WHEN THIS ALL ENDS | Omeleto

Two sisters watch a guest at their home.
WHEN THIS ALL ENDS is used with permission from Jordan Sommerlad. Learn more at jordansommerla....
A listless writer has arrived at a vacation home in upstate New York, in hopes of igniting a creative spark and getting some work done on a project. The home isn't his: it belongs to another family, including two sisters, Tess and Gia, who watch as James settles in for his mini-retreat.
As James procrastinates, watches TV and occasionally pecks away at his computer, romantic Tess begins to fall in love with him. But Gia has seen it all before and must remind her sister why there's no chance of success when it comes to romance. And in doing so, they pontificate on the lives they could have led if things were different and slowly come to accept the truth of what's in front of them.
Directed by Jordan Sommerlad and written by Cory Stonebrook (who also appears in the role of James), this short drama is a lovely portrait of two sisters who are also each other's closest companions, with all the intimacy and difficulty that implies. It's also a gently philosophical meditation on the life unlived, full of what-ifs and could-have-beens, handled with both wit and a heart-tugging wistfulness.
Shot with a naturalism that's both subtle and delicate, the film has an ambling, sometimes contemplative pace, unfurling its circumstances and characters with an unhurried gentleness. But the storytelling is not without its spark or rhythm, thanks to the loving but sometimes acerbic relationship between the sisters. They have different personalities and temperaments -- Gia is sharp and cynical while Tess is dreamier and romantic -- and they spar and snark with one another as siblings often do. But they are close, and in many ways, they have no choice but to be best friends.
The thoughtful writing reveals exactly who Gia and Tess are, but the revelation isn't handled as a clever "a-ha" moment that jolts the viewer. Instead, it allows it to unfold more quietly. The crux of the story is their one-sided relationship with the new occupant of their home, which offers Tess an outlet for romantic yearning. But it also offers a somewhat painful opportunity to reflect on the destinies, paths and people that they'll never get to experience. Actors Lizzy Miller and Tiffany Trainor as Tess and Gia, respectively, have a sometimes spiky rapport that's believable between two siblings, and their different characters and perspectives rub up against each other to provide tension. And yet as they watch James live his life -- whose private quirks provide some gentle levity at times -- they also come to some kind of peace at where they are right now.
The process of reconciling themselves to their fates forms the arc of WHEN THIS ALL ENDS, and the evocation of how an unlived life or fate can tug and haunt someone is relatable to anyone who has ever wondered about the roads they never traveled or the doors they've closed as they've embraced other choices in life. But Tess and Gia also learn to find comfort that they have a companion in one another -- someone who loves and wants the best for them. Realizing what love is right in front of you helps them accept the imperfection of their existence -- and perhaps even see how it makes life uniquely beautiful.

[@cstoneb1234]

Hey everyone! I’m the writer, producer and I play James in the film. Thank you so much for watching and for all your words! We love seeing how people react to it and we appreciate all the love!

[@viktorwolfe8333]

check out my comment up above. What do you think?

[@richardbarry7232]

Hi there Cory, I really enjoyed this short film! It took me a few minutes to realise the sisters were ghosts! Great work! Best wishes to you from the Highlands of Scotland.

[@cstoneb1234]

Thank you Richard!

[@AGDinCA]

I love that the sisters had each other for conversation and comfort. The thought of spending your afterlife alone is just too sad.

[@richardbarry7232]

@@AGDinCA Do you believe in an afterlife? I'm not a religious person, nobody really knows for sure what happens to us when we die! The soul - ghosts are manufactured words, it does not really exist unless you're a believer.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Now that was a DIFFERENT type of ghost story. I LOVED the chemistry between Gia and Tess.

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Being friends in real life helps 🥰

[@wheres_bears1378]

I really need to stop reading the comments before I watch these 😂 🤦‍♂️ on to the next

[@StargazerLily82]

"Perspective is the one thing you don't have when you're alive"

[@TiffanyTrainer]

My fave line too! 🥰

[@yael123gut]

This has been one of my favorites, it wasn't even specifically about the plot, just the uniqueness of it and the balanced mood set by the sisters who are both very bubbly and sad at the same time. Great work!

[@rishiyadav9007]

my guy didnt even question the shaking pans and falling book and the channels changing 🤣🤣

[@thetarotdetective3363]

I know 🤣 right 😂😂

[@bigseanprice]

he was crying himself to sleep at the table with that Hungry Man special.

[@WordUnheard]

I love it when interesting ideas to a mythology that has existed for centuries. The idea of a ghost getting high by breathing in a living person's breath is something I've never seen before. This was a great little movie. An alternate tile could have been RIPB&B.

[@TiffanyTrainer]

A DEAD giveaway ;)

[@cstoneb1234]

Thank you! I always feel like if you are gonna explore something like ghosts that has been done, you gotta think of new creative ways to do it! Thanks for watching!

[@cestlaguy]

This was incredible. Perfectly depicted. I especially love how it gives a new perspective on signs, symbols, synchronicities, and messages from the spirit world. Great work all around.

[@godofmath1039]

I just revisited this masterpiece of a short and oh my goodness is it nostalgic with its 2016-esque backdrop and charming characters. The amount of emotion-particularly sadness-conveyed in this short is inspiring. The writer, director, and actresses deserve a round of applause!

[@durasaxon5131]

Cute. The dialogue between Gia and Tess kept me interested. Enjoyable and light fare film. The actress who played Tess has a classical beauty. 💜

[@McLeod2022]

Charming. Loved them on the sofa watching TV w him.

[@gemstar7286]

I wonder how the sisters died , seems odd and interesting they're stuck in the house.

[@ernestlovesguitar]

This was so well taken!! There was attention to every detail...i especially loved the lighting during the fireplace scene...not too dark and not too bright... amazing!! And the story was amazing too!! Congrats to everyone involved in this!!

[@TheJoya1234]

I’d watch the heck out of this as a tv show. Or a staged play. It’d be wonderful.

[@TiffanyTrainer]

We've toyed around with expanding into a series or maybe a feature!

[@thetarotdetective3363]

​@@TiffanyTraineryesssssss 🙌 I will watch

[@chartykirk4282]

It would be excellent in a theatre setting....definitely would translate .. I'd watch in on stage

[@rtt8433]

what if everything great ever happened to you was because of some of these good ghosts. what if they are the one who protect u while u think it was luck. beautiful story ❤

[@TiffanyTrainer]

I love this thought 🥰 Thanks for the watch!

[@ellayararwhyaych4711]

What if the bad things are wrought by the bad ghosts?

[@rtt8433]

@@ellayararwhyaych4711 mayb good and bad ghosts fight together? good one's to protect us and bad one's to hurt us

[@cstoneb1234]

Definitely was inspired by thinking Grandma is up there pulling some strings trying to help me out. ❤

[@rtt8433]

@@cstoneb1234 sir 🙌

[@MTCali70]

Oh my😀 that was well done- I wasn’t even watching the beginning of the film- just listening to it and I could tell the sisters were dead and seeing a new guest in the house. Amazing acting and what a neat concept for a ghost story.🙋‍♀️

[@kayesguineapigs]

Thank you for remedying my confusion!

[@SharonNolfi]

Wonderful acting by the sisters. A creative and lovely film!

[@ricardocarmona5210]

I agree. 🤠👍

[@richardbarry7232]

An invisible woman Sleepin' in your bed Ow, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!

[@davedogge2280]

your lawyers !

[@richardbarry7232]

@@davedogge2280 He may of written a ghost story, then decided to call the Ghostbusters :-)

[@cstoneb1234]

LOL

[@maryburrell3948]

The ghosts getting high of living people. That was cute and funny 😂

[@yowza234]

having to sniff a mortal life's high to get high themselves is such a creative ghost feature

[@paulabrown6840]

I loved this! I fell in love with all three characters. 🥰

[@juliesvendsen6393]

Best short I’ve seen in a while. Great concept that was well acted by all. Loved the fact it had an ending, although it could certainly have continued on. Imo too many shorts lack a satisfying conclusion. Many shorts seem to be the beginning of a larger story rather than a short story. For me this short had it all. Well done

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Hi! I play Gia and am a producer on the film. This was our little pandemic project! Four of us (the three on camera and our Director/DP/Editor Jordan Sommerlad) spent 3 days in a cabin to make this. Felt like magic ✨ Thanks for the watch!

[@mikeellis9720]

​@Tiffany Trainer I really enjoyed this! Thank you!

[@amiyrbarclift1640]

Yes I notice that with many shorts as well. This one had an ending.

[@edricawebb1578]

I agree... too many shorts just cut off, no real ending. Short stories should be no different than a novel or full length film-- beginning, middle, end. This was a very good example of a good short.

[@cara_b0u]

I NEED more of this story!! I was hooked from the first 2 minutes. Brilliant! 👏

[@johnkurtyka]

I really like the premise. Well done through and through.

[@timmotel5804]

Wonderful & Sweet. Love This Thank You & the Cast & Crew. Best Regards

[@khakipix]

Loved it! Great premise. Beautiful work. Art direction and styling is spot on. Truly enjoyed watching this ❤️

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Thanks Khaki ♥️♥️

[@robotic_automaton]

there were so many things i wanted to say, but the beauty of this piece made me forget them all

[@terriarheghan3676]

I’ll never look at an Airbnb the same!👍🏽❤️😆

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Some friendly ghost advice-when the pans start shaking, it’s time to go 👀👻

[@TheRealThomasPaine1776]

Very well done! Loved the chemistry with the girls, they were both great. A nice concept. In a darker version we would have heard about how they were murdered in that cabin or something. But it stayed light

[@thetarotdetective3363]

I want to know what happened

[@papillon6122]

Very well done. The plot, the screenplay, the cinematography, the acting… bravo! Couldn’t find anything negative to say (and I tried). Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@noelwass4738]

This is a very delightful story. It is the type of story that makes one feel better after watching it.

[@stefanie_again]

This was so good! What a great perspective shift and one I actually needed right now ❤

[@danielalfred5063]

"I did not spend my entire life believing in the afterlife to find out it is this."

[@pathetic2399]

One of my biggest fears is that life after death is literally just being trapped on earth as a ghost lol

[@therealJamieJoy]

Loved everything about this -- especially the writing.

[@whoathatsanicememe3093]

This is just what I needed this morning..

[@TiffanyTrainer]

From one pink haired lady to another-thanks for the watch 💕

[@MisterG2323]

Felt like a foreshortened pilot episode. The ladies played well together, left me wanting to know more about them. Not so much the writer, though, he was too much of a cipher, more of the girls, please, are they trapped forever in the house, how often do they get visitors, how long have things been like this, and so on. Anyway, Well shot, good acting, directing, kudos!

[@elizabethsirois992]

This was different and amazing type of ghost story. Kinda sad for Tess. Keep em coming your an amazing writer. The acting was great. Not over done which brought my attention. Thank you for sharing.

[@AGDinCA]

The sisters are lucky to have each other!

[@GRosa250]

I’m curious how the sisters died. The back of the Islanders tee shirt was torn up so I’m guessing there was a struggle, unless she just happened to die wearing a beat up shirt.

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Our writer, Cory Stonebrook never told us how the girls died-we love hearing everyone’s theories! The ripped shirt was definitely a clue to me…Good eye! 👀

[@GRosa250]

@@TiffanyTrainer I’m a retired cop so those things don’t go unnoticed 😉 great acting, I really enjoyed it

[@Not_Always]

@@GRosa250 🙄🙄

[@terryoquinn8199]

A very cute story with good acting and settings .

[@jazzew]

This is a cool short!! It's also bittersweet of course, but really gives me a cozy feel. Didn't expect that! 😄

[@cstoneb1234]

We love that!

[@elizabethpace1591]

Enjoyed watching this.

[@SimplyGobsmacked]

Loved this short! I like the story concept and the acting was great.

[@calmkate8]

after life is always a mystery, pleasant diversion to have the sisters together ... great writing, acting and production! Thanks

[@jerrysstories711]

Oh my goodness Lizzy Miller is gorgeous!

[@craigjohnson4302]

Live your life while it's yours!

[@All.Natural.]

Exceptional writing and acting! Well done! Loved this!

[@cstoneb1234]

Thank you!

[@yl0000]

When she said, “Maybe not this time” (11:30), I thought the story were going to take a dark turn….

[@foxywaxy4279]

This is so well crafted

[@kimberleyaxxxx934]

Loved this, 🎉 and especially the dance party 🥳 xx

[@adamm2091]

I want more of these two

[@shr3yas]

Such a great short and the acting felt so natural

[@danielalfred5063]

Hey Cory Thanks for writing such a good story. It was all so good, the cast the tale itself. I have viewed this a few times, it is t me so comforting. I like many of these Omeleto videos, it takes short story writing to a whole other level, great job, by you and the two sisters, thank you

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Thank you so much for the watch!

[@cstoneb1234]

Thank you Daniel!

[@danielalfred5063]

"Oh no, I m not doing subtitles tonight."

[@jayshrigunge6846]

What an amazing film ❤ so many talented people

[@davidcattin7006]

Cool! Could easily be a full-length film. I thought the diary was going to bring her back to life...

[@daniel_wilkinson]

The most unbelievable part is that someone cooked Brussels sprouts for themselves on purpose.

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Roasted w lemon, garlic & sea salt is my personal fave 🍋

[@williebeamish5879]

Hehhhhh now. We all have our thing nobody else likes.

[@DonFahquidmi]

Ha ha 😂 I for one am an aficionado. When I was a teenager I got my youngest brother to eat them by pretending he was a giant eating a whole head of cabbage in one bite. I also got him to eat broccoli by pretending he was a dinosaur eating a tree.

[@DonFahquidmi]

@@TiffanyTrainer One of my faves is pan fried in krauterbutter with balsamic vinegar.

[@cstoneb1234]

Hahahaha

[@kevincarlson668]

Beautiful work,and a true original.I'm sure you know how rare that is.

[@AdamOfEverywhere]

Really creative idea

[@jakubserzynski3991]

Getting high scene was brilliant. Loved it all.

[@tananario23]

Guy can’t even use a knife and fork! 😂😂😂😂

[@hemmojito]

For a place with a double homicide this hut has a good yelp review.

[@TiffanyTrainer]

“TV has a mind of its own, but cute/kitchy decor. 5 stars.”

[@sdaiwepm]

2:29 LOL

[@TiffanyTrainer]

😂🤓

[@erinmcguire3885]

What a great film! Writing, acting, set design, etc was all very good!

[@darrenw.taylor2084]

This is a short where you don't even realize that they are acting. 100% pure chemistry from paper to screen! I would love to see this as a full feature film, and I'm sure that many others will also. Thank you for sharing and great job!

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Thank you Darren! Our little team has more projects cooking!

[@darrenw.taylor2084]

@@TiffanyTrainer looking forward to seeing them!

[@anthony0358]

I loved this movie including the Islanders t shirt

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Rangers who? 🏝️

[@felipelotas5609]

I definitely wanted to know more and see more of them three....this could be a longer story. Beautifu!!!...ok as long as love wins.

[@b-radsadventures6846]

This should be a series!

[@RobMacKendrick]

Nothing worse than that ring, man. Years ago Jake Johansen said it sits in your drawer like a land mine, waiting to go off. Best defence: bury it somewhere you won't run into it for ten years. Way back in a closet, or the attic, or the garage. When you run across it again, it'll be defused. Autobiographical.

[@TiffanyTrainer]

🥲

[@acc4670]

I like to think that after he looked up and learned her story, he writes a best selling book about it. Which essentially fufills her wish in the best way possible, their story/lives are not forgotten.

[@conniehanses]

That was sooo good. Wished I could watch a mini series...loved all of the characters. 🌎💙

[@jlotus100]

This would make a fun series. Every week a new guest(s)

[@trentlomelino]

This should be a show. The sisters are great characters. 👍

[@ImnotChuck.]

Good! I understood it without reading the comments.

[@EM-no3dt]

I absolutely LOVE this!!!

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Thank you!

[@EM-no3dt]

@@TiffanyTrainer , You are so welcome! This has been my favorite film by far.

[@mauricegarvey4631]

My man is back in the saddle after his break up

[@rachelliwe7298]

Somehow.. the ghost is me 🤣

[@epsi]

"I like Judy Garland!" As far as old movies go, Tess has great taste.

[@kurtweiand7086]

Cory, you did a wonderful job. I enjoyed your film alot, (think l fellin love with Tess). Keep up the good work!

[@bobann3566]

Suffering. Real suffering is continuing on in the belief we are these bodies, these memories these experiences. Poor girls stuck in hell and they don't even know it.

[@RA1DERASSASS1N]

Great spin on the afterlife ladies! Maybe.. a sequel or plot twist, as the man leaves, the camera pans over to Tess wearing the ring and Gia saying," there's another one," as she puts the ring in to a jewelry box full of rings..." If you need a gentleman for that, I offer myself as tribute!

[@petertocher6845]

That was my thought also.

[@mangola-x8u]

I Love the way story is shot

[@cstoneb1234]

Thank you! Jordan Sommerlad is a master at shot composition!

[@silverclergz593]

At first I didn't realize that the sisters was ghosts. Great twist tho. I love watching these one probably ❤

[@molliwilson5639]

Thanks, spoiler Alert person!

[@RDCFemmes]

Thank you. I was womdering if they were ghost or were spyinh on him on security cams. Then when she suggested messing with him, it kinda made sense that they were ghosts

[@voxii_13]

@@molliwilson5639 i mean it was pretty obvious from the first 30 seconds.

[@marylevin9262]

@@molliwilson5639 and you read the comments first why ?

[@Ellie80681]

They literally said they were dead in the first few mins 😂

[@bambieyedd.]

I wish this was a tv series

[@Nofearover50]

I loved this! So original and funny! And a little sad ofcourse, I would love to see more from you 😊

[@johnkennedy4023]

Things like this happen to everybody. Cory wrote a screenplay about it

[@lorialdrich2991]

Enjoyed this very much ❤️

[@dynamicdivinereadings6520]

Lovely Story 😊

[@alanpassmore2574]

Love this channel. Great concept.

[@HopefulMathGirl]

Thank you for this movie, really needed this

[@karenday9109]

Fun to watch and like others here…I wanna see more of them!

[@michaeldonnelly2977]

Original & Beautiful! Hats off to the creators & actresses!

[@cstoneb1234]

Thank you so much Michael!

[@SpaceMuffin]

i really liked this. good acting, creative, i like the music too

[@TiffanyTrainer]

Music is by our director, Jordan Sommerlad!

[@sirbughunter]

​@@TiffanyTrainerThe music is amazing. 😭🔥

[@MusicByWinston]

I enjoyed this film.

[@rituraj8070]

Great work 👍🏻

[@trellises]

It's like the deathday party at Hogwarts! They sniff the food to get the "flavour" 😂

[@lacey1612]

So love keeps us alive it is

[@susieturk1]

Loved this!

[@HopefulMathGirl]

I was stuck with this program for 3 days and today it came together, so I'm really high. Couldn't even watch this movie before because of being busy with that. And now, it felt so good watching high. Also the movie is so great, it would be a blessing during the last 3 days too. I'm just really happy haha.

[@milichakraborty4296]

Just beautiful........

[@stevethomas74]

I could have watched that for another 90 minutes! I got major young Reese Witherspoon vibes from the dyed-haired actress who played 'Gia'. And as for 'Tess'? She (or Gia) can haunt me any day 😜 God I Iove this channel 👌

[@TiffanyTrainer]

I’ve gotten Reese for years!

[@stevethomas74]

@@TiffanyTrainer Hi Tiffany, I'm not surprised! And that's no bad thing let's be honest 😎

[@cook5381]

Thanks, very sweet.