of Anakin’s tragedy, and the badass unstoppable rage and terror of Darth Vader like in that hallway scene in Rogue One.

[@bigyoshi5170]

Nah if Vader got a vision of Shmi persuading him to return to the Light Side of the Force then Palpatine is getting thrown into a sun that day

[@coruscant100]

Wouldn't a black hole be more fitting for him?

[@Mixitup223]

Real

[@pfeiffew]

More like piece by piece he would get tossed into a sun, I think Vader would make him pay, slow, and painful, let him Feel some of that

[@skydivingisfun]

This deserves to be spread far and wide

[@Dannzt]

This is, just wow. Don't you dare stop making these ❤

[@jedidrummerjake]

This brought a tear to my old man eyes. ❤

[@DeadPadawan]

My mind is blown. This is amazing! Thank you for making this! It is absolutely beautiful!

[@markdobai043]

Ohhh...my...God😢 You can hear and fell Vader's silence

[@StephanieHutchings]

This is awesome!!! I love how all the people Darth Vader loved even his old self (Anikan) came to talk to him and showed him how much he is loved and cared about. That he isn't alone

[@rs51987]

That indeed was deep and wise words beyond Star Wars for everyone to take personal lessons from. Congratulations and All the best to you and your channel.

[@gagalover2k10]

I love this, the animations keep getting better and better, the lip syncing to the dialogue is another huge improvement. These videos are the only thing that makes me feel things for the characters. It reawakens and reminds me of why I like Star Wars. Thank you so much 🫶

[@staroceans8677]

My God you just get BETTER and BETTER and the dialogue is fabulous abd heartbreaking. The AI, absolute perfection in capturing the real cast. This made me cry because Anakin was not only the most iconic villain but he was the most tragically tormented soul, 😢 anyone with any feeling or empathy could understand. You're work is Oscar Worthy! ❤❤❤

[@joewhitt2073]

I have lost 8 family members in 3 years. I blame myself when I had nothing to do with any of their illnesses. I liken myself to Vader since I was very young. Your video was helpful to an old man. Thank you.

[@MassEffectFan113]

Disney... y'all need to hire this channel.

[@Nabil6901]

Man this was one of my favorite videos yet! So powerful and you can sense the inner turmoil Vader is going through. This needs to be made in a mini series of some sort! Fantastic job

[@mattjohnson4316]

Well, i wasn't expecting to cry so early in the day, but here we are. Bravo, sir once again.

[@KayleeDeem]

An broken person who wish things would be different or wanted things different. Even though it's impossible to change the past. But they can change the future by accepting what they been through in the past, and redeemed themselves.

[@LoneWolf4069k]

2:32 Such a powerful quote.

[@Doggydodo-b1j]

It brings a tear to the eye, it's like a poem 😢🚀🛸

[@MrDavidgalvez09]

The cinematography is incredible! You definitely have the vision for Star Wars. The writing can be tightened up a bit but in a few years you’ll be able to make a full length movie which is incredible!

[@0142Jason]

This didn’t make me cry. It’s hot weather where I am, my tear ducts were merely sweating.

[@SupremeLadyofDarkness28]

Yeah, and my allergies are acting up. 😭

[@vegaschaplasvegas9690]

Was not expecting a hit in the feels early morning

[@JessCorey]

I just stumbled upon this, I want to say thank you for your time and effort in creating this. I pictured this conversation or conversations that he has shortly after he dies and joins the force, and maybe before his redemption. Thank you for showing the truth behind his character, tragic and inspiring at the same time. As a person of deep faith. I cannot help but see the allegory between Anakin and so many of us, especially those of us who have come at a very dark places, not only backgrounds but within ourselves. Paadme's tomb is more than perfect for such a scene. I appreciate your creativity and your contributions to the fandom of the original Star Wars universe.

[@tnvol2011]

WOW!!!!!! KEEP THEM COMING!!! These works are SO MUCH better than what Disney has been putting out.

[@kyleandrews8501]

Why does this hit so close to home.....?

[@venjaminschuster2797]

Man. Honestly, you should do the new movies and series , the dialogues are so good. Really i am impressed. That is the star wars we truly need. Please Continue !

[@stratplayr6997]

Wow, this is amazing and very powerful. Also very sad at the same time. I have seen so many videos like this one that completely blow away anything that Disney has done. You did an awesome job with this.

[@CelestialCaesar]

That "I miss you so much" sounded way too real.

[@bamagrad99]

These just keep getting better and better! Very well done!

[@Docmotivate]

NEVER STOP THESE VIDEOS

[@Armor_of_Torrent]

Even Vader couldn't withstand that emotional bombardment from all those close to him.

[@ZombieHunter97840]

Remorse is good lord Vader and so is redemption and forgiveness that’s what I always say.

[@coryanghilante3449]

This hit me so hard and I didn’t expect it. Keep up the good work my friend. You’re telling stories that are more than most of what Disney has put out. I look forward to your next production. May the force be with you. 👍

[@johnearle7776]

This self examination of Vader really shows how Star Wars is Wagner’s Ring Cycle set in outer space.

[@citomp1240]

This path I walk is NOT the one I foresaw for me either.

[@valerierosario491]

This video made me cry a bit-and I can't remember even wanting to cry for Vader! Very well done! Wonder if the decrepit Deadite Palpatine was watching and thinking,"I'm in trouble."

[@brittneywick]

Absolutely beautiful dialogue. You capture each character perfectly. Thanks so much for this.

[@zenith8417]

Every single line hits hard. This is written so well

[@PhonyPhoniPhoné]

Vader’s had all kinds of hallucinations going on under that helmet. 😢😅

[@GoldenJaguar-xy3gn]

This almost brought me to tears Disney hire this man😮😢

[@WolfTrooperRex]

In terms of means of creation, they probably wouldn’t hire him, but in terms of writing out a perfect story that makes sense. That is what we need more of in Disney. We need better story writing better lore, And most importantly, we need real Star Wars fans in the Star Wars franchise, taking head of the future of what we all grew up with

[@surferjedi5392]

“I miss you so much” got me crying.

[@DrPandemiczZ]

You’re going up ❤ and Disney is most definitely going down this feels so right the way it should have always been!! Thank you!

[@Advocate1639]

You have no idea how much this saying, spoke to me right now. This touched my spirit, this is something I needed to hear. I’ve been struggling with self forgiveness for a very long time, Christ knows it. I needed to hear this. Thank you for this. God bless you.

[@craiggarrett3124]

If we as an audience just reflect on this alone, you have a masterpiece on your hands. We know the wider story. But these honest moments that humans experience in the ebb and flow of our humanity go to the heart of who we are and what we should be fighting for... Each other. Brilliant to the core from the players to the backdrop and soundtrack. Keep producing and creating, friend... You have found your calling in this!! 🎥🎭😎🌌

[@WorldPeace21]

I love how it seems like Vader's face is showing emotions when that's not actually possible because he wears a mask. Very well done.

[@EricJGaming]

Such amazing job to bring his mother, obi Wan Kenobi , Anakin Skywalker, a masterpiece of work

[@Elmakinadelasmakinas]

The true essence of Star Wars, something that Disney did not know how to take advantage of, not even with simple dialogues. "I miss you so much." 💔

[@DylanKurbel]

This is too notch work. Emotional scene, fits perfectly into canon. Well done