SYLVIA | Omeleto

A single mother takes her family on a road trip -- to an unwanted destination.
SYLVIA is used with permission from Richard Prendergast. Learn more at richardprendergast.com.
Mandy and her two little daughters set off with their grandma to the countryside in their car, which they have collectively christened "Sylvia." They blast music on the stereo, plays road trip games, stop for ice cream on the way, and have a wonderful time enjoying the scenery and one another's company.
But what appears to be a carefree family outing is not what it seems, just as Mandy reaches her destination at night -- and prepares to say goodbye to their beloved family car.
Written and directed by Richard Prendergast, this dramatic short is elegantly crafted on all levels, from meticulous writing and editing to beautiful cinematography. All elements of the craftsmanship serve what becomes a moving, emotionally resonant story, whose impact is no less powerful for being so intelligently deployed.
The film takes time and care to set up the familial atmosphere, which is full of warmth, good-natured bickering and the activity and tussle of a typical family with young children. The morning light is radiant, the banter is lively and the children are mischievously eager for candy: all seems fun, with an air of festivity and adventure that is familiar to road trips.
Much of the dialogue and action is focused on the ordinary, loving interactions between Mandy and her daughters and the support and understanding of Mandy's mother. This familial portrait is archetypal in its evocation of togetherness and specific in the small details that make up childhood, from the small toys the kids play with to the mess they make in the car, which has seen a lot of adventures with this family.
But as the storytelling unfolds, small but telling moments rupture the carefree spirit. Mandy fixates on small, poetic details, like the way the ice cream comes out of the machine, or the small music box dancing figurine that the daughters play with. These moments slowly shift the tenor of the film from its amiable, looser tone at the beginning to something more subtly disquieting and heavier in feel. The warm, sun-burnished cinematography shifts to something more muted and anxiously hand-held; the score moves from warmly acoustic to uneasy ambient tones; and Mandy herself shifts into more anxious and haunted emotions, though we're not quite clear yet why.
Actor Jolie Lennon's precise and engaging performance as Mandy holds the film's overall shift together. Her character's anxiety and troubled emotions gently seep into the performance and are subtle and restrained enough to generate a sense of mystery, which works alongside the shift in the film's craft to a darker register. Viewers will wonder if there is something more ominous at work in the overall story, and just why Mandy is selling Sylvia in the first place.
It is a testament to Lennon's performance and the craftsmanship's elegant discernment that the reveal in SYLVIA is both less sensationalistic and more emotional than expected, with a twist that builds upon cinema's innate elasticity in portraying time, memory, internal subjectivity and external reality. Many twists are meant to be clever, but this one is innately tied to Mandy's emotional journey, which makes it all the more powerful when audiences realize the full impact of all of the film's elements. As a result, the conclusion of SYLVIA is tremendously moving and earns its heartwrenching emotions genuinely and honestly -- and is a fitting tribute to the people and story behind the film's events, which is perhaps the most heartbreaking realization of all.

[@mariahlamb2983]

I did not expect to have a full blown meltdown over this film. I genuinely can’t stop crying.

[@humblyright]

I know right

[@richardp7205]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the film!

[@sidm7779]

Same

[@sidm7779]

@@richardp7205 Thanks for producing this masterpiece. My heart is melting right now.

[@TheTruthlady]

Myself also....

[@Tatin63]

It took me a while to realise that she was actually driving alone in the car, no wonder the ice cream guy look puzzled.

[@henessy.-.45]

Yea I thought she was leaving her kids in the car to the bloke buying it... I was waiting for him to discover her... It was not until the letter did I realize she was actually alone

[@Tyguy161]

Oh .... gotcha

[@Tina-Trinity]

wish I could burn my eyes out...couldnt help but see this as I was skimming thru, BEFORE i reached the end of the film.

[@henessy.-.45]

@@Tina-Trinity NEVER skim through, never glance at comments during an OMELETO! lol.. I learned that the hard way myself

[@Tina-Trinity]

@@henessy.-.45 :-) IKR. Im SUCH a READER lol. I even read the damn sides of cereal boxes. If my eyes glance over words my brain is hooked like a fish and I READ it.

[@stevenjmyu]

God dammit. As a work from home dad of a 2 year old toddler who just put him down for his daily nap, I thought I would catch a short film while I eat. now my soup is just a pile of freshly cut onions

[@YukonCCReal]

Haha well I guess not really a laughing moment and this one made me cry so much hope your life goes well bye.

[@rme1383]

yeah me too I had a hard day and night, it's 5 am I wanted to go to a calm sleep but now I will keep thinking about the little kid and cry

[@Aegisaone]

"You are riding with angels , my angels... Be blessed be happy"

[@richardp7205]

When I first read Sabrina’s letter, that’s the line that really choked me up.

[@DAZUNIVERSALINDUSTREIS]

@@richardp7205 same here

[@henessy.-.45]

@@richardp7205 same here... It gave me chills.

[@listentoday8381]

Now I understand why the man on the ice cream truck was a little bit puzzled ang I'm crying..

[@creme9494]

Why?

[@listentoday8381]

I saw no one in the backseat when the lady started driving

[@MrMTBLIFE]

@@ostaniawhestalis8416 you blind?

[@MrMTBLIFE]

@@listentoday8381 you blind?

[@MrMTBLIFE]

@@ostaniawhestalis8416 yeah but there was kids in the car when she drove off ya trippa

[@camillevitoria4107]

"Let me watch a youtube video so I can cheer up a little bit..." Poor me.

[@submotionproductions]

Oh dear, sorry this wasn't the film to cheer you up, but I hope you enjoyed it anyway! Thanks for watching :)

[@koinijikoimizu]

I don't think my husband expected to wake up and find me crying in front of my computer. Yet here we are. Also...the actor for Sabrina's expression at the bus stop really hammers home the feeling of loss. She has that thousand-yard stare of someone who has well and truly lost everything she loves and holds dear. It's a heartbreaking look and one that so many of us sadly recognize right now.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching! The actress Jolie Lennon was phenomenal and really understood Sabrina's loss. She made this film what it was - a fantastic actress.

[@angietopaz48]

Yes so true 😌😌😌😌

[@HypoplasticRightMama]

When I first got to watch the film, I was struck by how accurate Jolie was in her portrayal of the real emotions. Richard also 100% nailed capturing those moments and emotions that are so impossible to describe.

[@Jane_Dow]

You hit the nail on the head with that one ! I'm glad my son is asleep, because, as you said, I'm sitting in front of the computer crying.

[@brockbax]

This kind of film is why I subscribed to Omeleto. A hidden gem.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@jatinsatyam6852]

It sure is

[@destinyminer357]

lots of fat tears falling from my eyes. Beautiful.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

I won't lie. When the letter was read I started weeping. I am so sad now, YET feel incredibly fortunate to have seen this film. Thank you to all those, that were involved in the creation of it. AND my heart goes out to Sabrina Archey.

[@richardp7205]

Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed the film. It is sad but the take away message is a message of hope. At least, that’s what I was aiming for :)

[@HypoplasticRightMama]

My biggest fear when Richard first approached me was that this would be too hard for an audience to watch. I'm incredibly thankful he found the hope in it and was able to share that through the film. He's done a brilliant, beautiful job sharing the story and the message.

[@MsSilkyJuneja]

@@HypoplasticRightMama How do u manage to be gracious beyond measure ? It’s beyond me to understand that Such incredible strength of character and soul .... I am deeply deeply touched . And I am glad that we live amongst such highly evolved People like you and Richard . May God bless you 🙏🏻with more strength and love darliNg heart ♥️

[@MsSilkyJuneja]

@@richardp7205 If ur the Richard who directed this movie , I take a big bow 🙇🏻‍♀️ Creative Genius . It was nothing short a Hollywood classic put together in a crisp 17 min 22 sec time span and u dealt with it so tenderly Thanks for making this masterpiece of a movie , it was not just a great display of your and the Casts enormous Talent but Of your most beautiful heart and soul as well. Jolie Lennon has been outstanding in the movie . God bless you all You created another almost tangible eternal memory for Sabrina which she can maybe not touch unlike Sylvia but at least see whenever she would want to . And lots of Love ❤️ to Sabrina for being who she is and choosing to Give the most gracious response to LIFE . I pray to God to give her lot of strength and love and healing. Nobody can make up for her loss but if this helps may she know , We care , I care for her ❤️ Deeply

[@richardp7205]

@@MsSilkyJuneja awe, thank you so much for your lovely words :)

[@tibbydudeza]

It hit me in the feels ... there is still some good kind people in the world. :(.

[@FootCrushingGirl]

Yh! I felt water dropping down my eyes 💔💔💔🥺🥺😭😭

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching - there really are aren't they! Sabrina is a wonderful woman.

[@Beezer.D.B.]

There are many! It’s just that we focus our lives online now, where we’re exposed to all the news and views that “sells”, which is almost always the bold, the shocking, the unusual, the horrible among us. It’s so overwhelming we begin to think it’s normal.

[@shanfarco1574]

Yeah thats what I would have done as well, given the car back to her. But if the story really panned out the way it did - her dropping it off and him reading the letter a few minutes later I would have driven around looking for her myself first.

[@THIAGOFLORIANO]

This guy's not kidding when he says he brings us the best shor films.

[@richardp7205]

Thanks Thiago, that’s the best compliment anyone could ever wish for 🙏

[@kapralas]

What's a shor film

[@gildaolsen2888]

The moral of the story is to cherish what we have while alive, because we never know when death would keep us apart from friends and family. 😔

[@submotionproductions]

Exactly. Thank you for watching Gilda!

[@viv1dre4m33]

@@submotionproductions where u the producer of the show? Cool.

[@cruciformsum875]

Moral*

[@viv1dre4m33]

@@cruciformsum875 it isnt english class in year 6 relax man

[@submotionproductions]

@@viv1dre4m33 Yes we were! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@benedictsulit9786]

I'm 61 and have been through quite a handful of sadness in my life like the loss of loved ones, trashed dreams and plans, depression, etc. When the car buyer started reading the letter, tears started welling in my eyes, with all the emotions in the film coming at me like some sort of flash flood. I guess when you've experienced loneliness and disappointments in your life, they just stay there inside you forever, and a movie experience like this brings them to the fore and the natural human reaction is to cry.

[@RHKhan86]

I feel U.

[@gazirahman2398]

Lmao wuss

[@jackidezell3401]

They sure do....they sure do. It's a pain you learn to exist with.

[@alejandrogiron5058]

I thought that something was wrong, when she took the baby's teddy bear, and then when she started to walk away from the car with her suitcase. I didn't expect the turn that the story took.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching Alejandro!

[@deborahkelly1948]

Yeah I thought it was mean of her to take her daughters favourite toy as she was abandoning them, how wrong can you be 😟😥

[@addie952]

@@deborahkelly1948 She's not abandoning them lol. She's alone, her family was her thoughts.

[@aniak9793]

Yes and the daughter has open eyes

[@krashd]

@@addie952 Hence "how wrong can you be".

[@harperlewis1526]

My father (Nov 12, 1939 - Sept 5, 2017) joined the record club when I was about 8 years old in order to get the Dr. Hook album with Sylvia's Mother. He was a country music fan, but for some reason, this song touched him, and it played in our home for years. Like everyone else commenting, I was caught off guard, and the waterworks are flowing. When the buyer invited her in, she said that she had to go because it was going to rain, that's part of the lyrics to the song. Bravo to the writers and to the actress, well done again, Omeleto!

[@HypoplasticRightMama]

This film wouldn't have been the same without Dr Hook and Sylvia's Mother. This song means so much to me in real life and I still have multiple copies, one for every vehicle and vinyl to play while I'm puttering through the house. Music really does have a way of working on the soul. Richard did an amazing job bringing that feeling to life in the film.

[@fairlinda1]

THANK U to all who made this film. In 17 minutes an entire story of horror and grief and some sort of completion was skillfully told. It hurts my heart just to write this. I bless Sabrina. I don't know how she has managed to get up every morning after such a colossal loss, but I thank the owners of Sylvia and the filmmakers who have memorialised this beautiful mother.

[@richardp7205]

Hiya, Richard here (the writer/director). Thank you so much for your lovely words. Im currently writing my next script, so it’s good motivation 🙏🏻 Sabrina has is an awesome, kind lady and she just became a mother again 🙌 x

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching and for your amazing feedback! As Richard said, Sabrina is a wonderful woman and we are so lucky she was happy for us to share her story. Thank you again. The SubMotion team

[@HVAC356]

As a father of a son, i can't imagine living without my son, i much rather end it, nothing is like losing a child and no one should go through such thing

[@yellowmelancholy4875]

I know. It’s my only real fear, to be honest. A week ago, my 22 year old nephew passed away suddenly, and I’m still in shock. I cannot imagine what my poor sister is going through.

[@luxuryqueen42]

@@yellowmelancholy4875i’m sorry for your loss 🌹my thoughts are also with your sister 😔

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

I was wondering why the other passengers suddenly disappear. Never mind that. I'm just gonna cry now.

[@richardp7205]

Nothing wrong with a good cry. Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed the film.

[@generalawareness101]

That was an interesting plot twist indeed. All in her mind.

[@Leandro-X.2024]

@@generalawareness101 Next time write *Spoiler* or *Spoilers* in the beginning of your comment, just the right thing to do since you're giving up the end of the story! Js

[@generalawareness101]

@@Leandro-X.2024 Didn't your mother ever tell you to not look at the comments section before you actually watch the film? Shameful she apparently didn't, or you didn't listen when she did.

[@Leandro-X.2024]

@@generalawareness101 Irrelevant! You were still unprofessional with that certain type of comment. You know what you should have done. You don't come across as the type that has doo doo brain cells

[@rgarlinyc]

Tragically beautiful true story, sensitively written, directed and re-enacted.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@crocnockerable]

Wow... didn't see that coming. This was a very sad story, with an ending that proves there is a fair amount of people to want to do good.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching - and yes, there are so many good people out there!

[@crocnockerable]

@@submotionproductions Thank you for sharing such a beautifully told story.

[@littlejonathorn6860]

Anyone else cried at the end? Beautiful story.

[@jenniferthomson752]

Well....Duh! You’d have to be in a coma to not cry!

[@viv1dre4m33]

I dont cry but im really sad cux i was cobfused then i realised she was dreaming her mother and daughters in there it was so sad. Is this based off a true story.

[@HeyBoss-ve9hg]

I didn't I think there's something wrong with me

[@HeyBoss-ve9hg]

Nor did I cry when I killed my pet rat when I was 7 by accident

[@viv1dre4m33]

@@HeyBoss-ve9hg TMI dude we dont need to know that.

[@reme001]

When he got in the car at the end and started reading the letter I felt like someone punched me in the chest. How sad! So glad the young woman got the car back with the help of the community. Hope she got some therapy and is doing well. My heart goes out to her.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, Sabrina got her car back, thanks to some wonderful humans!

[@-Reagan]

@@submotionproductions I didn’t know that!! So, is this a true story??

[@eugenetswong]

@@-ReaganYes, at the beginning of the movie, it says that it is based on a true story. Also, the photos of the real original people indicate that it is based on a true story.

[@shubhayubasu7695]

Wow it's crazy to think that if you scroll down enough in the comments section. You ll see a comment by Sabrina. The film was extra-ordinary and the story was touching. May you find peace Sabrina. And a 100 more years to you and Sylvia.

[@dearest.8221]

Whose Sabrina

[@threecheers5101]

@@dearest.8221 the lady who owned Sylvia

[@tasha3757]

Where's the comment?

[@shubhayubasu7695]

@@tasha3757 scroll

[@krashd]

@@dearest.8221 Try watching the video before commenting, it helps a great deal with silly questions.

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

I just read this story last week, and recognized the sad tale. It is based on a true story. So glad she got her car back. Also glad the mans daughter was able to get another vehicle, paid for by donations.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank yu for watching Patricia! Yes, its amazing that Sabrina got her beloved car back!

[@bhing1483]

Nice to see that after everything, there's still a lot of humanity left in the world.

[@richardp7205]

This is exactly the message that I was hoping people would take away from the film :)

[@pammorrison88]

I actually hit this video by mistake, I had been reaching for a different one, but thought, what the heck, I’ll just watch this. I have decided that these mistakes are the universe nudging me in little ways. I’m never disappointed. What did surprise me was the level of attachment I felt for the characters. My problem with short stories is usually the lack of characters and their history, but I felt a part of every adventure and trip taken in Sylvia, so I was also a part of Sabrina’s journey and was not surprised when she left Sylvia with only one case and the teddy. The reading of the letter was what started the waterworks and I went straight into the ugly cry with hiccups and the whole nine yards. Seeing the after story was such a beautiful closing to this fabulous short. I know nothing about it, but I hope this wins you many awards and helps you on your path. This is a great addition to any filmography. Thank you.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching Pamela and your kind words, they are so great to read and the reason we make films!

[@scottrussell1006]

well spoken.

[@blueseaev]

The part that brought me to tears was the baby staring at the mother as she takes the teddy bear from her! OMG 😭 Rest In Peace mama and daughter!

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, the little actress (daughter of the director & producer) was so fast asleep, we all just prayed she didn't cry!

[@davedogge2280]

Damn, I looked into this and although it's set in the UK the mother and the daughter of the main character died in Kentucky in a housefire in real life in 2015.

[@iMsOiNsO]

Wow what...?? What are the actors names

[@alejandrogiron5058]

@@iMsOiNsO The names are posted ending the movie.

[@chinnudanturi9730]

But I only saw the 2 names I thought she had 2 daughters and not 1. Can someone explain

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching! Yes Sabrina and her family are int he US and we contacted her from the UK. She is amazing and so open to sharing her story.

[@cademancaden]

@@submotionproductions At the end, there is no tribute to the youngest. Maybe it was at the family's request. I am unsure. Thank you for telling their story.

[@RHKhan86]

You're riding with Angels now, My Angels. That really touched me.

[@submotionproductions]

Yep, that's a very powerful line from Sabrina. Thank you so much for watching ♥

[@detrajackson5992]

I didn't get it at first because I was thinking she was giving up her children for adoption, then I was like is she going to jail when she told her sleeping mom to look after them... the film is a confusing but I do realize that unless it's a documentary you have to change things up a bit to make things interesting. VERY WELL DONE! The main actress was amazing. The way the story was told kept you guessing and the end is much more horrible than imagined especially when you actually understand what happened in real life. So tragic...So special was the community to reunite this mother with the vehicle that held so many memories for her and her younger daughter. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching - and yes the community that helped Sabrina are amazing!

[@essilevi07ify]

You are not the only one.. it was only one I started to read tne comments that I realized the real plot....

[@iMsOiNsO]

Awww man I’ve watched so many Omeletos some are hit and miss but this one here was beautifully done. Im glad I watched this master piece

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching and glad you enjoyed it!

[@iMsOiNsO]

@@submotionproductions can’t wait to see more from you guys!!!

[@alejandrogiron5058]

Sylvia's Mother song by Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show. For many moons I had not heard this song. Hearing it again in this context, my heart wrinkles.

[@submotionproductions]

It is a GREAT song! We were very privileged to use it in the film - it would not have worked without it!

[@HypoplasticRightMama]

I didnt know it would be in the film, and as soon as I heard the first note I started squaling like a baby.

[@shirienkhan5117]

@@HypoplasticRightMama if u r the sabrina of this story....i want u to know that u r a brave women...may god give u all the happiness of the world....i m literally in tears ...i don't think i would have survived such lose...u r such an amazing women❤️

[@shirienkhan5117]

@@HypoplasticRightMama if u r the sabrina of this story....i want u to know that u r a brave women...may god give u all the happiness of the world....i m literally in tears ...i don't think i would have survived such lose...u r such an amazing women❤️

[@henessy.-.45]

Omg... I didn't know this was a true story.. This gave me chills at the end. INCREDIBLE. BRAVO. I'm so glad that Sylvia found her way home

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching and your super kind words! ♥

[@dmknight08]

That letter was absolutely beautiful. 😢

[@richardp7205]

Thanks for watching. I will let Sabrina know that you loved her letter :)

[@Light-oz5pv]

I’m not sure how the tears came. But they did. I felt this deeply

[@submotionproductions]

Yes, this film hits hard! Thank you so much for watching ♥

[@helenahooley2076]

Sabrina Archey actually has a KZbin channel where she used to post clips of her daughter Jensen whilst she was alive and occasionally her mother too.

[@marystar6021]

Like so many viewers, I did not see this coming. I never would have guessed this bittersweet outcome.

[@submotionproductions]

It certainly is bitter sweet! Thank you for watching ♥

[@catmeifyoucan4649]

With the many stares into space, taking the teddy then leaving them in the car, I knew then they weren't really there.. What a great short story though, the tears were streaming.😢

[@richardp7205]

Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed the film.

[@larrytroxler7017]

Yeah I only noticed the vacant stares about the third time through. I don't know it that was intentional, but it could be a tell.

[@kalli_technis5520]

This made me cry so bad. It's sad and beautiful at the same time!! Damn touched my ❤️.... She wished so much with such positivity, even after losing all that she had, this literally is something I can't define in words.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching! Sabrina is an incredibly inspiring woman, we are certainly glad to have brought her story to life and to have such a great friend now!

[@lauralaurana]

Lost my dad and my car at the beginning of this year. I simply can´t stop crying. This touched my soul, so incredible actors, great short. Forever suscribed.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching Laura and we are so sorry for your loss. This must have really hit home. xx

[@Jane_Dow]

This story hit hard. Makes you stop & think... Remember those you've loved & lost, and when you remember them as if they were there beside you.

[@submotionproductions]

Exactly, well said Jane and thank you for watching x

[@richardp7205]

Exactly. This is what I’d always hoped people would take away from this film ❤️

[@janinadabrowska8152]

I've already seen this film a few times, as I've been lying in bed with covid, and every time I literally cried my eyes out. Thank you for this most beautiful picture, along with introducing me to fantastic music of Dr. Hook, that I haven't known before. Apart from the line with 'riding with angels', another one that hit me was 'look after the kids while I' m gone'. My God, so much love and pain, she's not able to look after her little ones any more! That's the moment when I'm praying for something to be there after death, as the thought that people should go through such pain, and then just die, is unbearable! To all that lost their beloved, (which in reality means everyone in this world) I hope that one day we shall be reunited.

[@larrytroxler7017]

That's the great thing about shorts. There is no excuse not to watch them a second time

[@ubugvince]

Your comment is beautiful.

[@j-tundifanclub6565]

Wow the attention to detail on the bus at the end. “The brain sees what it wants to see.” That was her the whole time traveling to the mans house. So freaking surreal.

[@rickoalvarado]

Car memories are the best especially with family like your mother, brothers and sisters. The car is just an object but feels like a being too, you learn to love them and care for them like a part your family no matter if it’s old and rusty.

[@kidavis7024]

I'm not as coldhearted as I thought. It's hard to make me cry in a movie. This one caused a lump to come to my throat, and tears in my eyes. Excellent job!

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you!

[@07HDFatboy]

Made me sad & I teared up. My 90 year old mother just passed away last week.

[@richardp7205]

So sorry for you loss. Hopefully you’re remembering all the great memories with your mum :)

[@teutonic7113]

My heart goes out to you. Huge huge hugs from a stranger. ❤️

[@HrglassHealer]

Wow! 😢💔didn’t see that coming!

[@hilmartertius]

So bitter, bitter, sweet. What a masterpiece. I grieve for Sabrina. So deeply sorry for hes loss.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching Hilmar and for your high praise! We all grieve for Sabrina and anyone else who has lost someone. Thankfully Sabrina loves the film and how is touching peoples lives.

[@MariaDeLuca82871]

I recently loss my dad and this short film hit me hard. because I had to give away his beloved drum set. I too wrote a message to the person who took my dad's set. However, I know that the person who has it know will treat/play the drums well. Especially because he knew how hard it was for me to let it go. My connection with my dad was music. he was a drummer and I am a bassist.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching Maria, and we are so sorry for your loss. Music is a great connection in life!

[@AliceRodriguez]

Pulled the heart strings and now the tears roll down my face. What a sad but beautiful story. Memories are cherished treasures held in heart and symbolic mementos like Sylvia ( the car ). I'm glad she was reunited with her treasured and beloved car of memories.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching Alice! So are we, that car means so much to her!

[@rene8506]

What is wrong with the people who disliked this video? Family is the treasure we so often don’t appreciate enough. Be well and safe.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching Rene - this is the important message to take away from this! We love family ♥️

[@johnpruett5258]

Leftist democrats.

[@palalaska9]

Wow.. I am speechless, and just now a few moments after the film am I allowing myself to cry.. That was so beautiful.. thank you

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching. This film has had a long lasting effect on many people who have watched it and so many tears have been shed, you are not alone. x

[@FootCrushingGirl]

This video hit me a different way and I never expected it. 🥺🥺🥺💔💔💔💔😭😭😭

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching - I know it does hit you emotionally. We even felt emotional whilst filming it!

[@FootCrushingGirl]

@@submotionproductions It's my pleasure. I am a full-time TV Production university student in London and I've been watching so many of Omeleto's short films and they are amazing stories and inspirations.

[@submotionproductions]

@@FootCrushingGirl They really are - we are very privileged they are including Sylvia! Good luck with your course!

[@FootCrushingGirl]

@@submotionproductions Thank you so much!

[@FootCrushingGirl]

@@submotionproductions As I am interested in Omeleto's channel is there any way, I could possibly find work experience or jobs via this channel?

[@ParadiseBae]

The movie poster on the bus @ the end says “THE BRAIN SEES WHAT IT WANTS TO SEE” ...which speaks in volumes. This was deep. Beautiful yet a very heartbreaking short. Well done.

[@submotionproductions]

Well spotted! This was not something we planned but when we noticed it in the edit, it was the perfect fit! Fate :) Thank you for watching.

[@fana406]

Oh my... the end was so crushing and heartbreaking. It was unexpected.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching, it is a heartbreaking story ♥

[@byredoblanche3142]

I just had a bucket full of tears.i just lost my dad too.and i realized i must take care of his car from now on.i usually spoil my self from reading the comments to know the story before it even ends.This is the only time i didnt.And oh boy i didnt regret bcoz my emitions went all down to sabrina and her 2 angels and dear mom...we lost our house in housefire too.

[@submotionproductions]

I am so sorry for you loss. Thank you for watching and I hope it was not too difficult, being so similar to your own life.

[@deek64dk]

Oh my goodness, I'm bawling my eyes out and I see the loss you've had and I'm gonna be cryin myself to sleep now😖😖😢😢😢😢 Im very sorry for your loss sweetie😕😢❤❤❤

[@saicenbalds3959]

My God! This really makes me cry. it's been decades since i stopped crying. But jeez! in just 17 minutes of watching this can't help but cry. The feelings, the emotions hits me. She was the kind of mother i don't have. 😭

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching and sorry we made you cry ♥

[@Vivalarosa45]

Don't mind me. I'm just cutting up some onions while watching this heartbreaking video. Damn onions.

[@richardp7205]

Hehe, there’s a few people cutting onions today. Glad you enjoyed the film :)

[@deloreiusanimates8774]

Yes... onions...

[@stevethomas74]

Rabbit punched me right in the feels. And to find out this is based a true story too. This is exactly the sort of thing we needed to be reminded of. Our capacity to love and feel such empathy for others, especially those who truly need and deserve it.

[@HypoplasticRightMama]

Please accept a virtual hug for your kind words and capacity for love and empathy.

[@stevethomas74]

@@HypoplasticRightMama Why thank you kindly, Sabrina and please accept one back at you :-)

[@lastmanstanding2622]

Wow, never has a film delivered so much emotion and swell my eyes with tears like this. As you read through the comments, I know you feeling the same way and tears are in your eyes too. ...you're riding with angels now, my angels. Rip Wilma and Jensyn.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching and your lovely comment ♥️

[@pandagal9805]

okay when i found out that this was based on a true story i started actually crying-

[@submotionproductions]

Yep, it certainly gets you! Thank you for watching! ♥

[@dawsie]

I cried and then cried again when reading the txt and seeing the photos at the end but in the end they were not tears of sadness but tears of joy at the support everyone joined together to help Sabrina to regain that last piece of her happy memories of her family.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching! There are still amazing humans out there!

[@hookbeak2321]

People can be cruel, bitter & unkind which can make us distrust the actions of others. But on the flip side this film shows that through compassion & crowd funding acts of unexpected kindness can restore one's faith in human nature. I've seen this twice now, I did like the twist in tale at the end.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching, twice! There is so much goodness out there, we just need to share such stories as this. Glad you enjoyed the twist!

[@bunnicula38]

Crying is usually an abomination to me but this one got all in my feels especially since it is based on a true story. Great acting!

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching! Sorry to make you cry, but hard not to! x

[@jasonevans7260]

Just damned fine storytelling. This channel never disappoints.

[@JudyBonilla]

You all know I’m crying!!!!!! First Omeleto short film I’ve watched based on a true story ♥️

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching Judith! So glad you loved it.

[@adriannathegreat9890]

I will cry over this film for days to come.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching Adrianna. Hopefully you have stopped crying now! ♥

[@johnrobertlamonaca6240]

Only the heartless wouldn't shed a tear over this. Pretty darn emotional and all I say - to say it is based on reality. The end is proof if doubted, that not all of humanity is a drop kick etc. 😥👍

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching and you’re right, there are some beautiful humans out there! X

[@rossmartin4794]

Was not expecting to bawl my eyes out at 9am on a Saturday

[@richardp7205]

Sorry about that. I hope you enjoyed the film though.

[@rossmartin4794]

@@richardp7205 I did. The film was beautiful

[@Jessica.McGill]

But it's so good!

[@nicolepowell8273]

Me today on a Saturday at 10:06am😢

[@edithareycruz148]

It is so good, I had to watch it over again to feel the pain this single mother felt with much understanding. It is really a sad story but full of heart and love and hope. It is inspiring. The ending captions melt my ❤.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching Editha!

[@anitalexander]

What an irony? A devastatingly awesome movie.

[@susanburgess820]

Beautiful. Moving. Never saw that coming...😔😔😔😔😔😔😔

[@billyllewis]

I don’t know if I needed this movie or the opposite yet it did make me feel emotions I wasn’t expecting. Well done to everyone behind it.

[@richardp7205]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[@thefancysquid671]

God I did not see that twist coming but I love it even more. This was so heartbreaking up until the end. I cried. Beautiful.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching and we are so glad you loved it!

[@yo-yobo-bo7284]

Now you got a grown man crying in his bedroom alone...😢😭😪... this was a great film but I hate it was a true story but I guess that's a big part of a life huh no one is promised tomorrow and all we can do is hang onto the memories that we got of yesterday...

[@HypoplasticRightMama]

Sometimes those memories and the joy and love I felt in them is what gets me through a rough patch.

[@deepakpatel2292]

Tragic! I am deeply sorry for your loss.

[@jlrs8169]

It's not real

[@flcril7735]

@@jlrs8169 it’s based on a true story

[@jlrs8169]

@@flcril7735 o

[@MrsDaviddd]

O my God... this is so powerful... thank you

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching, we're glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackoalltrades5510]

I cried, because despite all the darkness around me, this film told me otherwise.

[@richardp7205]

These are the best comments. I always hoped the film would benefit people and help them see the positive in the world. Like Sabrina...

[@christinekaye6393]

I know the darkness and I wish you light.

[@themanbehindtheslaughter8565]

My mom:why are you crying Me:nothing *cries more*

[@richardp7205]

You should let your mum watch the film

[@HypoplasticRightMama]

Mom would get it completely.

[@AhadJibon]

This was something I saw the best in my life. I don't know for some reason I am in love more with the cinematography of this. The cinematography was so good that it didn't surpass the story. It is just spot on.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching Ahad and glad you appreciated the cinematography!

[@SpartanModeYT]

Why I'm keep watching those videos?? I'm always crying 😭😭

[@Liz-wz8dh]

Damn that was beautiful. Even more heartfelt since it was a true story. This is what great filmmaking is all about.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching Liz!

[@d.grouard6737]

I am glad I never read the comments before viewing the film; if I had, they would have spoiled the overall impact of this beautiful film. Thanks to the filmmakers for this touching little masterpiece.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching, we're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@SuperCHERISHED]

This was a lovely and heart wrenching short film based on a true story! Attachment! I am thankful that I did not have loves one to die tragically but we had to say farewell to our car last year. It was faithful to us for many many years and we drove it for thousands of miles. The car finally did not pass inspection but still was drivable. We were forced to buy a brand new car. We were thankful to have the resources but we mourned the loss of our old car. There were so many special and loving memories. I am, happy that the real owner of Sylvia was able to be reunited. I hope that her loving memories of her children and mother are overflowing!

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words. ♥

[@hannahdargan6079]

I read the comments. Said I wasn’t going to cry. And I did anyway.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you for watching Hannah - this film has brought so many to tears, even those who vow they don't cry at films!

[@NewRecollection]

I read the comments about crying at around 5 minutes in and thought - no way I'd cry. That letter is just f*ing beautiful. It captures every emotion of love, from the darkest of sorrows to the deepest love possible. Thank you so much for this.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching! It really is a beautiful letter!

[@larrytroxler7017]

Why would you read the comments before watching the film??

[@iaincaillte3356]

Some things are just things, objects that we use and discard, quickly forgotten. But some things are filled with memories, with the souls of those who were loved, cherished, closely held. The thing is, we never know which is which. Not everything comes with a note. So treat everything...every thing...with respect.

[@jackidezell3401]

Oh how sad. God bless that woman. I pray she has a new family to love and cherish that get to hear about her mum and daughter every day.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching! Sabrina is a wonderful woman and continues to live her life so positively, despite her heartbreaking story. x

[@RussianSpaceman]

oh man, this hit me like a truck, very heavy, very strong... be kind, and cherish time with your loved once

[@geraldlalli5092]

Here I was thinking that the ice cream man had put something in the ice cream and was plotting to do something

[@StephS503]

Same lol

[@petmykittie6442]

😆

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

I have my father's 1966 chevy pickup truck in my barn it brings back the best memories. Miss you Daddy.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank yu for watching Dee Dee. It's amazing how much sentiment a car can carry x

[@luxuryqueen42]

Sorry for your loss 🌹

[@heatherclare5050]

Had me in tears, loved this true story 💖

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching Heather ♥

[@larelleuk459]

Wow, I'm literally a sobbing mess.

[@alannothnagle]

Wow - I definitely didn't see that coming. Terrifying and deeply moving, both at once. Excellent film!

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching and super glad you enjoyed it!

[@cstpa1]

noo i cried. being a mom and seeing another mom go thru hard stuff hurts me. edit wow i see i am not alone in the tears

[@imstillsinging6557]

they poured out of me and didn't stop for HOURS

[@dreamtimer1467]

One of the best shorts that Omeleto has put on this channel. This should be shortlisted for Oscar.

[@submotionproductions]

Wow, thank you so much! This is such lovely feedback and we’re so glad you enjoyed it. We qualified for the Oscars but not nominated sadly. Close! Maybe next time 😊

[@dreamtimer1467]

@@submotionproductions don't worry. There's always a right time. Keep making such awesome short films. Also, do you have any other short films that I can watch on KZbin?

[@laureenphotiades519]

Wow I was not expecting this. I'm calling, my eyes out.

[@1barbrian]

Kinda shakes up your day now, dosen't it. Great for rebuilding your mess. Keep em coming. Thank You very much.

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching ♥

[@Minksy1313]

I am crying so hard I can't breathe....I just couldn't imagine going through that. My daughter sits the same way with her feet on the dash and when she said that I just imagined what she went through. Now I'm a complete mess😢😢😢 I'm so happy she got Sylvia back💖🐱‍🙌

[@submotionproductions]

Thank you so much for watching Ashley and we are so glad you enjoyed Sylvia. We wish you and your daughter many more road trips!