him wondering why she didn’t pick up a call from work and why she DID pick up a call from her mom was a *fantastic* yet subtle way to make him seem more like an asshole
yeah like thats so real going to a restaurant/place that is familiar with your culture for a sense of belonging. and like seeing someone that looks like you, in a majority white crowd, is just very comforting.
I searched up the origin of the drink and it’s said to be named after Japanese kamikaze bombers who would fly their planes into enemy ships during World War II (Correct me if I got any of that information wrong)
Hey everyone! Writer/director Tristan Au here- thank you so so much for watching Omakase! Our team wants to thank Emily again for giving the film a home where ya'll can enjoy it! For those wondering, the film is also on Letterboxd! Thanks again for your support- I love reading all your comments, it's what motivates filmmakers like us to create more :)
@@emiliakopyta2664 Most of the time, it’s because it’s a serious conversation (like the one in this film). My skill level in my native language is pretty low, and gets worse by the day. If I want to properly express myself, I have to speak in English (the language I am more proficient in). Even then, it’s pretty hard getting my ideas across without getting upset or emotional.
@@emiliakopyta2664 idk if you have immigrant parents or are living in the US or not, but the sad reality is that many children of immigrant parents don't have much proficiency in their native language because their parents wanted them to learn english and many of our parents didn't bother to teach us our native language when we were young
as an queer person from an traditional middle eastern immigrant household i can relate to so many things portrayed in this video. Your parents constantly wanting you to bring someone home from the opposite sex (and from the same culture), being raised with the mentality that you’re only successful if you create an family . this short movie is everything .
Agreed, these are my exact thoughts and a constant basis of feeling like I won’t make my parents proud if I don’t get married to a man and have kids while having a successful career
dude fr shes such a good actor, it reminds me a lot of Natasha lyonne how her personality also shines through the character a bit, def my fav actors :D
OMG NOOOO I WANTED TO SEE THEIR RELATIONSHIP BLOSSOM THIS IS SOOOO GOOD i love the angle of her just feeling obligated to date these guys because of her mother so it never feels genuine but she meets ika and that’s “the first time she’s laughed like that in a long time” ohhhhh i love this
@@kathbnl they never said she wasnt amazing, they were just saying that its strange for them to see emily outside of the sarcastic comedic skits she does in her video. I think everyone can agree how amazing she acted in this film :)
I feel like based on what she’s trying to say, it isnt that she knows her mother wont hear her out, its that she doesnt know the right words in her mother tongue to properly express how she feels so she can only stammer in English while her mother continues since she doesnt understand English very well. Explaining complex things while being Asian American in your mother tongue is rather difficult and this exact scenario has happened multiple times where you get ignored if you cant properly express how you feel in your mother tongue vs English.
@@seraphywang4638I understand where you're coming from but I think her mom is just not willing to hear her out. Even if she doesn't understand English well, you'd think she'd stop to try and listen at least but she just keeps talking until her daughter gives up. I also don't believe she doesn't understand English well considering she understood all the previous sentences just fine. In her mother's case, English is her second language so I think she comprehends it well but can't reply to it hence why they're both speaking to each other in different languages. It's also clear that her mother is somewhat manipulative even if not intentionally so. I mean the whole conversation is like that where her mother keeps denying that she meant one thing when she actually meant that thing to the point where it feels like gaslighting.
the act of giving away your last cigarette is so beautifully and subtly romantic, so intimate. chills, this was actually beautiful. the depiction of intercultural dating and the challenges of being queer. i’m obsessed. the writing, the acting, it’s all beautiful.
Ugh this was everything. Executed well, and we love the commentary about exploited culture rather than appreciated culture. Not to mention the chemistry? Also Emily your hands are gay, congrats babe. Everyone did so well! You should all be very proud.
That date had me feeling secondhand embarrassment like crazy. 😮 Aside from that, this was a good, thought-provoking film. Makes me wish we could see what happens next with their relationship, but I'm guessing the ambiguity adds more to the film than a definitive answer.
"Minimum two people for a booking." I fear she slayed him so hard he ought to never recover. But also earnestly this is such a beautiful story and the atmosphere is so good!
the bus station scene oh my god, the way I COULD FEEL MY HEART BEATING IN MY EARSSSSS. you can see they both are awkward, shy maybe too. They both just enjoy the moment, smoking and talking about life. I’ve waited 2 days for this film checking every minute if it’s up yet and it is PERFECTION.
im already crying and it's not even halfway through. 10:23 seeing her try to tell her mom something and then lose all of that momentum hit me so hard 😭
I like that when she’s with that guy, the camera switches quickly and you never get time to pause, but when shes with the other girl, it’s calmer and gives you peaceful silences.
arguing w asian mom back and forth in english and native language, classic "you need to start a family" talk, "what are you doing with your life" talk, saying very disheartening things paired with a very enthusiastic "i love you!" at the end... yeah checked all the boxes to make me cry
No, the peak is yet to come. I hope Emily gets to star in feature length productions playing around the world, not just on UA-cam or in artsy cinemas of big cities.
This is such a beautiful film. As a queer actor, it is so heartwarming to see independent films being made that touch on the highs and lows of the LGBTQ community in such a sensitive and loving way! The acting, direction, cinematography, and story were absolutely amazing and inspiring to see! Can't wait to experience what's next for Emily and the rest of the team involved in making this 💫
can we just appreciate how beautifully this is shot and edited. the guy's acting is amazing he did a great job at making anyone feel the awkwardness, the girls acting is also flawless, goes without saying
I love how beautifully done the scenes here are, they show romantic tension between women without having to have them explicitly kiss or experiment with any intimacy... it was just the way they interacted. Gave me chills
This is such a beautiful piece of art! Props to everyone who worked on this, because you all deserve so much credit. I love how the ending wasn’t a big jump into a relationship, but rather a sort of open ending that shows that the two characters will grow closer and actually learn more about each other. The contrast between the way Natsumi interacts with Mark, showing off how he is much more choking when talking to her and barely lets herself, compared to how Natsumi is with Ika, having the two compliment each others style of speech and properly having breathing room between the dialogue! This was so good and I’m truly impressed with the creativity and artistry 😊
mika is such a phenomenal actress!! her performance really tugged on my heartstrings, seeing so much effort in restraint, but ultimately, the cracks are only getting deeper. it made me quite emotional!
This hits entirely too hard, the Asian aspect of parents pushing you towards the opposite sex consistently. This was such a wonderful script! And every actor was SO good here. Also LOVE the soundtrack. An all around masterpiece!
When I was a little kid I would play with these little toy dinosaurs that I would call my "dino pals". I loved them so much. Now I despise everything. So no, I'm not excited to watch. Nothing excites me now. Life is nothing but a brief oasis of pain between two screaming voids of empty infinity
The way I felt so giddy while Ika and Natsumi were chatting at the bus stop was wild. I was so invested. This was so beautiful and everyone's talent really shined!
oh my god!! the tension during the bus stop scene i was on the edge of my seat kicking my feet and giggling 😭😭 this is a beautiful short film, i was captivated by the story right away. i love how there are so many moments of silence/no dialogue to show the feelings of the characters through their expressions 🫶💗
You know when you want to punch a character in the face that the acting and writing is truly fantastic! But really, this was incredible, the writing - especially the dialogue - felt so nuanced and emotional while balancing personality and the reality of how people sound in casual conversation. Everyone here seems so so talented, congrats on a fantastic piece of art and it will truly be a joy to see what everyone does next, good luck and thank you 💗
The sound design in this is superb! The lighter click to transition the scene, the music getting louder and more chaotic as she doesn't say anything to her mom, and the way mark started to sound more distant as she listened to him be a POS. Also Ika's scoot closer as she says "i dont even know what my type is" is so smooth I may lose my mind. In fact Ika is just smooth af
so good! lots of great tension building & the actors esp mika had such good facial expressions you could tell what was going on even with limited dialogue. Great job!
As a straight aroace dude this still made me smile whilst still making my eyes water a bit. Art, to me, is conveying emotion and meaning through our senses to tickle the funny parts of our brains. Thank you guys for letting me relive that
@@outaugustaro can mean u experience romantic attraction but only a bit and not that often, same with ace except it's sexual attraction. Hoped this helped :D
this was BEAUTIFUL. to me, what makes this so beautiful, is the fact that there is someone out there who will truly connect to this film. recognise themselves and feel seen and heard and appreciated. I can tell that this film was made with passion and love for the audience.
As gut-wrenching as it is beautiful, this short film hit all the right notes to accomplish something memorable and meaningful. The entire premise is delightful, not to mention how well-executed it is. Major kudos to everyone who worked hard to bring this project into reality!
This was really amazing, everyone did an amazing job on this from the director, the crew, the actors, and post production people! Natsume and Nika had such amazing chemistry, both of you did an amazing job bringing the characters to life!
I’ve wow this is incredible!! the subtle looks and movements are so impactful! the fact they didn’t kiss is so real like part of the queer experience is that uncertainty that comes from not knowing if someone is into you in that way and/or not knowing yourself if what you feel is romantic. This film really does that justice!!
Those little moments, the little laughs and giggles shared just makes me giggle, its such a talent from the actress’s to the camera crew to capture such feelings and have the viewer feel them, its just amazing, that was the cutest thing i’ve ever watched, hoping to see more 💕
so happy for you emily!! its great to see you acting in an actual film (even if its a short film on youtube)!!! props to mika and william as well, you all are amazing actors
him wondering why she didn’t pick up a call from work and why she DID pick up a call from her mom was a *fantastic* yet subtle way to make him seem more like an asshole
Totally agreed
Whoa totally!!!!
Frfr
it also shows he doesnt respect his mother and doesnt respect women
omgg i didnt even notice
The moment I realized she's only going on dates at that specific restaurant so that she can see Ika 🥹
Pretty much
Wait thank you cuz I was so confused😭
righttt
yeah like thats so real going to a restaurant/place that is familiar with your culture for a sense of belonging. and like seeing someone that looks like you, in a majority white crowd, is just very comforting.
@@vforvaleriie i thought she was just gay lol
The way he said “I love the history and the culture” immediately after ordering kamikaze shots is absolutely diabolical script work 😭
Wait why? I don’t understand
I don’t get it😭 pls explain
@@phinehasmaximuskamikaze were the japanese suicide bombers in WWII
@@coollittlebinch4689WWII
I searched up the origin of the drink and it’s said to be named after Japanese kamikaze bombers who would fly their planes into enemy ships during World War II (Correct me if I got any of that information wrong)
she only goes on dates because the restaurant doesn’t take solo reservations and she wants to see ika oh this is so sweet
That makes more sense, I thought it meant she just really liked the food 😂
I would be making reservations too lol
THAT'S ADORABLE OMFG
It isn't sweet, it's self-centered as fuck. She's using her dates as a vessel to see the waitress, how is that romantical?
@@izzycirrus and the dates she’s going on are men attempting to use her for their own lustful desires. i said it was sweet, not morally correct
Hey everyone! Writer/director Tristan Au here- thank you so so much for watching Omakase! Our team wants to thank Emily again for giving the film a home where ya'll can enjoy it! For those wondering, the film is also on Letterboxd! Thanks again for your support- I love reading all your comments, it's what motivates filmmakers like us to create more :)
It turned out well ☺️ what other films have you worked on?
i would love to see more of your work!!
this is amazing!!
❤
Good job, really good film with great actors 🥰
"In this big city, you meet so many people..."
"and the only face i choose to remember is yours." THATS SO CUTEEE!!!
I screamed!!! Such good writing and very well executed ❤❤❤
i teared up when she said that
that part got me blushing and giggling
@@ahshshs7026real, like omggg
I nearly cried 😭😭🫶🏻🫶🏻
oh man speaking english with your asian parents speaking back to you in your native language is so real...
realll
yeah…😭💔
What? Why don't you speak your native language as default then? Wouldn't it be easier for you as well since you know it better?
@@emiliakopyta2664 Most of the time, it’s because it’s a serious conversation (like the one in this film). My skill level in my native language is pretty low, and gets worse by the day. If I want to properly express myself, I have to speak in English (the language I am more proficient in). Even then, it’s pretty hard getting my ideas across without getting upset or emotional.
@@emiliakopyta2664 idk if you have immigrant parents or are living in the US or not, but the sad reality is that many children of immigrant parents don't have much proficiency in their native language because their parents wanted them to learn english and many of our parents didn't bother to teach us our native language when we were young
"im sitting here eating your food im different" is CRAZY WORK
He's not like other white guys 😨
as an queer person from an traditional middle eastern immigrant household i can relate to so many things portrayed in this video. Your parents constantly wanting you to bring someone home from the opposite sex (and from the same culture), being raised with the mentality that you’re only successful if you create an family . this short movie is everything .
frr this is so true!
OMG literally the same, except we still live in the Middle East 😔
Agreed, these are my exact thoughts and a constant basis of feeling like I won’t make my parents proud if I don’t get married to a man and have kids while having a successful career
Same but also add religious homophobia
Also that you‘re getting older i feel like a grandma because of my mom even though i‘m only 26
"why would you talk to your mom on our date?" THE NERVE OF THIS GUY😭
my ex said the same thing! it was so hard to explain and she was not even trying to understand or maybe she just couldn't😞
and “why WOULDN’T you answer a work call” LIKE???
I love how you can still see Emily's signature suave poking through her character
what do you mean? she didn't speak to another version of herself a single time 😆
@@_Brohan😂
fr
dude fr shes such a good actor, it reminds me a lot of Natasha lyonne how her personality also shines through the character a bit, def my fav actors :D
not Mark claiming to love the history right after ordering two Kamikaze shots 😫
William Poole understood the assignment, my God. Hats off to that guy for making me feel such discomfort, good job, ugh.
i actually tweaked at that part💀
And not knowing Hokusai... 🙄
OMG NOOOO I WANTED TO SEE THEIR RELATIONSHIP BLOSSOM THIS IS SOOOO GOOD i love the angle of her just feeling obligated to date these guys because of her mother so it never feels genuine but she meets ika and that’s “the first time she’s laughed like that in a long time” ohhhhh i love this
she also always goes to that one restaurant just to see Ika!
emily is always so sarcastic that sometimes i forget shes genuinely a PHENOMENAL actor too
mark's pronunciations had me tweaking 😭this was amazing guys, acting was so good, i love it!!
insisting that it’s “taco” instead of the literal native Japanese woman’s pronounciation 😒
@@phoenixofthestars07 i have no idea how she sat through that date after that, we wouldve fought
@@milkisthealmond I would have ceased to exist out of pure animosity I think
Mark had me tweaking
it was so accurate omg
mark had me snarling frothing foaming at the mouth wanting to jump through the screen like withered foxy's FNAF 2 jumpscare
im sorry what 💀
he was so annoying to natsumi and as a japanese person i felt so disrespected dbsjwkakwaowkskw
@@hyeullI’m not even Japanese and I was just like… oh😶
@@milk-ii5mp FR
FOR REALLL UGH I HATE THAT MAN 😭😭i bet the actor’s really nice too
It's so weird seeing Emily in a film instead of talking to her clones. This was an enjoyable watch ^^
have you not seen empathy man?? she did so amazing there
CLOTHES
@@kathbnl they never said she wasnt amazing, they were just saying that its strange for them to see emily outside of the sarcastic comedic skits she does in her video. I think everyone can agree how amazing she acted in this film :)
@@Papasmurf47829 i know that. i just wondered if they haven't seen emily in her other film before since they felt weird abt this one
@@kathbnl This is the first film I've watched her in ^^
10:33 - when it goes silent as natsumi is trying to tell her mother how she feels because her mother isn’t hearing her 😭
THISS
I feel like based on what she’s trying to say, it isnt that she knows her mother wont hear her out, its that she doesnt know the right words in her mother tongue to properly express how she feels so she can only stammer in English while her mother continues since she doesnt understand English very well. Explaining complex things while being Asian American in your mother tongue is rather difficult and this exact scenario has happened multiple times where you get ignored if you cant properly express how you feel in your mother tongue vs English.
@@seraphywang4638REAL!!
@@seraphywang4638I understand where you're coming from but I think her mom is just not willing to hear her out. Even if she doesn't understand English well, you'd think she'd stop to try and listen at least but she just keeps talking until her daughter gives up. I also don't believe she doesn't understand English well considering she understood all the previous sentences just fine. In her mother's case, English is her second language so I think she comprehends it well but can't reply to it hence why they're both speaking to each other in different languages. It's also clear that her mother is somewhat manipulative even if not intentionally so. I mean the whole conversation is like that where her mother keeps denying that she meant one thing when she actually meant that thing to the point where it feels like gaslighting.
Emily might not be pregnant but she always delivers🗣️🔥‼️
Always!
how do we know for sure...
snot out my nose laughing rn 💀 thats so good
Emily might not be delivering but never fails to get us pregnant
She's not even Emily though wdym??
the act of giving away your last cigarette is so beautifully and subtly romantic, so intimate. chills, this was actually beautiful. the depiction of intercultural dating and the challenges of being queer. i’m obsessed. the writing, the acting, it’s all beautiful.
can anyone tell me what cigarettes they were smoking 🙏
nvm i think theyre sobraine black russians
Ugh this was everything. Executed well, and we love the commentary about exploited culture rather than appreciated culture. Not to mention the chemistry? Also Emily your hands are gay, congrats babe. Everyone did so well! You should all be very proud.
yes!!
the fact that he called her "natalie" instead of "natsumi" too....................... really telling.
congratulations to everyone who was working so hard on this film
That date had me feeling secondhand embarrassment like crazy. 😮
Aside from that, this was a good, thought-provoking film. Makes me wish we could see what happens next with their relationship, but I'm guessing the ambiguity adds more to the film than a definitive answer.
Sameeee
Same, pausing so often to collect myself, and try to push forward
22:33 The "and the only face I choose to remember is yours" was sooo cute, got me giggling like a child ❤️❤️❤️ My favorite short film ever!
Omg and 23:41 ❤❤❤😭😭😭
22:26 it made me cry so much😭😭😭
@@Maxieixam yessssssssss 😍😍😭
Him saying “taco” and her correcting him and then him CORRECTING HER made me unreasonably mad
Its 1 a.m in India and i was studying imagine MY JOY ON SEEING EMILY UPLOADING THIS.
Sheeesh same you go Emily ❤
Some
waittt cause sammee I literally screamed when i saw thiss ahhh
Same but I was just about to study but then I saw the notification✨
Same I'm supposed to be studying rn
william poole (the guy who plays mark) did so good at acting i never felt more mad at a man before
"Minimum two people for a booking." I fear she slayed him so hard he ought to never recover. But also earnestly this is such a beautiful story and the atmosphere is so good!
"and the only face I choose to remember is yours" IM DEADDDDD AND IM CRYINGGG
@@hyeull thank you!!!
the bus station scene oh my god, the way I COULD FEEL MY HEART BEATING IN MY EARSSSSS. you can see they both are awkward, shy maybe too. They both just enjoy the moment, smoking and talking about life. I’ve waited 2 days for this film checking every minute if it’s up yet and it is PERFECTION.
ofc someone with a chuu pfp is here 😭
@@misomoonand a Kim Lip pfp has also appeared, orbits are definitely fans of Emily haha
EMILY YOU'RE SERVING LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY BECAUSE YOU WERE A WAITRESS A GAY WAITRESS THIS WAS SO GOOD EVERYONE DID SO GOOD I'M CRYING
Part 2 part 2
im already crying and it's not even halfway through. 10:23 seeing her try to tell her mom something and then lose all of that momentum hit me so hard 😭
fr i would've cried at least twice in that phone call lol
I don’t get it
I like that when she’s with that guy, the camera switches quickly and you never get time to pause, but when shes with the other girl, it’s calmer and gives you peaceful silences.
Why do I feel like Emily could play a Perfect nana if they ever did another live action 😭🙏
Don't do this to me please 😭
LETSS GOOO QMQ THEYYD BE PERFECT BUT IDD CRAYYY HARDD XDD
FRFR
STOP YOU ARE SO RIGHT
don't make me cry now😭
everyone in this movie ATE!!!! and the white guy’s performance would have been so funny if it weren’t so scarily real 😭
0:01 THIS IS ALREADY SO GOOD
I love the black screen too so good
what a stupid comment
Ok
It was revolutionary from the 1st frame
Frr it’s already a MASTERPIECE
arguing w asian mom back and forth in english and native language, classic "you need to start a family" talk, "what are you doing with your life" talk, saying very disheartening things paired with a very enthusiastic "i love you!" at the end... yeah checked all the boxes to make me cry
Smile y’all we’re witnessing peak
No, the peak is yet to come. I hope Emily gets to star in feature length productions playing around the world, not just on UA-cam or in artsy cinemas of big cities.
This is such a beautiful film. As a queer actor, it is so heartwarming to see independent films being made that touch on the highs and lows of the LGBTQ community in such a sensitive and loving way!
The acting, direction, cinematography, and story were absolutely amazing and inspiring to see! Can't wait to experience what's next for Emily and the rest of the team involved in making this 💫
can we just appreciate how beautifully this is shot and edited. the guy's acting is amazing he did a great job at making anyone feel the awkwardness, the girls acting is also flawless, goes without saying
I love how beautifully done the scenes here are, they show romantic tension between women without having to have them explicitly kiss or experiment with any intimacy... it was just the way they interacted. Gave me chills
The food in this film was so beautifully made! I really love how they showed it off
The fact that Emily's character is named on screen but is just credited as "The Waitress" reminds me of that It's Always Sunny running gag
I NEED A SEQUEL WHERE THEY GROW OLD TOGETHER AND LIVE A HAPPY LESBIAN LIFE AND LEARN TO ACCEPT THEIR TRUE SELVES AND BLOSSOM THIS WAS SO GOOD!!!!!
when natsumi realized that mark was, in fact, "that trashy guy"
the stolen glances while theyre sitting shoulder to shoulder at the bus stop had my heart aching!!!!
This is such a beautiful piece of art! Props to everyone who worked on this, because you all deserve so much credit. I love how the ending wasn’t a big jump into a relationship, but rather a sort of open ending that shows that the two characters will grow closer and actually learn more about each other. The contrast between the way Natsumi interacts with Mark, showing off how he is much more choking when talking to her and barely lets herself, compared to how Natsumi is with Ika, having the two compliment each others style of speech and properly having breathing room between the dialogue! This was so good and I’m truly impressed with the creativity and artistry 😊
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IM SO HAPPY YOUR ACTING CAREER IS GETTING SOMEWHERE EMILY I LOVE YOU
mika is such a phenomenal actress!!
her performance really tugged on my heartstrings, seeing so much effort in restraint, but ultimately, the cracks are only getting deeper. it made me quite emotional!
My social anxiety was through the roof this entire film😭
I really love the amount of work put into this!!
real
Right? 😭
This hits entirely too hard, the Asian aspect of parents pushing you towards the opposite sex consistently. This was such a wonderful script! And every actor was SO good here. Also LOVE the soundtrack. An all around masterpiece!
Dude, I was just waiting for that guy to say something something stupid. Each time he did I was like "Ewwww- noOOO!!"
12:26 "Yeah man she's got this flavor, you know how geishas are?" 😂
"checks out."
[sapphic panic]
WAS SO FUCKING FUNNY LMAOOO
DUDE THIS IS AMAZING WHAT??? edit: just finished it, GREAT short film, amazing even.
Not enough people talking about Mark ordering his Wagyu beef well done. I died laughing.
Especially after saying he "doesn't understand why people wouldn't eat raw food" lol Wonderfully cringey character
I was livid! He butchered the amazing cut of meat and not in a good way!
Ofc the random UA-cam projects have better writing than the big names in Hollywood lmao- (great job on this btw)
This was 24 minutes but god did it feel like a feature length film, beautiful cinematography and wonderful actors, ur amazing Emily!
OKAYYY THIS ATEEEEEEE!!! And the title????? It means “leave it to you” it’s literally so perfect 😭✋
I would’ve watched a whole series of this.. so sad it’s over
same
It's giving melodrama vibes. I need twelve episodes of this
WAIT IM SO EXCITED TO WATCH
When I was a little kid I would play with these little toy dinosaurs that I would call my "dino pals". I loved them so much. Now I despise everything. So no, I'm not excited to watch. Nothing excites me now. Life is nothing but a brief oasis of pain between two screaming voids of empty infinity
@@googleuser3163 wow😀
@@googleuser3163who spat in your cereal
@@Naomiisgrwm society
@@googleuser3163oh my lord😭😭
The way I felt so giddy while Ika and Natsumi were chatting at the bus stop was wild. I was so invested. This was so beautiful and everyone's talent really shined!
i love this so muchhhh - also seeing emily in short films like this is like seeing your bestie/older sister on the silver screennn
I was on the edge of my seat, hoping the bus wouldn't suddenly show up and interrupt💀 This is so well done
EMILY LEATHER COAT ERA DSJKJKF you all look so pretty!!!!!!!
HER RIZZ IS UNMATCHED OMG
oh my god!! the tension during the bus stop scene i was on the edge of my seat kicking my feet and giggling 😭😭
this is a beautiful short film, i was captivated by the story right away. i love how there are so many moments of silence/no dialogue to show the feelings of the characters through their expressions 🫶💗
You know when you want to punch a character in the face that the acting and writing is truly fantastic! But really, this was incredible, the writing - especially the dialogue - felt so nuanced and emotional while balancing personality and the reality of how people sound in casual conversation. Everyone here seems so so talented, congrats on a fantastic piece of art and it will truly be a joy to see what everyone does next, good luck and thank you 💗
I LOVE EM'S ACTING SHE NEEDS TO BE A HIRED ACTRESS
that close up shot of them flickering their cig might've just became one of my new fave subtle yet romantic scene ever!!!
no idea how i got brought to tears over this but this movie is PEAK!!!! thank you to everyone who wokred on it!!!!!
literally i was bawling my eyes out
all the actors were amazing! the cinematography was great too
The sound design in this is superb! The lighter click to transition the scene, the music getting louder and more chaotic as she doesn't say anything to her mom, and the way mark started to sound more distant as she listened to him be a POS. Also Ika's scoot closer as she says "i dont even know what my type is" is so smooth I may lose my mind. In fact Ika is just smooth af
"I'm sitting here eating your food... I'm different...!" EXCUSE ME??? 😨😭
so good! lots of great tension building & the actors esp mika had such good facial expressions you could tell what was going on even with limited dialogue. Great job!
I knew I had a feeling about that guy. And when Ika left, I was screaming, "go after her!"
Everyone deserves to be themselves.
The cigarettes they're smoking are herbals called 'teaciga' for anyone curious
As a straight aroace dude this still made me smile whilst still making my eyes water a bit.
Art, to me, is conveying emotion and meaning through our senses to tickle the funny parts of our brains. Thank you guys for letting me relive that
Genuine question how can you be both straight and aroace?
@@outaugust I'm straight and aroace too , buddy . We do exist lol 😂😭
Edit :- I'm not straight anymore 😭💀
@@outaugustaro can mean u experience romantic attraction but only a bit and not that often, same with ace except it's sexual attraction. Hoped this helped :D
You aint no damn aroace if a film is easy enough to make you tear up buddy
as someone who's queer and japanese this hit me right throught the core
"and the only face i choose to remember is yours." I'M SCREAAAMING I LOVE THESE TWO SM
this was BEAUTIFUL. to me, what makes this so beautiful, is the fact that there is someone out there who will truly connect to this film. recognise themselves and feel seen and heard and appreciated. I can tell that this film was made with passion and love for the audience.
mark had me clawing at my face in agony omg can he SHUT UP FOR TWO SECONDS
Okay multilingual queen
7 minutes in and am really impressed by camera work.... Plus also the subtle hint of irony about the so called cultural love of the guy.
I know this is going to be a cinematic masterpiece hold awnnnn
WAKE UP BABE OMAKASE JUST DROPPED
As gut-wrenching as it is beautiful, this short film hit all the right notes to accomplish something memorable and meaningful. The entire premise is delightful, not to mention how well-executed it is. Major kudos to everyone who worked hard to bring this project into reality!
This was really amazing, everyone did an amazing job on this from the director, the crew, the actors, and post production people!
Natsume and Nika had such amazing chemistry, both of you did an amazing job bringing the characters to life!
CRYING right now that was one of the most beautiful pieces of cinematography I've seen.
amazing work 😭 natsumi's phone call with her mom was incredibly realistic
BRO THIS IS SO SWEET! Reminds me of Nana and Hachi! 🥺
I’ve wow this is incredible!! the subtle looks and movements are so impactful! the fact they didn’t kiss is so real like part of the queer experience is that uncertainty that comes from not knowing if someone is into you in that way and/or not knowing yourself if what you feel is romantic. This film really does that justice!!
Those little moments, the little laughs and giggles shared just makes me giggle, its such a talent from the actress’s to the camera crew to capture such feelings and have the viewer feel them, its just amazing, that was the cutest thing i’ve ever watched, hoping to see more 💕
so happy for you emily!! its great to see you acting in an actual film (even if its a short film on youtube)!!! props to mika and william as well, you all are amazing actors
I would legitimately watch 2 hrs of them together, you guys dont understand😩😭
The guy's
acting is so good i need a picture of him in a casket so hes not dead but i can imagine him dead
That was such good drunk acting, especially with the flushed red face, I'm still wondering if Mark was legitimately drunk at the end there.
OMGGG HELLO? The conversations are so natural and the whole thing is very cinematic and just wow..
I love Emily learning Japanese, as a person who speaks it, it makes me so happy lol
Bruh Emily’s acting is fantastic u go girl