A Difference Between
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2019
- In everyone's journey towards growth, purpose, and happiness, there's a difference between seeing a direction and discovering a path.
Written and shot within 72 hours in Toronto, Canada
Featuring
Julie Zhan
Jason Chan
Susan Halpern
Written and Directed by Wesley Chan
Produced by Benson Quach
Director of Photography Wesley Chan
Edited by Wesley Chan
Second Unit Camera Michael Maddeaux
Sound Recordist Cowin Poon
ADR Michael Curtis
Production Assistants
Lena Lemon
Kevin Lien
Amy Lee
Photographers
Matt Tran
Leslie Seto
Music by
David Celeste
REW
Special Thanks
Buffer Festival
Novotel Toronto Centre
Shoyu Films
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“Trading time for money” …feeling that constantly.
As of right now, I don't mind it. I have more time than money. However, you suppose to be flexible with life. Until, I grow tired of it, and at the point where I find my time more valuable than money then I will change. You don't have to keep the same job forever. I actually recommend to try different things. Life would be too boring is you stationary
@@mr.q337 I agree with that mindset, wholeheartedly. To remain in one place for too long, knowing that there is more to the horizon than what you know, is just not the life MOST people would want. That's why we choose to adapt to new surroundings because there is more out there than what we realize.
Literally every job... even youtube
If you make use of that money in a way that's fulfilling. All for it!
@@thewesleychan True, of what I've earned, I've given back to those who've supported me on my current path. It's mainly finding a good work-life balance to figure out what it is I'm looking for.
That bilingual conversation with his mom hit me on a deeper level. Just switching between enlish and your native language sometimes in full sentences, sometimes in a couple words is so relateable.
Golgiapparatus2 is it Chinese?
@@baotrannguyen9643 It sounded like Mandarin to me, but I myself am Vietnamese
Golgiapparatus2 it’s Cantonese
@@paradoxy8347 I guess that makes sense since Wes wrote this and he speaks Cantonese
It be like that sometimes.
Weeird how these wong fu vids always relate to my current situation when they release
iykyk
This was my life in my late 20s
Im literally thinkin the same right now!
Yeah, I literally quit a six figure job to work for a local church and family shelter.
Gives me hope...others may have needed my old job more than me and I’m just looking for fun Christian asian chick to marry and make UA-cam videos with. 😂
So weird! Same here... Quit big corporate for my own path
CONGRATS PHIL, can’t believe u are getting married
@OnePiece Empire Go to his Instagram page - there's a photo of him proposing (wongfuphil)
Best Man video part 2 hahah jk..... unless?
Wong Fu Productions PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
nice guys don't finish last!!
Wong Fu Productions Dis is the first thing dat came to my mind, wen i heard the news...
This is why I subscribed to WongFu, thank you for constantly creating content. When I first subscribed it was for the romantic shorts and those resonated with me but as I've matured and began working, this short spoke to me on a deeper level, a greater purpose. I'm so grateful to have stumbled across content creators like you guys many many years ago.
Growing with new perspectives. Thanks for sticking with us.
Wesley Chan Thank you for having us on the journey. Will always be here! #wongfuforever
Just wanted to say I like your youtube name 😂
Dat Westhetic 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
And so proud of my mama for her Cantonese voiceover debut. And since she played Phil’s mom in Yappie, that means Nathan = Phil’s brother and he’s having his own Yappie crisis in Toronto 🤯🤣
That's some good talent 😁
WongFuverse has begun!
#wongfu4lyfe
#wesleyitralph
Julie you are always amazing in everything!! Tell WF to fav your comment lol
shutupanddance So after you traveled to the cave in Mexico that James from Register 3 told you about, sending him the bottles of stuffs you collected, now here you are 😂😂😂
Plot twist: he's the CEO of the company and that all was part of the interview. And he finally decided to hire her.
This ending is way better I’ll pretend that this happened; because nobody would invite their Uber driver (stranger) to a grocery store and back to their place
Having worked at a number of consulting firms, the person looking consistent day to day is not the right person.
i was kind of thinking the same thing
@@first2summit what do u mean?
WongFu needs to hire you for their story team lol
Damn homeboy had a car and made Julie walk from the distillery district to Kensington market and then back down to Union LOL
And in a cold Autumn Day too!
the way i see it is he got more time to spend with her 🤷♂️
lol i came here to say this
LOL I came for this comment once I saw Kensington Market XD Great date walk though
Patrick Liang Loooool this hit Toronto mans differently that’s FAR
"Tired of always being tired". Story of my life. I'm going to take a nap now.
Hey! cool, you guys filmed in Toronto.
Eye Vyke i thought it was Seattle 😂🤦🏽♂️
@@solo3660 cn tower :D
@@solo3660 It's not the Space Needle but Cn Tower as others pointed out. Also there are many Canadian flags in one shot.
Spadina, Streetcar, Kensington market... peacefull Toronto
It’s actually a set of Toronto. That’s where they shoot scenes that take place in New York
Wes’s eye is just something special. I actually love that each team member has unique way of telling stories. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Me too. Thanks!
When Julie was talking about how everyone was different, I need a friend like that
Wong Fu is your friend like that.
@@thewesleychan awwwww 💕💞
"you need the day to day freedom and i'm okay sacrificing that for where im going" - something i finally reconciled with this last year.
"I was tired of being always tired."
"I was done trading time for money."
Everyone around me: "that's irresponsible!"
yup.... plus having family to support.
Loved the short but low-key got confused when she suddenly stood up and walked hahaha. Good job!
Different paths but a shared outlook toward their own futures.
This.
Thanks for nailing it 😄
also Julie Zhan is the goddess of soothing the soul with any character she plays, she's phenomenal
Julie is a superstar. Did you catch her Mom's voice in the bi-lingual conversation?
She good.
i need more zhan in my life
thank you for putting in the voice of young asian women.
Gotchu.
Wesley Chan ayyyy
I like how they were both just ready to hangout with each other, just after one ride together. I don't know why I'm so scared to ask people to hangout with me.
the flickering lights, a series of possible futures yet to be realized. The video fades to black with two remaining lights, two destinies - maybe that's what it takes to find your way forward, to take a step back and slow down.
It takes at least half an hour to walk from the financial district to China town. =)
Genius tactic from the mandem to cop more time with the girl
@@toyuts1 ahlieee mans r moving out here
15’ from University i think lol
for you it does but if you have speed you can do it in 15
Walk fast.
this short is so relatable and the fact that this short was filmed in my hometown Toronto makes me super emotional
wong fu: *uploads a new short*
everyone within the first minute: 😭😭
Onion Cutters Club
Man, this video is really relatable to me because I'm going through interviews and applications and just feel like I don't know anything. I don't know where life is headed. I don't even know if I can find a job. And even if I do, I question if working in an office is what I want to for the rest of my life. It just seems there's no point to any of this. What happens when we have the car we want and the house we want? What then?
relatable. same here, good luck on your prospects!
Try getting deep into forex trading, financially free yourself, then make whatever you want of your life all you need is 1, 2 months of studying. 2-3k and the will to learn everday. One of the easiest and legal ways to make money all from your phone. Don't give up buddy!
Looks like you need to find your purpose in life. Following that you will be happy, no matter what happens. Go look into personal development. There is loads of stuff, even on UA-cam. I personally don't like Tony Robbins because what he does is too superficial to me, but he might be a good starting point for you. Good luck :)
So funny you say this, 10 years ago I had the same questions. Now after achieving the car, the multiple houses, I am still just as lost as I was before the journey began. With no one to share it with and losing all sense of purpose along the way, I really wonder if it was worth it at all. It feels like I've hit max level in an mmorpg with little reason to log in any more.
Then there’ll be something else you want and on and on it goes. That’s the way life is my friend. The more you have, the more you want
As always, Wes’s cinematography is on point.
everyone is growing and traversing through their life in their own way. it's a really beautiful sentiment.
Yup
"A difference between seeing a direction and discovering a path." Just wow. ❤😭
So is this Julie’s life after she parted ways in From Here on Out?!? 😭
No, character name is different.
Wait... are you saying that there are links between the videos in the WongFuniverse?!
@@SDSUAztec There sure is
I've been trying to remember what video she was in. Thank you
@@SDSUAztec Very much so.
I knew it! I knew it was Wes with the moody shots, cantonese and contemplative self reflection vibes. Canto represent!
Those are things that I like.
When you just walk out a conversation and just meditate in a middle of a hallway
Relatable
What a beautifully told story. The acting was exceptional, the kind of moments that really happen in life. The characters are extremely relatable, passionate and we are taking on a journey where we are able to slow down and enjoy the moment... Well done 👍👍👍👍👍👍👌
Well put together and it really helped me think about where I am now in my life and how from here on out the events that I choose to take on are much bigger than I realize. Loved the short film and always looking forward to next one! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
P.S. Congrats Phil and Helen! It’s great to see how much Wong Fu has grown! Let’s keep it going!
unintentional name dropping of the last short film Julie starred in 😜glad we can make that impact on you!
So cool seeing this filmed in Toronto!!! :D
2:25 "you couldve just walked"
LOL YEAH RIGHT, The drive from the Pearson airport in Mississauga to downtown Toronto is like 30 mins on a good day with normal traffic
They really captured the charm of Toronto in such a short video. Super impressed by how they highlighted some of the most beloved spots with the limited time they had to shoot this.
Glad we did TO good!
I loved this short! The camerawork was amazing and I truly loved Julie's acting! This is her best work in a Wong Fu video imo. The message was great too- it's something we all feel as a society but is something rarely conveyed in film. "A Difference Between" is tremendous work by Wes!
Nice job Wesley - I wish the film had been just a little longer (and maybe we could have heard a phone call from her) but that's the secret of great storytelling - you always want it longer. This story reminds me so much of myself and my friends in my late 20's - I caught in limbo of not liking what I was doing but unsure (or a little scared) of going a different direction, and my best friend getting married, landing that job with the big payday - and I wondered if he would be happy. Years later, he was happy with his choice because structure meant security (although he changed firms after a few years) - and I'm still kind of in that journey. Btw, nice to see Julie Zahn back - keep bringing her back (and yes, Jason and Susan were also very good).
Ever since Wes posted on Instagran that he was shooting in Toronto I have been waiting for this!! And it's finally here!! Amazing short as always, can't wait for what's to come next 🙌😍
Me seeing that first scene: so Wes
Lol
I love it when she looked at the lights and closed her eyes. No lines and no lines needed.
Good job Benson and Wes❤️❤️❤️
Sheih Genny in the end when they closed their eyes, I closed my eyes too. Idk it just resonated
Hi. It me.
Julie's acting is mad underrated 😭❤
We love a Wes short
Hey it me
hehe thanks for noticing!
No. It me.
3:45 damn that ‘did you eat yet?’ Reference tho! His mum must love him
Most mums do. Good catch. Glad you got it.
When adulting hit me, I realized that it isn't about money after all. I never wanted to get into the top. I just want to do what I love. That's why I am quiting from my current job. Days are just so dragging. It's tiring going to the office, work, get paid, go home, then repeat. I don't find meaning. It's gonna be risky quiting from my job, but I don't wanna get old living a life of regrets that I didn't pursue what I really want to do.
WongFu, you come at the perfect time. This short speaks to me on so many different level. Thank you very much for this thought-provoking story. I really love it, just like your other works! 🤧💕
I'm just in love with this Channel, all these videos are so deep. THANKS WONG FU ❤️
On my way to ofc while watching. Wong fu- you guys literally made me think how much we are into this culture of run for money while there is so much more in life to see. Hats off for good morning vibes....
no one ever talks about consulting omg this is so relatable for me
OMG, this was by far one of the best videos you guys have made, thank you for always making unique and DEEPLY MEANINGFUL content over the years; it really brings out all the issues and things that not a lot of people think about but can realise, relate and understand by watching these videos. @Wong Fu Productions
Great stuff. Thank you Wes, Benson, Julie, Nathan, Susan, and all the cast and crew for your work on this short.
Thanks Kyle.
I don't know if many people know this, but that light art piece near the end of the short was made by a new media artist named David Rokeby, who was my mentor in my last year of university. It's awesome to see his work on one of my favourite UA-cam channels :) Thanks Wong fu :)
send him the video so he can see
H.I.K.W.Y.A. I did already :)
@@shortycastella nice. good job :). how did he react
H.I.K.W.Y.A. Positively :)
@@shortycastella 👌👍😊
As someone who has made Toronto their home for the last few years, you captured the city beautifully.
Phew!
i love julie and wes projects so much. every single one of them has something special and how i want to go back and watch all of wes' stuff again
This is what I call a Wongfu production short! Beautiful, meaningful, lingering after taste. This is the reason why I am a backer! Love you guys!
I always like how Wes' shorts aim to portray a feeling in addition to a story. Also that cinematography 🙌🏻
Sean Frost Thanks Sean.
There was this moment at the end where I audible gasped out of wonderment. It's so nice see something that warrant that type of reaction.
Crystal Higginbotham My heart. Thank you.
I love this short!!!!! Clearly shows the pure and awesome content that proves the good side of UA-cam. I love Wongfu, I'm still young and didn't grow up with Wongfu, but I discovered them later on. I'm glad that I've been able to find this youtube channel. Congrats Phil on your engagement too!!
Love it.
@@thewesleychan I've been noticed by Wes. My purpose is fulfilled. Also I love you Wes!
I watch a lot of Wong Foo Productions videos, and I think I found my favorite today. Thank you, and keep doing the great work, Wesley Chan!
Okay those shots at 9:20 were absolutely PERFECT- I got hit with an audio and visual transition I was not expecting and loved it! This short was simple but a good simple- nothing but the best shots from Wes
Kapow! Much thanks!
I love that Emma is so relatable. Her words are what I tell other people when then ask why. Thank you🤓😊
I've recently been wondering about the structure of my current workplace and whether I want more freedom...the timing of your shorts is always uncanny.
Beautifully shot wes!! Thank you so much. I love watching julie's acting. And I recognized so many places in this short :) definitely one of my new favourites ❤
Beautiful and inspiring as always, Wes. Thank you so much for this short!!! ❤️😩❤️
I guess it's been a while since Wes last wrote. Always love his scripts
As a Toronto local, I was like “how did y’all go from CN Tower to Kensington Market by WALKING?” 😂
30min walk. EZ. but they looked like they were meandering from st. Lawrence Market area, so probably took them 1h to get to Kensington, and another 45min to get back to Union. That takeout must have been stone cold. 😂
or they could've taken the streetcars
i saw this and liked without even watching because all the work you do is meaningful and I am happy to watch again
Man, I live for the real and subtle narratives WongFu continues to make. Thank you, guys!
"Did you watch that UA-cam video I sent you? Pretty soon, cars won't even need drivers."
*Andrew Yang entered the chat*
Immanuel Wilson lol yanggang.
I'm a new filmmaker and this and pretty much all of wongfu's vids have been so inspiring. Genuinely appreciate all your hard work! Great job Wes and the team!
I miss Toronto so much. Thank you for bringing it to me from the other side of the world. And as usual with Wesley's videos, the theme treated in the video really resonate with me. Good job!
Thanks wongfu. Rewatching it again this year and it hit different. Really needed this
Im glad that wonfu grasps my time, where I am and in my crisis.. this clip is like my two personas.. of wantimg to be free in my career but wanting to be structured as well.. it isn't easy in either worlds both have disadvantages and advantages but I found here is the choice to embrace the pros and cons of one world, either being a free lance or an employee etc.
I wasn’t sure what I was clicking on when this showed up in my recommendations...but man am I glad I watched it. Put me in a great mood :)
This is the cinematography that made me fall in love with WongFu ten years ago. Thanks guys.
Wow this is definitely one of my fav shorts! Gives some good insight on the internal struggles children of immigrant parents have regarding career choices. Having to chose between stability vs freedom. Also 👍🏻👍🏻 for the Cantonese incorporation! Nicely done!
These things are important to me. To us. Thanks!
I can relate to the male character and it’s really hitting home.
You'll be just fine Kevin.
Me too Kevin. Damn it, I swear they always release the content on the right timing. They must know...
Wesley Chan I feel like this generation Asians males are going through similar phases in their life, at the same time breaking stereotype and also trying to assimilate two cultures into one. Finding our path is much harder to manifest than our parents.
"people from LA don't walk" so true
false I walk alot in LA
Thank you for showcasing Toronto! You captured it's beauty wonderfully!
I just love how you guys tell your stories.. Super relatable, their is always a sense of warmth and truthfulness in every video of yours... I am so glad I have subscribed to such amazing content creators.. Kudos to u guys.. Keep up the amazing work..
It's crazy how every short that's released is relatable to the current point in my life... wow
I’m scared for the future, but we got this y’all
Was looking forward to this coming out after I saw the IG stories of you guys filming in Toronto during Bufferfest! I remember it was a really cold weekend that weekend so props to you guys for filming all this in such weather and in a short amount of time!
I honestly needed this. I've been contemplating my path and what I truly desire in my life. Then, this shows up in my notifications and I just have more of a smile on my face. Bless you, Wong Fu! Love your works! Stay awesome! 😁✌🏾
I've been to Toronto many times but this just makes the city look amazing!
Yes. Just yes. Wong Fu has made my day
I've waited so long for a new short! Cinematography and plot is always on point, such an inspiration.
Danku.
Wesley, you've done it again. Your mix of visuals and perfect choices of music never fail to bring out such emotion. You continue to inspire.
Thank you. I really appreciate that. It's not a pizza cake for me though. Jokes.
These are some of the most beautiful shots I’ve ever seen in film
Really beautiful filming and transitions -- ahh the suspense too...
I loved (and still do) the romantic shorts as I got into puberty, but now as an adolescent I hope to learn more and get inspired by you guys! I really feel like the shorts you make are absolutely incredible and really do connect in a certain way.
i love this short film. this is just what i needed to keep doing what im doing!!♥️♥️ have been struggling to be motivated these days but this film was like a sign given to me to keep doing just what i want to do 🥺
Watches the 1st 10 seconds “OMG ITS TORONTO” Woot woot
Gotta say. I love your videos. Very relatable and realistic. Keep it up! 🙏🏽
I love your content so much! It’s so wholesome and refreshing from all the fake vlogs, pranks, hacks, etc that we see on UA-cam now a days. If I had to live off one channel for the rest of UA-cam it would def be you guys. Keep up the great content!!
this made me tear up... so relatable at this moment in my life right now. also totally awesome that you guys filmed this in Toronto - you captured the city so beautifully! it's cool recognizing some of the locations!
i'm just watching them walk from underneath the gardiner all the way to kensington market, i think i would've passed out from the hunger by then LOL love from toronto!! this made the city look so beautiful, definitely did not appreciate it that much when i'm there (and yes, i know they probably didn't walk that entire distance)
It is beautiful.
*lives in Toronto* "been there" "been there too" "wait where is that?"
Been a while since a caught a wongfu video since I subscribed years back. I like the tone, feel and simplicity of the whole video. Nice one!
An excellent & authentic production! After 20 yrs in the Technology Industry, I too realised I needed a “day-to-day” freedom job and no more confining myself to a “boring” high paid job. So I made a deliberate switch to the teaching industry, something I am definitely passionate about and now finding alot of ideas & freedom in giving to the next generation. Sure I miss the xxxxx figure monthly basic pay but I‘ve compromised my health and happiness for the crazy hours I had put in and it’s definitely not worth it.
Wong Fu always makes me question everything about my life. And somehow make so many videos that WOULD be my life if I had a choice.
I'm going to lunch and might not go back to my desk.
Enjoy.
U guys have always been doing great content, I was back in college when I started watching your videos and now I've beeb working for over 3 yrs already and u guys are still best at what u do! You're eve getting married already! Congrats! 🎉🎉🎉
YES! I’m so glad you were able to shoot in Toronto for this! Amazing piece. Jason representing toronto as well! Love Julie as well! Keep up the great work you all!