Two Little Boys - LGBT Short Film

[@Felix-de9pu]

The reason so many people find this movie saddening is because this could actually happen, even to this day. Internalizing hatred is a horrifying thing, and I think you captured this perfectly with this short film. It's so disheartening to know that some people think this could never happen, and I hope they watch this film over and over until they finally understand. Thank you for making this, it's the sadness and the harsh reality I never knew I truly needed.

[@jaimesantos1170]

I hope they make a full length movie of the this film. I want to know if he really raped him. When the falling out started. Did he die? If he rape him, why just a detention?

[@whittpond8803]

Not hatred. Fear. Tyler was terrified of what Josh might say. When people have that kind of internal fear, they'll do anything.

[@mariagriffin5873]

It did happen it’s based on a true event

[@TheEarthRealm]

Maybe not this video, but one better written. This one was kinda trash to be honest.

[@zelmo5683]

@@TheEarthRealm Huh. Let's see if you make one better.

[@kikon235]

My heart broke for both Tyler and Josh. Josh has to suffer by the hands of someone he loved and Tyler has his own demons. I hate Tyler's mother who played a huge role in making Tyler the way he was.

[@MrItsjustmeok]

There's too many "Tyler's mums" out there, so sad in this modern age :(

[@kikon235]

@@MrItsjustmeok Harsh reality of the world. 💔

[@theexternalflame]

Hate to break the mood, this film is powerful! Also, Tyler and Josh are the names of the two guys in a band that I really like called Twenty One Pilots

[@crappyaccount]

@@theexternalflame oof

[@j4r3d29]

Tyler’s mom is named Karen

[@sahilprasad1754]

The cries of the kid made my heart break

[@ThisIsCharlieQuinn]

Ikr

[@thematrix9303]

*"OMG OMG, Oh poor shelby i feel like a part of me has died with her"*

[@egor_myers]

Parents are shit!! Not all ...but most just don't care much about not being terrible for Own kids

[@i.c.s.8531]

But that sounded like a toddler crying not a 4-5 year old

[@capricorn5428]

@lil pancake yea they did ig

[@myfairlahey5738]

No wonder the bully turned into a bully. His mother made him into one. He was punished for loving a boy then in turn he punished the boy he loved. powerful stuff

[@judas7585]

Perfect way to describe it

[@DeezDeez-xb7uc]

W mom

[@repwdiv]

​@@DeezDeez-xb7uccry somewhere else

[@esmerayofficialyt]

@@DeezDeez-xb7uc okay edgelord

[@DeezDeez-xb7uc]

@@esmerayofficialyt okay 13 year old emily

[@RandomRyan]

This film just shows how parents have such a big impact on their kids growing up. That slap completely changed Tyler’s personality and even turned him against Josh. What a message.

[@pavanw]

It's just fucking sad. Josh want his lover back, but whatever happened in Tyler's home, he changed, and he abused Josh. It's not funny to daily attack someone you love, imagine what he has to go through. And Poor Josh don't want to hide or escape. He wanted his lover, even though he know there is love behind his cruel actions. Josh being angry, took a big step and lied about getting raped. And it broke sanity in Tyler, his homophobic, abusive mom came to school and he is desperate for Josh admitting about lie. But this ended all wrong, reality happens. When Josh ran to bathroom cubicle, did he wanted to die? And Tyler connecting their hands proved that Josh is love of his life and can't live without him.

[@pavanw]

Hope this short made some difference in views of homophobic parents.

[@Azarath_Metrion_Zinthos]

When she slapped him I felt it.. the pure hate and rage from that wretched woman🙄

[@St3llaaaaaa]

Yeah

[@darkythecrazyninja5228]

@@pavanw Homophobic parents? they just want the kids to be normal but the way they go about it doesn’t always work

[@loneneotank.5687]

I must say, it dosen't matter how much money you have for a film if your actors can't act, these guys can act. This was an exceptionally made and put together film and got it's point across clearly.

[@chick8156]

Yass

[@karll977]

Probably a real life snuff film!

[@emma-hd6db]

@NotACosplayer why not?

[@blueapples]

Difficult to watch but a masterpiece all the same.

[@ThisIsCharlieQuinn]

Ikr

[@mateletanelu5270]

Ikr

[@akinerio3808]

Yuhh

[@NilNothingMatter]

Same

[@Antiope1969]

@@yutabbyt Maybe you're a homophobe

[@alexanderivas9514]

Bad mom. Bad actions. Bad decisions. And bad finish. But is reality, great film.

[@Lucyways]

Oh my god.. so did not expect that ending..

[@Badbadtoby827]

@Logan Roof hahahahahahahaha imagine needing attention so badly that you create a channel deticated to people to give hate comments so you can actually feel something in your life. Try doing something else with your life. Mabey read a book or get a significant other or anything else.

[@ezrakingsman992]

What just the ending? 😂

[@bigsquisums]

I don’t understand the ending... can someone explain?

[@ezrakingsman992]

@@bigsquisums okay I don't really know how to explain it without droning on but I'll try to be brief. So basically the guy covered his face with cellotape because he wanted him to stop talking about what happened between them when they were younger, because his mother has brought him up (abusively as seen) and taught that being gay is wrong and disgusting, so he doesn't want his friend to hear. He covers his nose in the end because he is being falsely accused of rape, acting very animalistic because he is terrified and angry. He then remembers back on the memory and is brought back to humanity and realises what he is doing. He tries to save him but the other guy doesn't want to be saved, clearly he isn't in a sane mind especially considering he loves his bully from one thing that happened many years ago, then accuses him of rape just to get alone with him and noticed more. He wants to die, but we see just before he does that he regrets it and tries to take it off himself but can't. The whole thing is incredibly sad but it's even worse since we don't see what happens afterwards, because obviously the guy will be going to prison for rape and murder.

[@haileydroz4424]

@@bigsquisums it’s a tape of the two boys as kids the mom runs over and slaps her son for kissing josh (the kid that died)

[@sarastone4770]

This made me cry... the boys are amazing actors they should be in movies!!

[@darmandegat2165]

INDEED THEY ARE!!!

[@jinx942]

Me too.. I cry

[@railsex]

This is bull shit

[@xavier_feelfre7924]

@@railsex ????

[@Uhmpoop]

The mom is a monster

[@childrenstraumaeater6083]

“You do not *slaps* kiss a boy, Tyler.” The sound of him crying was so sad😭

[@JNJG1999]

@@guanedits6349 You just mad because the doctor slapped your mother when you were born?

[@guanedits6349]

@@JNJG1999 🤔hmm idk

[@Jenviper]

Why some people don’t deserve children:

[@patrickmaruniak5987]

I think if I would have been in that park and if I would have witnessed this I think I would have literally walked up that mother and slapped her and say you don't slap a little boy like that then I would have called the cops on her for child abuse and if she would have tried to get me for assault I would just say why slapped her because there's no way she should have kids if she's going to treat them that way

[@iloveapples1033]

@@guanedits6349 of course your name is guan

[@FriendlyKat]

I was taught that anger is fear in disguise... and the Tyler... is full of anger, meaning he is deathly afraid... of being gay. Sam seems torn, like he wants to support the Tyler, knowing what he is doing is wrong, but also seems to be afraid of Tyler too. An excellent film, showing that what you do and say to children impacts their future more than you can possibly know.

[@asillygoofygoober]

I think Tyler is afraid of being gay because of his mom and probably he doesn't want to disappoint her

[@50ulEat3r]

The home video of the mom at the end slapping the kid is what makes me almost cry. I cant stop rewatching. Theyre so innocent like any other kids, and the mom react in a frenzied panic, "how could my child be gay?" And that poor boys cries, not understanding whats wrong.

[@chiaa.e]

time stamp?

[@jellynut5903]

Ik its just a movie but what awful mom also same, that made me almost cry, whats extra sad is that people like that exist :(

[@jellynut5903]

@OneP wow a homophobe

[@johnmarstonplays69]

@@jellynut5903 i agree

[@sam9014]

Ikr

[@maxxpanter3943]

Me: *epecting a wholesome, cute, love story about two boys in love* The film: Just you wait...

[@khln_1676]

Same I was sobbing afterwards 😭

[@k1tkatnat]

ME TOO STOP IT WAS SO UNEXPECTED I ACTUALLY STARTED CRYING

[@stilljuggin4374]

This is the reality no Disney crap over here

[@RealVedicAstrology]

Considering the thumbnail uggh why would you think that??

[@khln_1676]

@@RealVedicAstrology I though it would be like a kid was getting bullied and his crush helped him and protect him no this shit 🥺

[@sofiatonafuwa3370]

“You are the love of my life”, the way he says that in such a sure, raw way. Like it’s a fact. I had to pause it there. Never realised how such a beautiful phrase could be said with such pain

[@hughjanus4098]

He said it like his life depends on it

[@lorenzoc.b.9809]

"You are the love of my life and I accused you of rape to call your attention." That's not beautiful but toxic.

[@lexvt3551]

@@lorenzoc.b.9809 He was already bullying him and in his anger said that. Despite the toxicity of the situation the way he said the phrase can still be considered beautiful because it was raw and true in that moment despite all the the lies that got them there.

[@lexvt3551]

@@lorenzoc.b.9809 He didn't accuse him of rape for attention. He did it because he was extremely angry after loving him then being physically bullied by him.

[@jaydenmcsherry1365]

Same ✋❤

[@Persian568]

I am a muslim from Iran and i had a cousin named alireza, he was 17 and was studying in high school, he was in grade 10 at the time.He fall in love with a boy in his school, after that he bacame very depressed and sad and was dreaming about him everytime,he told the boy and that fuckin boy gang fighted him,he tried again and again, but cuz iran has penalties against lgbtq people, he failed badly, his family treated him the worst way possible, after a year he realized he can’t live the life he wants. One monday he was missing and they searched for hours after they found his dead body in a nearby lake, which was witnessed by a man that he ate mice killing poisin and fall into the water, rest in peace alireza fly high ! 🕊️

[@izzyfrxx]

amen to him 🕊

[@Persian568]

@@nufailanoon Then whats the point of living? Hiding ur feelings to death and keeping it in your heart? We shifted to England and i am openly allowed from my parents for being bi-sexual, both into boys and girls, I don’t think we should live hiding our feelings, and should express what we feel abt a person, but ur just right at the end because ur in trouble all rounding girls or boys, and i dont also supprt lgbtq, but that doe mean we should be racist to someone’s feelings; rather its “romantic” or something else!

[@Persian568]

@@nufailanoon they don’t need to support them, nor anyone wants another gender, lgbtq what ever it stands for, its bullshi-,feelings are not in ur hands and it comes as uninvited guest rather its the same gender or opposite, don’t you think death penalty or life time prison is quite harsh for love?!

[@angeliqly1268]

⁠@@nufailanoon"lead to the right path" people like you are the reason why stuff like this happens because you cant mind your own damn business. literally if someone is gay you don't have to say anything i know it may be against your religion but that doesn't mean you can go up and go like "ermm let me lead you to the right path!!!" it just makes them discomforted and make them feel like a disgrace. Plus not a lot of people share with your religion and you're just going to have to live with that. I'm agnostic but that doesn't mean i go up to christian people and go like "what if your bible isn't true?" because i mind my own business 💀. if someone shares a story about someone dying would you say "oh well they were sinning they should've been lead to the right path" that is absolutely disrespectful. Not everyone shares the same religion as you and you don't have to barge into peoples story by saying stuff like this. It makes you an absolute selfish bstard.

[@etsunara.]

@@nufailanoonyou're wrong

[@astridmcdougall9046]

"Inspired by true events." Its 2021,and still this goes on. That's terrifying.

[@notfunky9013]

Thats good

[@astridmcdougall9046]

@@notfunky9013 What is?

[@notfunky9013]

@@astridmcdougall9046 the fact that its 2021 and its still happening

[@mapletanguay6383]

@@notfunky9013 yo wtf thats not good at all

[@corruption8639]

@@notfunky9013 stop advocating for infectious bigotry and murder

[@Samsotired]

The last part shattered my heart so much. They were kids. Kids, they dint know why they felt, so they just expressed it. They dint know what love was but they were still punished for feeling it.

[@annika3268]

@@bjrey7106 shut the fuck up

[@suqmaddiqq]

@@bjrey7106 That shit teaches then nothing but pain. Foh

[@cainen6355]

@@bjrey7106 The traditional way of teaching children by beating them is the most pathetic way of showing that you're insecure and unable to love your child for what they are. It is the ultimate defeat of giving your own emotional wounds onto your children instead of questioning your beliefs.

[@bjrey7106]

@@annika3268 dont be mad at me

[@bjrey7106]

@@suqmaddiqq nah i grew up getting whooping still am i understand

[@acc45460]

The "inspried by true events" in the description has me shaking. fuck.

[@migsy1]

Oh gosh.

[@tbhitskarm]

Jessus

[@Kisha05]

Ikr my heart has just shattered into pieces

[@F.RO.H]

My stomach started crumbling after reading that

[@ikellymarc3910]

Omg seriously. I had this saved on my watch later so I didn’t see that. It made sense since the end I saw the recording. Is that real😱

[@Awaitingonyouall]

‘Inspired by true events’ is referring to the writer/director’s experience. I searched it up, so nobody was actually killed. He said that when he was 7, he fell in love with his best friend: ‘the inspiration comes directly from my childhood. When I was 7, I fell in love with my best friend. When our families found out, we were shamed and punished and I never saw my friend again.’ He also grew up in Iran where, obviously being a Muslim dominant country, and where Islamic laws are strictly enforced, there are bound to be a bunch of homophobia around. Still sad nonetheless…

[@crappyaccount]

damn do you have the source of that quote?

[@talastra]

Why not tell that actual story, rather than adding a whole layer of psychopathic to the situation. The anxiety about being murdered for being non-straight is WAY more prevalent than the actual murder rate.

[@bellaluvssouthpark]

It’s truly disturbing how much parents change when they find out their son or daughter likes the same gender. People don’t understand the struggle of not being able to love who you want, this honestly breaks my heart

[@kconrad5893]

Although there was never an incident like that with my mom it still reminds me so much of her. I was raised in a religious household and the level of delusion she prefers to live under to maintain her small worldview is almost comical at this point. She says that she accepts me being gay but then “encourages” me to remain single for the rest of my life. When I ask her what she would do if I fell in love and found a partner, she says nothing. She usually starts into some shpiel about how “everything will make sense in the next life” but she thinks I should stay single. When I confront her and ask her how she can sit there and tell me how I should stay single yet somehow she was entitled to find love in her life, she completely shuts down and refuses to discuss it further. Why? Because the miserable bitch has no ground to stand on. The problem is that me being gay pretty much unravels the thing her entire life has been based on-religion. But instead of trying to expand her belief system to include me somewhere in there, instead of entertaining the possibility that maybe our church might NOT have all the answers, she chooses religion over me because I don’t fit perfectly into the puzzle.

[@breeze_432]

that’s tuff

[@bonitayang4476]

@@kconrad5893 It’s epically awesome that you stood up for yourself, and confronted her. The ground that people stand on is uneven in some places, you must be open to perspective and learning, especially with so many diverse point of views. You cannot or should not put your pride and ego above lessons like these, less of all your child. This really relates to a new word I learned, dogma/dogmatism. I don’t practice any religions, nor have I done any in-depth research about any in particular, but isn’t it one’s personal expectation to be sinless, or good/kind? She should’ve tried harder, for you and for herself. In other words, she doesn’t have all the pieces for her puzzle, you need not fit in :) And have a nice day!

[@boardonroad1646]

@@kconrad5893 don't talk like that, i'm crying, wish my mom would never do that to me, she loves me but still i don't what happens when i come out, they can act like it's totally ok but still..

[@CreatorProductionsOriginal]

Not only the struggle of not being able to love someone you want just because they’re the same gender, but the struggle of being seen as ‘weird’, ’wrong’ and stuff like that, just because you were born to love different, you never had the option to choose your sexuality yet people will harass you over it, no matter what it is. Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Pan, Assexual, Aromatic, and some times even straight. (Yea, even straights included because sometimes straights get harassed for not loving someone of the same gender, it’s rare but sadly happens, no is a no.)

[@darkb4light06]

Me at the beginning: laughing at the old ass Nokia phones. Me by the end: Damn. This was powerful.

[@ML-yn9yu]

Ikr.. uff.

[@kimtaehyung3138]

😂

[@ML-yn9yu]

^don't reply to the troll. I repeat, do not engage

[@ML-yn9yu]

@@Benzyl_Penoxide Of course. but they do that to cause a reaction. Just ignore them.

[@thatgoodlife882]

it was set in 2006

[@Cyberbob1987]

People who are still homophobic should watch this over and over again until they understand

[@RishayanPorMexico]

People that are homophobic are sick, and don't care, and will never understand.

[@xethrion4758]

@@RishayanPorMexico agreed

[@abelismylove]

@@RishayanPorMexico very true

[@williamstovall6064]

Most will never understand, and don't expect them to.

[@Cyberbob1987]

@@RishayanPorMexico you may be right. But i like to be optimistic. Remember the movie prayers for bobby? It is about a true story and shows that love is the key to such people

[@kellanfeng]

It's amazing how these small productions have way better actors than actual Hollywood movies

[@Safespace4all-13]

Fr

[@starmunching]

Kid: Tyler...you are the love of my life- Guy in the background: 🧍‍♂️

[@siddycosmos607]

The story is sad af but this cracked me up lmao

[@starmunching]

@@siddycosmos607 I had to make a joke or I would have cried 💀 glad it made ya laugh haha

[@marcieeee._________8760]

@@siddycosmos607 LMAO FR

[@marcieeee._________8760]

@@starmunching they were all standing there looking dumb💀😔

[@starmunching]

@@marcieeee._________8760 fr 💀 it was all emotional and the guy was just in the back watchin like 👁👄👁

[@treblazer]

the actors were amazing i can’t believe this was based on a true story 😭

[@renale5707]

same

[@forgotten8214]

Same

[@markl5847]

it’s not hard to believe, it happens every day

[@smallpeez4537]

Yeah but if this is true then American bully’s don’t really stand up to expectations of being intimidating

[@misswarnedgemunia8271]

Well, I had a situation similar to this. Of course, I'm not LGBT. The reason was different.

[@JoaoVictor-me6fq]

The line "You don't Kiss a boy" and the sound of a slap just gives me so much flashback of my own childhood, that it instantly made me cry for the fact that i'm twenty and still dealing with all the emptyness.

[@dorarandom7870]

Hey, it probably doesn't mean much but I hope you found something fulfilling to do and don't forget (as cringe as it sounds) to be your own friend. Just say something to yourself you would say to your friend.

[@hawklew]

lol cry again

[@specter4334]

LMAO HOLD THE L LOSER AND CRY US A RIVER

[@oof6431]

I hope you’re okay. I’m here for you 🏳️‍🌈

[@specter4334]

ew

[@awebtoonreader4979]

Josh died... and the slap at the end made me cry. It made it feel so real and relatable. All people are different and over time larges groups of the same people have unjustly opressed others for stupid selfish horrible reasons. The hate towards other completely normal people is horrible.

[@Safespace4all-13]

I can’t believe he died! I’m actually tearing up rn and I just can’t!

[@llanieliowe794]

Tyler also died

[@vert574]

Everybody gangsta till they read “Based on a true story” edit:mb i meant "inspired by true events"

[@Vamp1re_m0ney]

WHAT. NO. WHO THE FOOK WOULD DO THIS TO SOMEONE. OK THATS IGHT IMA KICK NOW

[@amandamukeba2700]

I'm crying, this is our reality I guess

[@simjaeyunlvr]

crying

[@ascotter]

I'm only halfway through and I had to stop watching it made me sick

[@deepfriedbbabys4489]

UM EXCUSE ME WHAT

[@lukemcgee2241]

THAT WAS F***ING EMOTIONAL. I CRIED ALMOST THE WHOLE SECOND HALF. HOW THE HELL DID A 13 MIN KZbin FILM MAKE ME CRY? IT'S BEAUTIFUL, THAT'S HOW!

[@lukemcgee2241]

Also I know I shouldn't say it's beautiful, I'm just saying it's really well made.

[@nescautheradicalcereal6602]

Made you cry

[@darymanzueta8875]

@@lukemcgee2241 This is Traumatizing.

[@lukemcgee2241]

@@darymanzueta8875 Yeah, pretty much

[@wildmotionbae]

chill out child

[@martyru6379]

the fact that this is based on true events is heart shattering

[@j4r3d29]

It’s not so much that it’s based on one event, but that’s it’s a fact for a lot of gay people. That’s what it meant by “based on true events”

[@EvanBakerian]

I blame the mom being homophobic and making him the way he became.

[@ML-yn9yu]

yeep.

[@Iamjoyamonroe25]

Correct poor josh huhuhuhu

[@tonyawithano7256]

As is the point of the film. I hope everyone realized this, as you did. So very sad, and even more sad is that similar events have probably happened.

[@amrit6719]

@Violet it will get better soon 🙂

[@Writermakescoffeeforawriter]

Exactly

[@prettiestmills2.0]

You never realize how much you care about someone until it’s too late

[@elijahbaker781]

Yeah it’s honestly sad

[@notafraidperkins8754]

he always knew. he was in denial of himself

[@elijahbaker781]

@@notafraidperkins8754 and that cost him his life.

[@R_i_t_s_u]

AAAAAAAAA-

[@prettiestmills2.0]

@@elijahbaker781 yeah, all it took was a hit in the head on the bathroom floor tiles. And I guess he just didn’t want to admit that he felt the same because he knew his mum was homophobic. He was probably in denial about it because he was afraid of being kicked out by his mother if he brought a boy to the house and getting caught kissing a boy again like when he was little. There are actually adults who kicks teenagers out for being a part of the lgbtq+ community

[@j4r3d29]

When I was around 12-13 I had a best friend named Travis. We were never in love or anything but I was the gay one and he was friends with me regardless. We’d hang out at school, home, watch scary movies, his mom was awesome. Then he eventually made friends with these two mean dudes, and the three of them bullied me all together. It’s like Travis was a completely different person. Shattered my world. I didn’t have any friends for a long time after that.

[@sneha3958]

Heyyy I'm so sorry for you But you know Travis doesn't deserve you If you need someone to talk I'm here for you ! I hope and wish for you to find good friends soon ! Remember you're not alone 🤞🏻 Fighting ✌🏻

[@jayaraj8761]

When your leg gets infected to the point it can no longer be saved and may cause more damage, it's better to cut it off. Yes it may hurt for a long time and you may miss it but you'll survive, you'll get better and over time you'll find something suitable to replace it with. Moral: Cut off toxic people in your life. New people will always be around the corner and they may turn out to be much better friends and you'll be happier.

[@travisiscool5672]

Dang I'm so sorry 4 u

[@j4r3d29]

@@travisiscool5672 Good 4 u, u look happy and healthy, NOT ME, if u ever cared to ask!

[@travisiscool5672]

@@j4r3d29 I'm 14 and I'm bi, I'm not the same Travis

[@aleeee.]

I really didn't expect that ending. Very devastating. The saddest thing is that this is still seen in our society. Please remember to always be kind.❤️

[@albertoalvez8940]

I did not know it was inspired in true events. It has been the most disturbing film I have ever watched.

[@ricardojoseramos6330]

This film gave me emotions

[@fabysaldana3444]

It happenes every day

[@eljefe797]

By far the most disturbing video I've ever seen, and I've seen it all from beheadings, knife fights, machete attacks, bear maulings, jeez.

[@mtyh2193]

Yes it is inspired by true events

[@j4r3d29]

This happens all the time. My experiences in middle school, high school..

[@amaraw9893]

The mom at the end really shook me up more than the rest. That just goes to show how the way you are raised can effect you

[@ginnyjaneheart5634]

The guy playing Tyler is brilliant!!!

[@ackerwoman16]

Yes

[@TANAPHELICE]

I love the style of this film. It made it very realistic. And while I hate that these stories remain very relevant, I appreciate the fact that you are shedding light on them.

[@Ken-lw3zi]

I'm more curious about the "based on true event" in description. Did someone actually died in real event or it was just an inspiration?

[@wolfeevi]

i’m interested in knowing too

[@KeyFrame11Media]

The sad fact is these are not unique events. Stories like this are always happening, in different forms, with different people, but the same pain. Always the same pain.

[@Ken-lw3zi]

@@KeyFrame11Media oh, I see. At first, I thought "based on true events" would be something the author has witnessed or experienced. I'm also surprised how I got 200 likes on this comment too. This account is actually abandoned and I was here because I was just watching random videos youtube would recommend after absolutely forgetting this account for 2 whole years. I'm honestly surprised how diverse the video can be: I have found random video games I've never played; unboxing video; short films (like this one for example); all gerne of music; non fiction science; math competition and much more. After watching this video, I am honestly gladful that I watched to the end as it is powerfully scripted.

[@AJ-FR]

I think it’s because they became a gay?

[@anonymousnever8627]

@@AJ-FR ?

[@_crisiscache_8378]

I'm gonna pretend that josh didn't die and everything turned out fine and they are now living happy healthy loves together because they were able to get help and resolve their issues

[@ДаніельЯценко]

And then say "Gay problems don't exist" on the internet. No matter how hard you try to escape the reality it will haunt you down

[@_crisiscache_8378]

@@ДаніельЯценко I know you mean well and rereading my comment my wording was pretty shit Im a queer person and I just meant it as a joke to cope with the film it did make me pretty upset and I cope with humour I just wanted to see one queer couple live and be happy since the running theme in films like this is just pure angst and heartbreak

[@ДаніельЯценко]

@@_crisiscache_8378 I am a closeted gay myself, in Ukraine, which is pretty conservative, and I am proud of myself. I understood you now and can say one thing: we all, the LGBTQIA+ community, should keep fighting until we ALL are free, and do not dream of a good ending - but get one. Sorry for my bad English, love ya 🏳️‍🌈❤️

[@sandymonteath4994]

@@ДаніельЯценко That is exactly the attitude to take as I did in a very homophobic Scotland decades ago at 28 years...still fighting for you all today where ever you are...I liked what you said and your english is cool...love ya too..

[@chirooooo]

I still haven't watch the film yet but now i'm already spoiled

[@ThePlaid13]

Stunning, Powerful and sadly - horribly believable

[@namgyugeek]

@Logan Roof imagine being homophobic in 2021 😻😻

[@mytiskaodjuret]

@@namgyugeek AYO that’s my dad...

[@raysonh4896]

@@namgyugeek you clearly haven't met my Caribbean parents and people in the Caribbean in general

[@crappyaccount]

Unfortunately

[@crappyaccount]

@@raysonh4896 same for black Americans and people from the southern usa

[@gonnacry442]

Insane how if it were a girl that Tyler kissed as a kid, his mom would probably just approve and coo while taping. Sigh.

[@Homophobic_racist_sexist_pdf]

If I had a son, I would never allow him to kiss any girl except his wife after they're married

[@CatherineLee3000]

@@Homophobic_racist_sexist_pdf, Unless, if you are joking about not letting your son kiss anyone, until he's married...He'll probably rebel against you. I know someone personally, who ended up rebelling against her mom because she was strict and yelled at her all of the time. Just warning you. If your child rebels and you don't have a good relationship with your child, don't blame me.

[@Homophobic_racist_sexist_pdf]

@@CatherineLee3000 except that he probably won't since everyone in my country even young ones are against degenerate relationships because they are taught this since the beginning of their lives, your friend repelled most likely because their friends influenced them or even straight up told them to do so.

[@Squicx]

The quality of acting these guys have is phenomenal. Especially that opening. I've never seen that level of threat before. The way is actually feels real. The bully under pressure and the victim being threatened is possibly the most authentic acting i've ever heard

[@jhieeeheheheyan9665]

"I'm sorry." it's decades too late for that buddy😭

[@loisulalalois8342]

I normally don't feel anything, but this made me cry.

[@anonofthedamned]

same

[@wakeup1983]

Mhm I was crying to much

[@moonwalker1155]

I didn’t feel anything just went oh welp. Am i a bad person?

[@rebel876_9]

I was like "wow this is crazy 😐"

[@playlist6100]

@ConservativeElite can you please stop we are literally dying

[@HectorGarcia1]

Tremendous work! Strong script, acting and production. Each little nugget of information revealed just pulled me in further - just the way a good film should do. Congratulations!

[@HectorGarcia1]

Thanks for highlighting my comment!

[@MrJamesBourne]

The cellophane truly distorts the face and creates haunting visuals. Won’t be forgetting this one anytime soon. Both beautiful and horrifying at the same time

[@Cat-mj7ll]

What's beautiful?

[@skillex8376]

@@Cat-mj7ll i think he is talking about the sequence The fact that the small event of the bully trying to help the kid only for him to misinterpret his actions out of confusion and fear for his safety which ultimately led to his death is beautiful in the sense that they were both confused and did not know how to properly express their emotions with each other is perfectly described in this metaphor When they were young the bully made the first move No that they are in their teens the bully again in this sequence also made the first move but now instead of having his mother slap him its the consequences of his actions that do because he did not now how to properly express himself Not sure if its that deep but that how i see it

[@crustytoes9166]

@@PzDallas how real it is is beautiful

[@crustytoes9166]

@@PzDallasdon’t try to make them feel weird about it

[@edwardmontoya50]

I absolutely agree with your statement. Unfortunately the "normies/ basics" can't understand the concept of the beautifully horrifying sublime.

[@rubenfajardo7064]

The credits break me every time, a child crying, confused, wondering why he's being punished for feeling something

[@paigewehring]

WHEN HE PUNCHED HIM IT SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF ME

[@아벌-t9q]

IKR

[@bjshfkakwlfnbv]

SAME WTH

[@honkins7617]

i thought i was the only one.

[@snailkat]

SAME-

[@paige6029]

SAME

[@Freddy_Fazbear_har]

The acting is actually phenomenal. I'm just going to pretend there's a scene at the end where he makes it out alive and they hug or something because I have tears streaming down my eyes and my heart can't take this. What makes me even sadder is that it is based on a true event. This is really well done though.

[@antidepressionguy247]

This is better than a LOT of mainstream movies. Holy shit, I teared up at the end. So many people teach their children like this... When will the world change, and will I be alive to see? Or else... Will it change?

[@what-yj2kv]

It seems like the world will never change due to people's actions and decisions

[@gabrielribeiro7306]

@@what-yj2kv It may sounds too optimistic but I feel that this new generation are more open to talk and understand other people. I don't know.. I hope things get better in the future. But of course, there's bad people everywhere and everytime. 🤧

[@denverwashere3459]

There’s hope, look if I was raised that way and I’m a genderfluid pan then I think others can change the way they treat the lgbtq+ community ^^

[@fungalcumsock]

@@hellion3113 Why would the kid deserve it? :+?

[@hemlock1881]

@@hellion3113 why would he deserve it?

[@junlucas69]

This film deserves more attention. The acting, message, the way it connects with reality and everything is just so perfect.

[@MrAlwaysAngel27]

I didn't cry when he died. But I cried when I heard this screaming child in the end.

[@darymanzueta8875]

I agree

[@faithruckdeschel1294]

It made me break down when I heard how hard that witch slapped her little son? Some parents go overboard with how far they'll go to prevent their child from being Gay or Lesbian when, I'd rather have a child who's either or instead of a killer, rapist, etc., then I would have to stop bothering with them knowing they've inflicted that type of pain on another human being? That's why I can't just carry around unnecessary hate in my heart towards another person for who they choose to love, especially with how cruel and hateful this world can be? I'm a straight woman who will forever be scarred due to the pain and torment I've suffered at the hands of other straight folks and because it's those type of ppl that's torn this world apart with all their prejudice and hate....and that goes for all races and cultures who will usually hate each other but can easily be united when they find an alliance in hating the LGBTQ Community? It's also nothing but ignorant hypocrisy when some POC start bullying Community members when they already know how it feels to be unnecessarily despised for something so trivial as being hated for the color of their skin? Or when ppl do horrible things towards one another and say GOD wants things done that way....the Bible was written and then added to by a bunch of men who, love using The LORD and Jesus to keep ppl following them? My GOD knows just how he wanted everyone to be, but the main thing he doesn't want is his children hating and hurting each other. These are my beliefs and I'm entitled to them. I don't judge others for what they do and don't believe in because it's not my place to judge, just like they have no right to judge me or anyone else! AMEN.

[@darymanzueta8875]

@@faithruckdeschel1294 Amen 🙏🏽

[@darymanzueta8875]

@@faithruckdeschel1294 Also you’d rather have your child as a rapist or a killer?🤨

[@luminousroblox2568]

WOAH SPOILER. I WAS IN THE COMMENTS BEFORE THE END

[@phillipchoate550]

o my gawd I can't handle this. and that ending. BRILLIANTLY SHOT THE MUSIC THE SOUND EDITING O I WISH THIS WAS A FULL FILM

[@jeeneanag2525]

The ending was unexpected ......they love each other but they can't stand against the society 😢 that hits hard man

[@chocky_milk_girl6050]

Omg wtf when I heard *"I told him you raped me."* I was in complete shock and still am.

[@MrMagistralMalik]

Why-?

[@bloxymaggie2576]

Yeah why?

[@noob_chan417]

I had to listen to that four times bc I didn’t know if I heard that right

[@noob_chan417]

@T e a p o t XD

[@alllittlethingzz]

I just want to know why he told the principal that tho Tyler could have got in serious trouble

[@TopgunOD]

I got slapped in the face when I was in elementary after telling my mom I had a crush on a girl. I never understood why as child, but now I know.

[@TopgunOD]

@@justicethedoggo3648 it's not but being gay in general is complicated

[@lgayle9050]

I'm so sorry. You're mom never should have reacted that way

[@vengeance-lz5ho]

@@justicethedoggo3648 nah, it honestly depends on the parents.

[@klairesf6450]

you and your feelings are valid. you were an innocent child and thought nothing of it bc it ISNT wrong at all. sorry that your mother is homophobic

[@idciscool7529]

@@Plant-x1y I support Lqbtq 🏳️‍🌈 ︎︎ ︎︎ⓘ ULTRA CAP HAS BEEN DETECTED

[@Live.laugh.Byl3r]

This honestly made me want to cry:( And the actors are absolutely amazing! The emotion felt so real! This is an amazing short film

[@dulcemaria-cw5dm]

the moment that tyler grabed josh's hand i started to cry :c

[@dulcemaria-cw5dm]

@Trason Lindsay ?

[@ralphlyda4545]

He didn’t try to save the chap to keep him alive; he only tried to save him to avoid a murder charge. It’s very sad that the mother instilled that homophobia and bullying! It was quite difficult to watch, but an excellent film notwithstanding!!

[@SlightCredence]

I think he actually did want to keep him alive as he asked him to nod even before that

[@Elizafields]

Yea I can’t imagine murdering anyone I’m about their age and I would never think about doing that

[@myrinskinner4793]

@@Elizafields yeah like I just wouldn’t be able to do that. Also the fact that the friend stood their and allowed it to happen. If I was the friend I would’ve been like “bro if you’re gay it’s okay”

[@Elizafields]

@@myrinskinner4793 exactly for example a school shooting I can’t imagine waking up one morning and saying hmmmmm ima go kill a bunch of children like what the hell that’s messed up

[@jethrojackson6023]

This brought back horrid memories of the hurt I suffered at the hands of homophobic students - 30 years back. I am crying all over again. My entire heart goes out to Tyler. I wish I can hold him, protect him, tell him his love was beautiful and sincere.

[@TokyoFoxStudios]

Because LOVE IS STRONGER THAN YOU!

[@sarahallegra6239]

I’m so sorry that happened to you. Your love is beautiful and valid. ❤️

[@EJ.0722]

Yeah, he can join the rest of the perverts.

[@delicioushitlist]

@@EJ.0722 ?

[@EJ.0722]

@@delicioushitlist gills?

[@Starlightclod]

This saddens me being gay myself, knowing that homophobia still exists is heartbreaking. I couldn't stop crying towards the end, the acting was amazing and put me in the feels. Parents need to learn that love is love and there needs to be classes in schools for LGBTQ people all over the world. It's important that kids learn about this and become more accepting.

[@Lilsilviemates]

Agreed i wish homophobia wasnt a thing

[@schoolmath1562]

when a short film is more than 7 minutes, you know its going to be a good one.

[@Tr-yy4fn]

Not really

[@future5525]

Dhar Mann Lmao

[@justyourayoutubewacher1902]

@@Tr-yy4fn right

[@edwardmontoya50]

There was another great short film on KZbin about 2 little boys who were playing in a quarry. One of them gets stuck in mud and sinks, drowning while the other boy ran to get help. We are blessed to have many great short films to view on KZbin, if you can find em..

[@bqxp9992]

I'mma need to watch ALOT of happy sh*t to get rid of my sadness..

[@NavW-or2rm]

I'm traumatized 😭

[@why-mp2ph]

same and it’s based on true events-

[@bqxp9992]

@@why-mp2ph ..well that just makes it fcking worse.

[@mystix1979]

@@bqxp9992 I watch lgbtq coming out vids just cuz they make em happy

[@bqxp9992]

@@mystix1979 Thank you TwT

[@lovely-om8lj]

I feel so bad for both sides. The homophobia that Tyler experienced when he was younger, and the homophobia the younger fella felt now that he's older. A sad case.

[@Callum_0n_Wheels]

This short film is amazing. Absolutely gut wrenching, but it’s gorgeous. Yes, I’m crying while typing this I’m probably not the only one lol. But it’s amazing camera work, message, characters. And that ending? Is what has me crying. Stunning.

[@Anymalarya]

As a lesbian, this movie touched me deep in dark places. So sad that those type of stories are a realness today

[@specter4334]

ew

[@specter4334]

🤢🤢

[@SKatz1011]

@@specter4334 plz ur embarrassing urself 😟

[@specter4334]

exactly stfu

[@jellynut5903]

@@SKatz1011 homophobes...amirite?

[@color-coded-lyrics4u708]

What the hell.... I wasn't trying to cry today, I just looked up LGBT short films and I found this.... I hate knowing that these things happen. No one deserves this.

[@aracellypapas3861]

True true

[@taekookie_77]

The end seriously made me cry. The fact that homophobia is still the same today as shown in here is horrible. This film is a masterpiece!

[@LaylaLuvsYou0]

Me at the beginning: laughing at the phone Me after: "oh shit"

[@layladrawz7213]

Nice name

[@angeldustforlife9060]

Fr I was making jokes and stuff then as I finished it I started crying

[@yutabbyt]

@@angeldustforlife9060 same :7

[@Kara-fi3py]

i like your profile picture

[@Heisenburgeerr]

Same but I wasn’t really impacted by it though I mean it was deep asf but it didn’t impact me not to be homophobic

[@yxchanstr]

“You are the love of my life” Me: Oh I thought you were gonna snap but that’s cute Him: *dead* Me: Oh....

[@sussybacka2323]

I skipped that part, I know it would be wacky or awkward or whatever idk which right word is

[@yxchanstr]

@@gabrielfrost9134 It wasnt supposed to be a joke😐

[@franknd24]

Heart-wrenching, brutally honest and tragically too familiar. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@edwardmontoya50]

This is by far one of the best films I've seen in a long time. The cast is really good. The mom punching Tyler at the end hit pretty hard (I'm a survivor of adverse childhood experiences).

[@bee8112]

This was crazy. Nothing could possibly excuse what Tyler did, but he was dealing with his own demons and his mother (that bitch), so it gives us a new perspective on people's lives and poor, poor Josh who wanted the best for his friend/crush but was so naive as to believe Tyler would react well. It goes to show that love really does make us blind. And then Sam, the bystander who did both everything and nothing wrong. Who didn't do enough. This film reminds me a bit of, 'Boy in the bubble' by Alec Benjamin

[@renale5707]

Is this movie also as depressing as this? 😂

[@bee8112]

@@renale5707 'boy in the bubble' is a song, but it's pretty depressing too lol (highly recommend it though)

[@lisandrosnchez1808]

I think you missed that Tyler wasn't just Josh's crush, they loved each other but Tyler started to deny and abuse Josh because he was scared of his mom finding out or something. When Josh said he was sorry he lied about tyler raping him he didn't mean it didn't happen, but it did was consensual. It all came to be the mother's fault who grew fear and anger in Tyler making him reject himself and his love for Josh to the point of acting really stupid resulting in the tragedy we just witnessed.

[@bee8112]

@@lisandrosnchez1808 yeah that's so true. This film is so sad

[@sabrinaz9023]

yeah me too... that was one of my first thoughts i've seen the music video about 100 times and it definitely reminds me of that.. i agree sam did so much wrong as in he could have stopped it gotten the other boy out while he wasn't looking or taken the wrap off but he also did nothing... sorry if my typing is bad i low key can't see the keyboard and im shaking ALOT

[@kittygummi]

the guy in the back when he said he was the love of his life:🗿

[@chaitramngowda]

When he like him why the fuck he tortured him ,just y?,if you can't accept that let the person go ,God i cried like a child at midnight 😭

[@misia_137]

Me too 😭

[@cheshirecat2888]

With internalized homophobia he doesn’t have a healthy way to express his love for josh he was taught it was wrong and it was met with aggression and anger and pain so that’s how he knows how to deal with being gay he lashes out because he doesn’t understand his feelings and it’s scary he didn’t want to hurt him but he couldn’t let his family find out he was gay so he tried to get rid of what made him afraid and ended up losing what he wanted and secretly loved

[@cheesesauce8097]

it's called internalized homophobia... and a lot experience this, like so much. everyday :(((

[@ackerwoman16]

@@cheshirecat2888 Omg can we say the same about Drarry???

[@vanesssasilva2686]

Thats me now

[@wintergreen1913]

This message is so important bc it shows that homophobia is a taught behavior which leads to greater issues

[@АнастасияОнищенко-э3г]

This cast, movie, director - all deserve an OSCAR GENIUS PIECE OF ART

[@billycarroll9153]

I agree 100%.

[@walklikeanEzyptian]

Totally agree

[@hweerakoon]

I'm hurt just by looking at this. I wonder how the real victims feels. This society needs to change.

[@sharkshakes]

the real victms feel like they committed suicide because this is based on what someone actually saw

[@mrhappii9601]

They felt what you felt watching this

[@sankalp2520]

I really hate when every friend of yours is the same height and size when we are young, but once the puberty hits, all your friends grow taller and bigger than you.

[@gamingaura4204]

Okay so why did he tell the principal that he raped him that doesn't make sense?

[@catalinarose3306]

Ikr????!

[@erkerk9619]

This comment is from a local short person

[@dorarandom7870]

@@gamingaura4204 It was probably to get the schools attention because he couldn't deal with bullying anymore.

[@mountainmickey2434]

@kqro no one cares, go fuck yourself

[@streamwalls830]

3rd or 4th time watching this, i dont know. this film is so beautiful, it truly breaks my heart knowing there are parents who dont wanna accept their children for who they love. they don’t treat them right because of their preferences. those parents do not deserve to have children. let your kid love who they love. it doesn’t affect you in anyway, if you’ve experienced this I’m truly sorry, i hope you’re doing better now, you are so valid don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. it’s 2022, we have bigger issues than people loving who they love. love is love and it’s not any of your business for people’s preferences. i hope you all have a wonderful day, you are so amazing and you’ve got this 🫵🏼❤️

[@soundclinic5887]

I kissed a soldier from my neighbouthood when i was a yound boy n my parents dont know about it but his friends watched us kissed. His friend is so homophobic he mistreats me till this day. He went ahead n told everyone until this day i am being degraded for my true feelings towards the same sex which i prefer.

[@RishayanPorMexico]

Homophobes should not be just ignored. They are sick and dangerous criminals who must be brought to justice.

[@kartikp6658]

Just stay strong. We love you. Don't pull up with their bs. You must never be ashamed of who you are.

[@CRITRATIO]

Dont be afraid, if he give know that to your parent, just says *its not happen* And says *He dint even have proof* You need to be smart to react that homophobic.

[@CRITRATIO]

And u need to move to another place with open minded people or at least ignored people. Have work on big city kind good idea.

[@Hampsterpiggles]

I’m so sorry my love. You are beautiful

[@vendersecured]

Uuhhh I just can't get past that short, "you're the LOVE of my life", it was so passionate! such courage!! this short is constantly on my mind! I WISH THERE WAS A FIC OR A BOOK! with different ending, a happy one. When Tyler was able to get some tape off Josh's face so he could BREATHE before Josh storms away and gets himself locked. Josh's NOT dead. Tyler's having a breakdown. Somehow later they're going through principal and stuff. Through their feelings and getting over Tyler's homophobic, HORRIBLE mother and his child TRAUMA. Together.

[@vendersecured]

somebody plz give me a link to a story/fic like this but with happy ending!

[@darcytalbot]

Thanks for the thoughts.... great writing and great acting :)

[@catgoddess2370]

Stopr romanticising toxic relationships... No matter what he RAPED him. This can never be forgiven, shipping them is wrong and disgusting.

[@ricardojoseramos6330]

@@catgoddess2370 maybe you right.

[@vendersecured]

​@@catgoddess2370 oooh, I personally thought it was a lie cos Josh had some kind of "plan" but now I'm rethinking from the different perspective like how angry and emotional he was when he spoke about rape.. well, that could drown the ship as u said..

[@faith8742]

This film is beautiful. It left me with a uneasy, heavy-hearted mix of emotions, yet it was so memorable and the impact it left was huge. The acting is great and overall it’s SO good. And this director literally used his own hard earned savings for this film. Like WOW.

[@francolupo23]

This is BY FAR the best short LGBTQ film I have ever seen!

[@idontexist166]

This is so eerily realistic that I actually had to pause the video and set my phone down for a few minutes. Just the thought that this happens in real life is gut renching, and makes me feel sick. The fact that this is based off of true events breaks my heart. Tyler did not deserve the abuse he received from his homophobic mom, and Josh didn't deserve to be beaten because he loves Tyler. That being said, this is a beautiful film ❤️

[@Nate54683]

it hurts even more that tyler still loves joah, i just hope sam got help

[@Ty-wf6mg]

As a gay man, also named Tyler, who fell in love with a man that was in denial of his sexuality who was also was named Tyler, this was incredibly powerful. Not a dry eye after watching this. Thank you for making this.

[@wondertyzipp8260]

That must be confusing tho, both being called Tyler 😳

[@cassidyfassbender818]

"Why it's so hard to love one another, why it's so hard to love" Madonna

[@baloutkhazraei961]

i have honestly never felt this intense kind of emotions for a 13 minute movie ever before this was art and I mean that with my full heart

[@AverySailauAtagi]

When he said "Guard the door, Sam." My heart started racing

[@xnoyt8516]

Same

[@victoriadorothy84]

probably the best short film ever.. the acting, the quality, the edits, everything, SO GOOD

[@shaymations4021]

im sorry y’all- but when he slipped on the floor i couldn’t hold it in 😭

[@DavidC2843]

SLUMBER

[@swarms4745]

@@DavidC2843 ohh that brother gone

[@bhadkid6851]

@@swarms4745 💀💀

[@cl5rissa890]

THE SOUNDDD I CANT

[@babysemi2x]

that bruvva dead

[@glbowe]

The sad part is, people would rather deny their love, their feelings, deny who they are as a person to please society and to avoid judgment. Saddest part is this a lot of different people's reality. When will the day come when we defy what society has taught us and brainwashed us to believe on how we(individuals) are suppose to be but actually live in our truths, so things like this don't have to happen.

[@pistoned1896]

Who are you to say that they want to have that feelings?

[@janeeire2439]

@@pistoned1896 well it doesn’t matter if they want it or not THEY HAVE THE FEELINGS period and that won’t change.

[@dominique5631]

"Based on true events" We did it boys, my faith in humanity is no more

[@iLikeCok]

literally

[@pommedeter7407]

Where did it say that ?

[@capncake8837]

@@pommedeter7407 In the description.

[@Ariana-vr9tg]

@@pommedeter7407the description

[@L3_cHat]

@@pommedeter7407description

[@dailealexander2055]

Wow. This is absolutely INCREDIBLE... the end left me utterly speechless. I was shaking.... what a horrific, pathetic excuse for a "mother." Such a truly powerful short film.

[@nescautheradicalcereal6602]

This mother is a great actress 😅👍

[@uniform1901]

@@nescautheradicalcereal6602 and a great woman😄👍

[@nescautheradicalcereal6602]

@@uniform1901 YEAH!!! tell me what my ears like to hear 😎

[@uniform1901]

@@user-by6lm7jx5t thanks 🤨

[@freehugs9040]

@@uniform1901 You're a horrible person

[@melinnadeleon9071]

the story is so strong, the camera and the sound effects are so well done, it literally made me feel so many emotions , i'm glad that i saw this work, and i hope that the message of the story reaches the hearts of this homophobic people.

[@vallendile6389]

ayo, when I saw the inspired by true events in the description i broke down crying.

[@vallendile6389]

@@andrew-gd3mc idk , it just said inspired by true events in the description that’s all

[@kithalie]

I used to watch short films in middle school and when I got older realized they were cheesy asf, and never watched them again. Idk what made me click, but this is truly the best short film I've ever seen💔

[@waveapex9298]

Worst for me

[@edwardmontoya50]

I'm glad that this film was good for you. There really are a lot of good short films out there, an KZbin has some of them.. I'd check out some of the scifi short films. There are occasional sci-fi short films that will blow your mind, if you are willing to sort through them.

[@averywilliford252]

This is so sad and the end just shattered me,,,,they were little kids :(