How he imagined dancing with her at a formal ball 😭😭😭

I'm hurt but at least he was happy for the last moments of his life.😢😢😢😢

I am a bus driver. I had a kid I drove that was in the third grade, nicest kid you could ever meet but the doctors said he wouldn't make it to the sixth grade. I drove him every year till he graduated high school and then attended his funeral two years later. I still think about him to this day. RIP Logan you are missed.

For those who are unaware, this was based on a true story. The little boy lived in Mexico, and he was disabled. He had a friend maybe 2 years older than he. He did not have the fortune to attend a special school as they show here. But his friend would read, "jump" rope with him, color for him, always kept him company. Until he became very ill, and passed away in his humble home. The friend was heartbroken. Everyone in the neighborhood respected his friend so much! For they knew what a great friend he had been to his disabled friend 💔 He told Everyone he would become a teacher to special need students. I take it he kept his word. If you look for CUERDAS shorts, you will see the real kid and his friend.

"he had the face of joy." that's enough for me

Instead of "hoping for more people like maria", BE just like maria.

I started crying when she introduced herself as a teacher with the rope as her bracelet. I've been watching this for years and yet still makes me cry.

As the father of a disabled 13-year-old son who suffers from the life-shortening disease MLD, it's incredible to see how the makers of the film have brought out the expression in the boy's eyes. There is so much non-verbal communication in it. I can 100% relate it to my son's eyes. Well done! And it's always nice to learn that in real life there are many people like Maria who treat disability the way it should be treated: as normalcy. Thank you for this beautiful film, even if it makes me cry every time I see it.

My heart broke when the director said "my son Nicholls i wish you had never inspired this story"

Sadly, the kid that inspired this short film (Nico, the director's son) died today. You'll rest in peace forever.🔥

This is so sad. The look in the boy's eyes while playing with Maria makes my heart warm. While he was with Maria, it was the best part of his life. What a great animation. R.I.P Nicoulas

I think this is such a powerful short, explaining how people can have sympathy and compassion over those who have a disability. Our community needs a louder voice to vouch for individual accommodations, services, and rights to people who face these unfortunate circumstances in life. As someone with high-functioning Autism, my heart goes to to all of those who face these obstacles, and to their families standing by them in support.

“To my son, Nicholas: I wish you had never inspired this story.” I was crying, and then I was crying harder than I have ever cried before.

Y'know I think the boy felt normal whenever Maria is around because she made him felt like one.

I am watching this while my healthy daughter of 6 is sitting next to me and I am crying out loud. Thinking about all the parents and the kids who suffered from such a big loss. May Nicholas and all the other kids are in a very good place now and be happy. RIP little angels ❤

To the animators and advisors . . . Your work on the microexpressions during the interactions was breathtaking. People who have challenges communicating struggle every moment and your animation showed this so beautifully I am in awe at your skill to capture the communications that happen without words. You are masters of your craft.

I had a friend who was in a similar condition to this little boy. We were close friends, and unfortunately, he passed away... I will never stop loving this short.

"I am the best coach in the world" - Of course you are.

I remember when I was in 1st grade, there was this one kid who had a wheelchair because he was missing both of his legs. He was a really cool kid, nice to chat with. He never returned one day, though. I hope it was just that he moved or transferred schools or something. This short film just warms my heart. The world would be a lot nicer if there were more "Marias."

I lost my best friend at 10 due to illness and this was so beautiful. Losing a friend so young makes you feel lost and unsure about life. This was an amazing tribute to that little boy ❤️

The dislike comes from people who cried so hard they missed the like button

For yall who don't speak both Spanish and English, cuerdas means 'strings'.

God this is so cute and sad at the same time, especially por que mi nombre es Maria también..

She brought so much joy to the end of that little boy's life. And in return he inspired hers. This video was beautiful.

I just burst out ugly crying when she became a teacher and still had the rope :(

I was crying before he even died but now I’m crying a lot more

My sister is 6 years old and wheelchair bound. She has less than a year to live. I'm going to miss her so much when she passes.

I came here from Instagram to watch the full thing and now my heart is torn to pieces 😭😭😭

We need more Maria’s in this world.

I came here because I saw it on TikTok. But it got so much deep inside me 😭😭😭 because only a few in world are like Maria

The boy looks exactly like my son with cerebral palsy and it made me cry so hard. It makes me happy he has a friend (luckily the kids love my little boy) but also heartbreaking that I may lose him.

Omg…😭😩😭😩 this is so special and so sweet. I went through so many different emotions in barely 9 minutes. The world needs more Maria’s 💙

Others don't want to be friends with him because he is disabled, Maria never see him like a extraordinary kid she saw him as a bestfriend ( more than that) Edit: what I have commented this comment 2 Weeks ago and this much likes I never had these many likes

Before: Oh great it’s a cartoon I’m sure at the end he will walk After : why why why 💔

This is what our world should be. I'm literally crying myself out, this is such a wonderful film. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙏❤️

I have the English dubbed version of "Cuerdas" titled "Ropes" and every time I see it, it tears my soul apart with such sadness and a loss of friendship.

the fact that she still had it around her wrist in the end omg i'm going to cry

_"To my Son, Nicholas: I wish you had never inspired this story."_ This broke me. I'm so sorry :(

I can't stop crying, this is too much heartfelt, heart-touching, and I can't even stop replay it a multiple times, imagine being her how she really feels...

Reminds me of my younger brother 🥺 he has cerebral palsy and for the longest time it was just us two facing the world 🤍 we’re only 2 years apart so he was my only play buddy for a while, I got creative with our games and he taught me more as a child than many learn in a lifetime. He holds a special spot in my heart that is only for him and our memories. Now he’s almost 22 and I’m a nurse thanks to all of the kind nurses he had growing up who were also just as amazing to the little girl who just wanted to play with her brother and ask endless questions ❤️ looking back, he not only taught me what strength and resilience are, but how to enjoy the simplicity of life, and most importantly…how to have a tender heart towards others 🤍 I ask god to ease any pain or frustration he has, grant my mother the highest ranks of paradise for the loving care she gives him, and for all who get to know him to be touched by his priceless smile that lights up any room….ameen

My son was diagnosed at 3 months old with a life changing condition. He’s now 1.5 and although he’s unable to smile, sit or crawl my young daughter who is 5 does nothing but play with him and loves him to bits. My wife and I had tears 😭 in our eyes watching this. For my son Louie whatever the future may hold for you me and your mummy and big sister love you more than anything in the world and will be with you every step of the way . Love always Daddy 💙

Maria gave him the best time of his life the short time they spent together. 😭

Absolutely the best short movie ever. Sometimes a single act determines our future and makes us become someone not by choice but by calling. I had a soft heart and wet eyes in the last 3 minutes.

I did not want to cry when I thought of watching this video...but now that I'm crying, I can only say how amazing it was.

The director’s note at the end really got to me. We really need to be grateful and appreciative for all we have in our lives and be the best we can for each other.

The boy made me think of my little brother. He died when he was 7 years old. He had muscular dystrophy and could hardly move. Confined to a wheelchair at 3. He had so many friends and girlfriends. I could only imagine they were like the little girl in the story when they were at school. It's been 17 years since hes passed, and this video broke me down like it was yesterday. It was beautiful, and I appreciate the message of love and compassion it shows.

My little brother was just like that little boy. I watched it with him a couple years ago, when he was still with us. My brother died and i just watched it again, flash back in memory I guess. Now the whole story relates. I danced with him, and then one morning. He was gone, passed in his sleep peacefully. Just like that little boy. He even looked like him.

it breaks my heart that people have these conditions, as well as some people don’t accept them because they look and act differently. it’s also devastating that people have lost best friends, close family members/relatives, etc. to stuff like this. i’m so grateful for people like Maria who are nice and understanding to people like this little boy. i wouldn’t wish having a condition like this or losing someone to this on my worst enemy. rip Nicholas and the little boy and everyone else who has been taken by these conditions. fly high, friends. fly high. 🕊️

This was amazing 😭😭😭😭 when he passed he was at peace because of Maria she made things so easy for him he’s no longer held back by his illness ❤️

In my 7th grade year, we had a very special friend who was in this similar state like the movie, he passed away before he could finish the year. I think about him quite often. He was the sweetest person I've ever met.

A heart-rending, hauntingly beautiful and thought provoking video. May we all be a "Maria" and bring a little sunshine in the lives of those who need it.

saw this on insta + wanted to see what the whole story was about + now im sobbing😭

I hade a boy in class like this, Everyone loved him and made him feel special! Sadly he didn’t show up to school for a couple of days. We got the news that he died R.I.P :(

"I wish you had never inspired this story." This hurt my heart this animation was beautiful

The two kids seemed like they were very good friends, the little girl is an angel.

This is what we called a real true friend like...Maria. She didn't care if he is special, cancer or ill. She only care about being a good friend to him. That's is the most good example and God love the most.

Damn, she still wears that rope after 20 years.. this is what i call "TRUE FRIENDSHIP".

YALL IM CRYYINNGG WHEN HE KICKED THE BALL HIMSELF MY HEARTT

When i watched this short film, it reminded me of my childhood, during my school days, when i had a mentally challenged friend, Jairus Xavier Yee Jo En, 1.55m, SASS, Pasir Ris. Mother's car which was a white honda civic. In a loyfatt tshirt and spectacles, he always had an iconic dent in his head. Sadly, during MDM Tans class Jairus, due to the lack of blood flowing into his brain had died and shat his pants in his wheelchair. RIP: Jairus Xavier Yee Jo En, 1.55m, SASS, Pasir Ris. Mother's car which was a white Honda Civic. FLY HIGH

This reminds me of my cousin son. He was like that little boy, he also passed away in his sleep. It’s been almost a year, it will be a year on march 17. I’ll never forget his smile when I tickled him. I miss you Nathan.

I came here to learn Spanish 😭😭😭 not to cry 💔💔💔 my heart is broken

"He had the face of joy" Maria, she may be a animated charackter. But she brought happines to a boy who culdnt have done it without her. She greeted a disabled boy when none else wuld. And he died... With a face of joy

The part that warmed my heart the most was when the music began to play and you could see though it was a small smile just how much happiness was in his heart

The end breaks my heart. This school year there was a boy in my grade that had special needs. He passed away in his sleep and every kid in my school was heartbroken.😢

I love that she kept the rope. I know she still thinks of him everyday.

The part that really got me on the verge of tears was when the creator said this was for her daughter who inspired her with this story, for her son who she wished was never the inspiration to this story, and to someone named Lola for having the strength to not cry in front of them and be strong for them. This short was based on true events

Being an empathetic person is a gift...and they r a real treasure of our society.

Oh... wow! I cried so hard for this short film. It's beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. ♡

How cute is it that she kept the rope and still wears it around her wrist? I'm crying this is to sad🥺My heart is broken💔

My brain 10 minutes earlier: It’s some kiddy cartoon. My brain now: Don’t cry, don’t cry.

I love how this is accurate yet still amazing. Yes, that is how a kid would react at first. But then she found out and was okay with it. She believed in him when nobody else did.

I have two identical twin cousins with muscular dystrophy, they are now going to graduate high school. Doctors said they wouldn’t live past 6 years of age. This short made me sob, I need to see them again. I miss them so much and love them. The sweetest boys and now young men I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.

This is so sad 😭 The fact is that the girl (Maria) saw him and decided to give him a chance. This is what we really need in this world, people who don’t judge a book by a cover

For someone that also had disability, i really glad that he actually found somebody like Maria, he actually has a friend that really care for him before he died

I have a special child son who died 2 years ago, I cried when I saw this cause his only friend is my other son who loved him tenderly.. I missed you Rhiley to the moon and back with big bunches of much.

I had a friend who had a seizure disorder that also caused a neurological disorder. He would play little jokes on me and tell me stuff with his iPad. I remember the day I was told he had died in his sleep. I miss him so much. I love this video even though it is heart wrenching

I observed a little girl like this one play with my daughter who has down syndrome one day in the park. It touched me deeply, and ... I never saw it again.

He did not die alone. Maria loved him before his time❤

I didn’t notice this till the second time through but they are at an orphanage meaning that his parents either died, left him for his better,or they abandoned him. This has me crying harder than the first time

As someone who not only grew up with a disability but had a brother more severe this made me cry. While I may not have been this severe, I felt that the friends I did have even if not long lasting, helped me get through bullying and hard times. I do afterschool now and it breaks my heart that at least in the school I work at, bullying has become normal in forming the social hierarchy. 😢 but as long as good people exist. The world will be better.

When he kicked the ball on his own I was like we need more people like this little girl

I remember watching this film when I was in second grade, I remember telling my mom "LOOK! HE KICKED THE BALL ON HIS OWN! HES GONNA GET BETTER!!" and her response was "no, the girl made his foot move with the string like the other times" but even after she said that I hoped for him to get better. This film will never not make me cry

When I was about 4 years old in kindergarten, there was a boy a bit older, he had probably one of the most severe cases of autism i've ever witnessed in my life; it was the first time ever i had been faced with autism at all, i didn't even know the word for it; despite that I set any carin for difference aside and we found a way to understand each other, quickly he became a fixture in my attendin that place, he was a best friend, easily, we played, we run(carefully), he'd talk to me, in his own way, he knew i'd get. Fortunately this story ends a little more happily because he did get to grow up and he is a young man now, I don't know much more than that about him, but I hope he fondly remembers the time we had together; and that I managed to make some stuff a little bit easier for him. I don't think he will know it but he's one of the reasons why i work the job i work now, but this short movie reminded me of him. Come september I'll be entering a class as a certified support teacher for disabled kids for the very first time. Cuerdas was one of the movies we were shown by one of our professors regarding disability and one of many many ways to include disabled kids and always make them feel welcome, during our course's class; there wasn't a dry eye in the room. It reminded me of how i ve come to love several people close to me and my heart who live with a disability or a disturb or more than one, and how they definitely part of the many gazillion reasons why im who i am today and keep on bein better and better everyday more.

Absolutely heartbreaking that the little boy passed away but at least maria went on to become a teacher to help other kids

What really hurts is... I have a brother like this. He never talked never walked, he never even smiled. We recently discovered he can blink in response to people, but not a certain number of times, just blinks. It really hurts since I think he might feel like that.... Edit: thanks for all the likes, each like is supporting my big bro.

When they danced... that just hit so hard it hurts more than a bullet

I am a teacher in Asia and I wish this were dubbed to English. So, I could show it to my little students.

I cried during the short film cause I had a brother just like him and he passed away 1year ago

" *...He had the face of joy.* " 💔

This was absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time😢❤️ My big sister has a disability and she's the most special person in my life. I wish more people and kids were just like Maria..this world needs more people like her❤️

So beautiful. If this is a true story , Im sure the boy was very happy and blessed to have a person similar to Maria in his life. There's still good and kind people out there in our world.❤

" To my daughter Alejandra : Thank you for inspiring this story To my son Nicolas : I wish you had never inspired this story." These lines were even more sad than the movie.

The thing I love about her is that she wanted him to be a part of the fun and treated him like a person and not treat him like furnishings or not there at all.. He should have every chance like ANY child... When she was helping him dance.. The look in his eyes.. That will forever touch AND haunt me.. As a disabled person myself.. All I want is to be loved and accepted... That is what that young boy wanted too.. That look as they were dancing kills me..

this made me cry more than any recent pixar movie

I was the only kid in class treating a boy with brain tumor nice, during elementary years, I remember getting talked about, no one wanted to sit with him at lunch, one time on valentines day everyone got candy, but I got a big paper heart from him.Kindness does go around. I miss seeing him, but hadn't seen him in years.

when he kicked the ball on his own 😭😭😭 she saw their entire future together

I honestly thought it was going to end with adult Maria having a disabled child in her class, just like him. 😢 But still, this is so touching. 😭❤️ I'm in a wheelchair too, though I can move and speak fine, and I wish someone like Maria had spent time with me in school... we need more people like her. ;_;

Simplemente gracias! Gracias por su sensibilidad y sencillez! ❤️

Maria is literally such an Angel! I love her so much!

"last moments of his life-" Me who hadn't finished watching: HE D I E S ? !