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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 405

  • @Ponosnow
    @Ponosnow 5 років тому +693

    The kid invented Tinder :D
    Strangers see photos of eathother and decide to contact one another or not, without knowing much about the person...

    • @tubemankiwi
      @tubemankiwi 5 років тому +24

      I thought he just sent the letters to the wrong address, thus making one of them to go deliver it to the correct address and meeting the person?

    • @qattah
      @qattah 5 років тому +5

      @@tubemankiwi that is what i thought too...

    • @tubemankiwi
      @tubemankiwi 5 років тому +3

      @@qattah I'm still unsure if we're the ones interpreting it correctly or not haha

    • @dynamo3059
      @dynamo3059 5 років тому

      tinder is the shitiest app that ever existed

    • @brendielahooha
      @brendielahooha 4 роки тому +8

      Rino Rien - Im pretty sure he swapped them on purpose. He looked closely at each photo next to each other and changed the envelopes. And then he went to the adress himself to check if they met

  • @piyushnagawat24
    @piyushnagawat24 4 роки тому +100

    The old man's acting is awesome... Don't know why but its just too realistic and now i cant stop feeling sad about that character.

  • @noelinma8838
    @noelinma8838 Місяць тому +2

    I adore this film: the photography (film, and still), the story, the music. I love the sepia color, as well. Thank you thank you. This film will stay with me for a long time.

  • @rogereisnaugle3634
    @rogereisnaugle3634 5 років тому +278

    She might have beautiful eyes, but she sure looked sad.

    • @AmjadMiandad
      @AmjadMiandad 4 роки тому +16

      for poets are artists beautiful eyes are those who feel sad

    • @timmytoms__
      @timmytoms__ 4 роки тому +3

      @@AmjadMiandad 😢

    • @theolamp5312
      @theolamp5312 3 роки тому +4

      @Roger Eisnaugle - In the Photo - Yes. And that's what intrigued the boy so much. In the final scene the boy gave her a beautiful smile. That's what he wanted all along.

    • @DTD110865
      @DTD110865 3 роки тому +1

      She looked too gorgeous for the period this movie takes place in.

  • @bakersmileyface
    @bakersmileyface 5 років тому +516

    I can't believe he turned the light on in the darkroom.
    It's called a darkroom for a reason.

    • @bakersmileyface
      @bakersmileyface 5 років тому +46

      @WeeStrom CO Guy It's still a risky move. I was told to always keep white lights out of the darkroom. If any photogenic photos get caught in the light, they'll turn black.
      Even when the photos are hanging out to dry it's still a problem.
      There were strict rules that as long as there was a single photo in that room, the lights had to remain off.

    • @jackpast
      @jackpast 5 років тому +33

      bakersmileyface not sure if that was the problem as the door was open, showing all exposures were done. I think he was berating the kid for doing his own developing with the owners materials.

    • @evanking6737
      @evanking6737 5 років тому +16

      once the photo is "fixed", the light wont affect it anymore

    • @parahumanoid
      @parahumanoid 5 років тому +13

      @@bakersmileyface, how many have you developed? Drying photos are simply drying. That's the way it went when I assisted my older sis in photo processing. Light is no longer an issue at that point. After the developer is done doint its work you rinse the photo and submerge it into a fixing agent solution. Once that is done, one final rinse and out to dry you go.

    • @AmjadMiandad
      @AmjadMiandad 4 роки тому +2

      it seems he finished it already

  • @hahahehehoho8191
    @hahahehehoho8191 5 років тому +313

    Me: I don't believe in love.
    Omeleto: Let me introduce myself.

    • @Josh-dx3jw
      @Josh-dx3jw 4 роки тому +4

      Ikr. Starting to make be believe in it again

    • @Me-th3gj
      @Me-th3gj 3 роки тому

      Hey, what's up? I'm from the future. Don't do it!

  • @pjesf
    @pjesf 4 роки тому +69

    How I enjoyed this film! It's a beautiful, wholesome story that is marvelously told and filmed. The time period is my grandparents' generation but the authenticity took me back to a time when they told me their stories and showed me their photos. The acting, the music, the sepia-like coloration - all superb. I was very impressed by the way the central characters drew me in - it takes quite a talent to do that in short format. My hat is tipped to everyone involved in its making 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @jsvendsen6256
    @jsvendsen6256 3 роки тому +46

    All of the actors were wonderful. The actor playing Jenny looked so broken hearted when the print was gone. The actor playing Aaron was wonderfully expressive as well. Great cast and production!

    • @leonardothefabulous3490
      @leonardothefabulous3490 Рік тому

      Not sure what film you're referencing as the "actors" in this were very amateur and bad.

    • @terryoquinn8199
      @terryoquinn8199 3 місяці тому

      Go away leonard , you’re not fabulous at all !

  • @monkegames6133
    @monkegames6133 4 роки тому +29

    2:19 "How many times do I have to tell you?"
    ...even when you're crying you're beautiful too
    the world is beating you down, I'm around...

    • @captainjj7184
      @captainjj7184 3 роки тому

      what theff... lol! That's ten cents you owe me

  • @johnnydas6542
    @johnnydas6542 5 років тому +126

    The moment he went to return the box, I knew that girl would open the door.

    • @fmkhan213
      @fmkhan213 4 роки тому +2

      I was expecting a better closure. Nevertheless, beautiful short film

    • @KebabMusicLtd
      @KebabMusicLtd 3 роки тому

      @@fmkhan213 He could have least opened the box and had a rummage around...

    • @juliapilgrim6074
      @juliapilgrim6074 3 роки тому +1

      Me too Johnny!

    • @leftenantthunder
      @leftenantthunder 3 роки тому +1

      so predictable

  • @ellamediodia
    @ellamediodia 6 років тому +676

    This channel really deserves more recognition, thank you Omeleto for these beautiful videos.

    • @jakhassan7897
      @jakhassan7897 6 років тому +2

      I hope this happens to me but it doesnt

    • @mcmcbride3546
      @mcmcbride3546 5 років тому +6

      I agree !! There is one problem though .............
      I CANT QUIT WATCHING THEM AND SO MY SOCIAL LIFE IS BECOMING OBSOLETE! LOL

    • @abhilashpaul9237
      @abhilashpaul9237 4 роки тому

      Definitely omeleto, definitely needs lot of recognition

    • @caraghabrielledorsett5460
      @caraghabrielledorsett5460 4 роки тому

      Agreed!

    • @phdonme1
      @phdonme1 4 роки тому +1

      Agree 1000%. Haven't stopped watching since I found it.

  • @scottmactavish9716
    @scottmactavish9716 5 років тому +217

    I thought, it looks like where I grew up. Then i saw the town on the back of the photo. 30 miles from my hometown.

    • @zyrrhos
      @zyrrhos 5 років тому +5

      Springvalley, NY? That's where it was filmed.

    • @Shiver4571
      @Shiver4571 4 роки тому +2

      Thats rlly cool

    • @edward_j_leblanc
      @edward_j_leblanc 4 роки тому +2

      I actually grew up _in_ Warwick. :-)

    • @pronaymaitra7845
      @pronaymaitra7845 4 роки тому +1

      You are lucky man! That's a beautiful place!

    • @judyjohnson4541
      @judyjohnson4541 3 роки тому +3

      That explains your bio pic

  • @RobertBennett-k9v
    @RobertBennett-k9v 4 місяці тому +2

    Very well written, acted and presented.

  • @lseifert111
    @lseifert111 5 років тому +226

    I stay home on weekends now, living vicariously through the stories submitted by the talented film makers. And thank you Omeleto for being the date that never stands me up.

    • @mNEEL4u
      @mNEEL4u 5 років тому +6

      Yeah...these sweet little stories certain lifesavers ☺️☺️

    • @finethehuman1821
      @finethehuman1821 5 років тому +1

      Hey bebe c'mere I'll be yuor date you don't need omelette for that haehaehae ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • @themontephone875
      @themontephone875 5 років тому +1

      Omeleto is Cupid here...ER and FTH

    • @mNEEL4u
      @mNEEL4u 5 років тому +4

      @@themontephone875 I wish omeleto finds me one too 😇

    • @lisari007
      @lisari007 5 років тому +3

      lahokc59 there was some humor used on my end.. thanks for your concern though!

  • @kashpatel7955
    @kashpatel7955 5 років тому +91

    The background music is so ear catching ! Just love it !

  • @Justiceseeker_55
    @Justiceseeker_55 4 роки тому +21

    Your channel deserves recognition for featuring these short films which are so good but have no chance to be seen by the majority of the movie goers who love good movies but are deprived to see them in movie theaters.
    Thank you and may you get million subscribers.

  • @kinde1607
    @kinde1607 4 роки тому +24

    "Lower the light, you with me or against me!" 😅

  • @reme001
    @reme001 5 років тому +91

    Beautiful story. The match making was just wonderful.
    Sad about the father- I went thru that with my mom

  • @jaredi6221
    @jaredi6221 5 років тому +93

    Dear Omeleto, since I saw your first short I'm watching one after another! Can't stop watching, please don't let me stop!

  • @dejiadeleye3974
    @dejiadeleye3974 5 років тому +223

    Where’s your Grandma?
    She’s at the Grocers
    Me: Okay
    Wait Where’s your Grandma?
    She’s Sleeping at Aunt Jannie’s
    She’s Not coming home tonight?
    Me: ........😯Oh I See

    • @tina11ys
      @tina11ys 4 роки тому +5

      Deji Adeleye yeah I had the same revelation

    • @lewissjj1417
      @lewissjj1417 4 роки тому +36

      I realized when he said that she was a the groceries. When a relative has Alzheimer's it's easy to detect its symptoms.

    • @timmytoms__
      @timmytoms__ 4 роки тому +7

      @@lewissjj1417 😢 im not crying. Stay strong

    • @kjmemoire7089
      @kjmemoire7089 4 роки тому +10

      Actually, her grandma has long been dead.

  • @bkaparajita6237
    @bkaparajita6237 5 місяців тому +1

    Watching in 2024. Still liked it.

  • @singsonggirl9267
    @singsonggirl9267 2 роки тому +8

    What a wonderful story. A great imagination thought this up! The coloring, the mood, the acting, the music are all superb. And the story is truly heart-rending and sweet.

  • @K_DC
    @K_DC 4 роки тому +4

    Young man's relationship with Dad is sweet.

  • @dr.nabilarahman4202
    @dr.nabilarahman4202 4 роки тому +37

    He who plays cupid for others
    God plays as cupid for him❤️

  • @Stasiaflonase
    @Stasiaflonase 5 років тому +22

    I’m loving all these shorts I’m seeing on Omeleto. I just wish we had full-length movies as wonderful!

  • @57Cell
    @57Cell 5 років тому +21

    Sometimes you see something so beautiful, you're lost for words. This video is such a something.

  • @Everythingself2525
    @Everythingself2525 4 роки тому +28

    Am I the only one that thinks Omeleto deserves it's own show or Chanel. More people have to see the beauty in each story.🎇🎆

  • @eahannan
    @eahannan 3 роки тому +2

    I love the tints. I love the wide shots . I love the photography. Often life offers a smudged painting or photo of what could have been.
    I love to dream.

  • @emdavis
    @emdavis 5 років тому +28

    The exquisite music and magic of photography is so beautifully captured here. It reminded me so much of Amelie.

  • @e-mat6077
    @e-mat6077 Рік тому +3

    Great film. But what disturbed me was that they used a Polaroid Land 95, which is an instant camera, so there´s no need for a darkroom.

  • @jakwath
    @jakwath 4 роки тому +12

    They're playing with moonlight sonata and it's driving me up a wall every time the melody doesn't resolve.

    • @K_DC
      @K_DC 4 роки тому

      It's also royalty free. :D

  • @Raison_d-etre
    @Raison_d-etre 5 років тому +13

    This kid grew up to be the subject of One-Hour Photo. In other words, this is the prequel to that film.

  • @rejwanayhaider8369
    @rejwanayhaider8369 5 років тому +204

    I wish I could meet somebody through wrong address...❤️

    • @YourGirlDeee
      @YourGirlDeee 5 років тому +2

      Rejwana Yeasmin meet someone with Neighbour number 😉🥰

    • @lseifert111
      @lseifert111 5 років тому +1

      meee toooo

    • @srisubaktiyarti9177
      @srisubaktiyarti9177 4 роки тому +1

      Your dreams...hi...hi..hi...

    • @brendielahooha
      @brendielahooha 4 роки тому

      This comment is funny

    • @rme1383
      @rme1383 3 роки тому

      did you find anyone through wrong or right address

  • @debojyotighosh99
    @debojyotighosh99 5 років тому +7

    You don't need words to depict emotions :)
    I'd love to see some short film web series from you guys . For one video isn't always enough to tell beautiful stories

  • @lavabender_taku
    @lavabender_taku 5 років тому +52

    Why did this make me wanna take up photography..

  • @ambriagabourel6476
    @ambriagabourel6476 5 років тому +21

    The girl is soooo pretty😍😍

  • @cass7532
    @cass7532 5 років тому +147

    the girl literally looks like Meghan Markle

    • @renaissancemedia4208
      @renaissancemedia4208 5 років тому +11

      I was coming here to comment that, but then I realized that she bears such a striking resemblance surely someone else must have

    • @cass7532
      @cass7532 5 років тому +5

      CINESTHESIA yeh, before I commented that i was searching if anyone else had said the same thing, but apparently not ahahaha. The resemblance is truly uncanny.

    • @just_joshy
      @just_joshy 5 років тому +6

      Everyone's got a twin some where.

    • @ELCNUmorFnaMehT
      @ELCNUmorFnaMehT 5 років тому +4

      Meghan Markle's doppelganger

    • @wonka3209
      @wonka3209 5 років тому +7

      Only more natural

  • @apistosig4173
    @apistosig4173 Рік тому +1

    Bravo - "LOVED" the lighting, location, camera angles and still - the young man was flawless 🙂

  • @crazynakedpandas
    @crazynakedpandas 6 років тому +60

    Aaron reminds me of a young red-haired Adam Driver.

  • @Nighthawkrun
    @Nighthawkrun 5 років тому +31

    The first polaroid made available to the public, model 95.

  • @Princerex07
    @Princerex07 3 роки тому +1

    When started watching I got Monsoon Mangos feel to it. Then the director card came up & saw "Abi Varghese". Wonderful, awesome! Love from Kerala! Expecting more projects.

  • @drd.n4695
    @drd.n4695 4 роки тому +1

    Love how the music does the most talking ... And the boy is just beautiful.

  • @jacobsnana98
    @jacobsnana98 5 років тому +2

    How could this have been here since last year and i didn't see it !??! I thought I'd seen them all. Better go back thru and see if I missed any others. btw, I loved this one

  • @lcarole3131
    @lcarole3131 3 місяці тому

    Could that be anymore exquisite! just wow.

  • @vaishali1067
    @vaishali1067 4 роки тому +2

    Ah, that brought back memories of my grandfather. No, he's not dead, but I feel pity because nobody in the family cares for him and now they are all discussing the will.

    • @juliapilgrim6074
      @juliapilgrim6074 3 роки тому +1

      So sorry to hear that. Prayers for your grandfather Vaishali.

  • @thefeelingofunfair4052
    @thefeelingofunfair4052 4 роки тому +6

    Lets talk about how in reality he would end up as maybe a guy friend at best.

  • @genevievebarbeau6430
    @genevievebarbeau6430 5 років тому +9

    Unfortunately, neither Elizabeth Schweitzer nor The Return Address are in the Internet Movie DataBase (IMDB).

  • @abhayray1515
    @abhayray1515 4 роки тому +8

    Dear Omeleto the moment i watched your first video , I'm watching next in loop !! Please stop making so beautiful contented addictive videoes and give me some break !! I got a life to live ;)

  • @greengoblin6128
    @greengoblin6128 5 років тому +6

    Your stories have so much soul
    Thank you very much for changing my life

  • @Minecrafterjoeyjojo
    @Minecrafterjoeyjojo 4 роки тому +1

    8:01 when you are playing minecraft with your friend and you mine diamonds without telling him

  • @MikePuorro
    @MikePuorro 4 роки тому +1

    I think my heart broke when the cameras broke LOL!

  • @triciawilson5733
    @triciawilson5733 4 роки тому +6

    and this is the real How I Met Your Mother💙💕

  • @WanderRadioX
    @WanderRadioX 3 роки тому +1

    So considerate of them to offer Reviewbrah a role in this film

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful story - wonderfully acted and directed! Made me nostalgic about my teenage years growing up among kindly people.

  • @johnm6399
    @johnm6399 5 років тому +4

    Vedanti, You are soooo right the music is wonderful

  • @jonas3333
    @jonas3333 5 років тому +6

    Stirred up similarities to "The Red Balloon" in a good way. I liked how much was going on in this one without really much dialog at all. Very touching moments with the boy's natural ability as a matchmaker. I feel like more should have happened regarding the business boom that stemmed from the matchmaking. Maybe reference to it after the dismissal? Great cinematography, music and I enjoyed it all.

  • @vedantithaker4121
    @vedantithaker4121 5 років тому +148

    I loved the music score. I loved the story. I feel like I'm born in the wrong era.

    • @aarwshi
      @aarwshi 5 років тому +17

      Said every kid ever

    • @billdrummer7707
      @billdrummer7707 5 років тому +3

      Reminds me of Amelie a little bit.

    • @kathrynrobinson6201
      @kathrynrobinson6201 5 років тому +5

      This had an interesting timelessness like Willy Wonka.... was there supposed to be an era for this or was it intended to be vague?

    • @newnewnew-q4c
      @newnewnew-q4c 5 років тому +5

      Back in that era the Anglos would’ve shot you for civil disobedience

    • @tommynobaka
      @tommynobaka 5 років тому +7

      We live in the time where almost all access to human culture and history is easily accessible. Wanna live out your vintage dreams? Collect whatever it is from that era and use that in your life as an aesthetic and try to embody it.

  • @djberiknl
    @djberiknl 5 років тому +5

    Wat a beautiful, gorgeous film with great actors. Thank you.

  • @shubhamsarkar9680
    @shubhamsarkar9680 5 років тому +3

    That last twist was like...
    Just awesome...😍😍

  • @frostyc5859
    @frostyc5859 5 років тому +6

    I hope i find this true,innocent,
    pure love.

  • @oxide0186
    @oxide0186 4 роки тому

    Can we all agree that the guy with the mustache looks like Dr. Richtoffen?😆

  • @fitriariani6841
    @fitriariani6841 5 років тому +4

    Omfg A24 or others should taking this movie to the big screen..i mean i never expected i needed a long version of this..

  • @divyavarghese9792
    @divyavarghese9792 5 років тому +13

    It was beautifully opened to love

  • @aleenathammasorn9007
    @aleenathammasorn9007 3 роки тому

    oh the postman plays cupid too

  • @lukesechrest4864
    @lukesechrest4864 5 років тому +3

    it’s like if uncle rico and earl had a baby

  • @bhumithakkar90
    @bhumithakkar90 5 років тому +6

    Only 422 likes.. I really hope people appreciate good content and this beautiful channel.

  • @mattwaxter
    @mattwaxter 5 років тому +15

    Alfredo Linguini from ratatouille?

    • @dor2684
      @dor2684 3 роки тому +1

      Young Dustin Hoffman as well...)

  • @NeetReel
    @NeetReel 4 роки тому

    Abi, nalla kadha. Oru Nalla swapnam kandathu pole. Ningalku Inniyum Nalla sukam olla kadha parayan patate.

  • @urpichaya
    @urpichaya 5 років тому +7

    Very beautiful movie and music

  • @impulse034
    @impulse034 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @tspandya
    @tspandya 3 роки тому

    The colors throughout the movie are so beautiful !!

  • @LiveStreamDailyArchive
    @LiveStreamDailyArchive 3 роки тому +2

    Omletto sure knows how to make a man feel lonely

  • @weissrw1
    @weissrw1 4 роки тому

    Magical!!!! Casting, story, music... everything!!

  • @Prof.Tarfeather
    @Prof.Tarfeather 2 роки тому

    What a unique and refreshing story?
    Such wonderfully Acted scenes in this monochromatic setting make you feel this young man's emotions?
    A spark for love and a hidden joy as he ups one on his nasty employer!
    I love that his efforts pay off in the end when he is miraculously given the gift back?
    Every Omeleto film is so wonderful done with the very finest talent of filmmakers and Actors and all the rest involved, you know who you are, and what I mean?

  • @salompita
    @salompita 4 роки тому

    Love love love these short stories thank you

  • @honor_faith_transform
    @honor_faith_transform 3 роки тому +1

    Too bad the shop keeper was too jealous to train someone who had a naturally good eye for photography. Could be the next Ansel Adams.

  • @delamordant
    @delamordant 5 років тому +6

    Marvellous, splendid, exceptional.

  • @jorghoffmann9865
    @jorghoffmann9865 5 років тому +2

    The art of style reminds me a little bit of the fabulous world of Amelie movie

  • @albiceleste101
    @albiceleste101 4 роки тому +1

    I cant blame him, the girl is cute.
    And the father is a great actor.

  • @blingkid6
    @blingkid6 5 років тому +6

    This is the kid from the Onion skit who refused to speak Spanish

  • @GyrlBlaque
    @GyrlBlaque 5 років тому +8

    A talking silent movie

  • @ОлегПивоваров-б8и
    @ОлегПивоваров-б8и 4 роки тому

    Вы знаете есть в фотографиях какое-то волшебство! Остановить во времени мгновения радости или печали...........

  • @green8718
    @green8718 4 роки тому +9

    That's a Polaroid camera, so why is he developing the pictures in a darkroom?

  • @kcarrenrajput1081
    @kcarrenrajput1081 5 років тому +8

    Lovely film...hope u get more views

  • @abs1944
    @abs1944 5 років тому +6

    This channel is awesome. I am quite selfless as a person. But stories like this and the cinematography are so rich and precious that I just don't want to share these or recommend to my connections. I just can't

    • @campeador94
      @campeador94 5 років тому +1

      Couldn't have said it better myself. Gems like these are to precious to be shared with others.

    • @TruthisVeritas
      @TruthisVeritas 5 років тому +1

      selfless or selfish?

    • @abs1944
      @abs1944 5 років тому

      @@campeador94 You know the feeling! These are for a few niche people who can capture the beauty in their eyes though. Most are happy watching crap with views in millions.

    • @abs1944
      @abs1944 5 років тому +1

      I won't mind to be called a selfish for this. People are busy watching crap and finding out the conclusion of 'Shutter Island'. It's something that a few can appreciate.

  • @terminallyinquisitive1731
    @terminallyinquisitive1731 4 роки тому +2

    Perfect - very French in style

  • @sarirkamalabadi3447
    @sarirkamalabadi3447 3 роки тому +1

    It’s that guy from The Onion’s ‘patriotic teen fails Spanish’ video

  • @byoffer
    @byoffer 5 років тому +2

    Nice movie. About photography makes sense, as the cinematography is beautiful.

  • @theadvocate4698
    @theadvocate4698 4 роки тому +2

    Nice work! I like the "Amélie poulin" feeling... was this filmed in Québec? If so, the smudged adress in the back of the photo reminds me of "sur ma peau" de paul piché (le vidéoclip)

    • @johngardner1898
      @johngardner1898 3 роки тому

      This was entirely plagiarized from Amelie. Virtually nothing original in this film.

  • @amalraj5260
    @amalraj5260 5 років тому +3

    Wow.. great work by abi

  • @aliasahba4117
    @aliasahba4117 3 роки тому

    I sure hope that she will still smile when he spilles his drink next time. (he might need some "edducasjun")

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist 4 роки тому

    Curious nostalgic movie. I can't quite pinpoint the era they're portraying but nevertheless a great 14 minute movie.

  • @UnicRat
    @UnicRat Рік тому +3

    Somebody likes Amélie, right? ;)

  • @knightowl3577
    @knightowl3577 4 роки тому

    What a beautiful little film, the whole look of it helped in setting the story.

  • @rajhenry8863
    @rajhenry8863 2 роки тому

    And they all lived happily ever after!!! Sweet story

  • @theeyeinthesky3854
    @theeyeinthesky3854 4 роки тому +2

    The guy had the gift for Match manking for others.but destiny had one for him.surely!

  • @shruthijayavenukumar
    @shruthijayavenukumar 5 років тому +5

    He looks a bit like a young Al Pacino! 😍

  • @victoriamakapugay8887
    @victoriamakapugay8887 4 роки тому

    I just discovered Omeleto. Wow! Beautiful work. I have enjoyed every video so far.

  • @marcm9999
    @marcm9999 5 років тому +2

    Brilliant and touching!