What’s really interesting is that his name is Kaan and in hindi it translates to ears😄 Really nice film❤

@tjmmcd1

2 ай бұрын

@vedikatuwani5161: I verified with google translate and (as you well know), you are absolutely correct!

@raymond-alexanderanokhin2840

2 ай бұрын

А какая главная мысль из этого фильма ? Что этот фильм несёт в массы?

Oh, my heart. All his life, all his despair, to finally hear something nice about his ears. It seemed more impactful than cancer. Beautifully acted, devilishly funny and the direction was just so British. Thank you, i loved that.

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you - the whole team and cast loved reading your message!

@leonardnimoy7

Жыл бұрын

@@sambaron you're all brilliant 😊

@jackcharles1936

11 ай бұрын

very nice, very sweet comment, but you have never done cancer, let alone cancer six times, all thirteen years of it ...by yourself. His life is mine and it is the most empty, hurting, lonely feeling of waste and futility and loss ever. The one thing that the writer didn't mention in the movie was time, and it is time that a person with cancer thinks about the most. And when you realize that asking why is meaningless then the rest is somnambulism. Yes, I have found an entire new life of positives, miracles, and faith, but it is times like this man's portrayal of cancer that draws me back to the stark raw emotion of fear and hopelessness and the dread of having to live with both of these until ....

@leonardnimoy7

11 ай бұрын

@Jack Charles live long and prosper Jack. you're a warrior and a winner. All the best from me to you 🖖

@kevinmansell8746

11 ай бұрын

@@sambaron i am behind the same comment well acted and beautifully written i am a cancer patient i went through all over again in this short film i am glad you did this short film and cast was amaazing please do more givining a great 13.5 ratings

His ears aren’t big. They match his head. Extremely handsome guy.

@smurfplayer3825

4 ай бұрын

Stop glazing

@graws7009

3 ай бұрын

That's a lie. His ears are definitely large

@bertaeusterholz1431

3 ай бұрын

Die innere Ausstrahlung macht viel aus

@SusanWilson-cf8mw

Ай бұрын

Agree!😊

@danielkoher1944

Ай бұрын

Of course they are, and unless you have them yourself. You have no clue about the pain and shame. Constantly being made fun of, worst of all your own siblings. Which turns into the FUN 🤩 of torturous school children. That’s why I have always tried to be kind to and help others.

Amit Shah is a brilliant talented actor and I believe that he has successfully delivered the character and built the emotional bridge between Kaan and the audience. Bravo The fresh story, excellent direction, and the absence of background music make it realistic and leave the audience wanting more...

Beautifully acted and lovely dialogue. One minor correction related to medical facts. Testicular cancers almost never spread to the anus. The reason testicular cancers don't spread locally has to do with how the testes descend from behind the kidneys through the inguinal canal during fetal development. Lymphatic channels are preserved, so secondary mets tend to appear in the retroperitoneum (and elsewhere distant). Incidentally the prognosis for people who go through treatment in this situation tends to be really good, although treatment toxicity remains a concern.

As a cancer survivor that experienced some of the same issues he is facing, I celebrate this movie as a glimpse into the ultimate truth that, despite potential and understandable emotional devastation, our awareness is always limited - that underneath and far beyond, beyond our current comprehension: life loves us.

@Jo-yp8wy

Жыл бұрын

I remember getting my diagnosis. I didn't tell my family for ages. Apart from my husband, who was an alcoholic at the time and useless, I had noone to talk to.

@tomcoryell

11 ай бұрын

@@Jo-yp8wy What a horribly desperate situation. I hope life has gotten better for you.

@Iremiah

9 ай бұрын

​@@Jo-yp8wyomg... are you better now? I wish you all the love from the universe!

@katrinazvanitaja7

5 ай бұрын

This comment made me cry

Oh, my stars. I want more. I want more, so much. To follow his story, to see what happens with this girl, to see him beat his diagnosis. This made me feel so much for this character in such a short time. Brilliant work.

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@shadetreader

Жыл бұрын

Same ❤

@leif1075

Жыл бұрын

@@sambaron Dod you write this?

@michaelbennett5848

Жыл бұрын

OMG haven’t you seen the sequel? He thinks he’s in remission, they get engaged and then he finds out it has spread to his ears. 😢

@wonnieshomie

Жыл бұрын

​@@michaelbennett5848 where is the sequel?

I cried. For the first time in a long time. Thank you. Thank you so very much. This is one of the most beautiful shorts I've ever seen. Thank you. Thank you.

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a very personal film for all of us...

His ears are what lend him extra cuteness!

Authentic and lovely. Amit Shah pulls you right into his heart. What a gem this short is. Well done, all.

@sambaron

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

"I've always liked your ears." It's hard to write a comment, when you can't even see the screen through your tears.

@tjmmcd1

2 ай бұрын

You can't see the screen through your ears? That's not very nice.

@Bretski126

2 ай бұрын

@@tjmmcd1Tears.

Wow. This just popped up and I'm SO glad it did; it's brilliant! Moving, wonderful actors, lovely cinemetography. I did NOT want this to end. I'd completely forgotten I was even watching a film, and THAT is exactly how I want a film to feel... THANK YOU!

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johanneabelsen1644

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, but I found it boring

Amit Shah will become one of the leading actors of his generation. Tremendous talent.

I know childhood can suck. But his ears are literally fine. Rebel against your bullies and love every bit of yourself!

@GuyLindley

Жыл бұрын

❤

This was really poignantly sweet. A man who is facing his deep complexities confronted with his mortality. And facing with courage in the end with his outburst. His friend who receives the acting role getting what he wants. His joy but not being able to express it fully. The things we do and don't want in life. The complex layers of human existence. This was a smooth, well constructed and putting together of complex human emotions and stories. 💐

His ears are wonderful. They make him unique.

@GuyLindley

Жыл бұрын

👂

Shah has that certain something. Such a natural talent.

Such a rerious topic in such a short movie! When ppl are face-to-face with death they suddenly become aware of how many things and people that are unnecessary in their life. Only God can help in a situation like that coz He gives hope and love. Let's all be blessed to know Him untill it's late❤

I’m so sad this was only a short film. It was beautiful. I’ve worked in Cancer palliative care and understand how people end up sharing secrets that had been vaulted for years.

@susannahvernon-hunt722

8 ай бұрын

@jazzmusician46 "Secrets that had been vaulted for years". What a stunning sentence.

@jazzmusician46

8 ай бұрын

@@susannahvernon-hunt722 Thanks Susanna. I appreciate your comment. It was an absolute privilege being allowed to listen to people’s personal stories: their fears, loves, regrets and life accomplishments.

@susannahvernon-hunt722

8 ай бұрын

@@jazzmusician46 Yes, I can really imagine so. Thank you too.

@jazzmusician46

8 ай бұрын

@@susannahvernon-hunt722 Thanks Susanna. Graeme

I guess KZread's algorithm is finally starting to figure out what I like. This was excellent. Well done👏

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

We love to hear this!

I never notice his ears until he mentioned them. That's awful news to hear from your doctor it made him see the urgency of saying how you feel while you can. I liked that he told his friend how he made him feel. Interesting film. Thank you

That one was really good. Amazing piece! Keep up the good work. And the actor who plays Kaan is really handsome.

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I'm glad it was short and without resolution. Just like life.

i loved the teddy bear gift. we all need to spend time with people that make us feel better. i remember i used to hang around with a 'friend' she said i was depressing and i realised she depressed me too, but it was she who kept asking me to go out and i went reluctanctly. No more. i now protect my mental health. This is a subtle every day kind of scenario...(except for cancer diagnosis) but so meaningful.

A hauntingly beautiful film. Left me in tears and wanting to know how his story will unfold. Great acting!

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I could really relate to when he tossed his mate out; he had had just enough. It was beautifully acted, totally believable. That is not an easy thing to act, that inexorable rise of emotional lava. I could feel the intensity rise, like watching Mt St Helen's bulging every day a little more until blammo! Bravo!

@Jm649

Жыл бұрын

Emotional lava! What a good phrase 🌋

Absolutely beautiful. I want this story to continue. Please, please have a part two!!!!!

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you - we'd love to make more!

I fell in love with Amit Shah when I first saw him on television. He's been in so many things and his acting is amazing and I wish him nothing but continued success in all his future endeavors.

@GuyLindley

Жыл бұрын

He’s honestly incredible.

Sam Baron, you are one talented director. And this guy Amit Shah, what an actor! In fact all the actors are great. I watched your other short film today "Tall, Dark and Handsome", and now this. Blown away by both. Man, I wish these movies were longer.

Now that’s how it’s done ladies and gentlemen. Everything from the casting, writing and the acting was superb. It is rare to see a story of this quality make it to the screen. I am blown away….

I’m crying, I also have ears that stick out and I hate them but this made me feel a bit better

Oh my loving lord. That was heartbreaking... beautifully acted....bravo!

I like his ears too.

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

They're beautiful :)

One of the best actors I’ve seen

@GuyLindley

Жыл бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉

I didnt notice ears...maybe it's just me? Then I saw the stuffed animal and said to self : oh, the movie is about the gift!

Damn this was SO GOOD!! I've watched the last scene over and over- the way he was breathing hard and how his voice cracked, both of them holding back tears - the way they looked at each other- just brilliant!! 👌👌

So pleased this was pushed to me as a suggestion. Beautifully made, and very touching. ❤️

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found it!

I am speechless…. This film is flawless… It brings out the raw human emotion of the characters that touches the soul of the audience…. Brilliant….

@bfarmer1647

6 ай бұрын

It is a brilliant piece of art summing up so much is so few minutes. The characters are faultless.

Sam!!!! Loved it! Sweet....lovely....heart-breaking. Great performances! Bravo, my friend! Doug

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug!

So grateful the Tubes sent this. The depth of emotion, heart, bravery and creativity punched well above it's weight in minutes. Bravi.👍🏼👍🏼💜

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Emotionally engaging story with no redundant words or scenes plus excellent acting! I love the film! It feels so relatable (I'm a cancer survivor). It makes me cry every time I watch it and show it to my students...

why the f#ck am i tearing up.over the last few minutes of this....Because life needs to give this guy a break WELL DONE GUYS...DESERVES THE ACCOLADES

@GuyLindley

Жыл бұрын

Its a hard hitter

this just broke my heart.💔I thought it was going to be a trailer and just got so absorbed. great acting & directing, obviously. so emotional..and all in 12 minutes, what a journey..wow!🤦🏾‍♀

Wow this shows how people are their own harshest critics- about things other people don't notice, and as this film shows, even like about the person. The way that you had Kaan apologizing to his friend and supporting his friend is very true of people that have cancer-they spend a lot of time holding up the people around them, even though they are the ones with the disease. What a beautiful film

@sambaron

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

British films rock ❤

terrific lead on this!

I wish this had a part 2 . My heart ♥️ goes out to him.

@GuyLindley

Жыл бұрын

Same

What a great actor!! Hadn't seen anything with him before!

His soul reaches beyond the screen, I’ve seen two short films of his and the word I could use is an understatement but as close as I could explain “Brilliant!”

I think...it is really really good idea to put the hero's name "Kaan" (which means ears in Hindi) and it is quite relevant to shape it's beauty...toooo good concept....🤓🤓

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That was Amit's idea to name him Kaan :)

That ending choked me up. Beautiful.

This is a beautiful story and the acting is magnificent! Thank you so very much!

Wow, the phone call, the writing studf down, cancer "yay" i totally did all of this

I’ve seen Amit Shah in other British shows. He was good in those shows, but he’s incredible in this short movie. This was so well done and so absorbing. There was a lot of impact in a very short amount of time and it was incredible. I’d love to see it continue. Thank you!

@GuyLindley

Жыл бұрын

He’s honestly so good

@Chichi-ld1eo

2 ай бұрын

Midsummer Murders.

This is so utterly sad, but completely engaging. I really felt for Kaan, thanks to his totally believable performance and subtle glimpses of his inner dialogue - a lovely, well rounded performance, and one that was completely matched by the other cast members. They were all real individuals, with none of the visible "acting" flooding TV and film these days. The much overused term "gritty realism" is almost always bandied about when referring to ridiculous gun action and destruction, but this lovely film is what the term means to me. I really wanted to see more of this.

Well done. Bravo!

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I just want to take Kaan into my arms and hold him and tell him he's not alone. What a beautiful, touching film! In this fictional world, I wish Kaan a happy ending.

Beautiful heartfelt short film I wish it becomes a full movie soon. It moved me to tears. Flawless acting.

Very real, heartfelt and just plain good all round. Credit to you and the cast, especially Amit Shah. What a quiet charisma he has and yes, the ears included! 😄

@GuyLindley

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

I came up with alternative name for this movie - Cheburator. This plush toy is a character Cheburashka (Чебурашка) from the 1971 Soviet animation film. This toy is very popular in Japan.

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!

I’m not sure I would have even noticed his ear size had it not been pointed out?

Wow! "Kaan" literally means ears in Hindi!

Lovely performances for such a delicate & tragic subject, the little stuffed monkey & its expression was very effective for the scene.

This is exactly how I felt when I was sixteen and started losing my hair. The pain..............!

Who else is fucking weeping?! Ive been watching short films all day and this is the first one to really hit me super hard. Fucking phenomenal filmmaking

Fun fact, "kaan" in Hindi means ear.

Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. Amazing, convincing, touching lead actor. One of the very best short films I've ever seen. Thank you!

As a shy man with big ears, I approve of this film. Wonderful ending.

So....we see a real-life actor who doesn't have cancer, that auditioned and 'won' the lead role of: an actor who has cancer, that failed an audition to play the part of a man who has cancer. Excellent short film and Amit is an excellent actor.

Clark Gable had his ears pinned back. Apparently, it's rather easy to get done.

@jmonteith4868

2 ай бұрын

He doesn't need his ears pinned back

Really solid acting from Amit and loved the whole sequence when he comes into the store there at the end. Nice drama and good humor with that cut to the other store worker standing there haha. Very much enjoyed it.

Where the real beauty stands... lovely

I have big ears and was teased mercilessly growing up. I never pulled my hair up. I had them pinned back in my 30s.

@factyboy3093

2 ай бұрын

Same person here I was teased when I was 17 and till then I hate my self for that and fears while talking to any one even my parents I don't know what to do

I loved this film and was thoroughly absorbed throughout. It was so moving and wonderfully acted. I would have liked it to have continued for a little longer though. A big thank you to all!

His ears are beautiful.

Man, I wanted to keep watching this to see what happened next. I was totally invested!

A sensitively written short form film with intelligent, heart felt direction and performances. Bravo.

@sambaron

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you KZread algorithms. This appeared and I clicked it, something I rarely just do. I'm a bit devastated. Such very good work.

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Not much better than a perfect short film! All awards well deserved!

Just so good throughout.

Great movie! Thank you!

Extraordinary piece of work, got me all teary eyed!😍❤💌

A lovely film. Very affecting, thank you.

I was deeply touched by this particular video! It was sweet, humble, honest, and true to real people and life. The ending was endearingly heartwarming! I loved this video!❤

@sambaron

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Most focus on the ending, but my favorite line was when Kaan asked Zoe if she had made a wish on 11:11, and she smiled at him and sweetly said, "maybe."

beautiful soundtrack...

Beautiful. Moving. Excellent performances! Great work!!! Loved it!

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

love it. 65yo 3rd marriage , THIS is the exact story of my life, great job people

Wow! Through the good acting from the male lead. That's really difficult role to pull off.

I’m fighting cancer right now and this film captures the emotions so well!

@sambaron

23 күн бұрын

Our whole team sends you our love and support 💚

Whoa...maybe I shouldn't have watched that first thing in the morning. Powerful.

Amit Shah is amazing. What an amazing film.

it's perfect, thanks a lot

Exactly how it should be done. Moving. Understated. Perfect.

@sambaron

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Oh wow ! Brilliant acting. I hope to see more of him.

This deserved to be shortlisted as a bafta nominee

Oh such a life affirming human vignette 🙏🥇💚

So tender and moving - great acting by all especially Amit Shah -

So charming. Loved every aspect of it, the acting, directing, cinema photography and editing. The writing was very fluid and the story just told itself. Sometimes short films can be a bit heavy handed or too obvious but this was so natural and well done.

@sambaron

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

How is it possible that I have been following this character for 3 seasons, when the short is only 13 minutes long?