Impasse

An encounter between a white boy and an African girl in a night train. They look at each other: he wants to, but doesn't dare. She lets him, but stays elusive. When the train stops at the next station, he has to show his colors.
IMPASSE
Director: Bram Schouw
Netherlands, 2008, 5min
Format: DigiBeta (screening) - 16mm (shooting)
Festival Edition: 2009
Category: Short
Cast: Sieger Sloot, Mutaleni Nadimi
Crew: Executive Producer: Jeroen van den Idsert, YANi - Producer: Lisa Driehuis, Robert Roosenstein - Screenwriter: Bram Schouw, Jasper Wolf - Editor: Brian Ent D.C.E. - Cinematographer: Jasper Wolf - Sound: Feike de Wit - Production Design: Kitty Albers
Sales: Jeroen van den Idsert, Executive producer - Hazazah Film, Plantage Parklaan 9 1018 SR Amsterdam, The Netherlands - T: [phone] - F: [phone]
Email: jeroenhazazah.com
director
Bram Schouw was born on 1979 in The Hague, The Netherlands. He graduated with honors in Writing and Directing Cinema. His final short film, MARRIAGE, was the official opening film for the Curta Cinema Rio de Janeiro 2005. It was shown at the London Times Film Festival, Dutch Film Festival, Short Film Festival Cardiff and Cinema Jakarta. In 2007 he co-directed the play Backspace for the festival Cinema et Justice, organized by the French Embassy. His second short film IMPASSE is part of the film project Stories On Human Rights, twenty-two Short films produced by the United Nations and Art For the World, based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Stories on Human Rights had its premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival 2008. IMPASSE received a Special Mention at the Amsterdam International Film Festival and won the NFTVM VERS Award 2009. At the moment Bram Schouw works as a commercial director, represented by Hazazah Film Amsterdam. One of his first projects, the international Dance4Life commercial, won the prestigious Award for Best HIV/AIDS commercial by the European Commission.
filmography
- IMPASSE (2008)
- PHONESONG (2006)
- DANCE 4 LIFE (2006)
- MARRIAGE (2005)
festivals
Tokyo, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Ankara, Sguardi Altrove Milan, Droits de l'Homme Paris, One World Prague, Women Creteil, Winelands Cape Town, Human Rights Zagreb, Amnesty International The Hague, JeonJu Seul, Short Night Sofia, Human Rights Sucre, and many more

[@thesunray4882]

What got me was that on several different occasions they were opening their mouth like they were about to say something, but thought against it. This was very deep.

[@rileycoyote211]

Janae yeah, a normal person would have said im sorry my perfume leaked on you... then, he could have countered with, at least it smells nice, then they would have laugjed a little hopefully keeping the conversation going.... at least thats probably how i would have done it...ORrrr... when she first put her bag up top, he coulda said hey, nice belly button..haha

[@monicacarson4306]

@@rileycoyote211 Right!! I kept wondering like damn you aren't going to apologize for your perfume leaking all over this man's head?? So weird.

[@pablomedia5325]

Your so beautiful sunray

[@Kamilla716]

Wow...that last scene ran chills down my spine. I was so happy she was off the train. Can you imagine trying to live with him while he sorted through the mess of his emotions and "beliefs"? Run, girl, run!

[@blackberry_2656]

I

[@teap.9045]

😂😂😂😂

[@monsterascanbe5170]

Kamilla716 everything in life doesn't come without risks. If anything she could have been his saviour

[@monsterascanbe5170]

KD so ok if someone was an alcoholic or an addict and they sobered up and changed their ways they can be forgiven. If someone has cheated they can be forgiven , if there was a gang member that did alot of messed up shit and turned his life around for the better than they are forgiven. But no a Nazi can't be saved or forgiven even if they changed their ways. Yes I do not take kindly to racists at all but hypothetically if this were to end up as something special why dump on it? It's not unknown for neo Nazis to turn their life around and start dating people of different color. we all make mistakes in life hunny.

[@theasmrrapper1472]

Why not try to save someone? There's a lot of honour in that.

[@Chezasflower13]

It's a shame this happens so often. You could be passing up your soulmate out of fear or doubt.

[@livingfreewithdee1189]

+AFR0PUNKHEAD13 SO TRUE

[@dre12337]

i know i passed up a lot but not cause of race because of fear of her rejecting me if doesn t fill good

[@myspacewaskooler]

same here and it breaks my heart everytime

[@eprahs1]

And a big swastika on the back of your neck. Conversation piece

[@PabstBlueYouToob]

haha, just sarcasm.

[@nijababy360]

What really played on my heart strings. in the ending ....is the fact that she actually waited for him to make a move. ..before she left.

[@sherrydavis3309]

@Nija Baby. That got me too.

[@gisellegeorge6184]

You can literally see the tug of war between the reality of being a racist and being attracted to the very person he's supposed to hate. The symbolism is ripe in this clip. The closed eyes behind him while he's waiting for the train, the possible glimpse of his future with the old couple behind them, the young lady's perfume dripping in him representing her essence and the way he inhaled it on his fingertips. Maybe it's for the best. He couldn't get out of his prejudice for a few seconds to say a simple hello to her.

[@Wildcock23]

Giselle George How the fuck do you know he’s “prejudice”? Maybe he’s “just not into her” (which women say all the time)... What if it was the other way around? Would you be calling the black chick prejudice?... no, you wouldn’t, would you? You dope.

[@jg3865]

@@Wildcock23 He is literally wearing the sign of prejudice & racism on the back of his neck! Hence why the video is so poignant....

[@grandma4557]

I went to an all white school b/c my mom wanted to raise us in a good neighborhood, yea the n--- wrd was tossed around a lil but i went to that school for 12yrs, no1 had ever called me out of my name..I was friends w/ every1 and when ppl aren't familiar with something they might treat it different.. but b/c we basically grew up together Ppl that were considered racist by others really weren't racist I learned that & I think they did 2..we r like family now. We all judge by appearance 1st, but I think it's really about getting to know ppl and not putting up walls.

[@jg3865]

@@grandma4557 ????????

[@JESUSISLORDforevermore888]

@@Wildcock23 Have an opinion but please, no name calling

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

Such symbolism in the opening shot. In the background as he's waiting for the train station, there's a painting of closed eyes behind him, representing his close-mindedness, and the fact that he's living with his eyes closed. Not able to see the beauty, intelligence, and compassion in other cultures and races (and possibly ethnic group -- we did see him sporting a swastika tattoo) because he's "closed his eyes" to anything, or anyone, but those of his own race. And then the sight of the train passing by, oh, so quickly could parallel to the racing of his thoughts at seeing this attractive woman who represents everything his group/current mindset is against. The shot over to the old married couple is a nice juxtaposition to their seating arrangement, and how they could've been like the old married couple in a couple of decades had his prejudice not gotten in the way. (This coulda been us, but you playin' lmao) The reveal of the swastika was poignant, too, him looking out the window to catch more glimpses of her. I think the message of this short film is to rid yourself, and actively unlearn harmful/racist/prejudicial things that society/family/friends have taught you. Overcome this, and many more opportunities will become apparent to you. In this way, and to harken back to the opening shot, your eyes will be "opened". Poignant film. Too bad for him he missed out on a wonderful woman, due to his racism and oppression/oppressive mindset. #RacistsAlwaysLose

[@Zoeyw1]

beautiful and indepth explanation of the video, very touching

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

+Zoeyw1 Thanks, hun

[@saveforthree]

i enjoyed reading your comment . i bet i read it 3 times. i even subscribed to your channel in the hopes of reading comments/reviews you may post. You are gifted and you should share your gift.

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

+saveforthree Aw, thanks :) If we run around in the same music circles, you may end up seeing more of my comments ;D Thank you so much for the comment, dude. So sweet :)

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

+Modus Pwnens The “Gammadion” “Hakenkreuz” or a “Fylfot,” (sanskrit origin) which was considered a symbol of good fortune, is now referred to as the swastika due to the appropriation of the symbol by the Nazis. I know the history of the swastika and know what it used to symbolize in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Odinism, but that is not how it is referred to or revered as now in present-day times. There is a reason many people of those religions no longer use the symbol. Its a sad thing to have a symbol that used to represent so much positivity be turned into a symbol of genocide and hate, but its past use in the 1930s and its significance cannot be ignored. Not many people would know the alternate named I gave it in the start of my comment, so thats why I referred to it as a swastika.

[@NikkiHarrisFilms]

Now that's what I call a plot twist.

[@chioma916]

hey its you i see you EVERYWHERE

[@NikkiHarrisFilms]

chioma uruakpa :)

[@peppermintpattie6006]

Yep!

[@OCTO358]

Nah, it was pretty obvious from the start tbh

[@DarkTigress]

@@OCTO358 No it wasn't?

[@donaldbadowski6048]

Oh, this is so clever, and not a word is spoken. When he turns and you see the swastika on his neck, you understand how he now regrets the terrible choice he made. Nice job Bram.

[@solameencuentro]

At the end he was smelling her perfume from his head and act like "- at least I got her aroma for a second "...

[@nalissolus9213]

It's not her aroma, it's a bought perfume...

[@bagofhotchips2585]

Nalis Solus - but I'm sure she was wearing that AROMA. so put 2 & 2 together.... c'mon

[@michelleowens2737]

@@nalissolus9213 ONE OF MY NUMBER ONE PET PEEVES WHEN SOMEONE DOESN'T AGREE WITH YOU IR IS TRIGGERED ABOUT SOMETHING YOU SAID SO THEY SAY DOWNPLAYING 💩 LIKE THIS UGH🤢🤮🤬😠🤦

[@tameriajones593]

He looked like he liked her.

[@deannajohnson7070]

he forgot himself for a minute..he showed he is really humane...but he is caught up...he wanted her and she saw and wanted what was really inside him..so sad

[@coppersulphate002]

Very good analyse!

[@maririmussa2420]

i like the word humane

[@markyeeee]

Really sad...he liked her

[@JESUSISLORDforevermore888]

1/17/2021: SAD on so many levels

[@queenheart6134]

The choice he made stop him from being happy.

[@Lvcharm]

Queen Heart ... nicely put !

[@thecaprikid1329]

Queen Heart and that is karma

[@peppermintpattie6006]

So true

[@JESUSISLORDforevermore888]

Queen Heart I agree

[@moniquedaughtry]

I agree

[@ravenrox58]

HOLY CRAP I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT TATTOO.... 0_____0

[@sabrinaosman6975]

Tia scott same here

[@lindasmilesrfree6067]

Wow, me neither!

[@lisacoston4614]

they should have made this into a movie

[@nm8176]

I expected

[@monicabro0404]

@vajs siti that's the name of the movie on Netflix.

[@dshae2293]

The power of eye contact. *sighs* ❤

[@lasickzimba1995]

diashae well said.

[@madiami7898]

Holy shit I about jumped out of my skin seeing that on the back of his neck

[@kennedys.9081]

same sis

[@tvelicia]

Me too!

[@MCVarib]

SAMEEEE

[@talaynat3674]

What was on hi s neck?

[@cdnnykr]

Talayna Turner A swastika

[@Jtwi120lightG]

Honestly, I was already a little wary of this film when I saw the guy. There's just something about a bald white man that makes me uneasy (not all the time, but most definitely in this occasion). Despite my uneasiness, I thought the film was just going to be about two timid people of opposite races who had a missed encounter. When he turned around to reveal the Swastika tattoo, I was shocked and it validated my uneasiness about a bald white man XD. This message and cinematography are so powerful. Bravo to the director, the actors and all the other people who contributed to it's production.

[@taetheegoal-digger7661]

Jaylyn Gillis I thought he was cutie lol. I'm just fast ass

[@screambeyond]

It seems the swastika in the neck of a fiction short validated your obvious prejudges agains white men, especially if they are bald. There is a lot of racism in the way you perceive, and much hate too. But don't worry because your kind of racism is applauded nowadays, since it is racism toward white people.

[@leilanirose3274]

Jaylyn Gillis such a silly comment. I dont know where other black women learn to be so insecure around white men

[@SleepyQuiet]

Jaylyn Gillis I laughed when I read your comment because my first thought was 'is it because you've been playing Dragon Age Inquisition?' More seriously a lot of media used to portray hyper masc racist white guys as being bald, so I kinda get where you coming from. Lost my train of thought...

[@hazeladelaide234]

@@screambeyond no it's not racism there aren't different kinds of racism there is just one, which is born out of white supremacy. We all know that racism is based prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

[@daphneganna]

I loved how this film grows to the point. When I see an interracial relationship, I see pure love dispite the hatred others have. Love is hard to find regardless to putting race in it.

[@lasickzimba1995]

Daphne H. Well said miss

[@j.oreardon9426]

Said so well...and sadly the truth

[@natwixterthan18]

She was so beautiful. Man you missed out on a girl who could have been your wife one day. I think if you like someone you should go for it. Leave all doubts behind so if it doesn't work out you know that you tried

[@solameencuentro]

I agree completely!

natwixterthan18 He's an actor.

[@dre12337]

yea easier said than done, NATWIXERTHAN18,

[@mbless1814]

I agree

[@AndyeAndinha]

100% agree!!!

[@laurenisobell2203]

She is so gorgeous wow!!

[@davettahorton8316]

Seeing the Swastika I was like WHAAATTT!!!!!!! I LOVED THIS ONE

[@ModfathersGunMoll]

My jaw hit the floor when I saw his swastika tattoo...Such a powerful piece. It really reduces them down to just two people who came from different worlds, and the sadness that he caged himself from feeling free enough to speak to this beautiful woman who just happened to be of color. To quote an Amos Lee lyric, "We all got the same bloodflow"...To the creators of this piece, thanks for making this, and thanks steveymcdonald for posting this!

[@mizscoleman]

I always find my way back to this video no matter how much time passes.

[@gravityclarity]

The message here is deep. I enjoyed it.

[@MrSynhair]

Hit me right in the feels

[@remixedv]

I was on a mission to find out all I could about this short film. The first version I saw had no information. This is art. A beautiful tragedy.

[@maradee9351]

I have re-watched this video like 50 times! and sometimes there doesn't have to be words spoken..just talking with the eyes. What an ending, it really made me see the video in another light, wanting what you can't have I guess

[@04211975]

WHAT!? The ending shocked me. I am thinking he's shy or afraid to flirt. I never expected him to be a skinhead.

[@dccc2990]

Nobody can resist the chocolate :)

[@zenzenyokunai]

lol you just ruined this video for me. I was feeling all sad and deep and then this comment JUST XD

[@vaiosony2]

Dc cC oh come on now

[@RecoveringChristian]

Da chocolate tacooo

[@PrettyOmnificent333]

Dc cC 😂😂😂😂

[@monicabro0404]

Exactly

[@altovise14]

My first thought was, he's a skinhead, but I was getting mix signature with facial gestures and emotions here, I saw both sides. I felt he had a mental civil battle going on between hate and love, repulsive and attractive, dislike and like, but who won. This is very powerful! I believe or my theory on hate is that hate is the grandchild of envy, and the child of jealousy. It all begins with envy, then jealousy, and eventually hate.

[@coppersulphate002]

+altovise14 But love conquers all. And you know what they say? There is a thin line between love and hate

[@enilehcodramramlised8716]

+altovise14 wow what you said was very deep

[@Loladee19]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@jawomballow9486]

+Mardocheline Desilmar yeah it was

[@princess1peach]

+Glutamate Sulphate couldn't agree more

[@MrSofakingdam]

Beautiful.!.! What a cliffhanger.. ? Lol it wouldve be an awesome movie to see..

[@kunalmhatre1207]

She is so cute with big brown eyes

[@GJ-ux8dj]

You could almost feel the attraction they had for one another. Love comes in all color despite your bias,

[@kimcassandra5886]

Never let something as vile as hatred hold you back. You may just miss the best opportunity of your life.

[@nettahumes4533]

My heart jumped when he turned to look out the window...I think they both fell in Love Real Quick bcuz they both looked Back..

[@moxyoonyx2713]

She's so beautiful!

[@ciiro1566]

He's rethinking his whole life now: 3

[@J4TFOI]

Made him re-evaluate his life decisions.

[@montymason1647]

Yeah, bro. She's strikingly, hauntingly beautiful. She is the presence, a New World, her form, her mystery, her past, her present: she's like no one you have ever encountered, and no one encounter will be her ever again. Her scent, her essence is upon you, like the dew of the carnal embrace. A couple nearby slumbers in tender, mutual moment, riding together in their long journey into their night, that forever night, but in the well-worn comfort of two lives lived entwined until the late night arrival ,far and away from any here and now. All the signs were there, bruh, all points of escape, flight, freedom. You might want to reconsider your mark, bruh. It's not a tattoo of belief. It's the mark of a prisoner, self-blinded, self- condemned.

[@Gogoleila]

Best ad for tatoo removal ever...!!

[@yeeetyeeet1095]

Thats soooooo beautiful. Wish it was a movie not a short movie.

[@MoniqueCarmack]

The ending was beautiful! I literally gasped!

[@cloyettegrant1733]

So many what ifs running through his mind. He would never forget that smell. plenty of sleepless nights for him. smh

[@TsarOfRuss]

His beliefs was holding him back... i really wanted to talk, but where does he start from??? he is a skinhead :( so sad

[@PrettyOmnificent333]

Cloyette Grant true that.

[@lizzyjohnson7897]

Cloyette Grant what smell

[@yasmin8851]

@Moon glow shut up!! You hoteps are so anoying!! Save that shit for Kanye!!

[@nereusmartyr1259]

I didnt get IT, he ask her for tel. number ? And this boy was after this anticancer therapy yes?

[@greenone6209]

People say he should have made a move...everything happens for a reason and the reason here was he knew the identity he chose for himself and it's consequences - his consequence is an unhappy life. Glad that girl didn't get involved with him lol

[@preettyE]

lol yeah. Just because he was attracted to one black woman doesn't mean he's suddenly not racist anymore. She can do better :p

[@greenone6209]

enima Exactly! :)

[@Blasto2x]

but mabe this chance encounter leads him on a road of discovery and questioning what it is he really believes. Maybe, he will choose to leave Nazism behind and forsake his old ways. Optimism.

[@simonedwards8888]

Blasto2x riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight !!!!!!!!!!!

[@msgirly6827]

Blasto2x nah.

[@tomstewart4531]

This short Film is really amazing. I watch it every year or so. Also makes me feel very emotional. Reminds of the importance of kindness and just general human empathy, and how bigotry is such a block in this world. Like it adds nothing to our societies . I’m surprised this video doesn’t have more views . Great piece of art

[@okechukwukosi7301]

I watch it every year too. It's so touching to see what could have been just fly away. It's a really great movie

[@Vizzini_]

I feel that although he really wanted to talk with her he knew that, no matter how nice he was, once she saw his neck it would be game over.

[@LucaShutz]

A striking mark of the past haunting his present and future, normally it would be easy to move on from proved wrong mindsets in these cases, however we can see he is still struggling to move on and accept it.

[@princessk3613]

When I saw the back of his neck it broke my heart.

[@asnarahel7323]

She is stunning ❤

[@bandwagon22]

He has been always lonely, that's why his life was infected by sick political messages. Nazism was not the reason, it was the consequence of his inner lock of emotions.

[@mv8957]

The actors are looking fine 😍

[@DDdelight]

The guy looked scary not warm, it wasn't clear whether he was looking at her out of admiration or as an amusing target. Yes get off the train girl. You never know a dangerous man until you see his neck lol.

[@DawnSilverStone]

He wasn't dangerous he was just a good person caught up in evil that's been taught to him by elders he would be the one to break the hate cycle in his family

[@Ikekel]

So true

[@monicacarson4306]

I'm a black woman and I disagree. I didn't get that at all from this. I saw a man who was clearly interested in a woman. He was smitten from the moment he saw her. That is clear.

[@michelleowens2737]

I AM FOREVER WEAKENED OVER THIS COMMENT 😭🤣

[@DDdelight]

@@monicacarson4306 Fair dos, but I don't agree lol. Watching this again after 4 years, it doesn't seem obvious he's smitten..maybe curious, intrigued for a "snack" at most. When he looked at her after her soft glances, he didn't really smile and sort of looked serious. 10 years after the upload, in this day and age if anyone tries the "method" he demonstrated...well good luck to them 😂

[@huntervalleyhinterlands]

That made me cry. I'm not sure why. Just the feeling of emptiness when he turns around and we all realise...hurt so much! Beautiful and heartbreaking.

[@cassondracamper5665]

This made me cry! 😢

[@Claudiamaryj]

It's amazing how a very short, mute movie can make you rethink about what's really going on in this world. It's very sad, and how it took a moment to get to the end to make you really understand what's going on really, is very clever. Hat's off to you, sir.

[@jmh086]

When he looks at her and has that little smile.....man, he's in love.

[@AskSydneyLipton]

When he started grinning as he looked at her 😖 that shit HURTINGGGGG.

[@84bonez]

The first thing I said when I saw the back of his neck was "Oh shit!". Wow! No words; in the short or from me.

[@talaynat3674]

What was on his neck?

[@princesspenthewriter8120]

@@talaynat3674 Swastika sign, he's in a Neo Nazi gang.

[@deja-khaliyahmcknight3624]

@@princesspenthewriter8120 but what does it mean like why is it bad?

[@michelejones3505]

the title impasse means a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock. this relationship could not work

[@sefrahaliali6324]

Man's never gonna wash his head ever again.

[@itsjessguys7005]

More people need to see this literally. Best thing ever.

[@paulanthony43]

When your world view crashes and burns

[@gsmith5140]

Glad to have found this video again. When I first saw it I had no idea the real point of the film. I was caught up in the romance and let down when they didn't go with their feelings (I just have to have a happy ending). :) But when he looked back at her, I didn't see that "image" coming. The message of the film was even better than I thought. Somebody has rethought (b/c he looked!) their "philosophy".

[@hodan.m.h]

Dude looks like a mix of Eminem and Benedict Cumberbatch

[@songsbydaniel]

This was so good!! Excellently directed. Loved the subtleties in their eye movement. Great job!

[@jadefox6406]

Wow.. best short "long" film because this said a lot more than others. Captured my attention from the start. The way he inhaled her perfume so deeply..intense. And the ending!!!!! Omg 👏👏👏👏

[@nessa7062]

Well plotted, raw and what an ending. Racism is a killer. Cause it killed something that could of been beautful between them. All I can say is Whoa!!

[@pk2030]

Goodness! Their chemistry!

[@michelleowens2737]

I DESPERATELY🙏 need a PART 2 but a much longer version with the same two actors reunited OMG WAIT that might be just a little bit too much for me to handle ugh the suspense 🤦😭😍🏃‍♀️💨💨💨💨

[@suazileneferreira7695]

I opened my mouth when I saw the tattoo... I wasn't really expecting! But I loved the message!

[@eliseovilla7893]

This is what I call a beautiful short film! I've always been a fan of Pixar animation short films and would rather see more of these types of short films. They people said a whole lot with just their eyes! I was hoping he would get off last minute and ask to carry her bags...

[@j.oreardon9426]

So desperately sad...what could have been 😢 He lost his chance at real love from a beautiful lady. He could have been redeemed in her love...sad

[@lauradonaldson3269]

It sounds like you are speaking experience. (Road not travelled? Or you learned from your mistakes?)

[@erikalynn1871]

make this into a movie!!

[@YviefromtheUK]

Such a powerful message where no words need be spoken. Such a shame he couldn’t bring himself to say hello to her. Just goes to show love holds no colour.

[@norrisb0616]

BOTH of Them are FLIRTING with Each Other!!

[@CleoMoera]

oh I love it - love does conquer all in the end. Sometimes we're taught how to be in society until your heart kicks in. Great story.

[@homelesshannah50]

Even when we embrace the labels that others put on us and embrace our stereotypes at the end of the day we are ALL individuals.

[@sharonmccoy4535]

Scent of a woman...when he smells that scent he will always think of her

[@beaneeb418]

WOW. Powerful. Both actors were brilliant in their portrayal of various emotions via facial focusing, mannerisms and esp. their subtle thoughts portrayed from their eyes. Just to name a few ... curiosity, intrigue, hesitation, etc... what I term that moment when you sit on the fence and wonder to yourself 'should I approach or not?' .. then the swastika is revealed to us and in a nutshell, his ideology is on display. Truly a powerful statement. It's hard to understand that sometimes we are more alike than not. On a personal note, one of my best friends (a beautiful women of color) married a former clan member. At the time we thought she had gone cray cray! They have been married for 17 years now with 3 beautiful kids. He walked away from his entire family, lifestyle to be with her. Since then he has also had the hateful message which had been tattooed on his body replaced (as best he could) with other imagery. So as the saying goes 'love truly can concur all' .. it really does happen.

[@sassydiva7821]

Glad she got off....he looked Creepy as hell!

[@CandECain]

The ending is so good. It makes you think about how a person is in a group, and how so much can change about that person when no one else is around. How true feelings come out when it's just one on one

[@Nonamegirl1]

Oh My Lord that was seriously powerful. Beautiful ending my Goodness!

[@kodiet81]

The ending was “ spine - tingling” ! If I possessed the power of telekinesis I would have had a “field day” knowing their thoughts and emotions to each other. Cleverly written and I actually feel sorry for the guy... The woman is very cute ;)

[@ninalaw1455]

He doesn't stand a chance now with that tattoo on his neck!

[@coppersulphate002]

+Nina Losavio Yeah. If I was to see that tatoo on his neck I would be so scared I would run

[@princess1peach]

mb if he changes

[@coppersulphate002]

We can only hope! Plus love conquers all.

[@ghostface0207]

He is creepy run girl

[@mv8957]

This short film is beautiful

[@souadabdellahassen6917]

Damnnn I was telling myself why wasn’t he saying something!! Andddd them I saw that shittt such a disappointment.

[@kc454]

When he sat back with his fingers on that top, he looked like: "Damn, Beauty was right there and I did nothing but let her get away! I may never get another chance at her. I am a loser!!"

[@TNASTI12]

Woow! wasnt expecting that tattoo

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

I wrote how the guy looks like handsome Squidward, but now I can't find my comment so I'm rewriting it..

[@hammerfest1912]

Its in another upload of the same video. xD It has likes so its on top.

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

@@hammerfest1912 I seen

[@RoyalCortz]

I'm watching this all depressed with my single ass.😭

[@blythesaunders3124]

No words were uttered

[@tonitarshea1148]

Can someone say...plot twist?!

[@lesliegrouper9670]

tonii montana Huge one, lol!

[@mackturner9217]

bro..- this always happens to me.. WHITE GUYS STARE AT ME ALL THE TIME and im like nahhh he think im ugly he wouldnt talk to me

[@markyeeee]

They stare because you're cute!

[@soleil7259]

Please don't say that. You look great ! Believe me if they stare (like a normal stare) than i think it's because they like your appearance. I am from Germany and there are a lot of white guys around me who stare XD When i asked one guy why he looks at me all the time he said: because you are pretty ☺️

[@ithadsyed9396]

You're so Good

[@campfreddy3547]

Alot of guys regardless of race are fearful of being rejected or humiliation. You can't help who you are attracted to regardless of race, we're human. by the way your pretty.

[@elainecampbell5277]

LOVE HAS NO COLOR

[@tiahaynes1781]

wow to this video... there is only one race.... and that is the Human race...... he missed out.

[@cornbreadbatter3157]

Tia Haynes human is a species, not a race. Terms like this are racially coded language used to eclipse others views on race, ethnicity, nationality, etc. in hopes of them dropping the topic.

[@tiahaynes1781]

Rachel Clark May Be I said it wrong. But all I was trying to say we are all people and color shouldn’t matter.

[@itschardonnay9315]

Rachel Clark ur so ignorant

[@markyeeee]

@@tiahaynes1781 We knew what you meant.....

[@sherrydavis3309]

@Tia Haynes.. you're are right! Only one..human race

[@Lordreinerwolf]

Can this be a full movie plz? I just came across it and was blown away by this short film. Really great work.

[@JahrangaBabb]

Check out Tiana Laveen's Race to Redemption novel series discussing this theme. www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B014JRLZVW?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_dls the play on words and the subversion of expectation in the first book title is really eye opening.

[@vuarsap]

My friend shows me this yesterday... 'cos he knows that recently I'm too much in love with WONDERFUL aframerican girl (i'm russian guy) of course, i have nothing in common with guy from film, but it so helped me... to be shure again - how is empty all the walls between us.. how any obstacles is powerless when loving so

[@God.sDaughter]

I hope you were able to find your African/ Black Queen.

[@Yours_Truly_Rima]

So, 8 years later, how are you? Are you guys still together?

[@munabojus4072]

The plot twist in this video is crazy

[@zipzap570]

I need the whole movie based on this idea.

[@sherrydavis3309]

@zipzap570. I totally agree. I need a whole movie too.

[@yoshi7638]

A neo-nazis guy falls in love with an ethnic girl. So interesting scene.

[@angej]

maybe he was surprised at his attraction to her...it's not that he wouldn't but couldn't, he assume she would never...I think he's right, regardless.

[@lexithepoohbear]

This is probably one of my favorites.

[@mv8957]

How i wish to be cute and beautiful like the lady in this short film!

[@markyeeee]

I'm sure you are beautiful