THE RAISIN (award-winning short film)

[@simonsparks5738]

He who seeks a friend without faults shall have no friends. So he remains , friendless , blessed with burned potatoes , 4999 raisins , a squirrel he hates and some confusion.

[@imaslowlerner]

Simon: it was 5000.😁

[@simonsparks5738]

Naw mate , squirell ate No 5000 thats why ole peckerhead is still so miserable

[@vicentejouclas2518]

Moral delicious, you did! . And I didn't realize he hated the squirrel! Thanks! PS. Even a hermit has to have at least one squirrel to mess with! Haha.

[@suemarshall6185]

And a sticky raisin stuck in his ......

[@willbill7250]

The fool on the hill...

[@thekat268]

And the moral of this story is. . . . You are so busy making others wrong you fail to appreciate what is right about them.

[@ToddDouglasFox]

Except there was nothing wrong.

[@thekat268]

@@ToddDouglasFox you are correct, there was nothing wrong. He just failed to see that she was a nice lady who was considerate and even went to the trouble of counting the stupid raisins to show him she honestly believed there were 5,000. He was busy making her wrong (calling her a liar). At the very least he could have made a friend.

[@ToddDouglasFox]

@@thekat268 you said “so busy making others wrong”. I said there was NOTHING wrong. She was not a liar, she didn’t come to interfere with him but to bring his “purse” to him that he had left, and she told him she never lied and was right even when she “guessed”. She was humble, she showed emotion without shame, and she went away without a word when he tried to shame her. How can anyone be LESS wrong than she was? You know he didn’t need to as you say, “appreciate what is right about them”, everything was right and NOTHING was wrong. Humans need to know that no matter how out of sorts and hurt, troubled, and mean they get, they are not entitled to see everyone as having at least some faults. Some people actually and truly have no faults, zero. It’s only when we realize these role models in real life that we will stop feeling like we owe it to ourselves and everyone else, AND DESERVE, to be free of fault, wrong, stupidity, selfishness, and hatred. I invite you as I do everyone to take notice and see a RIGHT when it isn’t at all wrong. And better than that to lead your life in this way and encourage others to do so.

[@thekat268]

@@ToddDouglasFox Thank you for clarifying. I agree with you 100%

[@ToddDouglasFox]

@@thekat268 👍 Love wins. 😉

[@eyesiepaine9099]

This film reminds me of someone in my life who thinks they are the perfect friend. He will verbally lash out at me at the slightest chance he gets if he thinks I deserve it causing me a lot of unnecessary upset grief. After watching this film I have decided it’s time to end this so called friendship.

[@nobodymatters3294]

I also had such a profound moment. I was allowed no beliefs that disagreed with her beliefs or she would verbally attach me. Hold her theoretical gun to my face while I counted all the theoretical raisins that proved she was right, only she missed the part where I was offering love. Sad world

[@neldadusek6678]

Share this film with her. Cultivate her to be the kind of friend that you would love. Don’t give up on anyone that could be your friend.

[@caelachyt]

Enduring abuse is not what one should receive from a friend. You should stop him in his tracks when he starts that.

[@haveyouflossedtoday]

Research narcissistic abuse.

[@thekat268]

@eyesiepaine9099. There was an atty everyone hated him. I ended up working for him. He kept talking to me like I was stupid so after hours one night I asked him if he thought I was incompetent. He was shocked and said "no". From that point on he spoke to me a like I had a brain. Tell your friend what he has been doing by giving an example of a time he has done it and of he/she does it again you will no longer be his friend. Do not accept or forgive his/her excuses. One chance left.

[@davestaircrazedlocalactor7949]

Well acted and well played. Had he not been so distracted by his hate, he could have enjoyed his potato.leaving us to consider what we might miss out on when we are stupidly distracted by hate. Nice.

[@uanditopia2239]

Brillian to b servation. Brilliant observation. (Sorry, my French lessons are screwing my English up.)

[@johnkilcher477]

Agreed, your Englis is just fine. Ce les vie.@@uanditopia2239

[@mtbalpinecounty]

Good conclusion..

[@HandyCoyote-uf9yg]

Dementia. It's part of the reason we're supposed to respect our elders. Tho it is difficult, I know. But, when we point a finger at others, we don't realize there's 3 pointing back at us. It's in the bible, something like, "how well you see the splinter in someone's eye, in spite of the log in your own eye". Js. Best to love thy neighbor, truly. And "have a heart" no one knows when the tables will turn.

[@peace-c2r]

I upthumbed your calment, but thought the squirrel was the best part.

[@douglaso6428]

As simple as a fable, and as powerful too. There's a lesson for each of us in both of these characters. Simple is the hardest thing to achieve for an artist. Thank you for this film.

[@irisbjones]

The shot of her in the sunlight leaving is poetry.

[@randycarrier3401]

I noticed that too. Can't put words to it but I sure felt what it means.

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

And the natural honesty of the old man's thin, wrinkled thighs like stalks from his ratty underwear as he watches her walking away felt stark... it wasn't a necessary component, but its inclusion counts toward such simple, visceral truth about time and reality.

[@sarahyip2825]

Someone here gave a helpful bkgrd that she was the regular store clerk who knew he was alone and losing his wits. And that she therefore played along with his obsession about blatant liars for lack of any other connection. This led me to surmise she achieved something more than just returning him his purse. She spent hours with him right there, him half-dressed but full of himself-the social that he needs to knock him out of his mundane and predictable routines. She was the good neighbour with a heart of gold. An unlikely social that got thru to him despite his lack of sociability. Coz she wasn't allowing no half-dressed raisin to spoil her intentional errand 😉

[@primesspct2]

She acted like a fearful, shy, old lady, but as the camera caught her eye on her way back. There was a knowing glint in her eye and a self satisfied look upon her face. She accomplished the task she set out to do. Check on a crotchety neighbor, and give him his purse. Without being threatening in anyway, as he is old and infirm, and feeble minded. She respects him enough to do it, because she is kind. She allows him to live as he is, while many would interfere. Again she respects his right to live as he pleases.

[@TheDaryl54]

You put it perfectly. Her expression seemed to say she knew how to recover from disturbing events, and was going to recover from this one, too.

[@tracycrawford6826]

She gave back his purse. He left it at the store where he bought the potatoes and the raisins to balance the load. He’s not got all his wits since he could have balanced the potatoes in two 5 kilo bags and not have to buy the raisins at all. Not to mention lighten his load by 10 kilos! She is the store clerk who sold him the goods and that’s why she knew that 10 kilos of chocolate covered raisins is 5,000 pieces. She was nice because she’s always nice and she’s known him for a long time while she watches his mind slip away. He needed his money so she took it to him, but, got caught up in his demetria. She knows the only way to deal with him is to act like he’s sane and go along with him. She smiled because she’s happy she helped him and that he is ok and still kickin. Because she’s his friend. Many friends of the mentally ill and infirm behave in this self sacrificial way.

[@miguelarias1619]

Outstanding !!

[@s-c..]

Well that certainly explains why he thinks he’s American but uses kgs. I’m going to go along with that so I can just enjoy it, & not focus on the fact that his 10 kgs of potatoes wouldn’t last anywhere near as long as his 10 kgs of chocolate covered raisins if he had one of each every day. 👍👍

[@1414141x]

You are a 'glass half full' person.

[@Lovepowerandrighteousness]

Some choose to be poor to not bear the responsibility of the rich..... Yes room to improve on kindness/love for sure I hope he finds it ‭‭James‬ ‭5:1‭-‬7‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [1] COME NOW, you rich [people], weep aloud and lament over the miseries (the woes) that are surely coming upon you. [2] Your abundant wealth has rotted and is ruined, and your [many] garments have become moth-eaten. [3] Your gold and silver are completely rusted through, and their rust will be testimony against you and it will devour your flesh as if it were fire. You have heaped together treasure for the last days. [4] [But] look! [Here are] the wages that you have withheld by fraud from the laborers who have reaped your fields, crying out [for vengeance]; and the cries of the harvesters have come to the ears of the Lord of hosts. [5] [Here] on earth you have abandoned yourselves to soft (prodigal) living and to [the pleasures of] self-indulgence and self-gratification. You have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. [6] You have condemned and have murdered the righteous (innocent man), [while] he offers no resistance to you. [7] So be patient, brethren, [as you wait] till the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits expectantly for the precious harvest from the land. [See how] he keeps up his patient [vigil] over it until it receives the early and late rains. bible.com/bible/8/jas.5.1.AMPC

[@leaevans2347]

Thank you for explaining ❤

[@northerniltree]

No potatoes were harmed in the making of this film.

[@terryoquinn8199]

Wrong ! One potato was severely burned during the making of this film ! You could see it clear as day . By the time you saw it though , all the screaming was long over . Poor potato , never hurt a soul and lived its short , sad life underground out of shame and humility . And you have the unmitigated gall to say no potatoes were harmed during the making of this film . 🎥 Dare I say that you Sir , have been corrected ! Good day !

[@veganvocalist4782]

@@terryoquinn8199 ;D)))

[@TheDaryl54]

@@terryoquinn8199 Ha ha ha ha ha!!

[@jelly7310]

Reminds of another story where a young man went to visit his grandpa in the nursing home. There was a bowl of peanuts sitting there and as they visited the grandson ate every one of those peanuts. When he was about to leave he apologized to his grandpa for eating all of the peanuts. Grandpa said, "no worries son, since I've lost all of my teeth I just suck all the chocolate off of them".

[@overnightguitarist5063]

That made my day..hilarious!!!! Suck the chocolate off of the..lol Nice

[@mpeckmusic]

True story.

[@theresadmytriw4138]

L😂Ol

[@judeedoyle7787]

Lol ❤

[@ToFightTheGoodFight]

😐😳😂😂☝️☝️🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andreamara8542]

Beautiful film. Reminds me of someone I knew that had PTSD from fighting in the Vietnam War. I never gave up until he broke. He later became my most kind, wonderful husband.

[@sethgrod]

thank you for your comment.

[@janhendrikviljoen3870]

Very sensitive shrt film

[@goldenviolet]

What a waste of chocolate raisins.

[@sm3296]

Oh my goodness, this is a story in itself. I wish you both much love and happiness.

[@heidihemore7812]

Wow. My step father was a tunnel rat. That war left a different type of wound on men. Truly a great short piece.

[@jimmymcgeein3626]

Don’t go around calling little old ladies liars when you have a chocolate covered raisins stuck to your nuts unless you want squirrels running around in your yard.

[@paulhansen6496]

Brilliant! You set me straight.

[@kennethdoughty644]

Why didn't the crusty old sod blast the Squirrel? . NUTZ !

[@pamelawilloughby5778]

😂😂😂REALLY . GOOD POINT😂❤

[@waterfall643]

Good one

[@annmcdaniel1092]

LOL,lol,lol ,lol😂😁😆😅😇😝😋😍

[@racheldolan6209]

Thank you! I love this. I’ve been working in longterm care for over 25 years and in my experience most of the time the women are much more crotchety than the men. One way or the other, the elderly are precious and have a lot to teach us. I really appreciate them and what they have to offer. Wisdom and comedy are at the top of the list. I love this population! Thanks again. Love that squirrel, too!

[@deeppurple883]

Age is just a devide. We are taught at a young age to look on older people as something different than the rest of us. When planning goes into a neighbourhood they don't factor in that people age and need different amenities right across the board. Employment, medical,social entertainment,practical/ housing, security/policing. Bring back the concept of community village life type. Countries are obsessed with wealth at the expense of the majority. 5% have, 95 haven't. The gap is criminal. The are the seeds of discontent in countries that never had Revelution. This is because of their government's unwillingness to go against the 5 %. Wealth distribution is key If we're to head of trouble coming our way. ✌️☘️

[@leahbarsallo5683]

attempting to formulate a joke using crotchety (great word I haven't heard in ages) with choc raisin buried in the crutch :) Can't quite work one out! Though in terms which sex has a more disagreeable character in later years, you have got me musing. For women our mood can be at the mercy of our hormones... though as a Mum of three boys I can contest I often use the phrase, "control your hormones!' and kick them outside to be physical.

[@racheldolan6209]

It’s funny about mood and you mentioning “hormones”. I had my last period at 59 and never had any menopause symptoms. Not even one but I do feel that strong female thing going on where I speak up and don’t hold back. I’m not putting up with anyone’s “chit”. lol. If you know what I mean. 😂. Not that I’m rude about it but I just act like everyone’s mother. 🤭

[@Val-qm9me]

I work at a retirement home in housekeeping; I love it and I can totally relate! 😊

[@twilfits]

Possibly bc woman had more filters and their Shrinking brain released the backup of society's grievances formerly on hold.

[@frankie2666]

What a great and profound film! Loneliness makes you vulnerable and dismissive at the same time! Greetings from Germany. 👌👌👌

[@CharliesToupe]

I live with people like this…….there’s one in every family. God help us not to fall into this trap……brilliant illustration!!!

[@DivineMeTime]

Pretty much sums up the last few years and the entire you-know-what debacle.

[@sunlion9676]

Awesome! I thought the last raisin would drop as he stood up and she would see it too. Maybe I’m just naive. The landscape, the wind especially, seemed like another character- bringing to the fore the old man’s self inflicted isolation. Brilliant! Thank you!🎉🎉🎉

[@rebelliouslogic2705]

The squirrel eats the raisin

[@DonnaCullina]

No good deed goes unpunished

[@primesspct2]

@@rebelliouslogic2705 then does that once again make the woman a liar? I think, rather, the raisin is an offering to the woman. The liar, he said he "hated" . He feeds the squirrel he "hates" the raisin. Perhaps a belated peace offering.

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

The two human actors: A+. The animal actor: A+. (Squirrel)

[@oliviakaloudi3598]

So beautiful definition of Art. Allegorical, archetypal. I love the coloqial accent of the man. Astonishing delivery of the words by the actor.

[@Shmarful]

he’s the raisin and she helped him find himself and that he’s tired of being alone or that it hasn’t been worth it. the raisin. he’s spent 4999 days by himself and now she’s shown him what being alone has gotten him: unfounded skeptical hatred of good kind people.

[@HandyCoyote-uf9yg]

And minor insanity, or perhaps it is simply senility, he ain't young.

[@marie-suzankalogeropoulos9249]

Sorry, whether there were 5000 raisins or not, believing a mistake is a "lie" is in no way related to skepticism... It purtains to morality gone insane, and to entitled self-righteousness, quite another cup of tea, cause once he awakens from the nightmare he's been enclosing everyone else in, with himself, what other out will there be, for him, but suicide ? Tough story 😖...

[@jamesstone7325]

It breaks my heart that all of those chocolate covered raisins were ruined.

[@jivanvasant]

Yes, the raisins were left lying on the dirt ground which turned to mud in the soaking rain, except for the one raisin on a rock taken by a squirrel.

[@JohnnyRingo1863]

🤣🎯

[@nolamiller4113]

That squirrel would be in ecstasy , all those raisins . My Lordy me he would have been happy . Only if he had a tree to put them in

[@audreycasassa1683]

Silly☺

[@douglas9607]

They were all hairy

[@markeidt6404]

I have been watching videos for several hours tonight. This has been the very best by far. Going to bed with a smile on my face.

[@TheDaryl54]

That's the ticket!

[@cecileroy557]

This film is pure genius - the photography, the vast, lonely landscape, the lighting of the interior set & the sunshine striking the woman's face after she closed the gate AND the acting,are just perfection. There's many different ways to interpret this short film. To me the old man has cut himself off from others and lives alone - except for his bitterness. That bitterness and his outlook on life, in such a negative fashion, keeps him always alone. I'd love to know what was in that drawstring bag - maybe a small inheritance which he was denied until that moment... but it was far too late.

[@travispfeifer1979]

it was stupid

[@JCisJD]

Started losing me on kg , completely lost me with the bad interior design and costume, that looked so off the shelf and that was not a lived in dwelling, no bags hanging up ect .

[@SamuelRegier]

@@JCisJD🤡

[@shooster5884]

I assumed the woman was from the shop and that's how she knew how many chocolate raisins he always bought.. and he had left his purse behind..

[@maxbacon4828]

@cecileroy Thankyou , you put it so well and I enjoyed it so much more after reading your comment👍.

[@lorrainedebeer2338]

Why healing is important, people aren't born bitter, it takes many betrayals, many disappointments and bad fortune, sometimes to people most undeserving. Dont become what hurt you, for you may hurt others, and miss the blessings they bring.

[@QAsession]

Raisins are always causing trouble, be it in a recipe or a short movie. 😂😂😂 Gotta love the squirrel at the end eating the raisin. 👏👏👏

[@tjmmcd1]

Incredible acting by both the elderly man and woman. Outstanding scenery/setting, directing and photography, too. It would take me too long to speculate upon the moral, meaning and symbology of this story, but it is obviously quite profound. Lost opportunities due to fear, especially fear of change is one thing that comes to mind. :)

[@nik-2347]

incredible acting by the squirrel too!

[@dinaagent5217]

I don't think I could have said it any better than that it did have a profound message behind it.

[@PeterCompson]

Yes change scary thing when your not sure what it’s going to bring 🤷‍♂️ I agree beautiful shout film 💕

[@sarahyip2825]

Change he did ie lesson learnt when he put one choc raisin out for the squirrels he used to hate 🎉🎉

[@PeterCompson]

Yes must agree fantastic acting & scenery Personally I loved it. Think it covers many morals of today & lack of gratitude by the man for a act by the lovely woman’s warm act. Found keeping his chocolate covered raisins in his Pants so funny & have to admit the last one that was lost in his pants making the woman honest as the day is long very funny ware did he find that 🤣 Thought cinematography outside & inside the man’s house full of caricature 💕 To cram so much in such a short time 👍

[@politicallyincorrectgrandp1351]

When God sends an emissary rapping, tapping at your chamber door. Be sure you're ready for whom is truly being tested? Beautifully Done! GP

[@joanfraser950]

Enjoyed this short- this is what a short film should be, thoughtful and interesting in a few minutes! Great!

[@joanneesters-brown513]

Brilliant!! I loved it. Well done. I knew he would encounter that last raisin. But, I thought he would find it sooner. Wow. What a powerful lesson, and a wonderful story.

[@Simon-xc6iy]

The house he walks to in the opening scene is on Dartmoor, Tavistock side. (UK)

[@TheDaryl54]

Thank you for sharing that! Very cool of you!

[@Simon-xc6iy]

@@TheDaryl54 that's a nice bull terrier

[@TheDaryl54]

@@Simon-xc6iy Thank you! And props to you for recognizing his breed. He's a wonderful dog.

[@blueeyeddevil1]

3:22 She didn't lie; she said she was "guessing" there were 5,000 chocolate covered raisins. A guess is an approximation. Because it appeared she was off by only one, she had told the truth; her figure turned out to be an approximation, a guess, and she proved this by underestimating the correct amount by one (which, of course, turned up later). A well-executed film, nonetheless.

[@tylerharrington4515]

I have NO freaking clue what the short is about. She didn't lie, whether she guessed right or not. Later she admits it was a lie by saying "I don't know [why I lied]" It makes absolutely no sense, right? There's comments talking about how much they laughed or cried or... what are they talking about. The short was terrible!

[@charlamiller3900]

@@tylerharrington4515 i think he was such a bully and so mean that she, a gentle woman who had never lied in her life just allowed him to dictate or narrate the situation. I don't know if she actually accepted it as the truth or just agreed with him because it's easier to do so. Maybe at first she wanted to become friends or unite as a couple, counted the raisins out for him, received his scorn and verbal abuse, just "let it go" and simply agreed with him because at that point she realized, 'hey this guy is a Di%&! I don't Want to be his friend or unite to become a couple. And here's the clincher, she was relieved when he told her to leave. I say this because, did u notice as she walked out from his 'yard' she looked up at the sun or sky or whatever, and smiled. She realized what a crotchety old man he was, she would be better off not befriending him.

[@tylerharrington4515]

@@charlamiller3900 Wow. No, I didn't get any of that. Either I'm dense or y'all are seeing meaning where there is none. Wouldn't be the first time I failed to see the beauty in an widely respected piece of art so maybe it's just me. I'm still calling Emperor has no clothes on this one.

[@charlamiller3900]

@@tylerharrington4515 beauty is in the eye of the beholder. One mans trash is another mans treasure. Art, and it's interpretation is.... in the eye of the beholder. Your not dense or whatever u called yourself! to learn how to interpret the "meanings of", in movies I guess there's videos out there that walk thru a book or movie or piece of art. A Book club, where everyone reads a book, then gathers together and discusses it. A writing class, and of course exposing yourself to new; movies, art, books etc after a while there surely would be new insights and understandings

[@thurgoodstubbs9670]

Story of my life. God sends someone with my poke sack that I forgot at the grocery and she is my Angel meant to be with me that I’ve longed for my whole days. And I’m too ignorant, stubborn, clueless to understand and Being a loner and suspicious, I send her away. I wouldn’t be that rude but making her count the raisins confuses me.

[@nobodymatters3294]

He had to prove her wrong and that she wasn't as honest as she said she was. 🤪 Silly

[@psc1939]

I thought it was neither funny nor sad....I felt nothing but irritation for a foolish old man who acted a jerk when someone tried to show him kindness....

[@EarlLedden]

Agreed, but there is a lesson learned through the starkness of this portrayal.

[@TurtleWhisperer8]

She left knowing she did the right thing.. you see the sun on her face. And he pulled that last raisin out his butt for being mean

[@greenmanatee6462]

​@@TurtleWhisperer8 I think he realized his error and the raisin is a peace offering to the squirrel

[@ec9833]

We’re all foolish. We’re all jerks. We’re all fucked up & it’s more than irritating. It’s sad.

[@ec9833]

@@truegileadoil8215 thanks for proving my point? -In all fairness (to me) I didn’t say those things comprised the entirety of a human & I certainly didn’t mean they did. If you don’t think you have any work to do on yourself…I guess you’ll stay ignorant & continue to prove similar points in your comments and not even know it. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Though, no…my Christmas party isn’t fun. It isn’t anything, as I don’t throw parties for things I don’t celebrate. So…you’re correct on that, I suppose. Jerk. 😉

[@scetchport]

I love the cottage on the hill, High class movie and story. Thankyou.

[@rosepetal6345]

The expressions on their faces was award worthy performances! Nice touch at the end with the raisin munching squirrel- too adorable!💚

[@coleengoodell7523]

I gleaned from this artistry that even people set in their ways can be changed if the lesson is strong enough.

[@rajs6804]

Lot of wisdom in this movie. Loved it! Stop judging first (the viewers!). We are all a reflection of both the man and the woman. May be we should have a bit of a squirrel in us! The squirrel certainly doesn’t know what’s going on in the human drama. Lovely visuals and music. Thanks for making and posting this movie!

[@themousethatroared3371]

This is so sad. About someone who would rather be right than be happy. I was married to that old man and I eventually left him. As far as I know, he's still alone and still miserable.

[@DaniellaYIbsen]

Loved it! Woke up my creative brain. Shows how much can be said in a very short time. Excellent acting and setting- great film! Thank you 💖👍

[@aleksanderkac7530]

Acting, yes, kinda nice. But wasted in this story.

[@AnyDayNow360]

Different and unique - which is great. Loved the shooting location and also enjoyed the end credits with the squirrel and raisin. Thanks for sharing!

[@veraejcheffers332]

Wow...Thought provoking, powerful and funny film. I can understand why it is award winning IMO. Humanity is strange. He was generally starving in every sense of the word....until he realised his mistake. 2 things he did hate, squirrels and liars. By the end of the film the squirrel had a chocolate raisin. She was very kind, honest, etc the opposite to him probably. Life teaches us many lessons no matter what age and situation we find ourselves in. We should never have to prove ourselves and be prepared for unexpected visitors.

[@davidward5794]

A very classy little film, with a super tight script and superb acting. Well done. I used to know a hard up yachtsman who had worked out he could afford to sail all year round, if he only had 1 potato a day. Inevitabley he was known as the one potato sailor.

[@1414141x]

I particularly thought the change in the facial expression of the old man when he realised there was the 5000th raisin. It was great acting - you could see and feel the penny drop and remorse.

[@JohnnyAppleseed-yl6fo]

So few of these short films actually deserve the title of "award winning" but this is one that does.

[@thetracklesspath]

There are not many short films that I like, but this was exquisite! So well done!

[@suraya1224]

I felt the opposite. It was a complete waste of

[@marilyntoki5789]

Beautiful movie. Life is real. I loved it.

[@anonfornow359]

I thought so too

[@mawi1172]

Liar! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@winterrhorse]

No, there are not many short films like this and THATS a good thing....pure waste if time and film...I would NEVER have put my name in the credits!!

[@omegahaddad833]

Integrity and remorse don’t need much words! Beautiful short film.

[@calebbrown124]

“Ahhh Bartelby; ahhh Humanity!” This story recalls to me the feeling at the end of Melville’s poignant examination of the human condition in his short story “Bartelby the Scrivener”. Brilliant artistry: acting, directing, cinematography, script, and score. Thank you for creating and sharing your vision with the world.

[@mjrussell414]

I prefer not to…

[@tomcoryell]

@@mjrussell414 Ah, Bartleby!

[@annmarienewman7166]

Just like any good, classic, folktale. A gem of wisdom! Well told, we’ll told.

[@jeanlezin4890]

I love the beginning and to the end.... great story teller..... it's so sad after all. I thought he was going to say to her he was sorry for being rude to her. Great cinematography.

[@southerncross4956]

I am 78 years old. Revisiting this and reading you commits I tell you guard your life don’t become hard hearted. God made men to be strong, to defend, to provide and to preserve others and other living things. I did that and know that the world was likely a better place because I was in it but for a short while. I am satisfied with that way of going.

[@ellamorelle2194]

There is so much that I loved about this movie! Absolutely the best movie I have seen in a Loooong time!

[@waterfall643]

This is a beautiful precious jewel of a film. It makes one think.

[@sonofnam4418]

The old man is just like my mom... couldn't find anything good in me, only the bad 😢 Happy Mother's Day to all ❤️

[@lisaseverdoodles466]

That is so sad.

[@hillbillyheadcam1729]

Me too, its not our fault we just gotta forgive and let go

[@sonofnam4418]

@@hillbillyheadcam1729 Gotcha bro 👍🙏

[@HappyBobcat]

I love how much the comment section helps you when you literally have no words! Great thinking video!

[@sharkymoon422]

I hope those chocolate raisins got eaten!.. How does one go about making such a masterpiece? Who thought up the story then get actors and a team to make this, but how? Alternative media is now taking over the mainstream media, with the depth and quality shown here it won’t belong until you are taking over Netflix and co.. ❤️🙏We are all special with no judgement 🙏❤️

[@dsantamaria713]

Bravo! ❤❤ Everything about this piece is utterly marvelous!!!

[@TheCindlbergen]

He's the liar. Telling her to get off his porch; he doesn't even have a porch. She was standing in the dirt.

[@marycamealong]

This is a masterpiece! Capturing truth the real liar could never see. Definitely Oscar worthy.

[@billmcanally7782]

can't get past the fact that a guess is not a lie!

[@michelpastor4131]

Bravo. Très beau film. Émotion, tendresse et un grain de folie. Continuez! !

[@mohamedgabr9822]

I think the idea in this short film is deeper than that. Let me explain to you how I understood this work: The old man makes a huge effort to obtain his supply of food and takes it to his home after hardship and effort, and then because of feeling of hatred, he directs his attention to another issue that is not essential in his life. The gun represents the impulsiveness and excessive enthusiasm that the old man directs towards this secondary issue that is not of real importance in his life. The woman represents the rational party with the correct point of view, but at the same time, she is weak and unable to prove her point, she is easily distracted from her main case under the other party’s blind enthusiasm for his idea. In the confrontation, both parties act under the weight of misunderstanding and lack of awareness of the real priorities in their lives. In the end, both sides lose their main case in the story. The old lady, although she has the right point of view, is distracted from her main case and directs all of her efforts to prove a useless side case. The old man, driven by his hatred and blind enthusiasm, sacrifices his day's supply of food (the most important issue) for the sake of a victory in a case of no real importance, and discovers the truth of his misunderstanding too late.

[@ChuckSeayII]

Wonderful film! All that effort up in smoke because of one little raisin! Such is life! They would have been perfect for each other too!

[@tandemis1]

We all need a raisin...

[@lilianevanhauw6213]

I think it's a little gem. The acting, the scenery and the Beautiful music. ***** 🤩

[@nathandcole]

This is probably my favorite movie of all time. Thank you! More please.

[@keithrelyea7997]

You don't get out much.

[@ange9748]

How beautiful and wunderfully this moment of life is implemented in this film... It touched me deeply ... Thank you!

[@talesfromtheswansneck]

Fabulous. Quirky, emotive and visually stunning. Loved it !

[@m.hughes2521]

And as the old curmudgeon checks his potato, one more raisin falls out of his underwear.

[@mind-egy]

Love it! The only thing I can say: watch it! (with open ears, open eyes and open heart.)

[@jchittoor]

Rob you deserve many Kudos for such a powerful story telling and cinematography!...So poignant and so many lessons packed under 10 minutes. I am forwarding v the link to all my friends!

[@debras.6899]

​@@dfasht1304Dwell on it for a while and you might find some lessons..

[@HandyCoyote-uf9yg]

Im saddened by the narrow view of many of the commenters here. They don't realize that THEY ARE the old man. And probably won't read any of the good comments here, that explain it. They aren't interested in anything other than their take on it. I sympathize with you's. This was a GREAT film. Deep. Few will get it.

[@bluemisfit17]

Wow!!😳 Not a single comment about the 4 other guest appearances whose presences are mysteriously revealed in the background of the countryside at precisely 4:00. While these quiet, yet profoundly illuminated characters had no dialogue, their simple, and yet visually profound presence offered a glimpse of the purest form of science fiction/horror/fantasy that one could ever hope to dissect from such a quaint, sharp, and witty little movie, or short film as it were. The biggest question I have for the filmmaker is whether or not these characters were included in the original screenplay or not. Because they do not appear to be CGI or special effects, and yet they still made the Final Cut which I am assuming was intentional. This adds all the more intrigue as to why they would have revealed themselves in the first place, assuming their presence was genuinely natural. That is to say by the nature of their appearance, and their relationship to either the characters in the story or the characters creating the film. In either case, whether they were intentionally written into the script or accidentally caught on video, my interpretation of what a moral or morals of this story could be remains the same. And that would be, redemption, forgiveness, and charity. Attributes which are never too far out of reach for anyone to achieve as it would seem is the case for the old man. Not even for someone with this sort of abrasive, yet profoundly sad attitude. Also, considering each one of our own free wills, combined with our ability (or inability) to interpret various ideas, words, and meanings into our own personal truths, does not necessarily mean they are accepted or agreed upon by everyone else that might have gained a completely different idea about a certain word(s), or idea. Including a particular meaning(s) based on each of our own personal life experiences, and beliefs. Or the actual formal definition of that word as outlined by a certain rule of that language, or the agreed upon definition by a certain organization or group of individuals selected to define (or indoctrinate depending on the group) all of the different words of whichever language is being utilized for spellcasting I mean spelling. Such is the lesson we might all benefit from learning… that with each individual experience, including various aspects of all the different languages, such as what we each believe to be the truth about anything or anyone my friends… is not always necessarily the correct truth, or the truth agreed upon by the majority. Nor is it always the truth understood by the individuals who share their opinions about what they believe to be truth in the first place! So, with that… am I telling the truth, or lying when I am misinformed about a definition, or a series of incorrect explanations about history for example? There is probably a better question to be asked, but regardless of the question here also lies another curious lesson about profound ignorance, if you would please. Thank you for the thought provoking pulp, including a-non fictional set of ideas and comments, regardless of all the inherent ignorance exemplified by the comments, and critics.🙂

[@Robin-v6t2c]

Sooo well done!!!!! 😊. He is his own Misery, pushing away the very thing he never had, but always wanted. Became bitter, so he could not even recognize the Sunshine that came to him. I loved the lighting this film did to showcase moods.

[@zaaviya-e-Ghalib]

Moral: You're busy ruining the joyous moments in your life, investing that time in holding grudges against people. And when you're on the brink of losing those people, or your life, you're left with no fond memories, just soul-crushing regret

[@katguillot5563]

moral of the story, "Love conquers all." Well written, cast and presented.

[@wandakitterman252]

I didn't want it to end...bravo!

[@DaniellaYIbsen]

Yes, he needed to apologize and bring her a baked potato 🥔

[@tanveer_yusuf]

What a beautiful short film, a masterpiece ❤️

[@MrRLH93]

Proof squirrels drive people crazy!

[@mikegallo5922]

The choice to NOT show the raisin and let his expression do the telling.... excellent!

[@WorldOfWonder66]

The old man reminds me of how we feel when we fight to survive and society has pushed us aside it causes us to lose the ability to trust. The old woman spent her life trying to prove herself to everyone that she doesn't know how to stand up for herself.

[@danielmorse4213]

Watching from SW Michigan. Lol, great show. Thanks. I am a old man sitting here with my old cat and pergnant dog. Here alone at the farm. Lol, careful men to not be that old guy. Great show. Btw, my gun is just inside the door. You never know.

[@timjoyce8636]

Everything about this wonderful, absurd little film is Perfect.

[@rob.carter]

Ah thanks Tim glad you enjoyed it :)

[@mshavrotscanadianuniversit6234]

Don’t take everything so seriously and try to read intent into everything. It was funny and touching. He obviously felt badly after he called her a liar and if you’ve ever dealt with seniors you would know that they can have quirks. Perhaps he even is demented. The squirrel won out with the “chocolate?” Covered raisin. Loved it!

[@McPruden]

When i noticed i was seeing the squirrel... Delicious short movie in shorts... Accelarated time from so delicious it was.... Want more!

[@shaunnagoldberry]

A beautiful example on the awakening to the knowledge that his loneliness was killing him. She was such a christ-like figure kneeling at his feet counting each rainsin in the rain. The light that broke through the clouds and rain and her smile at rhe end were synnolic of her healing that one man. What he does with the gift of the one raisin is up to him.

[@podersa241]

This was an encounter by chance because she probably saw him buy those raisins and returned his purse and probably interested as she knew where he lived. Instead of enjoying this encounter he squandered it by having her count his raisins. In the end he continued his set way. She was a better person from this encounter and he still remained an old fool. Are you set in your ways. Everyday the same thing. Never change so it all remains the same day after day. Just alive but not living.

[@konstantinoskoutsoukos7815]

The point of this film for me is, that if somebody finds ways to hate, he can only foolish himself and nobody else

[@Oldsoul4]

Moral of the story: Never assume everyone is sane.

[@stephens1726]

Excellent writing. Excellent acting. Thank you.

[@lucialowry1904]

Absolutely and gorgeously poignant 👏🏻

[@TrudyPatootie]

*I wanted him to call after her...give her the raisin and they lived happily* *ever after in love...squirrels and all.* 💖

[@lindacsont9987]

My brother is this old man ... and I am the old women. I shall walk on. Brilliant movie.

[@ImWithBigRed]

I love the Americans say squirrel. “Squirl” 😂

[@improvisedsurvival5967]

Like the Brit’s say aluminium not aluminum

[@firstinhealth]

Bravo!! Such an original and uniquely quirky film. Reflecting our human vulnerabilities.

[@MizzAugust7]

Well ! Raisen, was THE shortest movie I have Ever seen ! But, what a character he is! I didnt say nice character, oh please deliver me from that - in my old age !

[@oldreprobate2748]

Do you own an umbrella MizzAugust?

[@sheriwilliams8942]

@@oldreprobate2748 Yes I have four umbrellas 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@papajeff5486]

Reminds me of another short story…the sadness. “Baby shoes: for sale, never worn.” By E.H..

[@RickLarsonPermacultureDesigner]

I laughed and I laughed, and then as I watched the ending I figured out the punch line and laughed some more: Don't get your grundies in a bundle!

[@fjdarling]

I believe I like the comments about the video better than the video itself. Reminds me of an observation I once heard. "There is no fool like an old fool." God bless.

[@philipsanders9192]

Every human being needs to see this....we are led to hate,till we are hate itself.

[@robertjudy9135]

I throughly enjoyed watching your video. Great job.

[@Reena-may]

Fantastic! A simple lesson in not taking oneself too seriously.

[@addiemaeproductions8962]

I enjoyed your film. Beautiful job.

[@mariaagatatrojanowska2983]

Beautiful. Like a tale of Brothers Grimm. Hope squirrel made it. "Chocolate is bad for squirrels. In fact, chocolate can be fatal to these animals. The reason why chocolate is so dangerous for squirrels is because it contains a chemical called theobromine. This chemical can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and even death in squirrels"

[@steviegaga]

I’m blown away. How very interesting - and I thank you! 🍍