Gotta love when a short is more satisfying than a full length film.

@ldavanzo44

2 жыл бұрын

So true

@michaelmccaffrey8044

Жыл бұрын

And some

I loved that ..she was trying to tell him he wasn't alone!

@sektor5247

2 жыл бұрын

I think it was more her trying to convay that she was lonely.....

@ramanababu1657

2 жыл бұрын

@@sektor5247 true. now made for each other

@katawa5268

2 жыл бұрын

I saw her as the one feeling like the only one. His ability validates hers as not the only oddity.

@ugaladh

2 жыл бұрын

Or "see, your secret is safe with me" because she was similar.

@gemstar7286

4 ай бұрын

@@sektor5247 This aswell

My mind was running scenarios over and over throughout the whole film trying to understand her obsession, beyond mere curiosity. The ending was extremely well conceived and executed. I loved how so much exposition took place in this movie WITHOUT WORDS!!! At first I was unimpressed with the young woman's performance, but then the ending put everything into perspective and suddenly I realized that she was actually doing a supremely good acting job. The young man didn't have as meaty of a part, but his performance was equally as impressive. A very well done piece of art.

@eddisonlewis8099

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, the script is captivating

@wildcard5269

2 жыл бұрын

I had already figured out, that she wanted someone to share her life with. Someone special, since she was an orphan.

@johncunningham4820

2 жыл бұрын

@@eddisonlewis8099 . Not Script . Storyboard . But YES .

This is fantastic. Just everything about it. Production, story, acting.. wow... so well done 👌

@bronvanhelderheid4237

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Even the title!

@gregcarlson8438

2 жыл бұрын

The, all the sudden scary music, when she saw him the camera feed was a bit much.

@lankawalawage4996

2 жыл бұрын

Natural

@colinellesmere

2 жыл бұрын

Super sweet. Super cool. An understated tour de force.

I was so worried that you'd leave us with the black screen and no resolution. Thanks for taking us all the way through on this. Great visuals, story, acting, directing, etc. One of my new faves!

@raedgaj3878

2 жыл бұрын

My thoughts too when the screen went black, I was about to shout at the screen as I do with so many unfinished shorts. So glad this had an intelligent ending.

I don't know if this has been mentioned but I think the teleporter dude saved the factory workers in the fire news story that the woman was barely listening to on TV earlier and he was looking up their stories on the net later. It's said the factory workers had no idea how they all escaped the fire :-) Nice side story detail assuming its true. (Edit: also the light bulbs burn out when telleporter dude teleports nearby).

@emilyfreitas8059

5 ай бұрын

I hadn't noticed that. It gives more depth to the story. Thanks for pointing it out.

@Sonbongig

2 ай бұрын

전구가게가 장사가 잘되겠군요..ㅎㅎ 능력 사용시 EMP가 발생하나 봅니다

That has to be, hands down, the best short story EVER !! I'll be looking for the sequel. I am amazed that it is not an award winning story like all the rest. Haha

I thought you were going to end it on a cliffhanger, as she was falling. Some of these shorts are that predicatble. Thank you for NOT doing that.

@gpooleii

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks for finishing it. And what a surprise ending.

@doctorderpage2848

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, this year I need some kind wins.

@SirReptitious

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that what is considered "cool" now, especially with short films. You either have to start in the middle so that you don't show ANY plot setup, character development, etc. or you start at the beginning and end during the second act so you don't have to bother writing an ending. Then you just say that there is no ending because they wanted each viewer to choose how they wanted it to end. It's the epitome of lazy writing when you ask the view to do your job. If you are incapable of writing the 3 acts of any movie, conventional or short(beginning, middle, end), either write another story or just admit you are a shitty writing incapable of doing the job and give up. I have watched short movies here on YT for many years on channels like Dust and Alter. 99 out of 100 are garbage because they intentionally omit the first or third act. But I watch them because when that 1 out of 100 comes along it's a fantastic breath of fresh air. BTW, the best short on Dust is called "The Leap". It was actually posted a couple years before it was on Dust but it got more exposure on Dust so that is great for the people that made it. Great story and great job of picking the actor and actress.

@burntoutaussie4005

2 жыл бұрын

J'Agree mon ami.

Thought provoking, suspenseful, well written, well played. I did not expect the ending, and was delightfully surprised. Imaginative and interesting concepts regarding extra normal abilities. Thank you...♪

@tonytendencies4698

2 жыл бұрын

extra normal abilities............I like that phrase

Watching this a second time - knowing what happens, and why, understanding her feelings and motivation for chasing him down - was five -fold more moving than the first. I want to watch it again and again, just for those last few seconds. I hope the studio keeps doing more wonderful material like this.

One of the best sci-fi shorts I've ever seen!

This needs more views, great work. Loved the ending, very well executed.

Watched once. And watched again. And watched third time as well. A short film, that deserves hundred times more views and likes.

Terrific! You initially think that the woman at the center of the story is intent on discovering someone much different than herself, but actually she’s desperate to find someone similar to herself. Very well done.

maybe the best short film I've ever seen. Absolute fire. This team has the potential to make a movie even more groundbreaking than the Matrix.

Should be just a prequel: the rest of the movie shows what they do together to improve the world.

@Mardi-Shorts-DevonGirlUK

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed - a sequel be great 😊

@1001DLW

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. This feels like the prequel to a larger story. Awesome production!

So good. A better film than many full length flicks I have seen. I NEED a sequel!

@dougsasse

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! Well done! There's more story to tell!

Echoing other comments, this film is a charm- good story great reveal at the end, really good composition and execution, well filmed and great acting

Had me on the edge of my seat for a second when she let herself fall off the balcony. Talk about a leap of faith. She knew her abilities and having discovered his, she believed he would save her. Her instincts were good. Otherwise, if she'd been wrong, splat. Excellent work here. Enjoyed.

@VanishingNomad

2 жыл бұрын

I am betting her own abilities made that fall harmless to her.

@danielhanawalt4998

2 жыл бұрын

@@VanishingNomad I think you'd win that bet.

@danielhanawalt4998

2 жыл бұрын

@Clint Westwood good point. Another some one made was that she had the power to save herself if he didn't.

Imagine these guys remaking "Heroes" in this atmospheric style.

When I've had enough of time-wasting video, this is one I come back to now to refresh my faith in film artistry.

This is my all time favorite short film. It even beats "Alternative Math", which is a close second.

The perfect couple - he is such a catastrophe when drinking coffee she can fix all of the cups he drops and he can flip to the store and back with new light bulbs for all of the ones he knocks out when travelling. Seriously though I loved the ending and as much as I want to see more of these two together I think this ending is the best one that could be had.

well this brought emotion ,the subtle isolation loneliness that came from the actress .that we all need to find our flock .where we can be our selves , worth death to find . this is 1 of the best super hero films ive seen, every thing was perfect , this could be a full film with ease , good job , its rare a film touches me . thank you

Really liked this and the fact that it was an Irish made film was icing on the cake. Don't get to see that much in the Sci Fi line up. And the RTE Orchestra did a great job on the music. Well done everybody.

This was AWESOME!!!! Who ever came up with idea I say KUDOS to for having a great imagination. The actors were perfect, story line, music just everything. If I were in charge of Academy Awards this would gets all of the categories.

Wow......loved it... the message was perfect timing for my life !!!

@CreachterZ

2 жыл бұрын

You need to buy lightbulbs?

@m...1045

2 жыл бұрын

No point I post anything, my sentiments exactly!

@dubinatub1

2 жыл бұрын

Ah my own city

@fuffoon

2 жыл бұрын

For me it brings back memories of having the crap beat out of me for breaking a 60 cent sugar bowl. My life was changed.

@m...1045

2 жыл бұрын

@@fuffoon the worst phrase ever spoken to survivors; what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. B.S. When we do heal, we mimic. God speed to you my fellow human with healed scars, physical, mental and emotional.

I liked it the first time, but when I re-watched it, I loved it!! It's just so cute! Especially when you understand her motives and compulsion. Beautifully done!!

Most shorts I watch while very good leave me short on understanding. This one however was excellent. Rarely is a full tale so well played that it is all played to completion. It is so very hard to cram a story into a short, and not leave readers/watchers wondering. I grew up on sci/fi shorts and of course stories and books. This was satisfaction I hardly get in short stories today. Some times it`s hard to try not to predict an outcome and just let it play for the sake of the tale. Young ones sitting enraptured in a tale, savoring the story as it evolves. Sure glad it wasn`t a cliff hanger. Bravo. Well done.

Any other girl would have hated him, but her curiosity helped to find her fitting.

Small space, short time, few characters, brilliant ideas... These few things alone made a great movie.

YES!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!! WELL DONE. I totally agree with all of the positive comments here below. WE NEED MORE OF THESE STORIES - SO PLEASE KEEP IT COMING.

@liftcarryfetish1296

2 жыл бұрын

It's good but she should've been in skirt/dress/frock when she fell in his arms. YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN 10:40 😋

Brilliant. Well written, directed with care, perfectly executed. Definitely brilliant.

Really enjoyed this! It's impressive how the writing and acting was so powerful with so little dialogue.

I shouted ""Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"" at the mind blowing last scene!!This is a MOOD BOOSTER ELIXIR !! every one watch it !! and DON T SCIP ANY SCOND SPLEASE!! yeah! She's not crazy! and now she found HIM after yeaaaars of being gaslighting, denied and forgotten!!! HER OBSESSION WITH HIM ISN T FOR NOTHING, IT KINDA HEALTHY ! oww I love it! awwww this is so gooooooooood the kind of movies that make you believe in magic and wonderful things and that make you in a much much better moood!! dam this is a masterpiece!! WELL DONE ! this one goes straight to my list of forever favorits !!!!

This is one of the best shorts I have seen on youtube. Audio was extremely well done. No dialog, which I like, so the film & acting had to show the story. All the camera angles were well done. Dots are all connected, even with the guy on the train who doesn't smile back - she doesn't belong in this world...however she finds another in the same situation. Very well paced, nothing extraneous, simple...had everything it needed to show the story, no more no less. Impact without hyperbole. Romantic, creative, artistic. Good emotional triggers, very good emotional take away...with a future to ponder. This is a film that will be remembered.

@ugaladh

2 жыл бұрын

I rarely notice audio on my first viewing but it was noticeably good on this one.

Aaawww I loved this! Thank you for this amazing sweet and exciting story of two special souls finding each other. Precious! Please make a sequel with them.

Me too! How well done was that? Loved loved the story, the actors and the production. Well done everyone involved.

@robertgeorge4323

2 жыл бұрын

Seemed perfect.

This is now one of my favorites‼️

like all the best short stories it left you hooked and wanting more. it works on so many levels. well done indeed.

Love how the doll is also a stand in for the life of the lead as well. As in even when she "mends the broken doll", it just breaks even further. Until she finds something that "mends" her loneliness as well when she finds someone else like herself; or to express it better, when she lets go of her fear of being herself. :/ Now I wish mainstream media would take a page out of this, and make entertainment like this again. I kinda miss having stories with deeper meanings that are universal. :/

@KumeOzoro

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@alanbarnett718

2 жыл бұрын

I'm tired of superhero stories that are just American teen soap operas! More of this!

Now that was a story so much more believable and unique than any comic to movie superhero, mass-produced film I have ever seen. I can honestly hope that both the writer, David Thorpe and the director, Mark Smythe go on to do great things. Nothing is more believable than blending truth with fantasy (much in the same way people mix truth with lies), and that is why this is so much more captivating. No ridiculous costumes, no hyped up unrealistic two-dimensional story lines and personalities, and much more being said than was necessary to put into dialogue. Of course, the mystery and intrigue of this short lies in the fact that so little is known either in the beginning or the end, with the characters themselves ending in a beginning. And gratefully, this short didn't end in a cliffhanger; a cheap and too often used technique to end a story. Perhaps the first time that was done somewhere in time long ago, it was unique and effective. Now, it's just tired, and annoying. So, I am grateful for the twist at the end, just enough of a finish to call it an end without it actually being one.

@DaveThorpe87

2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@friedfrog5447

Жыл бұрын

Not to me, but whatever

I'm surely not the only man who finds her beauty natural and incredible.

@tiaaragolden1410

2 жыл бұрын

Not only Men.... lol

@datatwo7405

2 жыл бұрын

I thought so, too! I cannot wait until the current fads of severe geometric eyebrows, harsh overly done hair prosthetics, garish fingernails, and fake hips and butts are over and done with. Just when you think the age of Madison Avenue dictating feminine appearance is finally over, they sneak up from behind you and do it again. And to think, that one Kardashian; who is famous for no other reason than being rich, is the only woman that so many women are trying to look like. And all the while, she's been trying to look like 70s Cher (minus the hips).

@markjulius2006

2 жыл бұрын

I think she's beautiful and I love her voice and accent. Gorgeous eyes too. They look green towards the end. I hope I see Leah Egan again real soon.

@craigellsworth3952

2 жыл бұрын

Right on Mark, a natural beauty.

@colinellesmere

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful in a manner that is appreciative in the best respectful sense. Some actor.

I remember seeing this film in the Queen's Film Theatre in Belfast a few years ago as part of a festival of independent short films. I'd forgotten the lovely end.

Nice story, beautifully shot!

Very good, I wish the story was feature length...

Well-done. Who needs dialogue, when there's such rich drama in our expressions, movements and interactions? She comes to realize that in the aftermath of trauma or heartache, where she's terribly broken, she can pull herself back together. That when she falls down, she can get back up again. She's intrigued by her neighbor's ability to do all of this, and unwittingly he helps her discover her own power to do so as well. It's a wonderful short film of coping, surviving and discovery!

Wow! That was compelling. Excellent job keeping the interest high. Well done!

Pretty cool twist in a short film. Loved the acting and suspense built through from beginning to end. Congratulations to all involved.

I wish I could see this but as a full length movie, I also loved that there wasn’t much dialogue at all. It’s really cool how well these scenes are done without talking yet you can see what they are thinking

Absolutely Loved this!!! Thanks so much for posting this gem....

Two good actors, especially the girl. She's got the looks - pretty, cute, all that and the camera likes her, very natural.

Absolutely ... Super Naturally Brilliant! I love this type of film! My vote is in for: Best Short Film! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

So, I learned that drinking copious amounts of coffee, non-stop makes you super fast! lol

@SuperManning11

2 жыл бұрын

It must make you pretty hot too, cuz those two were not bad at all! Now it you’ll excuse me I’m off to make a pot of coffee…

@andjesussaid2343

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperManning11 lol

@beththompson2188

2 жыл бұрын

It’s makes you super fast running to the bathroom all day. 😂

@daniellow426

2 жыл бұрын

Hush! If we're all 'supper fast' it's just 'Normal speed'.

Loved everything about this, the story, the actors, the pace, the music and the cinematography. Faultless!

What a beautiful story!! One of my favs... amazing and touching!! Thank you!

Masterfully done! A movie with few words yet it captures the viewer. The ending was absolutely brilliant bringing two people of such uniqueness together. A well crafted short and great work from the entire production folks.

From the tittle and when I saw the balcony I knew someone was going to jump. But the final reveal was breathtaking! Well done!

Very well acted. Well worth watching. Hope there are more films like this. Would love to see a film about a child of this couple. Thank you 🙏. ☘️🌝🌲

This deserves an award!

Beautiful story. Well done! 👍 Thank you for sharing.

So excellent. WELL DONE. The entire production/execution is truly inspirational. I love the story and the reveal at the end. I did not see that coming.

Well written, acted, and very well shot and edited. I would come back and watch this again. Very elegantly done.

The suspense seemed like a scene from, The Rear Window.

In the opening scene when she is being scolded I heard "some things are just meant to stay broken", so the ending was not a surprise to me, but it was fun waiting for the reveal. Excellent short!

Superb, and loved the lead up ,all the way until the perfect surprise end.

I usually watch dust and one or two others this is the first one of your guys I've watched. I am very impressed. I love this. Not only because I actually believe there are people that have powers out there but this was super cool. She wanted to know if it was true that she was no longer alone and to let him know that he was no longer alone

That was absolutely splendid! Kelly was fearless, which is why she pursued him. She knew who he was. Brings to mind the "Hancock" movie! Great acting. Never seen a worried look like hers before. She did that really well. Those lil sound blips are great. I love those! Kelly was adventurous and fearless because she has the power. I loved this! This was no ordinary curiosity about a man, that's for damn sure!

This was absolutely 100% fantastic. What a great story. I loved it! Well done. ❤️

Very beautiful interpretation of a wholesomely suprising genre take on. I Thoroughly enjoyed it!!!

Nice short story. Great that it had a full story ark in just over 10 mins.

Wonderful, excellent. Story line, perspectives, settings, direction, acting, music, moods, everything just perfect, I was captivated from start to finish and that closing scene was sweet icing on the cake. Bravo ! 👏👏👏👏🥳❤

After the rage and tears my Boy tried to mentally put his video game console back together after dog knocked it down. 🤣

This just popped up in my feed again, it's just as good the 2nd time around!

Very well done. Any story told so well with very little dialogue deserves and award of some kind. Very nice.

*Their kid could have like levitation / teleportation powers, lie some type of energy, maybe portals..? :) There needs to be more shorts like this.*

Just fantastic..My only criticism is it should be LONGER!!! I loved it!

I'm sure many of us can relate on multiple levels. Bravo!

@circomnia9984

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, you have superpowers too?

@susanzoeckler4926

2 жыл бұрын

@@circomnia9984 Don't tell..... sh.....🤫

@circomnia9984

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanzoeckler4926 We should start the X-men....oh wait....okay, Z-men? No, that sounds too much like sperm. How about Y-men? You know, because why not women? Dang, this is more complicated than I thought. I'm gonna need a minute here...

@susanzoeckler4926

2 жыл бұрын

@@circomnia9984 Well, y-men rhymes with hymen, so maybe you're on the right track -- keep up the good work & may the Force be with you

@RPRosen-ki2fk

2 жыл бұрын

Well done guys, this thread was the ... BEST tit for tat I've read in a while.

For several reasons I think this is one of the best short films I have seen {of which I can remember.} Worth watching. Well made.

Loved it beautifully done, excellent work all around thank you for creating and sharing this.

What a beautiful little film. Thank you.

This Was AWESOME!!! More Please! Well paced, well told, perfectly acted, shot beautifully, and a great surprise ending. It works as a one-off, but it would be a shame if this is all we get. You have a great start to a TV/Web series with these 2.

Very well done. Precise. They went directly into the story. Nice touch of misdirection delivered at the end. Bravo! 👏🏾

That was a really thoughtful, well produced piece of work.

totally brilliant..loved this film...credit to the maker ! loved the storyline...great ending!

Oh, her curosity...more than one reason. She didn't want to be alone in doing the impossible. In having no one to tell what she could do. To find someone like her that it was a neccessity for her to get him to admit it. So she could also. Wow. Excellent job and such great actors!

Omg perfect! Please more. She knew because she was or has. Loved it!!!!!! Thank you!

Wow. Excellent short film! The lead actor is stunning. ...I want to see more of this storyline...very impressive...and keep the actor and actress playing the lead roles. I'm sure the audience feels as I do in wanting to know much more about this supernatural couple.

@danielolson437

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Way more than just eye candy.

@curtischildress9580

Жыл бұрын

@@danielolson437 The whole spill is worth trying to make into a series...unique concept because of the way it's handled. And, yep, that handsome actor brings a good package of talent with his looks! The couple just naturally blend well on screen & that's the kind of magic TV producers want for series television. Maybe somebody will pick it up...who knows? ...Enjoy!

@c.a.willemsz573

3 ай бұрын

It reminds me of a X-Men couple, Jean Grey (Phoenix) and Scott Summers (Cyclops)

Superb idea, superbly technically executed and acted. More films of this kind, please!!! Thank you!!!

Well, I didn't see that one coming! Very nicely done and quite enjoyable!! Thank you!

Brilliant, thank you ! Goosebumps !

Very good story, well played and realized, so in tune with how all this could unfold in real life. Brilliant

This is just SO elegantly written! Wow!

@DaveThorpe87

2 жыл бұрын

🙌

Wow! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! )))

Didn't know what I expected, But I loved what I saw. Bravo!!!

That was so cool. The story was really interesting and the actors were great. Thanks a lot!

A better "love story" than the entirety of the Twilight movies. :)

This is a really awesome short movie. Things that will stay with me: Leah Egan is a very pretty woman, Mutants are really among us and the porcelain doll gives me the creeps. That item alone is already food for an other short movie.

👏👏👏 Brilliant 👏👏👏 I thought "Why doesn't she 'Take the leap of faith' and just go up to him/knock his door and say, look, I'm not a bad person, I saw what you did, and, if you let me, I would like to know more".. Then, If he did, he did, if he refused, ok, maybe, build up a friendship over time... But, on her reveal.. Ahhh I see lol... That 'Jump scare' where she flicks back tot he live record mode, very unexpected... VERY nice work from all of you involved, and especially very well played out by Leah Egan and Aron Hegarty... 👏👏👏 I look forward to more from you two.. Keep safe, stay well, and keep up the great work !!! 👍😎🇬🇧

2yrs later i forgot the ending and loved it again❤