I liked her asking do you really think that? I KNOW that. All things in the entire universe are significant and insignificant at the same time. They have to be, otherwise one has no meaning. Everything exists on opposites, for anything to exist, there must be an opposite just to give meaning to the other. If there is no such thing as down, then up doesn't exist. It's a simple and yet complicated thing........understand?
@Teena Courtney it was a book I read of a "Non-Philosopher" called Jaques Derrida.....he breaks everything down to such a simple level that reading his book changed the way I look at absolutely EVERYTHING!!!!! The biggest revalation I had, there is no such thing as 'wrong' cause I cannot for the life of me find its opposite!! There is good and bad, right and left, correct and incorrect, etc. etc.....but NO ONE has been able to come up with an opposite to wrong. So I tell people that every choice you make, every action you take is the correct one simply because you said/did it!!!! It can be a good or bad choice, but it was the only one you could have made. It sounds confusing but it's really very simple. Now, 2 decades later, science is actually proving all of it! Everything in the universe is physically connected by tangible tethers we've seen and documented, and all matter, antimatter, energy, gases,stars, whatever, it's just a vibration. I think they were too quick to ditch the string theory! It's the closest we've come to understanding it all.
I called a suicide hotline once and they hung up on me after i said i kept having the urge to run into traffic. The pure irony of being hung up on by a suicide hotline humored me so much that i walked home crying/laughing simultaneously
A laugh, isn’t enough to keep going. Just a momentary distraction. All it does is postpone your suicide to a later date, unless you eventually cure your depression.
Sometimes people need someone to talk to..not therapy bc they have guidelines and they don't care..but someone like this..just someone with an emotional connection will help. This film showed me how much people sre hurting all around us sometimes it may land on you to uplift someone. Nobody is ever alone. Love
I’m a volunteer crisis counselor for the crisis text line and I used the CTL myself in my darkest times before and honestly I know a lot of the other counselors have, because we’ve been there and we understand we want to be able to give that back to someone else like someone kindly did for us at that time in our lives 💕
@@thekawaiicripple Then maybe you can help the system to be better at helping people. Stop sounding like an automated answering machine. I think you can get the gist from this story how that man felt that the crisis line didn't help him. He felt like he's just a case to them, not a person.
Cahidi Joyo Raharjo completely understand what you’re saying and I’m so sorry if you’ve experienced that, I honestly hated the suicide hotline when I was in that place and called they didn’t care and were rude and definitely just had a script. Which led me to finding a different crisis service the CTL. I volunteer for the crisis text line, we’re a free 24/7 text service not voice (more comfortable for a lot of people, allows deaf people to have access etc) but I do make sure to actually connect with the person and meet them where they are and lean into their pain I don’t follow a script, I do have to ladder up risk assessment but other than that I’m just talking as me as a person who genuinely cares and wants to learn about the other person, who they are, what they care about, what they’re struggling with, what they think would be most helpful for them in that moment etc. I will lean into their pain and experience it with them so then together we can try to figure out how to get to a better place or at least a calm. I will always do everything I can to ensure whoever’s on the other end of the text knows that they are a person who’s life matters and that everything that makes them who they are matters 💕
People who work this job must be put under a lot of pressure and sometimes guilt, as anything they say can be the difference between life and death. They're our unsung heroes.
@Vasanthi What exactly do you mean? Why on Earth would he be wrong? Why do you think he's naive? Be careful what you say to other people. They could take it the wrong way.
@Vasanthi oh I didn't see it. I feel like you might be a little cynical, people can be good. There are so many great people I've met. There's been a lot of strangers who I've seen be really nice. Obviously there are aholes, but most people are good.
I want to believe that he called the next day, read the poem, she gave criticism, asks him to call again. He starts putting his back to it, starts to enjoy it, goes to the library to get a poem book and writes more poems. Calls again. They speak some more. He has some new poems he came up with and she really likes them. They never know each others' names, they never meet, he ends the last call with a thank you note. Someday she sees his poems in the newspaper with a pen name, but no doubt it's him. He's alive. Not entirely there yet, but getting better.
After 20 years working a crisis line, it doesn’t get any better than this film. Even though workers go thru some very intensive training beforehand, I can’t begin to explain that punch in the gut feeling you get when that phone rings and you know that after you say Hello, every word you say is crucial to the person who has called you in such desperation. What a fabulous film.
Can I just say thank you for being an angel, without wings. There are many of you scattered throughout the world. Big hugs. Truly you are the unsung heroes, that can change lives. Warms my heart, I know you went home many of times and probably cried your heart out. For that you will be rewarded. If not in this life then in your next. Blessings and thank you.
I'm bad at expressing gratitude but I just hope you know how much people like myself appreciate you and the work you do. I can't imagine taking up so much emotion and stress in for yourself (at least not now) so just know how important *you* as a person is.
She’s such a fine actor, a sixteen minute long video with just one onscreen subject. Not even once my mind wandered somewhere else. Good writing, kudos to the team!
Caithlin O'Loghlen & Brendan Rock are very good.....I'd like to see more of them. Well, more of the Rock.....didn't see him at all. I believed Cait's character completely!
One single camera shot as well, sloooowwwwwllly panning in and out, this film is pure perfection. Hollywood sucks! I'm all about nobody directors with no budget and just a few minutes of film. Omeleto continuously blows me away!
What really broke me was after getting angry, before trying to hang up he actually wished her genuinely that she would do the significant thing she wanted in life. Those who are driven to suicide are usually one of the most kindest people ever. That's why they would rather hurt themselves than cause others pain. I've been there and I am still struggling with it. I hope one day I don't feel guilty for existing or taking up space.
For u being here it doesn't mean ur taking up space, it means u have to find that purpose, go back to the drawing board see what u love to do, plan it and do it to ur best of ability, and build up ur self confidence more instead of wasting ur time thinking about it, u will be successful in life, and I will too!
You are here involuntarily as we all are, so please I sincerely hope that the feeling of guilt will leave you. I genuinely hope for your peace, a peaceful existence is what you deserve.
Please don't feel guilty.. You've gone days before without it and you can do that again. The space you take is yours. No one else's. You're one of the few people out there who care more about others than they do themselves... You can afford to care about yourself.. Even if it's just a little bit every day. It's going to be tough, but you can do it. Little by little.
I like the progression of the way they speak. At the beginning, she's trying to go by the script and he's being a bit of a douche, as a defense mechanism. As they talk more she begins to talk to him as a person and he also opens up more, and you see a connection
It was truly frightening wasn't it? I've watched this over and over again, each time is like the 1st. This is a work of art. Not only that, I'm willing to bet that it will save countless lives of those at the end of their rope! BRAVO!!!!!
Sarcasm and whits are signs of intelligent people, intelligent people are the ones who bother questioning everything in life. They are often misunderstood and not appreciated enough, that's why friends and romantic relationships are difficult for them.
Can we just take a moment and appreciate the *voice modulations* of the distressed man and the *facial expression* of this very young actress? This was simply great.
Her facial expressions hit me in the heart like a sledgehammer and I can't get through this film w/out tears. Very impressive work this is, everyone involved was top notch!
And it was all one take. Incredible. The rehearsals alone must have taken weeks, and the final product shows they didn't half-ass it. Brilliant. I hope it won an award or something, it really deserves it. People who watch short films usually pass them off as great regardless of the quality simply because they're shorts, but this was great,
@@ThatScootFanboy straight up!!! I'm constantly blown away by shorts. It's pretty easy to do a movie when you have basically an unlimited budget, time, talent, sets, the best equipment, etc etc etc. But when you make a movie that costs next to nothing, lasts just SECONDS, has just 2 freakin actors(her boss isn't really counted) uses very little equipment, the set can be made for FREE!!!!! When you combine all that into a short film that sticks with me, probably for life, that's what I call IMPRESSIVE!!!!!! That is talent and creativity at is best! It's amazing when you break it down and think about it all, I've watched it at least a dozen times at this point!
I used to work for an organisation just like this and I can honestly say this is very realistic. The only difference is that we wouldn't leave a newcomer alone to take a first call like that - a long training and then mentoring period comes first. However the girl who played the volunteer and the voice actor who played the caller are both excellent.
@silver925, same here and I thought the same as you regarding the actors. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like to get a call like this as my very first one and with no help at hand. I give thanks for my training course and wonderful mentor.
The difference you mention doesn't even apply here because when her superior comes back she says "weird, that shouldn't be hooked up already" as the phone rings once again, meaning she wasn't meant to be taking calls yet. But I'm glad to know that, besides how great the acting was, it's a pretty realistic scene.
Wow. Well done. I like it how the background noises in the office gradually disappeared when the call got more intense and serious and how all those background noises appeared at the same time the moment he hang up the phone. Sad and beautiful short film. Well done!
Yeah the cinematography was brilliantly subtle. The constant, super-slow zoom in on her as the call went on, the gradual darkness around her, and the quiet of the background noise, then it all comes back as we zoom out again afterwards.
I've drafted it before, let me tell you it gives you time to think. It might not stop everyone, but it sure did for me. My dumbass is obviously still alive 💀.
I was in her shoes once. I was 17. I didn't have any training. We talked for 90 minutes. He survived. The movie pictures the situation amazingly well. It's brilliant.
There have been four suicides in my family, the 4th being a likely. I am tired of the judgmental comments others have made about suicide. We can't be inside anther's head to feel their pain. My poetry is the closest thing I have, as is this man's writing. The young woman's suggesting was therefore brilliant.
Same for me! My writing has been a huge outlet for me. I usually don't let others read my poems bc they always say "they're so dark" or "suicidal" and I'm just like, exactly! It's either that or actually doing it. I think it's important for people to have something to turn to that helps them work out their depression, anger and/or fear.
I learn how to do new things. I write, I make jewelry, furniture, instruments, chain maille, I paint, sketch, sing, fish, stargaze, watch meteor showers, on and on and on!!!! People say your so talented, it's not talent, it's me doing anything possible to stay OUT OF MY HEAD!!!!! When I'm not busy, I think, when I think, it's bad. Its not talent, its suicide prevention!
i know you don't know be but i am terribly sorry for your loss and intense grieving... i truly am sorry..... remembering my family and loved ones is something i fight to consider in my own dark battles.. you're right... no one truly knows what goes on in our minds and how intense things can be.. i truly am sorry for your great losses and hope in time you can find comfort and peace.
I just f*cking cried so hard... But as someone who's called a helpline once or twice before, distracting me with doing something.. anything... anything other than hurting myself.. anything other than killing myself... really worked. A lot of people think you need to solve the problem; stop the problem.. When what we really need is for someone to just be there.. someone to just understand the feeling and help us get through it. To listen.. Hell, even if it's to a suicide letter. Because it's so f*cking hard when you have to hold that all inside; when you don't know what to do with so much darkness.. when you feel so lost and so empty.. I can't even imagine the hell people at these call centers go through but.... you saved my f*cking life that day... You saved my life... I don't even know who you are or anything about you but you saved me.. from myself. And that means everything in the f*cking world.
Kudos to you my friend! You know the truth of the darkness, you have walked through it and know it's name. I've walked in your shoes and I know the strength and integrity in your heart because of my own experience with it. There is no greater companion than one who has walked through that place. Truly, their hearts are opened.
@@SusannaSaunders Exactly! It's really hard to overcome and even still some days I feel like I just live with it and deal with it rather than having just gotten over it. But it gets easier a little bit more everyday. And kudos to you too! Don't forget where you are now and what you've been through to get you to a more positive place!! :D
@@vitanyroyale thank you Francesca! For me it was a counsellor who got me through the darkness. We are still close and write to each other even though it's been 35 years now since she helped me. She saved me from overdosing. Like you, I still have dark spells, but not as bad. I know that it will eventually lift in time. I now have a wonderful wife who is my soulmate. Life isn't perfect, I'm in physical pain most days, but it's a hell of a lot better! Would you like to chat via email?
@@SusannaSaunders That's always great to hear! And that's pretty amazing to hear that after all this time you still keep contact! Send me a message here and let's chat!
you’re so right. i was so close to the edge once and she told me to...make a smoothie. she told me that if i were to go, let’s at least do something i had never done before, and i said i’d never had a smoothie. i went to the fridge and we talked through everything in it. we added peaches and ice cream and orange juice and everything i had, and we laughed when i jokingly suggested pickles. for a moment i almost forgot why i was actually talking to her, and i felt alive, for a second. and then at the end, i drank it, and she told me that i’d accomplished something when i thought i couldn’t. she told me that their can be small victories, that still mean something. and while that wasn’t by a long shot my last call, or my last night alone questioning the futility of my entire existence, it was a call i remember so vividly
The actress is remarkable! Her raw emotions and train-wreck of thoughts tumbling in her expressions kept me riveted the entire duration. His voice acting reached such low depth of despair and dealing with such an emotionally devastating and controversial (personal) topic was momentous. The script writer kept the dialogue realistic and compelling. Another award-winning film. This should become a public service announcement. A call - pun intended - for help is to be heard, not listened to. The character never let him go without a struggle to keep him alive for one more night.
in theater there are some pieces that are made of a monologue and are long. It is more "easy" for some peoples to learn a very long text, than for average peoples and me. And having to answer to someone else makes it more easy because it gives you some keys, it gives you some rest (and less time to speak) . But yes it is impressive what she did, because she is alone before the camera.
At the end of the call when he said "Sounds like i did" made my stomach turn! Leaves the viewer unaware of his decision, and wether he said it just to make her feel good.
That's the point, you'll never know what he will decide to do with his life. He could have changed his mind, or he could have just said all that to make her feel better... To tell her what she wanted to hear. She even said, it was her first call... He probably wanted a shoulder to cry on, advice, some hope.. but also knowing that she's brand new to this... That she was trying, but it could have been out of her leuge.. she was trying, he could see that.. but he in dispair... At the end of the day, he knew it was his decision.
there's a level of self awareness you cannot reach without focusing onto yourself and after focusing that deeply on yourself it is extremely difficult to take on an outwards facing role such as a politician. It's just not physically possible for quiet lonely people to become rulers i'm afraid
Nop, not always. The power.... Changes pple. They think good once they start becoming powerful. But then the selfpreservation fear to keep the power kicks in and the mindless show or acting begins.
@@neotamee That's exactly what it sounded like to me. Changing someone 's mind why really has thought for a long time to kill themselves and and then finally decide to take the step. The won't be convinced that easily. But even if it wasn't an excuse, he only said he changed his mind about the letter, not about the fact he is still planning to kill himself. People should not underestimate suicidal tendencies. When they already made up their mind, it's extremely difficult to convince them otherwise.
I just stare at her stunned face and could read... *"was that enough?"* *"is he ok?"* *"please don't tell me he gave up.."* *"i- i need to know- i want to be there.."* *or maybe its just me-*
I don't want to think about it too much because he probably called back and got someone else who stuck more to the script and didn't have the context from the previous day to work with.
I wrote the letter.... Loaded the gun... Took a xanax and took a deep breath.... in that moment I realized that it would be my mama bringing my daughter home that next morning that would find me... And I couldn't do that to them. That was 24yrs ago... I'm now a mental health counselor. Some things cannot be taught in a book or lecture...this really hit home for me.
That was one tough call and emotionally hard. I used to work at a center for ppl going through mental health issues. At the center where ppl stayed for a bit and left. They were asked when they left if they wanted someone (volunteers) to call them later and see how they were. I would come in with another volunteer and we would look through the folders of individuals and decide who to call first. I talked to a great many and some of the conversations were hard and some wanted just a listening ear and maybe our advice too. I learned a great deal from doing that.
That must have been a lot to handle. Thank you for caring about us so much. I had really bad depression and didn't even think to call a help center. I'm sure all of the people you've helped would give you a big THANK YOU!
@@ashleydeane338 I am sorry you went through depression and did not know about call help centre. I hope you are doing well now. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was really beautiful what you said and thank you for that. Keep well and safe.
Thank you, Starlette, for doing what you did. I've been that person to call The Samaritans (I'm in the UK) two or three times in my life and although I wasn't planning to kill myself, the suicidal ideation I had at those times (I have Depression) was so great, that I felt I couldn't talk to anyone but a stranger. I remember going downstairs at the time when my parents were still here and telling them that I'd just rang The Samaritans and that it wasn't the first time. They knew I was going through a very severe Depressive episode at that time and I think they just felt a little helpless. I told them that sometimes it's best to have someone listen completely subjectively and anonymously on a phone call than try to tell even the people you love how you're feeling in person. People like you and that do/did your job are in most cases literal lifesavers
That there is a powerful piece; tightly written, beautifully acted , both verbally and physically outstandingly acted. Better than the vast majority of Hollywood schlock. It truly grabs you and never lets go.
the effect of her taking off the headset, it zooming out again, the lights changing, all the returning of the real world is just insane. you focus so much on the conversation, and then when it's all over, you can't help but think "damn....."
Wow! I’m stunned. I worked as a helper with the suicide prevention line for about 8 years. This film captures the essence of what I felt and thought and said in my most intense calls. Crying with the caller, feeling helpless with them, going with them into their darkness and letting them the space to express that anguish. This film has me undone. I’m in tears over the beauty of helping a person to find life for even just one more day.
I think it ends that way to leave you with the same unsettling feeling as the woman. Will he call again? Will he do it? Did I do enough? It drives home the uncertainty and resignation you must deal with when working this job. You won't know after they hang up what will happen to them. You just need to pick yourself back up and answer the next caller hoping that you can make even the smallest difference in their life. I heard that it is somewhat similar to working as an EMT/paramedic because you often don't know what happens to the patient after dropping them off at the hospital. You have to get used to the feeling of doing what you can in the moment and trying to move forward after the moments passed.
I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for people like this girl who picked up the phone and simply spoke to me like a person and listened. I related so much to the guy, also really liked both the characters and thought this was well made, acted and written.
I related with the man more than anything, if I was that caller I wouldn’t even disagree with him, I couldn’t lie to him....That’s why I could never do that job. As much as I would love to help someone like I wish someone could help me, I couldn’t because there would be two depressed ppl on the line. I’m just ranting to who ever reads. Crazy how short films be so touching
There are many people who need a reason to wake up the next day. Some days, just knowing that there is someone out there making another movie, that has to be witnessed and appreciated, keeps me going.
Something that really struck me from this, was when he said something along the lines of "You're not trying to help me. You're trying to stop me. There is a difference.". That is a very powerful statement and something I'll be thinking about for a long time to come. As for giving him three reasons... he already gave them to her. The three reasons were in his hand and he read one of them out loud. As a developing counselor, I'd also like to point out to those who may need it, that many counseling places offer 1-10 free sessions. All you have to do is ask. Not all of them do. But most of them.
As a person who was too late to stop a friend from committing suicide. This video really hit home and made me wish I had gotten that phone call. I always feel that I was just a few minutes away from stopping him and it's haunting knowing that I didnt get there in time. My friends say that he might have hurt me if I had gotten there, I honestly do not know if he would have but my gut tells me he would have given me the gun and we would have hugged, and figured it all out. It truly is haunting and devistating I cried this entire video.
As someone who has answered a friends last call for help (after an overdose in my case), I have some idea of what you feel. Thankfully, I was in time and I managed to save her. Although it ended our friendship, I still believe that I did the right thing to save her, sadly my actions afterwards were not seen as trying to do the best for her at my own expense. No good deed goes unpublished it seems 🙂
I have worked at and managed a helpline, and sometimes the voices and the feelings that my callers express keep me up at night. And these are people I don't even know. I can't imagine how much harder it must have been to have a friend on the other end. Two things usually help me with anger and frustration thrown my way. 1) They called me. I didn't call them. Which means that they wanted something. 2) Sometimes people just need someone to direct their pain or anger towards, we're just easy targets. If holding it against me is somehow making it easier for them to cope, bring it on. I hope this helps you as much as it helped me.
Fantastic! I was really drawn into the story, and love how the camera slowly drew nearer to the actress' face, and the lighting around her dimmed. It really heightened the intimacy of this interaction and the film, in general. Both actors were spectacular. My new favorite recent film here, on Omeleto.
That was the longest freaking 16 minutes of my life. Holy hell did I get chill and anxiety each second. I can't measure how much I took out sigh of relief at the end. but then I was anxious again when the phone rang again, with the other women just laid it easy and just ignored it. I WAS LIKE WAIT HWTA ARE U JUST GON IGNORE THAT AUIW DAWDHAWHDAWHDUIAHUIDH AUWDUIAHWDUIHAUIWHDUIAWHDAW
Being a loner, heart broken and suicidal several times I can say it is one of the best content for people like us. Everyday delaying your heart to die through your mind and tricks and all is the real struggle (of many in living) a person can have in life. I hope God accept us becoz we stopped believing in her/him.
@@brianlexl1215 For all the evidence, or lack thereof, I can't believe that God wouldn't have an understanding that self aware people would have questions and doubts. Would He really be so petty as to say 'Well, since you don't have blind faith in me you're out of my club'? I've found that most religions are about hypocrisy and the most 'devout' people often use their beliefs to exalt only themselves or their group. They are very weak on compassion, caring and humility, often having no feeling for those outside their clique. I've been there. I thought I had it all figured out. Over time I realized some of those I associated with and respected were not at all godly people. Truth is I didn't know squat. I've read that even Mother Teresa had doubts. Religion can be a great thing. It keeps a lot of people going. But what human being is so perfect that they can presume to know exactly what happens to us when we leave here, or even what constitutes penance?
@@brianlexl1215 I apologize if my comment came off as an attack on you or your religion. That certainly wasn't the intention. I agree with nearly everything you state above. The original commenter implied that they had or were having a crisis of faith. My point was only that no one should feel guilty for feeling that or feeling like they need to have some questions answered. I have nothing against the deeply religious, those without religion or those anywhere in between. You are absolutely correct that religious institutions are generally philanthropic and generous but some also support hate agendas and other groups who support those ideals so it's good to be aware and ask lots of questions. I believe God loves all His/Her people unconditionally and makes allowances, even for non believers. That's probably the only point we actually disagree on. And that's ok. Peace.
I'm crying...at the end, her staring. She said to call back tomorrow. Will she be there tomorrow, does she want to be there tomorrow? Does she want to walk away now? Grasping for something, anything in hopes it's not the end for a stranger, but that is how we are, isn't it?
This was wonderfully well written. I loved the part where the caller replies with "You want me to draft my suicide note? That's really f***ed up!" I couldn't help but laugh.
She was getting a call at the end, and she unhooked it up, basically hanging... but when she got a personal call, she excused herself to make time for it. Powerful.
*”You don’t want to help me, you want to stop me.”* Well they can’t help you if they can’t stop you, if they don’t stop you there will be no one to help.
If 'someone stops him' then there's still a someone that needs help so there's still a problem, but if he's taught to stop himself then there's no problem.
@@anthonyrose6625 Even if he stops himself every time right before offing himself, there's still a problem. Like jszt because he's not dead doesn't mean he's not miserable. That's no way of living. always on the verge of suicide.
I've struggled years with suicidal ideation and now I'm working in healthcare, I can't even describe the way this film tears at me in both directions. It reminds me of the days I've called into a hotline, sobbing either in my closet or under a towel with a bathroom fan on so that my family wouldn't hear me; reminds me of the days how one patient was screaming at me only to finally take that step back to just cry. It reminds me of the days I've called the hotline only to have my phone malfunction and my call not going through; reminds me of the time I took part in a patient take down to retrieve a contraband after a patient had taken it out to harm themselves. I've lived long enough to know that life sucks but I've also served my community long enough to know that there's help. It's a back and forth between the two but with the things I've seen, both good and bad, I'm not yet giving up my battle.
Just remember Tiffany life doesn't have to suck ..it can be great at times ..and I've had my trauma and tragedies..don't give up ever ..hope you're okay 🙋
As someone who has needed the hotline before and has utilized the crisis textline, the frustration of hearing them read a script is something pretty real. It has distracted me from my thoughts before, the frustration.
The creators probably wrote from experience and luckily had film friends in the same boat. Life is ironic and then you look for the next big story to pay the bills.
This is by far my favourite Omeleto video. As someone who's dealt with similar situations to this, both sides, it speaks to me on so many levels. For anyone that's gone through this, or knows anyone that's going through this, remind them and yourself that suicide doesn't end the pain, it merely passes it on to those left behind. Love yourself and those around you
This is a lovely comment. Yes. Lost a fiancé to suicide two and a half weeks after my dad died and was suicidal for three years afterwards. Wrote a book about being suicidal since I couldn't find one to help me. Your comment is so true.
As someone who has had a loved one attempt suicide while on the phone with me and have had to call hotlines myself, this really hit hard. I have PTSD from the loved one's suicide attempt and the parts where the man sounded distressed gave me a few flashbacks so this was hard to watch. But this was very well done
This short should be compulsory for everyone. It was awesome in every way. I know many who would regard the caller as a loser. Sadly, that is insanely true. Given just a whiff of empathy would tell you the caller could one day be you. 'suicide doesn't end the pain, it merely passes it on to those left behind'. Well for some, there isn't anyone to leave behind. This is one of the best pieces of acting I've ever seen.
This is flat out brilliance. From the one shot economy to a superbly timed build of tension into the knife edge role swapping humour. Superior character direction pushing the lead actress to her absolute performance limit. This will do their careers no harm at all and quite right too. This is the epitome of what a young or debut filmmakers should look to in terms of what is possible with a single shot and the emotional ammunition written, cast, loaded and discharged . Outstanding heartbreaking and hugely memorable. 5 stars .
This was beautiful. Any time I've called a suicide hotline I was at my lowest of lows just needing anyone to give me any reason to hold on. I loved him showing frustration at the script they read off because I've felt it. The acting on this was so stunning. Good job!
OMG, I was absolutely balling. I have been down this road several times in my life. I'm maniac depressive and have always needed meds. After I had my daughter my life changed, no meds, no counseling, because now my life has purpose. If anyone is ever feeling lonely or hopeless,reach out to someone. There's ALWAYS another beginning....
i feel the panic and compassion in her voice simultaneously and this whole thing just really hits home because i've been on both sides of this conversation
I applied to do a similar job, with The Samaritans in Britain. One of the questions was, would you be able to cope with hearing somebody take their own life over the phone? That's when I realised how serious that work would be. I'll do it if possible, but I have no real idea of the implications on my own mind. I suspect I could do it, but we'll see.
Annette Bening in "Shall We Dance", expressed marriage and by extension a basic need in all of us - that we need a witness to our life so it has some semblance of purpose. The story showed young character helped the caller by witnessing his writing and gave him a thread of a reason to live to at least make the writing better, then she offered to hear it tomorrow. Sometimes we all need a reason to get up the next day.
@Spotless Leopard: If you think you're mentally strong enough then please do go for it. It's such a rewarding thing to do and fortunately not every call is an in progress. There's a fantastic support network for all volunteers as well and counselling if you feel you need it at any point.
@@davidletterman9936 On some level, maybe doing this job is being a witness to our own life, and finding a real purpose as opposed to the empty-at-the-end inevitability of simply doing something for money.
This girl ❤️ If she wasn’t the one who picked up the phone he probably wouldn’t of made it... I’m not crying you are 😭 Yes I know this is a script but still
"you want to stop me, not help me"
why do I found that SO deep?
@TheDodicat Fcuku
That really resonated with me too🙏
Yep. They ARE two different things!
I liked her asking do you really think that?
I KNOW that.
All things in the entire universe are significant and insignificant at the same time. They have to be, otherwise one has no meaning. Everything exists on opposites, for anything to exist, there must be an opposite just to give meaning to the other.
If there is no such thing as down, then up doesn't exist. It's a simple and yet complicated thing........understand?
@Teena Courtney it was a book I read of a "Non-Philosopher" called Jaques Derrida.....he breaks everything down to such a simple level that reading his book changed the way I look at absolutely EVERYTHING!!!!! The biggest revalation I had, there is no such thing as 'wrong' cause I cannot for the life of me find its opposite!! There is good and bad, right and left, correct and incorrect, etc. etc.....but NO ONE has been able to come up with an opposite to wrong. So I tell people that every choice you make, every action you take is the correct one simply because you said/did it!!!! It can be a good or bad choice, but it was the only one you could have made. It sounds confusing but it's really very simple.
Now, 2 decades later, science is actually proving all of it! Everything in the universe is physically connected by tangible tethers we've seen and documented, and all matter, antimatter, energy, gases,stars, whatever, it's just a vibration. I think they were too quick to ditch the string theory! It's the closest we've come to understanding it all.
I called a suicide hotline once and they hung up on me after i said i kept having the urge to run into traffic. The pure irony of being hung up on by a suicide hotline humored me so much that i walked home crying/laughing simultaneously
This is the BEST dark humour I’ve ever read 💀
See? It worked. They knew what they were doing. You probably called a pro.
A laugh, isn’t enough to keep going.
Just a momentary distraction.
All it does is postpone your suicide to a later date, unless you eventually cure your depression.
This is sarcastic 😬
You did the right thing. We all know what's best for ourselves.
Moral of the story: being yourself and showing your genuine compassion is better than reading an outdated script that has no meaning to you.
It sure is... But see how much of herself it takes in the process. This should be a million dollar paid job.
Sometimes people need someone to talk to..not therapy bc they have guidelines and they don't care..but someone like this..just someone with an emotional connection will help. This film showed me how much people sre hurting all around us sometimes it may land on you to uplift someone. Nobody is ever alone. Love
@@jerseyltd well said
@Uchiha Recker okay
What happens if the person doesn't want to save a junks life?????? Read the script
I can't believe that was one shot.
Pure GENIUS huh? It's so good very few people even notice that! The slow pan in and out was phenomenal as well. They both make it amazingly powerful!
Same! It’s incredible!!!
yeah omg I noticed that the whole time lolo teeeeo heeeeo [ Edited : i to I
@@tayasoccer7207 Jesus loves you obey the Lord you can be saved Jesus loves you, we need Jesus we sinned, Jesus died for us in the cross.
@@lecookie007 Jesus loves you obey the Lord you can be saved Jesus loves you, we need Jesus we sinned, Jesus died for us in the cross.
I feel like the person who wrote this was the guy at some point in their life. It’s a masterpiece
I had the same thought....
Me, too. I imagined putting myself on his shoes. Old, lonely, no purpose in life. It's scary.
I’m a volunteer crisis counselor for the crisis text line and I used the CTL myself in my darkest times before and honestly I know a lot of the other counselors have, because we’ve been there and we understand we want to be able to give that back to someone else like someone kindly did for us at that time in our lives 💕
@@thekawaiicripple Then maybe you can help the system to be better at helping people. Stop sounding like an automated answering machine. I think you can get the gist from this story how that man felt that the crisis line didn't help him. He felt like he's just a case to them, not a person.
Cahidi Joyo Raharjo completely understand what you’re saying and I’m so sorry if you’ve experienced that, I honestly hated the suicide hotline when I was in that place and called they didn’t care and were rude and definitely just had a script. Which led me to finding a different crisis service the CTL. I volunteer for the crisis text line, we’re a free 24/7 text service not voice (more comfortable for a lot of people, allows deaf people to have access etc) but I do make sure to actually connect with the person and meet them where they are and lean into their pain I don’t follow a script, I do have to ladder up risk assessment but other than that I’m just talking as me as a person who genuinely cares and wants to learn about the other person, who they are, what they care about, what they’re struggling with, what they think would be most helpful for them in that moment etc. I will lean into their pain and experience it with them so then together we can try to figure out how to get to a better place or at least a calm. I will always do everything I can to ensure whoever’s on the other end of the text knows that they are a person who’s life matters and that everything that makes them who they are matters 💕
People who work this job must be put under a lot of pressure and sometimes guilt, as anything they say can be the difference between life and death. They're our unsung heroes.
@Vasanthi curious what do you mean?
@Vasanthi I got the notification but it's not showing up lmao. Im just curious bc the comment above is something I would say
@Vasanthi I don't really get your reply.
@Vasanthi What exactly do you mean? Why on Earth would he be wrong? Why do you think he's naive? Be careful what you say to other people. They could take it the wrong way.
@Vasanthi oh I didn't see it. I feel like you might be a little cynical, people can be good. There are so many great people I've met. There's been a lot of strangers who I've seen be really nice. Obviously there are aholes, but most people are good.
I want to believe that he called the next day, read the poem, she gave criticism, asks him to call again.
He starts putting his back to it, starts to enjoy it, goes to the library to get a poem book and writes more poems. Calls again.
They speak some more. He has some new poems he came up with and she really likes them.
They never know each others' names, they never meet, he ends the last call with a thank you note. Someday she sees his poems in the newspaper with a pen name, but no doubt it's him. He's alive. Not entirely there yet, but getting better.
Yeah
That's a beautiful thought, I hope so too
Could have been me.
The pen name is the “Greek” name she thought he was spelling.
@TROLLIOSIS #1 He’s gay..
After 20 years working a crisis line, it doesn’t get any better than this film. Even though workers go thru some very intensive training beforehand, I can’t begin to explain that punch in the gut feeling you get when that phone rings and you know that after you say Hello, every word you say is crucial to the person who has called you in such desperation. What a fabulous film.
I loved it. I also worked years on a suicide hotline. Best thing i ever did in my life. Best film about a taste what its like to do that job.
It was my dream to work for a crisis line, but after seeing some messed up things I don't ever want to go near this again
Can I just say thank you for being an angel, without wings. There are many of you scattered throughout the world. Big hugs. Truly you are the unsung heroes, that can change lives. Warms my heart, I know you went home many of times and probably cried your heart out. For that you will be rewarded. If not in this life then in your next. Blessings and thank you.
I wanna help people like this they need help
I'm bad at expressing gratitude but I just hope you know how much people like myself appreciate you and the work you do. I can't imagine taking up so much emotion and stress in for yourself (at least not now) so just know how important *you* as a person is.
She’s such a fine actor, a sixteen minute long video with just one onscreen subject. Not even once my mind wandered somewhere else. Good writing, kudos to the team!
She's a talented actress.
Caithlin O'Loghlen & Brendan Rock are very good.....I'd like to see more of them. Well, more of the Rock.....didn't see him at all. I believed Cait's character completely!
One single camera shot as well, sloooowwwwwllly panning in and out, this film is pure perfection. Hollywood sucks! I'm all about nobody directors with no budget and just a few minutes of film. Omeleto continuously blows me away!
I concur. She's brilliant and completely nailed it. Going a long way with indie talent like this, these guys .
Me too. And I have ADHD so that’s really hard to do. :)
"What's your landlord's name?"
"n-o-n-e of your business"
😆
I thought it was some sort of Greek name like Nonee.....
That was the best part of the whole thing! HAHAHAHA!
once i did same like this...he told me to give my identity number and i was like
"s-u-c-k my..."
Then he suddenly disconnect😂
I laughed so hard LOLL...i wanna try that
@@MsChantae I always tell people......its Nunya! Most times they say what's nunya? Its NUNYA BUSINESS!!!!
@@jeffffro7674 I've definitely said that before (in my rude days lol) but spelling it would be even better hahahaha
What really broke me was after getting angry, before trying to hang up he actually wished her genuinely that she would do the significant thing she wanted in life. Those who are driven to suicide are usually one of the most kindest people ever. That's why they would rather hurt themselves than cause others pain. I've been there and I am still struggling with it. I hope one day I don't feel guilty for existing or taking up space.
For u being here it doesn't mean ur taking up space, it means u have to find that purpose, go back to the drawing board see what u love to do, plan it and do it to ur best of ability, and build up ur self confidence more instead of wasting ur time thinking about it, u will be successful in life, and I will too!
You are here involuntarily as we all are, so please I sincerely hope that the feeling of guilt will leave you. I genuinely hope for your peace, a peaceful existence is what you deserve.
Them killing themselves is causing pain. To the families, coworkers, and friends that is...
you don't take up space, you fill empty space that would be empty without you
Please don't feel guilty.. You've gone days before without it and you can do that again. The space you take is yours. No one else's. You're one of the few people out there who care more about others than they do themselves... You can afford to care about yourself.. Even if it's just a little bit every day. It's going to be tough, but you can do it. Little by little.
I like the progression of the way they speak. At the beginning, she's trying to go by the script and he's being a bit of a douche, as a defense mechanism. As they talk more she begins to talk to him as a person and he also opens up more, and you see a connection
god i could hear the fear of the unknown in his voice................
It was truly frightening wasn't it? I've watched this over and over again, each time is like the 1st. This is a work of art. Not only that, I'm willing to bet that it will save countless lives of those at the end of their rope! BRAVO!!!!!
This is about where i am in life so i could really resonate with how terrified he is.
Ikr BRAVO it was amazing it shows how much humanity dreads the unknown
More like disappointments of life experiences
Ikr? That made me cry so hard
the guy was really funny, idk why he wouldnt have friends
ikr his sarcasm and his whit are on pointe. lol funny ppl tend to be the saddest tho...
Robbin Williams. Comedians can be the most depressed.
he was an introvert, making witty comments to cover the depression hes trapped in, to entertain himself. as if he was the only child growing up.
Sarcasm and whits are signs of intelligent people, intelligent people are the ones who bother questioning everything in life. They are often misunderstood and not appreciated enough, that's why friends and romantic relationships are difficult for them.
Riiiight.
Can we just take a moment and appreciate the *voice modulations* of the distressed man and the *facial expression* of this very young actress?
This was simply great.
Her facial expressions hit me in the heart like a sledgehammer and I can't get through this film w/out tears. Very impressive work this is, everyone involved was top notch!
Amazing!
And it was all one take. Incredible. The rehearsals alone must have taken weeks, and the final product shows they didn't half-ass it. Brilliant. I hope it won an award or something, it really deserves it. People who watch short films usually pass them off as great regardless of the quality simply because they're shorts, but this was great,
@@ThatScootFanboy straight up!!! I'm constantly blown away by shorts. It's pretty easy to do a movie when you have basically an unlimited budget, time, talent, sets, the best equipment, etc etc etc.
But when you make a movie that costs next to nothing, lasts just SECONDS, has just 2 freakin actors(her boss isn't really counted) uses very little equipment, the set can be made for FREE!!!!! When you combine all that into a short film that sticks with me, probably for life, that's what I call IMPRESSIVE!!!!!! That is talent and creativity at is best! It's amazing when you break it down and think about it all, I've watched it at least a dozen times at this point!
She is brilliant
I used to work for an organisation just like this and I can honestly say this is very realistic. The only difference is that we wouldn't leave a newcomer alone to take a first call like that - a long training and then mentoring period comes first. However the girl who played the volunteer and the voice actor who played the caller are both excellent.
Oh my god I can't imagine the pressure
@silver925, same here and I thought the same as you regarding the actors. I couldn't imagine what it would have been like to get a call like this as my very first one and with no help at hand. I give thanks for my training course and wonderful mentor.
Thanks to both of you for your work
The difference you mention doesn't even apply here because when her superior comes back she says "weird, that shouldn't be hooked up already" as the phone rings once again, meaning she wasn't meant to be taking calls yet. But I'm glad to know that, besides how great the acting was, it's a pretty realistic scene.
@@SSP50505 she was talking about the headset, not the entire phone/system.
Wow. Well done. I like it how the background noises in the office gradually disappeared when the call got more intense and serious and how all those background noises appeared at the same time the moment he hang up the phone. Sad and beautiful short film. Well done!
To represent the girls focus on the man, nothing around her was importent.
Yeah the cinematography was brilliantly subtle. The constant, super-slow zoom in on her as the call went on, the gradual darkness around her, and the quiet of the background noise, then it all comes back as we zoom out again afterwards.
@@shia_labeouf Well made and worth a second watch.
I only realized that sounds and even light dissappeared when it came back.
@@WATCHINGTHEWATCHERS - Yup. You were right. It was worth a second watch.
"You're asking me to draft my suicide note?"
"Yep"
"That's pretty fu**ed up."
(5k likes. Makes sense. 😂)
I mean its the last note you will ever write, so it is kind of important. Better make it good then
but it worked.
I've drafted it before, let me tell you it gives you time to think. It might not stop everyone, but it sure did for me. My dumbass is obviously still alive 💀.
Damn I don’t know why but I bursted laughing
@@vitanyroyale i‘m not entirely sure about it-and I really wanna be wrong about the other option ._.
"you don't want to help me, you want to stop me" What a memorable line!
Sometimes, they are one and the same thing.
Also. Read it the other way. "You don't want to stop me, you want to help me".
Thats so deep 😔
Seriously. That's what happening in every field of such work ethics.
That's what matters at the time
I was in her shoes once. I was 17. I didn't have any training. We talked for 90 minutes. He survived.
The movie pictures the situation amazingly well. It's brilliant.
That’s really impressive well done 💕💕
@Yanis Khaled How do you know?
@@bwjsweet2221 Because Yanis is the one whom she was mentioning.
"He survived." While he was on the phone with you, yeah, but how do you know what happened after?
@@usmh Because I stayed friends with him for years.
There have been four suicides in my family, the 4th being a likely. I am tired of the judgmental comments others have made about suicide. We can't be inside anther's head to feel their pain. My poetry is the closest thing I have, as is this man's writing. The young woman's suggesting was therefore brilliant.
Same for me! My writing has been a huge outlet for me. I usually don't let others read my poems bc they always say "they're so dark" or "suicidal" and I'm just like, exactly! It's either that or actually doing it. I think it's important for people to have something to turn to that helps them work out their depression, anger and/or fear.
I learn how to do new things. I write, I make jewelry, furniture, instruments, chain maille, I paint, sketch, sing, fish, stargaze, watch meteor showers, on and on and on!!!! People say your so talented, it's not talent, it's me doing anything possible to stay OUT OF MY HEAD!!!!! When I'm not busy, I think, when I think, it's bad. Its not talent, its suicide prevention!
i know you don't know be but i am terribly sorry for your loss and intense grieving... i truly am sorry..... remembering my family and loved ones is something i fight to consider in my own dark battles.. you're right... no one truly knows what goes on in our minds and how intense things can be.. i truly am sorry for your great losses and hope in time you can find comfort and peace.
I am so sorry.
Suicide is caused by other people. This is the thing societies angrily refuse to confess.
Anyone else notice how everything gets darker around her as things get more serious?
Isnt it the ultra slow zoom?
No it’s that she’s so tuned into him.
if you playback with 10 second intervals you can see it’s slowly zooming into her the entire video
no, didnt notice, good perception u have
*Yes.*
I just f*cking cried so hard... But as someone who's called a helpline once or twice before, distracting me with doing something.. anything... anything other than hurting myself.. anything other than killing myself... really worked. A lot of people think you need to solve the problem; stop the problem.. When what we really need is for someone to just be there.. someone to just understand the feeling and help us get through it. To listen.. Hell, even if it's to a suicide letter. Because it's so f*cking hard when you have to hold that all inside; when you don't know what to do with so much darkness.. when you feel so lost and so empty.. I can't even imagine the hell people at these call centers go through but.... you saved my f*cking life that day... You saved my life... I don't even know who you are or anything about you but you saved me.. from myself. And that means everything in the f*cking world.
Kudos to you my friend! You know the truth of the darkness, you have walked through it and know it's name. I've walked in your shoes and I know the strength and integrity in your heart because of my own experience with it. There is no greater companion than one who has walked through that place. Truly, their hearts are opened.
@@SusannaSaunders Exactly! It's really hard to overcome and even still some days I feel like I just live with it and deal with it rather than having just gotten over it. But it gets easier a little bit more everyday. And kudos to you too! Don't forget where you are now and what you've been through to get you to a more positive place!! :D
@@vitanyroyale thank you Francesca! For me it was a counsellor who got me through the darkness. We are still close and write to each other even though it's been 35 years now since she helped me. She saved me from overdosing. Like you, I still have dark spells, but not as bad. I know that it will eventually lift in time. I now have a wonderful wife who is my soulmate. Life isn't perfect, I'm in physical pain most days, but it's a hell of a lot better! Would you like to chat via email?
@@SusannaSaunders That's always great to hear! And that's pretty amazing to hear that after all this time you still keep contact! Send me a message here and let's chat!
you’re so right. i was so close to the edge once and she told me to...make a smoothie. she told me that if i were to go, let’s at least do something i had never done before, and i said i’d never had a smoothie. i went to the fridge and we talked through everything in it. we added peaches and ice cream and orange juice and everything i had, and we laughed when i jokingly suggested pickles. for a moment i almost forgot why i was actually talking to her, and i felt alive, for a second. and then at the end, i drank it, and she told me that i’d accomplished something when i thought i couldn’t. she told me that their can be small victories, that still mean something. and while that wasn’t by a long shot my last call, or my last night alone questioning the futility of my entire existence, it was a call i remember so vividly
After only one call she feels like she's been there for 10 yrs.
The actress is remarkable! Her raw emotions and train-wreck of thoughts tumbling in her expressions kept me riveted the entire duration. His voice acting reached such low depth of despair and dealing with such an emotionally devastating and controversial (personal) topic was momentous. The script writer kept the dialogue realistic and compelling. Another award-winning film. This should become a public service announcement. A call - pun intended - for help is to be heard, not listened to. The character never let him go without a struggle to keep him alive for one more night.
Good comment !
Imagine how hard it was for her to talk for 20 minutes without a script like 20 minutes of talking wow impressive
in theater there are some pieces that are made of a monologue and are long.
It is more "easy" for some peoples to learn a very long text, than for average peoples and me.
And having to answer to someone else makes it more easy because it gives you some keys, it gives you some rest (and less time to speak) .
But yes it is impressive what she did, because she is alone before the camera.
The script is on the computer infront of her lol
At the end of the call when he said "Sounds like i did" made my stomach turn! Leaves the viewer unaware of his decision, and wether he said it just to make her feel good.
That's the point, you'll never know what he will decide to do with his life. He could have changed his mind, or he could have just said all that to make her feel better... To tell her what she wanted to hear. She even said, it was her first call... He probably wanted a shoulder to cry on, advice, some hope.. but also knowing that she's brand new to this... That she was trying, but it could have been out of her leuge.. she was trying, he could see that.. but he in dispair... At the end of the day, he knew it was his decision.
Is it just me or are the wisest, most self aware, people who should be the rulers and politicians are often the quiet lonely ones??
Ummm.... Nailed it!
Then there would be no wise, quiet people left. None of us left
there's a level of self awareness you cannot reach without focusing onto yourself and after focusing that deeply on yourself it is extremely difficult to take on an outwards facing role such as a politician. It's just not physically possible for quiet lonely people to become rulers i'm afraid
no wise, self-aware person would want to rule over others.
Nop, not always. The power.... Changes pple. They think good once they start becoming powerful. But then the selfpreservation fear to keep the power kicks in and the mindless show or acting begins.
it feels like i'm listening to myself, his words are so painful
Oyasumi punpun was a very good manga, sorry if this isn’t the time to be saying this, I hope ur doing alright
You.. can capitalize the sentence and rephrase it. If you want to..
I don't think operators get appreciated enough, they're under so much pressure, stress, and some can be left with trauma and ptsd.
their choice to do it no one forcing the
@@luke4800 …..and? So what?
Yeah, sometimes they are just pissed.
@@luke4800 We should appreciate them more because of that choice.
@@luke4800 the fact that it’s their choice makes it even more honorable
Wow. That was so intense - incredible. I breathed a sigh of relief when he said he will change his mind. My goodness - wow
I wasn't sure if he did, or didn't.
There was another call that was left ignored at the end. IS THE CALLER THERE OK
bruh you just spoiled the ending 💀☝️
@@neotamee That's exactly what it sounded like to me. Changing someone 's mind why really has thought for a long time to kill themselves and and then finally decide to take the step. The won't be convinced that easily. But even if it wasn't an excuse, he only said he changed his mind about the letter, not about the fact he is still planning to kill himself. People should not underestimate suicidal tendencies. When they already made up their mind, it's extremely difficult to convince them otherwise.
these 15 minutes for her was life changing
Yeah she really lost her innocence here
I just stare at her stunned face and could read...
*"was that enough?"*
*"is he ok?"*
*"please don't tell me he gave up.."*
*"i- i need to know- i want to be there.."*
*or maybe its just me-*
I don't want to think about it too much because he probably called back and got someone else who stuck more to the script and didn't have the context from the previous day to work with.
Did she for real tell a grown man to join a lego club😂😂
It's better than "netflix and traveling"
@@Sub5_77 And it could lead to a bit of happiness or contentment for a bit
That’s a very real, normal thing that exists
That was hilarious
@@josephrasmussen8832 not saying grown men don't use lego but you'd be hard pressed to find a lego group
I wrote the letter.... Loaded the gun... Took a xanax and took a deep breath.... in that moment I realized that it would be my mama bringing my daughter home that next morning that would find me... And I couldn't do that to them. That was 24yrs ago... I'm now a mental health counselor. Some things cannot be taught in a book or lecture...this really hit home for me.
That desperate search to find the ONE key, magic phrase to keep someone alive is one of the worst feelings in the world.
That was one tough call and emotionally hard. I used to work at a center for ppl going through mental health issues. At the center where ppl stayed for a bit and left. They were asked when they left if they wanted someone (volunteers) to call them later and see how they were. I would come in with another volunteer and we would look through the folders of individuals and decide who to call first. I talked to a great many and some of the conversations were hard and some wanted just a listening ear and maybe our advice too. I learned a great deal from doing that.
That must have been a lot to handle. Thank you for caring about us so much. I had really bad depression and didn't even think to call a help center. I'm sure all of the people you've helped would give you a big THANK YOU!
@@ashleydeane338 I am sorry you went through depression and did not know about call help centre. I hope you are doing well now. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was really beautiful what you said and thank you for that. Keep well and safe.
@@ashleydeane338 Hey Ashley. Hoping you are well now.
Thank you, Starlette, for doing what you did. I've been that person to call The Samaritans (I'm in the UK) two or three times in my life and although I wasn't planning to kill myself, the suicidal ideation I had at those times (I have Depression) was so great, that I felt I couldn't talk to anyone but a stranger. I remember going downstairs at the time when my parents were still here and telling them that I'd just rang The Samaritans and that it wasn't the first time. They knew I was going through a very severe Depressive episode at that time and I think they just felt a little helpless. I told them that sometimes it's best to have someone listen completely subjectively and anonymously on a phone call than try to tell even the people you love how you're feeling in person.
People like you and that do/did your job are in most cases literal lifesavers
You are a good human.
That there is a powerful piece; tightly written, beautifully acted , both verbally and physically outstandingly acted. Better than the vast majority of Hollywood schlock.
It truly grabs you and never lets go.
That girl was the only one giving actual crisis support. What a marvelous short movie.
***** 5 stars, I love it!
She was the greater unknown.
Now there's a girl who can act.
the effect of her taking off the headset, it zooming out again, the lights changing, all the returning of the real world is just insane. you focus so much on the conversation, and then when it's all over, you can't help but think "damn....."
When he said that his tears dont mean anything anymore, that struck my core. I've thought that exact that countless times in my life.
“Everything and nothing in this life is important.”
That was amazing.
Wow! I’m stunned. I worked as a helper with the suicide prevention line for about 8 years. This film captures the essence of what I felt and thought and said in my most intense calls. Crying with the caller, feeling helpless with them, going with them into their darkness and letting them the space to express that anguish. This film has me undone. I’m in tears over the beauty of helping a person to find life for even just one more day.
"Why did you call here..?"
My favorite line that was delivered in this short movie.
After all that's been said, this line hits hard
I read this as she said that 👁
@@Oliveman777 So did I
Can u guys make a second one?! I hate cliff hangers. I want to see if the guy calls back and renews his poem!
That might become a latter day "Thousand And One Nights."
At some point it has to become something else, another reason, another goal, another day...
I like how it doesn't have a second part. Leaves more to the imagination on whether you think the guy called back.
I think it ends that way to leave you with the same unsettling feeling as the woman. Will he call again? Will he do it? Did I do enough? It drives home the uncertainty and resignation you must deal with when working this job. You won't know after they hang up what will happen to them. You just need to pick yourself back up and answer the next caller hoping that you can make even the smallest difference in their life. I heard that it is somewhat similar to working as an EMT/paramedic because you often don't know what happens to the patient after dropping them off at the hospital. You have to get used to the feeling of doing what you can in the moment and trying to move forward after the moments passed.
That would ruin it
She is a natural. Unfinished business, whatever it is, is always a good reason to stick around for another day.
I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for people like this girl who picked up the phone and simply spoke to me like a person and listened. I related so much to the guy, also really liked both the characters and thought this was well made, acted and written.
Its cope though, your problems just shift to another day and you suffer even more.
I am happy to hear that you was helped
Holyshit... time for a coffee break girl!
💀 I screamed
I'm cracking up!
She stay in that job a week longer ...she will age 10 years a nervous wreck.
Omfg...hilarious comment but fr...she need a break asap!!!
I related with the man more than anything, if I was that caller I wouldn’t even disagree with him, I couldn’t lie to him....That’s why I could never do that job. As much as I would love to help someone like I wish someone could help me, I couldn’t because there would be two depressed ppl on the line. I’m just ranting to who ever reads.
Crazy how short films be so touching
There are many people who need a reason to wake up the next day. Some days, just knowing that there is someone out there making another movie, that has to be witnessed and appreciated, keeps me going.
David Letterman yes I agree!
This guy took the words out of my mouth especially when he said “I imagined myself at this age finally at peace with my mind”
Something that really struck me from this, was when he said something along the lines of "You're not trying to help me. You're trying to stop me. There is a difference.". That is a very powerful statement and something I'll be thinking about for a long time to come. As for giving him three reasons... he already gave them to her. The three reasons were in his hand and he read one of them out loud. As a developing counselor, I'd also like to point out to those who may need it, that many counseling places offer 1-10 free sessions. All you have to do is ask. Not all of them do. But most of them.
he: "everything and nothing in life is important"
she: do u believe that ?
he: i know that!
Well in that case his life is important too🤝🏻
i read this comment at the exact same time it was in the video
Some of us just need a reason to stick around, either a simple reason or complex, doesn't matter. We just need a reason for one more day.
"Everything and nothing in life is important" hit me _so_ hard.
As a person who was too late to stop a friend from committing suicide. This video really hit home and made me wish I had gotten that phone call. I always feel that I was just a few minutes away from stopping him and it's haunting knowing that I didnt get there in time. My friends say that he might have hurt me if I had gotten there, I honestly do not know if he would have but my gut tells me he would have given me the gun and we would have hugged, and figured it all out. It truly is haunting and devistating I cried this entire video.
As someone who has answered a friends last call for help (after an overdose in my case), I have some idea of what you feel. Thankfully, I was in time and I managed to save her. Although it ended our friendship, I still believe that I did the right thing to save her, sadly my actions afterwards were not seen as trying to do the best for her at my own expense. No good deed goes unpublished it seems 🙂
I have worked at and managed a helpline, and sometimes the voices and the feelings that my callers express keep me up at night. And these are people I don't even know. I can't imagine how much harder it must have been to have a friend on the other end.
Two things usually help me with anger and frustration thrown my way. 1) They called me. I didn't call them. Which means that they wanted something. 2) Sometimes people just need someone to direct their pain or anger towards, we're just easy targets. If holding it against me is somehow making it easier for them to cope, bring it on.
I hope this helps you as much as it helped me.
and the "Worst Trainner in the World" award goes to.....
Fantastic! I was really drawn into the story, and love how the camera slowly drew nearer to the actress' face, and the lighting around her dimmed. It really heightened the intimacy of this interaction and the film, in general. Both actors were spectacular. My new favorite recent film here, on Omeleto.
It's so difficult to say favorite when it comes to this channel!!!!!!
That was the longest freaking 16 minutes of my life. Holy hell did I get chill and anxiety each second. I can't measure how much I took out sigh of relief at the end. but then I was anxious again when the phone rang again, with the other women just laid it easy and just ignored it. I WAS LIKE WAIT HWTA ARE U JUST GON IGNORE THAT AUIW DAWDHAWHDAWHDUIAHUIDH AUWDUIAHWDUIHAUIWHDUIAWHDAW
When she said modify the letter and call back and he said
Ok so sweetly and softly
It broke me
13:13
“It feels like I’m on a moving train, and if I jump off now I’ll be worse than ever.”
first omeleto film i cried at. this was brilliant
Watch, A Purgatory Story. That one always makes me weapy.
Being a loner, heart broken and suicidal several times I can say it is one of the best content for people like us. Everyday delaying your heart to die through your mind and tricks and all is the real struggle (of many in living) a person can have in life. I hope God accept us becoz we stopped believing in her/him.
@@brianlexl1215 I must disagree
@@brianlexl1215 Yes...And, I working on it now.
@@brianlexl1215 For all the evidence, or lack thereof, I can't believe that God wouldn't have an understanding that self aware people would have questions and doubts. Would He really be so petty as to say 'Well, since you don't have blind faith in me you're out of my club'? I've found that most religions are about hypocrisy and the most 'devout' people often use their beliefs to exalt only themselves or their group. They are very weak on compassion, caring and humility, often having no feeling for those outside their clique. I've been there. I thought I had it all figured out. Over time I realized some of those I associated with and respected were not at all godly people. Truth is I didn't know squat. I've read that even Mother Teresa had doubts. Religion can be a great thing. It keeps a lot of people going. But what human being is so perfect that they can presume to know exactly what happens to us when we leave here, or even what constitutes penance?
@@brianlexl1215 I apologize if my comment came off as an attack on you or your religion. That certainly wasn't the intention. I agree with nearly everything you state above. The original commenter implied that they had or were having a crisis of faith. My point was only that no one should feel guilty for feeling that or feeling like they need to have some questions answered. I have nothing against the deeply religious, those without religion or those anywhere in between. You are absolutely correct that religious institutions are generally philanthropic and generous but some also support hate agendas and other groups who support those ideals so it's good to be aware and ask lots of questions. I believe God loves all His/Her people unconditionally and makes allowances, even for non believers. That's probably the only point we actually disagree on. And that's ok. Peace.
"You want to stop me, not help me, don't get those two confused" that's a powerful line to think about...
Man, I am completely astonished by the words he said. He got perfectly the way I feel when I'm having one of these episodes
Spot on.
I'm crying...at the end, her staring. She said to call back tomorrow. Will she be there tomorrow, does she want to be there tomorrow? Does she want to walk away now? Grasping for something, anything in hopes it's not the end for a stranger, but that is how we are, isn't it?
This was wonderfully well written. I loved the part where the caller replies with "You want me to draft my suicide note? That's really f***ed up!" I couldn't help but laugh.
She was getting a call at the end, and she unhooked it up, basically hanging... but when she got a personal call, she excused herself to make time for it. Powerful.
*”You don’t want to help me, you want to stop me.”*
Well they can’t help you if they can’t stop you, if they don’t stop you there will be no one to help.
If 'someone stops him' then there's still a someone that needs help so there's still a problem, but if he's taught to stop himself then there's no problem.
@@anthonyrose6625 Even if he stops himself every time right before offing himself, there's still a problem. Like jszt because he's not dead doesn't mean he's not miserable. That's no way of living. always on the verge of suicide.
@@jana7359 ok but these people's jobs isnt to be their therapist, it's to avoid them hurting themselves
@@thequeertelope7941 I know and it's good that they're doing that. But that won't solve the problem long term.
I've struggled years with suicidal ideation and now I'm working in healthcare, I can't even describe the way this film tears at me in both directions.
It reminds me of the days I've called into a hotline, sobbing either in my closet or under a towel with a bathroom fan on so that my family wouldn't hear me; reminds me of the days how one patient was screaming at me only to finally take that step back to just cry.
It reminds me of the days I've called the hotline only to have my phone malfunction and my call not going through; reminds me of the time I took part in a patient take down to retrieve a contraband after a patient had taken it out to harm themselves.
I've lived long enough to know that life sucks but I've also served my community long enough to know that there's help. It's a back and forth between the two but with the things I've seen, both good and bad, I'm not yet giving up my battle.
Just remember Tiffany life doesn't have to suck ..it can be great at times ..and I've had my trauma and tragedies..don't give up ever ..hope you're okay 🙋
As someone who has needed the hotline before and has utilized the crisis textline, the frustration of hearing them read a script is something pretty real. It has distracted me from my thoughts before, the frustration.
This is the best short film I have ever seen
The creators probably wrote from experience and luckily had film friends in the same boat. Life is ironic and then you look for the next big story to pay the bills.
When he said his apartment number that’s something she should have noted down
This is by far my favourite Omeleto video. As someone who's dealt with similar situations to this, both sides, it speaks to me on so many levels. For anyone that's gone through this, or knows anyone that's going through this, remind them and yourself that suicide doesn't end the pain, it merely passes it on to those left behind. Love yourself and those around you
Well said!! Sad but so true
This is a lovely comment. Yes. Lost a fiancé to suicide two and a half weeks after my dad died and was suicidal for three years afterwards. Wrote a book about being suicidal since I couldn't find one to help me. Your comment is so true.
@@angeronalove5799 im so sorry to hear that 😭 hoped all the best things would come your way.. hang in there God bless you
@@angeronalove5799 I'm so sorry to hear that. I truly hope you get the peace and support you need. Even as a stranger, I am here for you
@@deborahsiahaan9261 not meaning to be dark, but "hang in there" may not be the best turn of phrase...
As someone who has had a loved one attempt suicide while on the phone with me and have had to call hotlines myself, this really hit hard. I have PTSD from the loved one's suicide attempt and the parts where the man sounded distressed gave me a few flashbacks so this was hard to watch. But this was very well done
No way! A 16 minute short film filmed in just 1 single take? Respect!
Watch Boiling Point
This short should be compulsory for everyone. It was awesome in every way. I know many who would regard the caller as a loser. Sadly, that is insanely true. Given just a whiff of empathy would tell you the caller could one day be you. 'suicide doesn't end the pain, it merely passes it on to those left behind'. Well for some, there isn't anyone to leave behind. This is one of the best pieces of acting I've ever seen.
Wow! A dialog. 3 people. One camera angle, a small office space, a soundscape and a zoom sequence - and you make something like this? Magic.
Was genuinely brought to tears watching this. I would never be able to do this job, but I’m so glad some people can.
this actress is 1000 times better than acting of Hollywood actors, just spectacular
The sadness in his voice scares the hell out of me.
In the end she didnt try to stop him but started helping him
found that pretty intresting regarding the frase "you want to stop me, not help me"
I have no words, this brought me to tears
Damn, even the man calling is so good at acting. Now that is real talent. He could act even without his face showing.
I never thought a one shot scene could be THIS good
To whoever wrote this - thank you
This is flat out brilliance. From the one shot economy to a superbly timed build of tension into the knife edge role swapping humour. Superior character direction pushing the lead actress to her absolute performance limit. This will do their careers no harm at all and quite right too. This is the epitome of what a young or debut filmmakers should look to in terms of what is possible with a single shot and the emotional ammunition written, cast, loaded and discharged . Outstanding heartbreaking and hugely memorable.
5 stars .
she really resorted to roast his suicide-note writing skills
This was beautiful. Any time I've called a suicide hotline I was at my lowest of lows just needing anyone to give me any reason to hold on. I loved him showing frustration at the script they read off because I've felt it. The acting on this was so stunning. Good job!
This is the most powerful piece of Cinema i have ever watched.
OMG, I was absolutely balling. I have been down this road several times in my life. I'm maniac depressive and have always needed meds. After I had my daughter my life changed, no meds, no counseling, because now my life has purpose. If anyone is ever feeling lonely or hopeless,reach out to someone. There's ALWAYS another beginning....
i feel the panic and compassion in her voice simultaneously and this whole thing just really hits home because i've been on both sides of this conversation
I applied to do a similar job, with The Samaritans in Britain.
One of the questions was, would you be able to cope with hearing somebody take their own life over the phone?
That's when I realised how serious that work would be.
I'll do it if possible, but I have no real idea of the implications on my own mind.
I suspect I could do it, but we'll see.
If you can handle situations like that, i guess you can handle any shits in life too.. like piece of cake
Annette Bening in "Shall We Dance", expressed marriage and by extension a basic need in all of us - that we need a witness to our life so it has some semblance of purpose. The story showed young character helped the caller by witnessing his writing and gave him a thread of a reason to live to at least make the writing better, then she offered to hear it tomorrow.
Sometimes we all need a reason to get up the next day.
@Spotless Leopard: If you think you're mentally strong enough then please do go for it. It's such a rewarding thing to do and fortunately not every call is an in progress. There's a fantastic support network for all volunteers as well and counselling if you feel you need it at any point.
@@priyaj5283 Like anything, it'll be a case of getting used to it over time, I guess.
@@davidletterman9936 On some level, maybe doing this job is being a witness to our own life, and finding a real purpose as opposed to the empty-at-the-end inevitability of simply doing something for money.
Acting is amazing, brought home some personal memories.
i've been an helpline operator for three years here in Italy, i can totally relate to this.
This girl ❤️
If she wasn’t the one who picked up the phone he probably wouldn’t of made it...
I’m not crying you are 😭
Yes I know this is a script but still
"Youre working there to feel better about yourself" Man i- the feels man i cant-
"You're not here to help me, you're here to stop me." Putting this up in my diary. ❤️
Loved the short film. It had depth and that's what I seek for.
Aw, she asked him to draft his note. Brilliant strategy!