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- čas přidán 14. 03. 2022
- Ex-lovers face their past during a hike.
BEN is used with permission from Tom Ruddock. Learn more at tomruddockdirector.com.
Joel and Millie used to be a love-struck couple, but things have changed. Two years ago they climbed Ben A'an, a hill in the highlands of Scotland, where they shared news that would forever bond them as a pair. But now, two years later, they return to the mountain and are in a much different place. Wedding rings are off, talk is strained, and they are both distant and awkward around one another.
As they re-climb Ben A'an, they set off to close the chapter of another milestone in their life, one that took its toll on Joel and Millie. But as they embark on their quest, they confront the distance that has grown between them and exactly what happened to cause it.
Written and directed by Tom Ruddock, this short drama is a compelling, sensitive portrait of a couple's journey through difficult emotional territory, told with great compassion and empathy. The film opens with two people riding in a car in strained silence, driving through the countryside. But then it segues into a short flashback of the pair at an earlier, much happier period in their lives together.
As the film proceeds, it toggles between the past and present, setting up an emotional mystery that draws viewers in: what happened between them to make things go wrong? Captured in beautiful cinematography, the hillside setting, too, weaves a certain spell into the film, embodying both the couple's emotional peak, as well as the almost insurmountable pain that has sprung up between them.
Equal weight is given to both the past and present of the couple's time together, with the excellent writing and editing playing out these scenes with honesty and authenticity. These qualities also characterize the excellent performances by actors Lara Lemon and Will Finlason. We see the moments where Joel and Millie share a significant piece of news, and how happy it makes them. We also see them in their more estranged present, sharing their most difficult moment. Yet somehow, sharing it reminds them of their connection and helps bridge the distance between them.
In the end, BEN becomes a powerful story of grief, bereavement and the collateral damage they can wreak on a relationship and family. But it also becomes a beautiful testament of a couple sharing the highs and lows of life, and how the shared history remains a palpable connection. By showing the couple's joy, their tragedy becomes all the more devastating, which makes watching the film a profoundly resonant emotional experience. It also makes the fragile, tender ending all the more moving, for how hard-earned it is and how small moments can have such weight in an ongoing story. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
My husband and I buried our first baby at 15 months old after a heart operation. We are still married 36 years later, but never recaptured our early blissful times.
My deepest condolences. And please remember- it’s truly never too late.
So Sorry to hear of your loss, but lovely to hear your still married 36 years later. Thankyou for sharing your story and for watching our film. We really appreciate it. Sending all our love!
So happy that you still together. 80% of couples who lose a child divorce (including my brother and sister in law). However, I know that it is possible to grieve together… I don’t think most people know how to do that. God Bless both of you
This was not what I was expecting. It was way better! I cried at 14 minutes in and then preceded to cry the rest of it. This is not something I went through, but wow, I felt it in my soul. To the two actors, BRAVO. I was hooked and believed you were together. Best best acting. Thank you! I'm touched. I love it!
I sped thru the first 4 minutes, then left.
Yes, same here. I cried at 14 minutes and pretty much didn't stop until it was over.
So I'm thinking......who the hell would go on a hike with their ex? But I decided to watch it anyway.
By the 14 minute I am crying my eyes out! What a beautifully sad story told in a painfully hopeful way.
Great job, powerful and emotional!
Cannot understand what is going on. Dialog is 'blg gug gug yoo hoo.." WFT
i was gonna say.... " someone who truly loved the other b4 they became exes." but idh to say that cause by your comment i see you answered your own question cause you watched it all the way through.
@JimE..The story is completely evident without a word of dialogue. Even with the bouncing back and forth between past and present. I won’t explain it to you. Rewatch it with your ears closed and your mind open..or don’t..it might be an idea you’re too insensitive to grasp anyway.
Based on the description, I thought it was going to be a comedy. Boy, was I wrong!
My older sister's first son died in her womb 30-yrs-ago. She still thinks of him, she went on to have two more sons but I always remember my first nephew Jacob. The loss of his life shaped who she became, I am glad she is at peace with the incident.
It takes time, years, to finally make peace with it.
Kudos to the actors for portraying such good emotions. Was a delight to watch !!
Even though not every word was clear, every glance, flashback and facial expression told the story. Although incomplete, I somehow understood everything that happened. Even the part where they made a point to not know for sure where they were going, they knew. I did too. Bravo! This was story telling at it's finest.
Not every word? No words were.
@@jime6739 Captioning would be nice.
@@jime6739 I thought it was just me
@@lyricberlin Me too 🙂🤷♀️
Seriously, can anybody please share what the dialogue was at 20:20 ? It feels like the crucial point but I just can't make out full sentences.
It always feels good when a couple can get back together after such a tragedy.
Why would a tragedy lead people to break up?
We agree A Carroll! Thanks so much for watching. We appreciate it
@@theprousteffect9717 Many reasons that would be difficult to put into words. Pain is subjective and during a traumatic event in life, people lose perspective of how it relates to someone else. Each individual deals with pain differently and no two people feel the same way even though both experience the same thing.
How did the baby die? I'm confused. TIA!
@@hank1519He died from cancer, stage 4...she said he had been born with it😢.
A child can test any relationship, a child with an illness becomes a couples every minute,the loss of a child is devastating and can have a devastating effect on a couple.... the chasm is impossible to fill.... but a love that was there can be re ignited..... given time.
And you know this how?
@@jime6739 Why are you so annoying in all of your comments? Are you angry at the world? Or are you just a troll?
I did the Northern Camino in 2015 after a great loss and it made me strong Emotionally mentally and physically
Wow. Some things you just don't see coming.
What a beautiful work of art. A genuine jewel.
Not a single wrong note. Every brushstroke in its right place.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who created this.
Without subtitles many of the words aren't understand but it touched ❤️🥰🤟🏻🤟🏻
aren't understood*. Please learn English before commenting on CZcams.
Especially for us non native English speakers.
@@The_Beast_666 Ha ha you are too funny :)
@@The_Beast_666 Your reply is not humanly !
Cannot understand the dialog!!! What is the point of watching???
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I’m a gruff 65 year old single guy. I’m compassionate but usually my outer demeanour doesn’t change. By the time I figured out what had happened and why the estrangement, I was feeling deeply moved and the tears are still rolling down my cheeks. I never lost a child, but I’m still grieving the loss of the relationship. This makes it fresh. I guess I am empathetic toward other people going through difficulties and suffering in their relationships. Was rooting for them to put aside the anger and distance and cling together. The bond between a woman and a man should be the best thing in their lives aside from children. I wanted them to draw close in their pain. I got the ending I hoped for. Tears of happiness at the end. I hate separation and breakup, even if I’m just an observer.
Thank you for this beautiful but heart wrenching little film. ❤
That was so well written, and the two phases of past and present seamlessly woven together. Really wasn't expecting that, the emotion. Emotionally powerful and beautiful at the same time; and the ending was just like sun rising again. Thank you.
I had a hunch of what this was about but INCREDIBLE acting! Loved it. So moving.
Thanks so much Nat, we appreciate it :)
Thanks for the Premier Omeleto! :)
I cried in the first couple of minutes, the emotions, the gestures, it triggered many things. I loved this mini clip, it drew much energy within-out.
I haven't always been in touch with my emotions, i used to be scared to show who i once was.
Now i am alone, after such memories myself, and can relate to many things in this video. Beautifully Created, thanks xx
best omeleto i've seen in a while, great acting, beautiful and painful and terrible and hopeful.
Thankyou so much Sanne, that's so lovely to read. We appreciate it.
Love ,love it! Felt like I took the journey with them...and mostly glad that they found their way to begin to heal ...together!
Not only was that a well made and beautifully shot (and told) short film, but it gets extra points as I'm a keen walker and I love to go walking/hiking in nature and that place looks mint! :P
Thanks so much Steve :) We appreciate it! & Yes it's an amazing hike. It's called Ben A'an in the highlands of Scotland :) Only an hour walk up to the top. highly recommend
@@View35Films Sold! Thanks, I may well have to venture there some day...
So much was said without the use of words. It was beautiful.
Thankyou Petra :) We appreciate it!
What a story,a masterpiece ♥️
Absolutely loved it
Thankyou so much Maharshi :)
Oh My Goodness 😱 ...This Is Acted So Well! They Deserve To Win An Oscar Prize!
This is great. It hits really close to home. They portrayed that type of loss very well. I unfortunately know it too well. This is a very interesting treatment of loss.
I hope you are doing fine now
Thankyou so much for your kind comments and for watching, we really appreciate it. Sorry to hear tat it it close to home, sending you all of our love!
Wow, that was a great film. The story was excellent and the scenery was beautiful. Great job.
Thanks so much Tom :) We appreciate it!
In tears from the start.... Emotional and brilliant!
* Life-long marriages leave a trail of tough, and troubling life experiences. It's the joy of commitment, lifting each other up, and counting blessings that reveal its rewards.
How beautiful was that! you almost don't notice how gorgeous the actor is.
Wow! At turns devastating and hopeful, this was a beautiful film with incredible acting.
Who else could we adequately grieve with but our partner who helped create such a beautiful living creature? Such a beautiful film
Subtitles would really help!!!
Too bad about the audio, can't make out words alot of the time :(
Sweet and sad from what I could tell
@natureboy tom , It's not American movie, it is Scottish. Or at least as far as I know, it is only in Scotland that the word "loch" is used for "lake".
Tears, tears and more tears. Masterpiece, again.
Thankyou so much Harper. We appreciate it!
Beautifully done. Glad to see he got past his pride and hurt. Thank you.....
A study and masterpiece in grief. Beautifully done
I totally guessed the issue before they got up the mountain. Good story.
I'm in tears 😭 after seeing & understanding it. Very beautifully made & directing. It's very difficult thing for Parents to get together after a tragic loss of a Child.
Life & Emotion ......as calm and as turbulent a River .........Loss is a 'test', and each one of us deals with it differently ......it can be and for some, it is a most defining journey.........I hope you all can find your calm after the storm, for it is never an easy clear path.
Stay Safe 🧡
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I loved it I wish it was a full film would be such a great romance flick with fresh new faces beautiful acting was super beautiful thank you so much for the short tear jerker
Sometimes you need to confront the past, no matter how painful it is, in order to move forward.
Cold chills at the end scene💓
🦋
(I cried)
Well done. From story, to audio, actor portrayal, to photographic visuals.
Well done 👍🏼💪🏼❤️
More depth than most Hollywood stories could pull off😢
This wrecked me... I haven't cried like that in a long time.
We're sorry for making you cry! But thank you so much for watching. We really appreciate it.
Heart-rending and beautiful. 😭🧡🧡🧡
Great acting, fantastic viewing.
Thankyou Keith :)
So beautifully - sensitively dun and so painful 😖💜
I can barely understand what they are saying. English subtitles would have been great. Ugh 😩
This was so good. I felt all the emotions, thank you!!
Thank you for this gorgeous piece
Beautifully done!
Thankyou Pyro! We appreciate it
What a deeply moving film!
Nah, he's not Bear Grylls. But neither is Bear Grylls, who says he spends his time in the Great Outdoors, but actually stays in hotel rooms. Total phony. Great film, here, though.
absolutely wonderful
I remember driving home late at night, my wife seated quietly in the passenger seat. Our marriage had failed some years before but we still lived together, not in the same bed but in the same building. I remember how I felt getting close to what had been home for quite a few years with my wife. I remember that feeling of dread and emotional pain, knowing we were about to go back into that place where we lived alone, in our own little worlds, not really being married anymore, not having any feelings of endearment or passion for each other. What a painful sorrowful time, something that comes before the divorce.
I wish you all the best ❤
powerful ... this is a good one very relatable. very real.
Thanks so much. We appreciate it!
A wonderful sad story, amazing movie. I'd love to better understand what they're talking. Thank you 🙏
Always well done! Liz
So, SO good. Everyone involved in this should be very proud.
Thank you very much Scott, this made our day :)
I made it to the world premier!
BRAVO! Just brilliant!
So well done. 👏🏾👏🏾
Thankyou Elle :) We appreciate it!
Please...SUBTITLES!!! Amazing acting and story---but the WORST AUDIO!!!!!! I hope that some good samaritan explained to me the basic outlines of the story to check what I got
I though I had problems understanding english, but I guess many more ppl have the same audio issue LOL
Thanks, great acting but a really sad plot.
Loved this work
Thanks Tony :) We appreciate it!
Simply brilliant!
This was sweet!
There are certain experiences that bring people even closer.
Ben died even before he was 10.
Very sorry had to let it out.
Great short. It's just that the accent and poor audio in few places (especially the first quarter of the short and last scene) made it hard to understand
Masterpiece, wow
Fantastic. So where was the hike?
Oh my goodness this was amazing 😭
Wow I never cry but I was while watching this 😢
Good. Very very good. Good acting. Good story. Good ending.
I’m in NY and get early notifications as early as 5am. Now I don’t get any!! 😤 I’m literally just seeing this short film now. 😓
15:38 Best spit bubble eva!
Brilliant
Superb scenery, Superb acting,Superb direction and a happy ending ❤
So good. ❤
Understandable but would have been so much better with subtitles/captions ❣️lots of love n blessings to all those who have been through this terrible loss 👍🏻the best way is to have another baby asap or to get a pet dog ❣️
Just excellent.
I don't recall a movie where the child has died & the coupe, the marriage, the relationship survives & are able to get past it, where their is forgiveness of themselves as well as the other.
Never having ever had anything approaching the light from that distant galaxy resembling a genuine connection in any kind of relationship, of course I have never had a child nor am I ever likely to.
But I wonder if that kind of forgiveness & surrender of the things we can not change, truly ever occurs in real life between a man & a woman or between anyone.
However rare, I have to believe it is possible. Surrender, I think, is the most difficult part.
Oh yes it can.
Damn I can recall a dozen at least wtf….I’d say you don’t know or watch much movies…..
@@6Haunted-Days Well I don't watch as many movies as I use to.
So can you name one?
@@marylevin9262 Can you prove it?
Beautiful.
Well done
Thank you
Superb 👏👏👏👏👏 Loved it bravo 👏👏🙏❤️
Thanks so much Pana :) We appreciate it!
🥰.. when u hv space & understanding things happen with ease 🥰❤️
Wonderful!
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Wow. Really freakin good
Thanks Danita :) We appreciate it!
Their accents are so thick, I can’t understand a word they said.. but I think that I understood the jist of it
Where was this filmed?
Ben A'an in Scotland. It's in the description.
Fantastic
How can I get you to post my short films on your channel ???
Ouch. Extremely personal subject matter to portray and personal for me. I was expecting both to go their separate ways. I'm glad they both worked through the loss together. I don't think there's any other way. No... I know there isn't.
so good
No me gusta tener una relación con un hombre que tenga los mismos pasatiempos que yo, porque si tenemos algún problema no quiero perder la única oportunidad que me gusta para sentirme libre y optimista. 🌸
Again, subtitles would have been helpful. These guys are not always easy to understand.
Thanks
Can anyone explain what's the story ? Can't understand words ? How his kid died ?
The child had cancer. They split up cuz grieving a loss of a child is different for people and can be hard on remaining in relationship. But they decided to go on a mountain they once climbed and basically say their last goodbye to the child. After that we can see them reconciling and finding the love in each other again.
@@HanhiT What were they saying when she was filling water from the stream regarding hospital and all?
@@punit3558 Hmm, good question haha. I didn't understand either. Subtitles would really help in this vid.
@@HanhiT Yes , thank you
Lovely. Would have liked subs, though. Couldn't understand half of what the girl was saying.
I cried when she cried :'(