Whoever dug this up, my Uncle Ste (My dad's brother) thanks you as we lost the DVD years ago. And for all those looking for an update on my brother and I, we are doing fine. I work full time for a solicitors firm based in Leeds City Centre and my brother is living in Leeds with his fiance. Our Nan, Doreen Taylor, sadly passed away earlier this year. The rest of the family are doing great, one of my cousins had two sons since the documentary and her sister married her partner this year. Thank you for your kind comments. I'd forgotten how embarrassingly naive I was back then, not to mention clueless. Still making up stories, still a voracious reader and still watching Hollyoaks. Went to Liverpool earlier this year and I plan on moving there once I have saved up enough. Won't be for a few years yet though.

@weemarie1137

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony Taylor that's brilliant news and thank you for the update, was really desperate to hear how you were doing x

@tonyj5918

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear

@blueiris69

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the update. Sad to hear about your nan. My condolences. It's good to know you and your brother are doing so well. This is one of my favorite docs. You and Jon-Jon were adorable and I cheered for you when you found your brother! Take care :)

@DahliaVonHellion

6 жыл бұрын

Hahah you were a little cutie. Glad to hear you're doing well

@Trinkuh2

6 жыл бұрын

i would really like to read some of what your wright. If you have it any where on the internet. I wright to escape reality myself and make up a nicer one..and i'm 25. i also rp and other things..i have/had problems with my parents growing up but never left cause here in the usa there isn't many places for kids to go and little help.

21 minutes in and all I see is a sweet young man with a good heart. I would be proud to call him my son. I hope he goes far in life. All the best Tony.

@ofniethe

6 жыл бұрын

Mrs S he doesn't need love. He needs discipline! Pathetic this over protected generation

@candiceblack86

6 жыл бұрын

ofniethe who over protected him?

@fletcheroluoch6574

6 жыл бұрын

He really has a lovely heart very kind indeed

@mimikay5421

6 жыл бұрын

ofniethe ... bitter much? he’s been without his family since 15 years old ...

@melaniegavin4006

5 жыл бұрын

@Mrs S yeah I'd love to know what she did like the two of them running away is strange but there both lovely guy's so she did something right

"Are you smoking CRACK?" Tony: "Nah we're just looking at the clouds" :) Oddly sweet moment.

@birb.

3 жыл бұрын

Loved it

"My names Tony. Everyone calls me Tony." I loved that.

“Jon Jon once had a job selling cookies. So he’s quite an expert in the field of work” lol the shadeeeee 😂

@rubyy_922

4 жыл бұрын

Came here to say the same thing 😂😂😂

@le_th_

4 жыл бұрын

Jon Jon had one job more (and interviewing experience, not to mention work-culture experience) working than Tony had, and as a friend, it was not his responsibility to raise him to become an adult or to educate him about how to interview or what he should expect once he begins to work. That is the parent's responsibility, not a friend's responsibility. Jon Jon seems to be doing some of the parenting of Tony that his parents failed to do, even though he is sleeping the day away a good deal of the time.

@TheRealNova99

4 жыл бұрын

I also came here to say the same thing. That is the best line in the whole documentary, even better since the narrator pulled it off completely deadpan.

@PinvinoPiggg

3 жыл бұрын

Don't ever underestimate a cookie salesman 😀

@allisonovo

3 жыл бұрын

le th okay then why is JonJon living off Tony if he has so much experience? Smh. Tony commented on this video and said he gave JonJon the boot after this documentary aired. As he should. 😌

(15:54) After being turned away from a job-interview: "I don't see what's wrong with jeans. They're nice, they're smart and they're durable. And they don't stain easy either." So endearing. Perfectly sensible and perfectly untouched by the dreary dictates of the workaday world

@blazefairchild465

3 жыл бұрын

I had a foster daughter who was never taught anything about always being clean and presentable. She did not know the basics about how to bathe ,care for hair or clothes. Within a week she learned not Leave the house , without a morning shower and clean stuff on. She is now off on her own & , has a lovely cat & a job and lots of friends, Doing great ☺️

@waynekenzitt5164

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes, we don't have to go to interview in a suit as it can also depend on the job, but watching Tony, he made an effort in looking smart, and also attending his interviews, this incredible young man certainly improved himself, and being supported by his mate, I think Tony became more extrovert and certainly a great human being.

@beckstyles3467

2 жыл бұрын

@@blazefairchild465 go to therapy nobody needs to shower every morning unless they have ocd

@halbhatia6651

Жыл бұрын

@@beckstyles3467 why exactly would that mean they need to go to therapy? alot of people start to smell after 24h without a shower lad

@laidedges

8 ай бұрын

@@beckstyles3467so u like having doo doo crusts and dirty nails then. Nice . Don’t come near me

I adore this kid. What a bright, imaginative, and beautiful personality. I'm impressed by how much he reads and writes.

@waynekenzitt5164

2 жыл бұрын

My sister would be proud of Tony and I would say that he's more intellectual than Jon Jon

look at that other boy giving tony advice when he doing nothing himself .

@Kim11546

4 жыл бұрын

He didn't seem too excited for Tony either...

@jamestabbron8124

4 жыл бұрын

In all fairness I think hes just a bit depressed himself and needs some guidance, I think he tried to sound happy for him, probably a bit of jealousy hidden down there

A great kid,no drugs,no gangs,naive,lovely,respectful..I wish he was my son.Happy to know he's been doing good,he deserves all the best.

@maxinenickolls1065

8 ай бұрын

😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Aww “i never had a nan on me phone before” I cried so happy for you Tony

Him sitting down having donuts with his family and seeing how happy he was made me SO happy for him.. it's like he became complete. He has gone thru so much. He deserves to have joy in his life :)

@malinjohansson6942

6 жыл бұрын

Rose Gold Exactly he seem like such a sweet person and now he probably Feels accepted

@rosegold973

6 жыл бұрын

Malin Johansson yes! I agree 🙂

@gabriellewallace8476

6 жыл бұрын

Rose Gold um their enclaires

@CD-cy9mg

6 жыл бұрын

Gabrielle Wallace um it’s “they’re”

@gabriellewallace8476

6 жыл бұрын

Christian Dimayuga Ummmmmmm...mmm 1. You're not valid. 2. This isn't even your comment to respond to. 3. YOU'RE cancelled.

probably one of the greatest documentaries i’ve ever seen. tony is such a beautiful person. he’s so strong, and i just pray that he’s doing well now. i related to his story in many ways regarding family life. truly amazing.

@c_m1142

6 жыл бұрын

you're such a beautiful person so can you give me your snapchat please

Alternative title: The world according to Jon-Jon

@JoshJWright

6 жыл бұрын

23:15. I love how sarcastic the narrator is. They didn't like Jon Jon either. I love how they said "basically Jon Jon knows so much about jobs because he's sold some damn cookies" lol

@DaleDix

6 жыл бұрын

subtle as a brick. But delivered perfectly.

@amandanay8035

4 жыл бұрын

I was trying to give him the benefit of the doubt until that “you want to be a librarian that’s nothing to be proud of”, so rude and uncalled for, and trying to say he had no care for his appearance behind his back and stuff like that, only 12 minutes in and I feel like he’s lost my respect pretty permanently

@Toffeeabi81

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandanay8035 I have partially sighted friends who are work in libraries they are good a it and love it. I was going to work In my local library but covid hit before i could fill in the Dbs and do the induction.

Jon Jon is the typical 'know it all' kind of guy that actually doesn't know anything at all..

@tanyam8462

6 жыл бұрын

Jon Jon reminds me of Jay from The Inbetweeners :-D

@dothedeed

6 жыл бұрын

Yes! lol perfect comparison

@girlfromsouth214

5 жыл бұрын

Lots of young men go through this antagonizing, bullying stage, especially when they are envious of their close peers. Hopefully, he's grown up a lot since filming..... and stopped taking frigging horse tranquilizers.

@1987klr

5 жыл бұрын

He's a wrongun and a sponger!! Loving it that Tony might get a job so he'll have more money to sponge.

@PixelTheExtraTerrestrial

4 жыл бұрын

@@1987klr if you look on the comments he commented he works for a solicitor firm now mabie don't judge others

Was surprised he had an apartment. He would be on the streets in the US.

@democracydignityhumanrights

6 жыл бұрын

Joy Anne yep I lived in a tent for awhile hidden behind a rail road track and a fence enclosed with trees and a giant wall to keep the train quieter for the neighborhood on the other side.

@democracydignityhumanrights

6 жыл бұрын

It was admittedly very fun at times. Really rough at others.

@wonka4

6 жыл бұрын

Me too. Like he had it all, nice furniture, all of his books and clothes and electricity and water

@elicia2155

6 жыл бұрын

The Queen Of Fabalous Would you rather a bunch of homeless teens and people on the street then?

@dmcnamara9859

6 жыл бұрын

Joy Anne: Young adults (that have been a ward of the State/County,etc.) in most States can get free/subsidized housing,welfare/food-stamps,Medicare,etc. until they turn 21 if they have a job, are in vocational training or are in school. And if they have some sort of Disability related to them being a Ward (when they were minors)....many are immediately eligible for SSI,etc. when they turn 18 and released from Local/State custody. So,the sappy stories you see and hear about here in the USA of our young adults coming out of Foster care,Institutions,etc....it's their ignorance,substance abuse,not abiding by Government aid guidelines,etc. We do take care of our kids when they turn 18; for the ones that got the horrible start in life...and then became Society's Dependent.

Tony has such an innocent vibe about him. He's so sweet and down to earth. Despite the hardships, he still remains to stay happy and carefree. I respect that a lot.

I've been wanting to see the full episode. Thanks for uploading it. I work with Tony and he is in a better place. This was filmed in 2009 so he is now 26 years old.

@fern8088

6 жыл бұрын

thank you for the latest..such an endearing young man..:)

@fletcheroluoch6574

6 жыл бұрын

Wow say hi to him!! It's a really inspiring story. Does he still write poems?

@Parknest

6 жыл бұрын

He's already commented on here.

@spynke8091

6 жыл бұрын

Parknest How brilliant. Things work in mysterious ways. Glad to hear hes where he needed❤❤❤

@Pcofwork

6 жыл бұрын

Parknest. I hope Tony is happy and healthy. What an amazing person!

Tony has such a childlike imagination. It's very endearing to watch.

@tonyaleong2356

6 жыл бұрын

Vanessa Vestal youtube

@DerFreaQ

6 жыл бұрын

Tony Aleong Snapchat

@nunyabuisness7552

5 жыл бұрын

Epitome of what is wrong with Millennial's. The idea of working all day 5 days a week was such a shock!

@theserver6008

4 жыл бұрын

@@nunyabuisness7552 ok boomer

@kamala475

4 жыл бұрын

@@nunyabuisness7552 b o o m e r

Loved what Tony says at the end, the words he uses to sum himself up, he sees himself as a bookcase now not just a pile of books on the floor. It was a perfect way to describe himself especially as he loved books so much. I really enjoyed this documentary. Glad Tony is doing well.

Watching and witnessing Tony's evolution from lost and hopeless to found and hopeful is so amazing! I hope he never contacts his mother again and just rebuilds his relationship with his brother and dad's family. His mother is clearly a trifling and wretched woman for throwing her two sons away when they were just little boys. I wish both Tony and Mark a happy bright future.

@rachelembleton6071

2 жыл бұрын

Now i dont think u should go there shes two amazing sons but be nice if bridges can be built you dont know What that mother was still may be going thru but she didnt murder or control them right its done them good not Harm you dont know full facts seriously some opinions suck

@user-gw7bs2pj9k

11 ай бұрын

@@rachelembleton6071 behave. The mother is useless.

When Nan said "he's going to get spoiled" I was so happy finally :) What a sweet young man throughout all his troubles. Both the brothers. Heart warming and so so so glad he found love.

So, Jon-Jon lives for free and lives off of Tony's check, and he sits there telling Tony the particular foods (he bought with Tony's money) that are *his,* and that Tony can "help himself" to anything else. WTF?

@JoshJWright

6 жыл бұрын

mria621 I love how the producers of the show dissed him. When he (narrator) said Jon Jon is an expert at jobs because he's worked with cookies and then Jon Jon started giving advice to tony about what to do... That was hilarious. You could tell how sarcastic the narrator was.

@JoshJWright

6 жыл бұрын

23:15

@Pcofwork

6 жыл бұрын

Jon Jon is now an existentialist working as a life coach for wayward teenagers. Do not eat his peanut butter, or wake his black soul up!

@MargiesSims

6 жыл бұрын

That was an arrangement between them and if it wasn't for Jon-Jon , Tony wouldn't have had anyone in the world and probably wouldn't have gotten the get up and go in him if he didn't have him with him.

@jaybee1248

5 жыл бұрын

mria621 that’s what I’m saying his b____ a___ would be homeless and starving without tony. He has no job but is telling Tony he needs to work on his people skills🙄...while he sleeps all day and mooches off him

Oh I just adore that gorgeous boy! Shame on his mother, you can’t call her a mother! Tony is just so pure of heart and sweet, I am so pleased he found his brother and his Dad’s family. I wish him and his brother all the happiness and love in the world, bless him!

"Jon Jon once had a job selling cookies so he's quite an expert on the world of work." That made me laugh.

@waynekenzitt5164

2 жыл бұрын

Once means he lost that job and telling Tony not to lose his job, basically Tony is more clever than Jon Jon

i really do adore how this film started out with the setup of "I need to be good enough to see my mom again" and we expect a reunion, and then Tony finds his lost family of his brother/dad's side, and it concludes with him meeting them where they accept him as he is (when Tony tries to play down his new job and his brother immediately responds with "well it's a job, innit?" and (from his update) it appears as though his family is accepting of his sexuality and being). His house also begins by looking a little ragged around the edges and ends up looking modern and beautiful. He even ends it by saying "I don't regret leaving my mom" like.... I'm so happy that we're so lucky to see his period of growth for this kid. I watch these documentaries often but this is by far my favorite. Tony, I've read your update and watched this whole video, and I truly hope that you've continued to be able to flourish as the sweet guy you are. I'm happy that the last decade has been kind to you and your brother, and I believe that for such a truly good person such as yourself, only truly good things will happen. From a queer 19 year old from NYC who ran away from her own family home, with love, julie.

@norinefitzgerald5259

4 жыл бұрын

Julie O , beautiful message .. I wish all the best to you to.

@_..bert.._

4 жыл бұрын

Julie, your beautiful spirit radiates from this comment. You've touched my heart with your kindness. ♡

Tony seems like a genuinely sweet kid He's gone through so much and so many changes and he still sings as he skips around after getting a job.

@robinjohnson2749

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

how can you go through so much adversity and still be the intensely, genuinely nice person that Tony is? It really goes to show that you can overcome anything, if you choose to.

@notthedoctor8621

3 жыл бұрын

Because not everyone is entitled. And maybe he wasn't always like this

@catwomanvillain6576

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with tony even if he struggled for starters but hr never give up or went smoking weed with jon jon🚬🤔🙄

I was So so sad for him at the beginning but by the end I was almost in tears of joy. His life truly got flipped. So happy for him

Poor dear, no one to love him and guide him properly.

38 mins through, this is hitting me right in the feels. Tony is so grounded and an inspiration. He would be the most amazing support worker for underprivileged children and young adults with special needs. Pays well in London too. He has so much drive... So lovely to see in a young person.

His mother is really missing out on a fine young man. He just needs a bit of guidance and confidence. He's really adorable!

Wow they are soo similar like twins. They both had the same haircut in their profiles and when they met up they have long hair. Both struggling with getting a job. These guys were meant to met. That what I call fate of destiny.

@ryanblack3285

4 жыл бұрын

Or serendipity

@flamefury5777

3 жыл бұрын

I was actually just finishing sixth form college at the time. Later went into another college

@CherryWongPhoto

3 жыл бұрын

How Tony’s brother soothed him as they say in front of their father’s grave. So many years apart, yet still so close

I'm so glad they all found each other. What a blessing. Tony was alone all that time--but no longer. ♥️

@EpicAMV911

6 жыл бұрын

NO he had his m8 jon jon to keep him away from the suicide bug.

"I take a lot of pride in how I look and what I wear." Umm, you guys look exactly the same..

@dekup9000

4 жыл бұрын

His hair be looking like it went skinny dipping in a grease pool

@ContactsNfilters

3 жыл бұрын

They're sweet. Reminds me of the tv show "the odd couple".

@pallavipatil4548

3 жыл бұрын

No. I think tony has a better style on what and how to wear than john john. 😂

@mygodrocksbiggo5086

2 жыл бұрын

@@dekup9000 and that's all u notice shallow or what

Tony and his brother even walk the same! Love is great. I wanna be their friend! 😍🤗😍

I know this is from 09 but I just want to hug him super tightly until he squeeks.

@ireneparker9675

4 жыл бұрын

Same exact feeling I got🤗

Does anyone else hate Jon Jon? He lives off of Tony, does nothing to contribute, no job, and on top of it all is constantly criticizing the poor kid. I hope Tony's in a better situation now.

@MagaIstvan

6 жыл бұрын

they are friends.

@evabalogh3592

6 жыл бұрын

senegalus yes me too and plus the better staff is his from Tony money Jon Jon a blood sucker

@denysnavarrete9376

6 жыл бұрын

senegalus o

@lorenamontibeller3519

6 жыл бұрын

senegalus I don't hate him, because he is a Good friend for Tony. He cares about him and they lived like brothers. Don't hate him, he is just a confuse kid

@susieQ666

5 жыл бұрын

@@MagaIstvan nope no friend ....jon jon is a user n a low life ... friends dont put friends down ...

Tony seems like a nice, intelligent kid, even if a little too trusting and dependent. His mom must be doing something wrong to have 2 of her kids run away. Also instead of looking for a librarian job, he should work in a book store. It requires fewer qualifications.

@eleanorhumphreys1376

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you need a Masters degree to be a librarian and even then, it's hard to find a job.

@leannemo7382

6 жыл бұрын

Tony works for a solicitor (attorney) now. He and his brother (whose engaged) are doing great. :)

@bettyechols6405

5 жыл бұрын

Intelligent? In what world?

@bettyechols6405

5 жыл бұрын

@@leannemo7382 I find that hard to believe, unless he is the Janitor

@ella-bt8hp

4 жыл бұрын

@@bettyechols6405 he isn't an attorney he works for a solicitors firm perhaps on reception or something but who knows he could have gotten a degree.

“Clouds look like clouds” - JonJon

@taylordevore2563

6 жыл бұрын

Luke Foster 🤣🤣👍🏼

@maryshaffer8474

5 жыл бұрын

Why couldnt Jon Jon get some respect? He kept the house going until Tony got on his feet. Food and Bills first then junk. I dont know why he didnt get benefits though.

The brothers are so alike!

How could a mom throw her wonderful sons away? Breaks my heart, much love and hope for a beautiful future

My wife and I watched this and she was continually looking at me to see when I'd start crying. What a story. I really hope Tony and Mark are doing well. And that Johno, the little know-it-all, has buggered off.

@anthonytaylor1723

6 жыл бұрын

He got the boot after this was filmed. My family helped me see how much he was taking advantage

@DamianL

6 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear you're doing well Tony. Sorry to hear about your Nan though. Take care mate.

@Sssssssslf

4 жыл бұрын

@@anthonytaylor1723 his Tony, do you still have your kitty? She is so precious and absolutely beautiful 😍💕❤

@helenokeeffe1823

3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonytaylor1723 Just seen this amazing doc starring you, so glad you are doing well, you deserve nothing but good things in life xx

@eunicestone838

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonytaylor1723 yes he was taking advantage but you let him. I truly think he cared for you and maybe rethink your relationship. Really he helped you when you needed. I hope you two reconnect. Maybe he's up on his feet and realized where you are coming from. I pray you are well.

Wow when he didn't complain his Christmas alone, but immediately thought of how he could buy them gifts this coming Christmas. I'm just thrilled for him. I'm so glad I watched this.

To hear a child say he wants to see his mum but he’s worried what she’ll think of him 😩😢 any decent mum will always love you, I wish all children knew this

This gave me goose bumps along with happy tears , I'm so happy for the boys , everyone needs someone ,thank you for uploading ! ❤️🇨🇦🙏🏽🇨🇦❤️

What an amazing smile Tony has! I would be proud to have Tony and Mark as my sons. Wish you both forever happiness!

Awww....I think he's so sweet!. And why didn't jonjon get a job? He's happy to live on Tony??!

@yettabonez5777

6 жыл бұрын

Linda Dobson That's what I was thinking especially when Jon went to the market and comes back talking about what Tony can & can't have when HIS money paid for it all

@raggletaggle8827

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. And when he told Tony "Stop bitching" just because Tony put his foot down and said he would not allow black emulsion to be painted 'all over' HIS apartment - I felt really pissed. I think Tony let him off easy because he wanted JonJon to be an adoptive brother - and he probably thought it was normal for a 'brother' to be snarky like that. But the reality is - if I said something like that to my own blood siblings if I stayed in their homes and behaved the same way about the wall paint, I'd obviously expect them to call me out for being so rude and bossy. JonJon was taking advantage of Tony's kindness. JJ acted nice here and there, but I suspect he was just gaslighting sweet lonely Tony. He should count himself lucky Tony even said he could have his bedroom black - most people wouldn't even allow their friends to decide that.

@nunyabuisness7552

5 жыл бұрын

jonjon might have a behind the scenes jobjob planting twolips on Tony.

@rainopdewilde509

4 жыл бұрын

well he ;ives on disability, maybe his illness got worse since he sold cookies back then. and now he doesn't think he can get a job now?

@cl9730

2 жыл бұрын

Reading a lot of very negative comments on Jon Jon here (maybe he was'nt perfect and all that but...) and they are way too mean in my opinion, like mobbing him out. Everybody loves the cute and lovely guy, let's go jump on the other one, hey? (No) He might be reading here, what do you know? He seemed depressed (clinically) to me - if that was the case I hope life have turned to the better for him too. Really good docu, glad I got to see it. Stumbled upon it. Really like the starting picture of Tony with a red umbrella. Sweeet! The best to you all guys!

Really happy this young lad has found his family. I found my dad and brothers after 39 years and not one of them wanted to know. Tonys family are great people , I wish them all the best.

This is such a lovely but bittersweet story. I'm a mom to three fantastic sons & I would absolutely do ANYTHING for my children. This program made my heart ache for Tony & his brother. Having children is the single most fulfilling thing I've ever done with my life; I cannot comprehend how a mother could just toss away her children like rubbage. I hope so much that Tony, his brother & his father's loving family are all doing well & offering each other the love & support we all need & desire. Tony has such a beautiful nature & I hope he soon learns for himself how truly amazing he is. It would be amazing to see an update on the family.

@Toffee146

Жыл бұрын

.....rubbage???

they all look exactly the same as their father haha glad he found his brother

@lalakuma9

6 жыл бұрын

They even had the same hairstyle, lol

Tony reconnecting with his brother is the best part of this documentary.

As soon as I heard you say if you don't find your family you'll get one, one of your own, I was thinking yes you can join my family anyday! Please publish your poems and use this documentary to your fullest...your so charismatic and just pleasant! I wish you happiness above everything as you deserve it! All the best..bless you.

I'm so glad he found his family. Best of luck to them all in future.

At first I thought that Jon Jon was helpful to Tony by helping him spend wisely. As I get further into Tony's story, I see how JJ reacted when Tony got the job and was really disappointed. He seemed pissed and jealous. I'm so glad that Tony found his brother. What a lovely phone call, On another note, I was so sad to see the squalor that Tony and JJ lived in. Both in their flat, and in the flat they removed the washing machine from. It was something out of a third world country and I couldn't imagine that happening in my community. ( I live in rural Canada)

@generichuman2044

5 жыл бұрын

I think Jon Jon is a nice person at heart but is someone who was still very childlike at the time. I think he's just quite lazy and was hoping that he could continue to just live with his friend and do nothing.

@Kim11546

4 жыл бұрын

I felt jonjon was jealous too...

@Sssssssslf

4 жыл бұрын

The squalor they lived in and their personal hygiene was horrific, that poor poor kitty should have been removed from them, they weren't fit to look after themselves or their home let alone another being, an entirely defenceless innocent being at that

@ellenorbjornsdottir1166

3 жыл бұрын

If you pay your gas bill to FortisBC or Pacific Northern, you don't live rural. Rural starts where the methane gas ends and the propane begins.

What a nice kid..I wish the best for him

@racheldemain1940

4 жыл бұрын

He came out well from it. I loved his Cat.

Tony is such a unique, imaginative soul and his brother Mark is also seems so creative & put together, despite what they have both been through. When they were reading their poetry it was really touching, the words they had written raw… I hope they are still writing, what a fantastic outlet they both had 🙂 I can imagine them doing something creative in life. I had the feeling not everything about their childhoods was told, but even reading through the lines you can see that both brothers are better off without their mother. Their fathers side of the family seem so welcoming, I genuinely teared up during their reunion. His Nan seems like such a lovely woman. Those two were (are) so incredibly resilient & you could see from their attitudes that they are better than the cr@p they’ve been put through. They’ll go far, I’m sure of it. Wishing them both the absolute best because they both deserve it after what they’ve been through. Hopefully they are doing great 😌

Tony is such a lovely lad. I hope he's doing well.

@olliemegainey107

6 жыл бұрын

Pinky Dash II

My heart broke for this lad, then it filled with joy when seeing him with his brother and family! I can't believe how exactly alike in every way the 2 are!! Jon Jon is a bad friend, he just belittles him and keeps him thinking he needs him all the time! Typical user! So glad it ended in such a great way! Xx

Love it when Tony gets the bar job and almost skips across the car park and cannot stop saying “I’ve got a job!”. I chortled away all by myself watching that. Wonderful, too, that the two brothers were reunited.

Damn I miss the days of MSN Messenger and flip phones

@david-stevenmorris.4418

4 жыл бұрын

Motorola has a new flip phone like the old Razor but much newer and better and equally expensive.

@alisamodin5187

4 жыл бұрын

@@david-stevenmorris.4418 after I read your comment I googled it because I hadn't even heard of it and watched a video about it. It actually looks pretty sweet, but yeah, definitely expensive!

I started watching this with a feeling of dread of feeling very uncomfortable, but I actually am very glad I saw it through and have been left feeling quite emotional...I grew up in a similar northern english town a generation earlier than Tony and had my share of time having left home, on the dole, in and out of menial bar jobs...but with optimism for the future...it all seems so long ago and far away...I hope Tony (and the other 2) are doing well and have found whatever they have been looking for.....Richard 46 (Hong Kong)

This struck a lot of emotions within myself. I've ridden this ride, with my own life, not to the degree as this film, but enough to conjure demons of my own past. I'm an old man now, but, I still have feelings. Thank you for so openly sharing.

This really stuck out to me: "Jon Jon once had a job selling cookies, so he is quite an expert in the world of work".

@magicw7338

4 жыл бұрын

Best line :)

@TheRealEvvonne

4 жыл бұрын

Superbustr sarcasm at its worse 😂

@stumack9755

4 жыл бұрын

Hilarious!!!

I cannot imagine any mother throwing these boys to the wind. They have such potential and deserve a fighting chance. She must be a shrew.

@notthedoctor8621

3 жыл бұрын

They left

I'm so happy for Tony that he found his place in the world! He really deserves to be happy! I'm glad he found his brother and his dad's side of the family too.

oh god i was so happy when he got the job, he may have been lazy and not bothered to work in the past but when he started trying he got so likable. just an honest guy whos made a lot of misstakes in his life but is trying to turn it around

@gardenjoy5223

3 жыл бұрын

What mistakes? Leaving his abusive mother? That was no mistake. Going to school? That was no mistake either. It wasn't even a mistake to let Jon-Jon in, for he needed someone at that time and in his own - rather selfish - way Jon-Jon did contribute exactly what Tony lacked then. After school he looked for a job and got one and kept it. Then he went looking for his family, found them and blended in. And he was smart enough not to go back to his abusive mother. I don't seek 'a lot of mistakes'. I see a lovely guy, who's trying to make the best of life. The dirty room is a totally normal stage in the lives of many teenagers, most grow out of it more or less. And so did he.

I’m so pleased to hear that the young man in the documentary found his family and I wish him every success in his life.

Fascinating documentary, glad that you found each other.

What a heartwarming story to see him at the end find his family. So glad he found his brother---now he has what he's been looking for. He's so sweet and kind and I wish only the best for him. God guide his steps as he continues on his journey

Made me cry. Tony is adorable. Would love a brother like him! Hope he found happiness and kept it

+Real Stories, this is one of the BEST documentaries you've done. This was so surprisingly heartwarming. Excellent documentary work.

Having no family at all, this made me laugh and cry, awesome kids, all of them! Turn in to fine young man i would say. Glad he found the missing part of his family

Tony is so precious.

One of the most heart-wrenching documentaries. Poor Tony. At least he found his brother. At last he has family. May God Bless them both.

"i got the job" ... "whos this"

He doesn't remember cuddling his mum. How sad. This is why I hug my sons every chance I get. They'll never say they don't remember cuddling their mum.

I LOVE this store. I watched this twice. Tony is a great kid and he deserves a good life. I wish nothing but the best for him, his bro and family. He’s got a good heart.

Wow, this whole documentary was a roller coaster of emotions. Wherever Tony and his brother are now I wish them the utter best ❤

I have just watched this and when you found your brother and your dad’s side of the family i was so happy for you. You both come across as lovely young boys trying to find your way around this planet despite the early struggles. I wish you both well in the future. X

Tony’s room mate is so sour. I️ would get so far away from him. He’s so negative.

@asimagaranovic4648

3 жыл бұрын

He knew that when he said that he is not much but, he has no one but him. Very sad.

So touching ! Would love an update on how his life's going :) wish him nothing but happiness 💗

@JoshJWright

6 жыл бұрын

Emz Fiji he's doing fine. His brother moved to his city. They keep in touch.

I'm so happy the brothers found each other again.

That was such a beautiful outcome for this young man and his brother. The world is filled with good things and good outcomes....

This warmed my Frozen dark heart. I hope he has been doing well these past 7-8 years. I hope he is happy. :)

I would love to see an update. I have been trying to search, but I can't seem to find anything. I hope he and his brother are doing well.

@sarahhedley1199

6 жыл бұрын

there is an update higher up in the comments. Tony actually comes on himself and tells us all what is going on now :)))

I was so happy to see his reunion with his dad's side of the family, they were so understandings & accepting. Best of life to him.

Best documentary so far! So happy for him!

its so sad to see situations like this and young people forced to figure out their way all due to parents not wanting to be parents. God bless his friend John John

This pair of friends is straight out of a movie lol. Jon Jon is freaking hilarious!

Anthony, loved the documentary! Terrific to hear that you and your family are doing well. I see that you have taken your dad's name, first class by you. Wishing you every success!!!

That was such a touching documentary, I am really happy for Tony who has found him self and family who love him.

Really enjoyed this documentary!! Probably the best I’ve watched in a while! I felt so much joy everytime these boys did, truly. Such a heart warming journey.

Broke my heart, & made it up again. Bless his wee heart. ❤️

Its really sad that Tony had to really grow up alone . I always say that having a child does NOT make you a mother.. Its parenting and being a positive role model..showing unconditional love and guidance thru a childs life that does. He seems like a sweet young man and really hope he cam fill his life with positive people that love him for who he is. Am intelligent caring amd warm hearted young man. Really loved tbis story!!! Just want Tony to know..the bad things that happened in his life DOES NOT make him a bad person. You are tje writer of your own story and it can be GREAT just like you!!! 😘

@kathymortimer2372

6 жыл бұрын

I dont know....both of the "boys", Tony and Mark seem here to have a really lovely way about them. They genuinely appear both loving and caring towards each other. and in general. Awesome to see especially given the situation of their separation as young kids their ability to be so open is beautiful. Both that and the guys love of books and poetry may be on some level genetic but although it sounds as though home life was "challenging" (I left home at 15...) it seems there must have been things that their mother did do right. Mark was parented by her till around 9yrs and Tony till 16 and I simply dont believe that both would be so real and 'good' without some positive nurture - though perhaps Mark just happened to luck out with his foster situations? I prefer to believe that they had at least some positive maternal love and care which helped them to choose to become what appears to be lovely young guys. Though obviously they had a choice and chose well.

This is the most beautiful, heart warming story I've seen in a very LONG time. 💕💕 I was crying with happiness! I hope the brothers make up for lost time with their nan and that side of the family - obviously, their mother doesn't deserve another thought ... imo

Man this made me teary. Such a lovely soul is Tony. So glad it worked out for him and his brother. Wonderful that neither seemed bitter and angry. All the best guys if you see this xx

@flamefury5777

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

So nice to hear your still seeing your family, it’s lovely to hear an update so thank you so much . Hopefully only beautiful things come your way, best of luck to you xo

I can relate with him. My half sister recently found me after 20 years. You're nervous and excited at the same time.

what a heart felt documentary! love the way this was done.

Every time I watch this it makes me cry. So glad Tony found his brother and lost family. Hope he continued to grow into a confident young man.