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- A single mother leaves her young daughter with a rock musician uncle.
PONY is used with permission from Candice Carella. Learn more at candicecarella.com.
Miko is a young 5-year-old girl whose mother, Claudia, has to go out of town on an important last-minute business trip. There is no other childcare available except for Miko's Uncle Jeff, an aging rock musician who hasn't quite faced up to reality and still wants to relive his glory days of sex, drugs and rock 'n roll.
He's not an ideal babysitter for a little girl at all, but he grudgingly takes Miko anyway. Caring for Miko proves to be a challenge, but she also becomes the catalyst for Jeff to look at his life and reconnect with his creative and emotional spark.
Written and directed by Candice Carella with straightforward simplicity, this heartwarming short family drama's pleasures and impact come from watching fully developed characters forge full, rich relationships with one another -- ones that nudge us to grow, learn and love more deeply.
On the longer side of a short film, the writing takes time to flesh out the emotional situations that have shaped each of the main characters. Miko's mother is hardworking and loving, but sometimes that love is expressed as hovering and anxious, which dampens her daughter's spirit at times. Jeff is still caught up in a rock 'n roll lifestyle, which makes him self-centered and dissolute.
The narrative picks up momentum when their stories and characters collide, finding both humor and conflict in their vastly different ages, temperaments and personalities. There's an odd couple dynamic in their interactions, and Jeff initially brushes off his responsibilities to Miko, leaving her somewhat to her own devices. Being a child, she naturally wreaks havoc on Jeff's set routines and lifestyle.
Actor Xander Berkeley -- a veteran actor from shows like THE WALKING DEAD and 24 and films like TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY -- plays Jeff with compelling, fundamental decency. But he's not afraid to hit unsympathetic notes of self-absorption and selfishness. As the story unfurls and he gets to know Miko (played by young performer Miko Nakano with great charm and sweetness), his character is confronted with the decisions and events of the past that have shaped his present, which he has steadfastly avoided until now. But having Miko in his orbit reawakens the buried aspects of his self, which he can make peace with and then move forward from.
Sweet, heartwarming and unabashedly sincere, PONY is a story of both childhood and adulthood, and how we grow towards wholeness by facing up to our wounds, sadnesses and past traumas. Jeff's newfound friendship with Miko, and her innocence and the protectiveness that it demands from Jeff, help him embark on this journey. Though they're separated by a generation and life experience, they're both each other's teachers in different ways, helping one another with empathy, care and love. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Jeff was suffering from depression and just gave up on his career. That little girl opened his eyes. Beautiful story. One of my favorites by far.
I just saw this today reminded me of important lessons, and gotta share with my kids, adults are lost and hurt too, just takes a couple hones questions, and if yer brave enough to answer..... Loved this. I love you too!
WHERE DID THEY FIND THAT KID......?!!!! She's magnificent! Astounding to see a child that young give a performance that convincing! Bravo....!!
Her name is Miko Nacano
@@iamdee2615 ]])))
HONESTLY!!!!
@@iamdee2615 *Miko Nakano
I intensely dislike that hair cut though.
The chemistry between these two is astounding.
When you forget you are watching actors performing a role is a rare occurence.
The mom's acting was great. It would have been so easy for her to be an unsympathetic character. But you could see the stress she was under and how she wanted the best for her girl.
Indeed. She's nuanced, like every character in fiction should be.
She has been in stuff before. I recognize her.
I'm watching this film now, and I decided to come down to the comments to suggest something while it's still playing: when there are pills to take, put them in those scheduled pill containers, so that people helpers don't have to remember the rules...or even put them in several small containers.
As for her acting, yes, she's great. I forgot that she is in a film. She seems like a normal caring person.
@@eugenetswong I agree on the scheduled pill containers. Evidently the mother doesn't realise how difficult these things can be for someone not used to caretaking.
Little girl: "No, I would have to teach you everything, and that would take way too long."
Adorable!
Less cute when coming from a grown woman. But just as true.
As they say..... children can be brutally honest.lmao..lol..
haha yea and then the question "How do bumblebees poop?" lol
Omg the lizard at the end had me dead!! But yes I live toddlers for that reason, they have no filter and are brutally honest and messy as hell!! My son once announced with a smirk on his face, "no more sugar for that girl!" Pointing at me, and when I asked him why...he said "cause you're big and fat!!" I was dead!!!!
@@omggiiirl2077 🤣🤣🤣
Kudos to uncle Jeff. The man who was raised as a pirate, transitioned to a gypsy, and managed to stay a musician.
Very well put👍
🖖
XD
Absolutely 💯
Who had a broken heart due to his wife and unborn childs untimely death, but realized he could still love, and Miko was the catalyst..
"My brother's kid is still here" Uncle was waiting for someone to help/let him move on. All three actors are excellent. Well written and directed too.
In his mind, she's still very keenly there.
Uncle Jeff needed that child just as much as she needed him. Heart warming story❤️
I found it very moving in 30 minutes compared to the 130 minutes I watch. It had a purpose! 👍
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well done! Really enjoyed the actors
Can this be a series? I mean, I want more of Uncle Jeff and Miko. It just, can’t be over. Sigh.
Great idea!!!
There's a part 2 for this! Check it out!
@@HereGoesKevin Hi, I am happy to hear this whats the link?
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY- this would make a fabulous series for Netflix or Hulu or Apple. Keep it off major networks like NBC, ABC, CBS bc they would ruin the vibe
@@HereGoesKevin WHERE CAN I FIND IT???
This was really good. Jeff's sadness moved me, and that little girl is a star. So easy to watch, natural and believable. Kudos to all the film makers and crew. Well done!
Maybe Jeff was sad at the beginning, or maybe unfulfilled.but I thought the whole point was that Miko warmed him up.
100% right i was great ☺️
Same pinch
@@sangayten6795 ?
Right
This was so sweet. I could honestly see the little girl growing up to have a strong relationship with her uncle; maybe she even goes into music like him. A beautiful short story. Well done, everyone.
She'll be ninja break dancing on the stage next to him
@@heatherallen385 She starts a ninja break dancing troupe and her uncle writes the music for their routines.
Let’s rally for a full length or a series of sequels
I love this story, shows a lot, reflects a lot, both from kid and uncles points of view in our lives, I thought was beautiful and fun, and like another person mentioned in comments here, I would love to see a series of stories like this. It is very very good.
"My brother's kid is still here." simple excuse. But deep, lovely meaning too.
She wa still there...in spirit....and in truth🌺
We all need an uncle like him 🤣
Or a niece like her
I had a godfather and 2 older cousins who were out of the box thinkers like him. Thank God for them because both parents were rigid , narrow minded and cruel .
My nephew has one.
U right!
but without the hangover
Uncle Jeff was trying to recover from a broken heart. We should try to remember not to judge others. They could really be more like us than we think. :)
✌🏽❤️🩹👏🏽😘
Indeed ❤️🔥
You are absolutely right.
hes a literal useless violent child endangerment case. seeing males praise his character is just so classic though. birth rates dropping is clearly not just a coincidence lollll
brilliant
How can such young children act like that? I'm always amazed. She's so natural and believable. Great story too. Leaves me wanting to know how their lives turn out.
I would like to know...
How can such young children
I don’t think she’s acting. I bet she is being her fabulous, precocious, highly intelligent self. She’s the genius kid that keeps adults on their toes. No wonder she and the uncle get along. They look at the world with a different lens.
All three were great- don’t think I’ve seen them in other productions.
I’m hoping for a FULL LENGTH SEQUEL- and to find that song to download
Playing make believe is common for child's play.
@@charlottelee3727 Being able to learn and deliver lines naturally is much different though.
I think I've watched this at least 30 times. So much emotion in 30 minutes. Uncle Jeff just needed someone to understand him. Kids are so innocent and don't judge. I cry every, single time. Kudos to the director and actors.
Children give the most honest advice or opinions you can get. They judge, but they judge honestly. ❤
Amazing, as someone mentioned in the comments the little girl's innocence and unconditional acceptance of him inspired him to live and breathe again, as it reminded him of what truly mattered in life, something he'd long forgotten. This is real art.
P.S. they even got an Avalon 737 featured, this is 100% legit the preamp an old school world class instrumental musician would use even today.
Can attest. My husband and life partner is SO much like Uncle Jeff. His writing is fueled by his inner sadness , and his little Granddaughters adore him unconditionally. He’s an old-school musician as well. We even have a home full of concert posters like the one on his wall. This was SO good. It had me w tears running down my face. Bless the Bleeding Hearts and Artists who stand outside the Wall.
But they killed a goldfish
Only a few minutes in but reminded of an ex's daughter who was about 5 at the time. She was playing while on her back and her legs were in the air and her mom said "That's not very lady-like". Without skipping a beat and her delivery adorably enhanced with a slight speech impediment, the 5-yr-old girl says "I'm not a Lady-- I'm a Woman!"
😂
😂👍🏽 ❤️
And then there's the guy who said, "That's not a lady, that's my wife!"
Lovely innocent reply to her mum. Similar to many parts in this magnificent story told before us as a masterpiece.
That little kid needed to be corrected, her mom was right.
I would genuinely watch an entire series based on these characters.
Me too
Need more of uncle Jeff and Miko. Will uncle's life turn around to a late but never achiever
That is obviously the implication 😒🙄😒
His little niece is exactly what he needed , I loved this little film , we all have a purpose , no matter how unimportant we feel , we all need a little in our lives
Yes, so much that I am 47 with a 5 year old. Who's younger than my grandchildren. LOL.
More grand babies to come as the other children haven't had any yet. But it'll be a while before they give me any. 😂❤
This was such a sweet story, and a "complete" short! A little girl brought a man's broken heart back to life! Which, helped him return to a life worth waking up to every day!
Completely a cuteness over lode she is way more talented than the young lady 💖 shining on throughout her performance is the most beautiful thing kids have the possibility to change 💖and heal you from the inside out .I love it and want to see the world that involves the young people and help us show the world the love of God through the eyes of the young. 😎💚🤟
because thats what men wants. to feel loved and needed.
@ZiiK Games That's what every one wants .
I totally fell in love with this story. And great to see your comment here. Happy Thanksgiving, am thankful to see your comment on something that really touched my heart here.
This story moved me. The characters complimented each other on different levels. The little girl's innocence ended up being a beacon of light for his broken soul and the one critical advice Jeff could give his niece, to follow her dreams not the ones that are set for her.
This little girl is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs.
Love this wonderful, heartwarming short film. Innocent little children have the power to touch the hearts of the most weary and hardened souls. Uncle Jeff clearly melted under "Bugger's" inconditional acceptance and love of him.
Jeff didn't stand a chance, as Booger is a little sweetheart.
Musial uncle is the best nanny ever
Yea, this
Love the ending, that lizard was hysterical, only uncle Jeff would do that. Everyone needs an uncle Jeff
@@googlewhyforwardfaqforward4076 Don't read the comments before watching the video. Everybody knows that.
@@googlewhyforwardfaqforward4076 why you are reading the comments before watching g the movie?
@@googlewhyforwardfaqforward4076 no it doesn’t...the ending with a lizard could have gone in so many different ways that no ending was spoiled.
@@googlewhyforwardfaqforward4076 big deal
@@googlewhyforwardfaqforward4076 Why did you look at the comments before you watched the film? That's always a no-no Vicky unless you're looking for a spoiler alert.
Absolutely wonderful. This was a beautiful story and it was complete. Many short films just don’t have an ending but this one was not only a complete story, but it was moving as well.
I want to see them back together! She finally finds someone who cares about her & he's learning to love again. Astonishing film. Resonates with my deepest self.
What a heart-warming, charming film, superbly acted by both the leads. Often children gravitate to the so called 'black sheep' of the family because they tend to be straight forward and honest with them. Both leads were wonderfully balanced, believable and natural and they worked so well together. Really impressive and extremely watchable movie.
Your crazy uncle is proof that the grups are full of crap. He's old enough to say it out loud and get away with it.
Bad acting.... but ok story
@@growlerfrown487 I completely disagree with the "bad acting" part of your statement! But to each their own!
@@ChuckSeayII for sure
I was always that black sheep crazy uncle to my nephews and nieces. Thankfully, I finally grew up and had kids of my own to be crazy with.
Rarely do we see a film where kids 'act' like kids of their age.
The iguana was the 'You're a big girl now' present!
It was a pet for a girl who wants to be a ninja turtle.
Iguana was really a bearded dragon from Australia
Just no red pepper flakes....crickets, veggies, and some good sunlight.
@@rachaelstanley7986 Ninja breakdancer turtle....
ninja turtle
That kid might weigh 45lbs but she's 10,000lbs of pure TALENT.
That's so crazy, children are unique to change us. I would've imagine a puppy but the box was so quiet! Hilarious when she took it out, priceless her mom's reaction!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This was one of the most beautiful and touching short films I’ve ever seen. The man’s singing was phenomenal. Judging by the first few minutes you have no idea how this story will bloom. Simply beautiful ❤️
This is my favourite comment. Love the singing, love the freedom..
Simply beautiful ❤️
I love this llittle story, and man, how beautiful is that little girl eh? How beautiful this story went, and how awesome to see your comment on something I just saw yesterday, and saw so many awesome folks commenting too. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Happy to have seen this here.
Cheers.
He warmed up to her quickly, how children change our perspective through their innocence 💗 and she killed Pony with red pepper flakes 🤣
And they flushed it down the toilet 😁😂
@@lhouvum009 I know, I almost died 🤣🤣
Was this the food mom brought over to Uncle Jeff’s I wonder.
@@cruc1446 no it was the one they added to the noodles at the dinner table
if pony was a dog y’all would be crying
I’d like to take a moment to spotlight young Miko’s acting. I’d like to see her in more roles.
The director sure hit the jackpot here. Not only is everyone an outstanding actor and perfect for their role, but their aesthetics make sense. The actor who played Uncle Jeff happens to be white, the actress who played Claudia happens to be Asian, and the actress who played Miko happens to be half white and half Asian. These people who were perfect for their role also looked the part, making it all the more believable for the audience.
I mean, i think thats the whole point 😭 they didnt just _happen_ to be those races, the casting diredtor specifically looked for those people.. 💀
Funny how that just happens to be 🙄
Jeff Is so lucky to have a niece as adorable as her. I have two nieces and they are golden. I used to baby sit them for my sister so she could have a night out. They love unconditionally. I loved this story so much I saved to my favorite list:)
Thanks please like and share
@@candicecarella5935 Long live Uncle Jeff.❤
Sometimes we all need a reminder of what's good in life to get us back on track
Exactly😊...perfectly stated.
Exactly
He likes heavy music wow
Brilliant, the little girls acting was fantastic.Loved the storyline as well
I loved this story SO much. The acting from all three of them was stellar, but especially from that adorable little girl. I see an Oscar in her future.
what a relationship of an uncle and his niece....they both inspire each other😍😍😍😍
I never know what I am getting with Omeleto, which is part of the appeal. I enjoyed the happy cry this morning. R.I.P. Pony.
The acting, script, editing, songwriting…everything… is on another level. This is one of the most charming and heartwarming shorts I’ve ever seen. There were so many opportunities for the filmmaker and editor to ruin it with a heavy-handed approach but thankfully, they avoided all of them.
Thanks for the kind review please like and share
Just came out of a spa, sat on the couch with a cold beer and saw this beauty....my life is compleet. Thanks for this one !
Thanks for watching! Glad you’re all enjoying it.
I absolutely loved this ❤
Thank you!
@@candicecarella5935 great job👏👏👏👏 keep it up.
I really felt this. I hope you do or have more. Thanks.
Fantastic short!! This has so many levels of emotion and I felt them all deeply. I didn't want it to end .....
You couldn't have matched two people better suited for each other as family! Incredible short! Miko is an amazing little actress! Mr. Berkeley never disappoints in anything he is in but was amazing in this as well! Never have seen Suzy Nakamura before but I sure hope to in the future as is equally amazing as well! Just a GREAT short! Hell, even Pony was AWESOME!
I love how Miko brought Jeff's head out of the clouds and back down to earth. Children have that affect on caregivers, keeps adults grounded and responsible. For me the director captured that perfectly. Jeff was able to go deep and start a healing process, he was inspired with success and with all Miko had heard and learned in her young 5yrs of life had little effect on her character because of this newfound unique soul connection she had made with her Uncle.... She was noones pain in the ass. A moving short film with the long living lizard at the end, classic.
A great little film. A bit of a slow burn for a short film but I really enjoyed it. Hats off to the writer or director or whoever had the girl climb in the guitar case. Very well observed of what a kid might randomly do. Her acting was amazing.
I miss my brother Matt..he would have been that uncle giving crazy gifts to my 2 kids.
I miss my brother too. He only had 2 years with my now oldest child which is 23. She has a daughter and he would've been amazing with them both as well as my 2 boys
I miss my brother Jay . He was that uncle for my two kids. 💜
I was deeply affected on so many levels by this masterpiece. Miko was adorable. An Oscar is for certain in her future.
Wonderful. Mike is so adorable. Cried at her pet’s funeral.. Uncle Jeff is also fabulous.
The little girl is such a good actor. She is a natural. Both of them are such outstanding actors. What a touching story.
The power of kids innocence can be mind bugling.
This just landed in the top of my favorite ones along with “The Invisible Man”
Keep em coming 👍👏
Rockstars are also people who looks like a bummer but they have the kindest hearts of all
@@kryptonnslaxx6378
Lol, true they very often are😂
@@vufberlick3697 i know lol, most of the rock bands cares about their fans and not their money
👍.
Uncle Jeff's song does have a bit of a sea chantey aspect to it.
Miko is quite the little charmer
It's practically a folk song, quite common for the 1970's and 80's hard rock/heavy metal bands to do a folksy ballad of some kind. They were the geekiest of geeks underneath all the long hair and recklessness
Uncle Jeff is awesome with his niece. Love this little girl ❤
it might be the mushrooms but this was fantastic. i havent cried in a long time, well done guys whoever had a part in creating this.
Thank you
I cried too!
This film squeezed out every emotion in my soul
It washed , rinsed and dried & absorbed back in my soul .
This film is everything ✨✨
I love that. Please like and share
True that
So is this comment boo!!! washed, rinsed, dried and aborbed, preach preacha!!! lol
LOL! He bought the little girl an iguana. Genius.
The iguana is really a bearded dragon from Australia.
Miko's acting was spot on. Loved this.
I honestly Didn't think I would have sat and watched this video all the way thru. But I did and I enjoyed every bit of it. Miko is adorable and so pure. Uncle Jeff ended up being a wonderful uncle. Great short film. Totally recommend watching. 👍
That was nice and glad he stayed home and finish his song and most of all connected w his niece helped his sadness. He needed that
That was so awesome! Miko was great and has a bright future as an actress if that's what she wants to pursue. And I want to download that song now too!
She wants to be a ninja break dancer!
I want to download the song as well!
I can't believe the man who played Uncle Jeff is anything but a rock star in real life. Great acting for all!
He's Red Johnny in The Mentalist too. He's a great actor.
I've watched this three times.
Just goes to show you the amazing people who influence our children's lives may be the unexpected heroes. The unappreciated and unsung hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
If only we open up our hearts to love.
That Miko is a real scene-stealer and a sweetheart.
This is easily one of my favorite short films from you guys. I fell in love with this
I loved it when the mom saw the Iguana and screamed ! Priceless!
This is so wholesome. Uncle Jeff was a lovely but lost man and Miko restored his faith in humanity.
My God, the kid is extremely good at acting. Perfect. Reminds me of my 4 year old niece.
she’s a good little actor 😮
Actress!
@@volneisilva1199 Someone told me that they say actor for both sexes nowadays.
@@PaulaStreet
Nah!
Actor is a male!
Because "they say" doesn't mean it's correct.
the little kid is an amazing actor. I don't even have a fraction of that skill after years of acting lessons, just natural god-given talent.
Best omeleto short I’ve seen so far. Had me in tears . I’m a rock (well among other styles ) musician as well and it reminds me of when my nieces were little and I was their crazy uncle. Different from all others in the family. And they still love me for that as they did way back when they were Miko’s age.
I have a hard heart, this made me tear up multiple times. great script and acting.
Kids are so pure until expectancies of society take that away.....
I cried... a good movie indeed!!!
Absolute awesomeness.. very real and heartwarming.. The uncle and the niece taught each other the importance of loving and talking to a child on their level!! Very sweet!!
I know there is the "difficulty level: Asian" meme, but I didn't think an Asian child would be set to such a mode by default. Medications, vitamins, allergies.... damn. In all honesty, it's the parent that's difficult. The child is a delight.
What??
i think i agree
This...this was nice. That little girl was a sweetheart.
What a gorgeous little girl. What a sweetheart, love this short story. I LOVE THIS STORY, so true in so many ways, Powerful story. I would indeed love to see this as a series, no matter how perfect it is by itself.
So happy to have seen this.
This has to be the most wholesome short film I have seen. Definitely in my top 3 favorites from Omeleto 😊
Too sweet, the innocence of a child and how they can see people for eho they truly are.
I thought uncle Jeff was gonna name the song Pony 😆
This was so good and authentic. Excellent acting, writing and production, loved the characters of Miko and Jeff. When he explained about the photo in his wallet, wow, touched my heart.
Made me feel again
That was cute. And a good laugh when he sends her a new pet.
It was a sweet little piece of cinema. Good job.
I'd love to see this as a full length movie. That was wonderful
The little girl is adorable and already a great actress.
That was everything a short film could be. Grear story line, sweet acting and a funeral-bravo!
Such a realistic, yet touching movie. A man and a child meld together thru selfless love! 💕🤗
I love how at the end the mom just randomly signed for a package that very clearly looked like it held a live animal with out even giving it a second thought.
This was so good! Great song,,,and perfect pet choice.
Hahahaha I love this!
Some stay dry while others feel the pain
It's good
"You can do this" lights a cig. LOL
Me too
Chocolate rain
It's so powerful how they both were just meant for each and deeply touched each other hearts, she needed his drive, strength and realness, he needed her innocent take on life and unconditional love.
What a wonderful story😍good actors!!! And Uncle Jeff is an awsome singer and songwriter!!! And I hope the mom allowed Bugger to keep the pet🥰
She is the cutest most mature 5 year old i have ever seen
I wish I had an uncle like Jeff. 👍
This short was brilliantly done. The writing, acting, directing. A real gem!
"I am a woman. Woman can change they mind when they want to." 😂🙃 Such a smart little girl ‼️
Jeff is such a great uncle it’s his first time and he did amazing
What a wonderful little film. Girl is a sweetheart, great actor too.
This little girl is so adorable 🥰
This needs to be a series, best video in such a long time, hits differently than others