As the mother of a son who did take his life, I say love them, believe in them. Watch them to see changes. What you think can never happen in your family, happens. Life is never the same. Corey I miss you my beautiful son. ♥️

I'm a pre-med graduate. Honestly my entire college life was never fun to me. Why? Because it mentally drained me. Also it's not my line of what I'm good at and my parents chose this course for me. I have no choice but to obey them. I just counted the days till the end of graduation for it to be over. Good thing that there's my friends who makes my life fun but when I return home, I became sad again. My dreams and passion is opposite to what my parents want. I love art and anything related to creativity. Even if the piece I make is being done in a month, or year, I didn't complain because I simply love what I am doing. Now, I'm healing and heading towards my pursuing of my artist life!!! Academics is not the only way to succeed in life. Everyone has different talents, abilities, & hobbies. Don't chose the way for which you are not made for, it will lead you no where. And don't listen to toxic societies that brings you down. Just breathe in, breathe out, believe in yourself and never give up!!

I love the fact that the cinematography matches the mindset of the aspirant and what he is going through: "The simple joys of life that blends with the scenery when he outside, doing what he loves and forgetting his problem. The sudden dark setting that depicts his mental struggles at home." The constant show of ⏰ time running out, a mother's love and words of a father who puts his insecurity into his son rather than encouraging him is such a recurring theme for those who give competitive exams. This video is in itself is like a Pen to me that teaches us to expand in our abled field instead of following the queue and to go forward. Beautifully captured and created. . . (To my dear aspirants: do give your best but please remember that no exam is ever bigger than your mental well being and that there is plenty of room for improvements+success in the fields that one can fully understand or enjoy doing the most! Just be a good creator, observer, smart and hardworking enough.)

I was in tears as I watched this excellent short film. Education is in crisis in almost all parts of the world and desperately many children are falling victim to pointless requirements. There are not enough and appropriate teachers to discover and support individual potential. Perhaps parents could give their children more care and love if they, the majority, were not struggling to make a living while others ( the exploiters) are swimming in money.

Not everyone is good at the same things, it doesn't mean they can't succeed, it just means they need your support a lot more. Be their magic!

A beautiful film with a strong message. Every student, teacher and parents need to see this!

Beautifully produced Jonah. Our society need people who understand and support child psychology and potential not just in academics but also art, entertainment and sports like the magical pen in this short movie. Cheers and congratulations! Thank you!

God will always be with us. He will lead us to the right way ....❤❤❤❤

I'm a student of 12th class and everyone knows that how much important a pen in the student life and not only in the student life but in our entire life. A pen is capable to change the whole future of a student as well as a new generations. I'm always grateful for this and today because of your art today I really realised it. We are strangers but your emotions may be same towards a thing and that's the amazing. I hope that you would like that message and be inspired to make new films like that. Super amazing.. Lots of respect Sir!❤

My tears came out I thought the boy died. in that scene, I can cop with him I love the narration and the script is beautifully written. Hats off to this gem I genuinely appreciate your work. The last scene just makes me happy the director comes himself and gives the film a life❤️

We're all good at something. It takes a lot of courage and strength to pursue your dreams. So many obstacles... Both real and imagined. Draw your sword, face the demons, And slay the dragons! There's nothing to fear but fear itself! 💪

Those drop year I took for neet preparation where I went through this rollercoaster ride emotion anxiety depression failure had me reminiscing my dark phase for a moment 😢 thank you for making this !

It is parents’ job to teach their kids that life success comes in many forms and by million ways.

I see there’s a lot of talented person in our state and I’m very proud to be an Arunachali ❤

Used in any manner, Pen is always mighter than sword. No person is a born loser, but society's distractions make him a failure. As said, woods are lovely dark and deep, the same way inumerable avenues are present beyond academics. Sky is the limit! Never discourage any person to move towards success. Well-made Short with equally deserved award.

At the end of the day, every parents want to see their kids happy irrespective of what they do. A big fan of your stories and videography joram sir🙌

I just want to tell everyone one thing. Be easy. Success is nothing but it just the something gives us excitement during our journey. Have fun, take it easy and enjoy every second of our life. And one more thing is that never try to give up if we fail at something for thr first time. Even myself, I have gone through such period too at several point of my life. I tried so many to escape from the problem without even thinking a second but later I found that if i had a chance to calm down myself and thought of it, i could have easily solve those problems. Just a few days back, I was about to give up my project just because i had no clue what am i doing. Then one of my teacher told me not to give up even if i could not make it, i still can say i did something. I felt good and start my project from the point where i left. So guys, have fun and take it easy. Just do what you really love. Enjoy it.

Wow what an awesome story....be the Pen in someone's life

Everyone deserves a magical pen ❤️

Watched many times and still it brings tears in my eyes🥺... Thank you Jonah bhaiya for giving me the opportunity and believing in me that I'm capable for the role. It was a great experience working with you and the team... I'm overwhelmed 😳 Congratulations 🎉💥❤ WE NAILED IT 💪

Indeed, many are going through alot. We must learn that challenges doesn't define whom we're, not until we accept defeat. We have to be strong in the phase of challenges, encouraging one another. Many have made mistakes,but every mistake can be corrected. Thank God i was able to stand after going through similar challenges. #MTBs

awesome raising of awareness ... so much suicide comes from family/societal expectations. Encourage children's talents, let them blossom in their own time and way. We are all precious

Such a wonderful work... Your work is so underrated you deserve much more success... And this short movie is well deserved for the award 👍👍👍 congratulations to all the cast and crew members of this master piece...

❤ A story of hope, something we all need. Youngsters need to know that life gives many chances. Most importantly, what may seem to be a setback or failure is life's way of steering us in a better direction. Thank you for the happy ending.

Bhai ka yaad agya dekke.. Pura flashback chala gya kuch samai klye😊 June 18 2017 I lost him. May he rest in heavens glory. Thanks JJ and Team for creating this beautiful master piece (for me it's a master piece).. God bless you and may you have a bright future ahead🌸

Everything about this is important and impactful, including the comments below. Thank you!

Kya baat kyaa baat... Man you both are a magical combination..... Boriahhhh...heads up superb

the film is handsomely directed, beautifully narrated,gorgeously designed, and gently finshed.

I cried. I didn't think he'd survive. He did. I believe in MAGIC!

That is a very good movie. Kudos to all who produced and made it. The environment and the setting is so similar to Borneo highlands. Great work and congratulations!

Outstanding Dear ponio(pagar)Dst❤❤

So beautiful & encouraging.I love it.short indeed but powerfully educative.

Masterpiece...this short film is that pen 🖊️ who keeps you inspiring when you are at your lowest❤

I am crying see it, I also end this because of backlog but your shortfilm give a hope , thanks u 😢

Very heartouching film. I am watching from Europe Italy. The most important thing is to support our kids in what they are strong,not looking what the neighbours daughter or son does Our children should love what they do in life. There is too much competition in the educational systems and the parents minds worldwide.

Yrr seriously ossom story I liked it very much to be very honest it is speechless how admiring, beautiful it is in his own way Hat's of to this bemesal story ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

It's great short film*. Nature,Student&Life*.

Beautiful story... Ponio, you did very well

Cinematography, Screenplay, Directions as well as Actors are did great job 🎉

Absolutely amazing story and very well produced movie! I'm producing my first movie, independently, with help of family and friends and your film is such an inspiration for someone like me; thank you!

Excellent short film very touching and sends a great message "Never Give Up"

I don't usually cry to any movies. But this one is special and too beautiful. It goes deep into my heart. I had a year loss in Btech. My parents were very sad. All my life I had been a good ranker in class. My dad didn't spoke to me for months. I was helpless, lost all hopes in life.I thought of ending my life. But one day a miracle happened. I was on my way to my hostel from Naharlagun. I saw an opportunity. I was always an sport enthusiasts and wanted to represent my country to International level. Ever since that day I have a hope, a reason to live on and now I have been training hard to represent my nation and pursuing BTech too. Recently went for a competition I lost the fight(silver )but not myself anymore. For all of you out there. Don't give up. Academic isn't the only way. Hats off to the team.😄😄

Great film. Well acted and beautiful scenery. Very inspiring. Keep it up!

This story is quite relatable with students and young people nowdays. I have also gone through this phase when you are trying but everything arounds you scares you to death. like while I'm driving i suddenly loose focus, while cutting fruits or veggies i don't know how knife goes too close to my wrist and many other things. eventually someone supported me alot, the person also don't know how much he helped me, but I'm really grateful for having them. I cried watching this because this is completely looking like my story quite a months ago. But one thing that is different and about no one talks is that there are some children who only knows about study. from their childhood the only thing they have done is to study. i myself a student who only knows about study and nothing else like I'm very poor in sports, singing, dancing, cooking, art, or any other activity. But when you start failing in the only thing you know, you don't know any other alternative. I was a topper till 10th but from 11th my grades fall drastically and the fear is not failing but what to do after failing because i don't know anything else. and this fear just makes your heart heavier and heavier.

I'm a failure student to but it doesn't meant to give up, as there r many reports of students who gave up on this stage n committed suicide etc in a short way to short story movie it tell us not to give up in our life but to choose the good scope which we r good at not in a way where we r talent less As now I'm demanding for more Long movie like this in coming days I'm really not satisfied i want more of this 🖐️🔥

In memory of a neighbor, a young man working in research in the rat race of one of the very top institutions in the US. He probably missed so much in life just to get admitted. Probably his research results weren't turning as expected to be funded. I didn't meet him, but they said he was very nice and polite. So sad, finally found him 6 days later. I would advise him, be like water, surrender, put aside your ego and your expectations and those of others, something greater will come your way. Rest in Peace. Quote. “Success is a poor teacher.” My dad must have repeated this maxim a hundred times as I grew up. There are some lessons that only failure can teach. If you want to mature, you need to fail. Jesus failed. So should we.

Beautiful & true story Everyone can connect ❤

What a touching film! Sociey's templates force behaviour and comparison. Money is validated more than time...

Superb video in every respect. Depicting the inner and external struggles young people face. Showing the result of his decision to keep on anyway is a masterpiece. Greetings from Scotland. 🎉🎉🎉

Very Heart touching!! Each one of us probably relates to this as we neared exams and carries the expectations of frail shoulders!! Very well written, directed and executed !!

How can you console a parent or say kind words who has lost their child. Nothing is enough. As parents we only want the best for them and forget they are fragile and trying to navigate their own challenges. This short film shook me from within. I hope all of us as parents understand our children better and learn from this film.

We fight this every single minute of our lives... Keeping him ticking every hour ... every minute is so so tasking... i don't know when I will give up... Life has become so bleak... hugs your way guys...all of you...out there...all of you tat suffer...that scream silently..... .. a mom...

an eye opener...a must see for all parents...

OMG, students life came out with ultimate reality.. Hat's off very encouraging movie 🎉🎉🎉👏👏

SUCH A TOUCHING STORY,SO BEATIFULLY NARRADED AND EXECUTED. TO ALL THE PEOPLE OUT THERE:UNLEASH YOUR PASSION WITHOUT DOUBTING YOURSELF. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS THE PEN'THE DREAM'THE FURURE'THE HAPPINESS 💚💛🧡🌞

Bro you've nailed it. ❤ I don't know it's your personal trauma or your skill to show trauma. Either way it's a beautiful piece of art.

Great man ...Keep It Up

Well Done, you. You have this old writer in tears. Many many people could use a pen such as this. Perhaps you have given it to us? Thank you.

As the mother of a son who did take his life, I say love them, believe in them. Watch them to see changes. What you think can never happen in your family, happens. Life is never the same. Corey I miss you my beautiful son.

When we were younger, most of us experienced this kind of life, especially if you’re a love child, your parents meant they’re advising you the right way for your future life, the love and respect for them you’ve followed what they wanted you to be, the realization was too late enough to follow the path you wanted to be, you just go on and figured it out that you can please them with what they wanted you to be. The maturity will give you the chances to do what you love to do, it’s not too late, just think “life is full of surprises”. Beautiful story, thanks for sharing. God bless.

It's a mistake to try to put everyone in the same box. Not everyone will fit in and some will feel broken and feel like they are a disappointment to those who had certain expectations of them. The only thing parents should expect of their children is for them to find the box they DO fit in and do their best in it. It's important to know that not all in the box will be the same and achieve the same level. True success is finding one's place in life and being content there. It never hurts to strive to become better at something, but it DOES hurt to think that if you don't become the best in your box that you're a failure. Good work on your film. Well written and acted.

You cannot ever give someone enough praise. Think before you speak.

One of the best short films I have ever watched . To have such a deep emotional toll in me in just mere 15minutes really tells how good of a artist you are . Beautifully crafted . Thanks for making such good short films .

Heartwarming Story, Beautiful Cinematic.. Great Job Sir.

Story is superb and realistic….and acting bahut he barya mera dost ponio ka…congratulations to the team….🎉🎉🎉

Wah!!..ponio 🎉👏👏👍❤ u nailed it 🎉 it was really amazing... U acted really well 😍👏 hope to see you in next video... 🎉 keep it up 👍

Great! Sad and beautiful! ❤

Best, I am speech less.🙏❤️

Wow 😳😳 , you earned a life long viewer champ . Never ever stop inspiring, keep shining buddy. God is with you mate. ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

I wish I could hug all the people who get bullied and feel like they are a clown and not worth it. - me to me this was intense emotional.

❤❤❤❤❤❤ such a heart touching story. A beautiful real struggle story

Academics take years to suck the soul of artists who find themselves stuck in a 9 to 5 job which could lead to the death of mental health, hence, the increasing suicide rate or drug addiction. Thank you for conveying this message in such a unique depiction!

A powerful message! Our societies these days put so much emphasis on examinations that they forget the importance of learning and a student’s passion for life that always exceeds the boundaries of the formal classroom. So much for progress…. I’ll take the days of the 1950s and 1960s with limited teaching resources, blackboards and chalk, over today’s technology any day.

😢 wow Amazing 😢

Its great short movie. Keep it up

I believe in magic....thank you❤🐾

❤ u... Hmko bi magic pen chaiye..

Beautiful film with a heartfelt message,

A truly magnificent film! ❤

This is unbelievably beautiful. Literally, everything is perfect, the storytelling, the direction, cinematography, acting everything. Kudos to you, you made a brilliant movie.

Tears rolling down as I type these: The message this movie wants to convey is sooo deep that People who really faced or went through such situations will find themselves crying buckets of tears. Lucky are those whose parents recognise the potential in their children letting them decide their future rather than giving lectures on how poorly their children have performed in the academic field. I really wish our education system to take a turn and give space for thé unique talents and skills. I wish every parents to see the potential of their children not only in academic fields but also in extra curricular activities. To all the people out there: Unleash your passion without doubting yourself. People might mock you for the grades you score but they would be wowed in future when they’ll see you shining💜 Never give up on your dreams ✨ Note: Suicide is not the only way out✨🫂

I also one of participant But after seing this feeling like this is the one! Congrats to all the team THE PEN 🖊. Keep it up....❤...

Beautiful film, very well made.

Inspirational short movie ..... By the symbol of pen, people can understand many things ..... Failure is not end of life but it's beginning of success!!

What an Awesome film. The message is heartbreaking yet necessary. As a mom of 3 young adults I’ve always encouraged not discouraged them to be who they are. And to pursue the careers that they are passionate about. Again, well done!👍🏽❤️🎬

Never give up....life ek rasta bnd krti h to ds khol deti h

Lovely excellent work u deserve a million subscriber

Bravo, great job. Jonah and Pai achi. Proud of you both.

The pen is mightier than a sword

I was bullied every day at school I only had one friend. My daughter never knew, she has loads of friends no enemies, and very happy and is very intelligent.🥹My grandchildren have loads of friends no enemies and very happy. They don’t know how awful my life was, because I went to college and university, I am now a registered Midwife. My life is wonderful. If anybody reads this please don’t give up, life really is amazing..🥹🥹

This is SO heart-rending!!! I have a beautiful son this age and it really pulled at my heart and made me cry seeing this guy's anguish. Parents STOP expecting the world and burdening them and weighing them down with pressure and expectations and cold hard negative comments that ring in their heads bringing them shame, how dare you. It should NEVER take your son nearly losing his life before you finally open your eyes, NEVER!! See them with your HEART not your flippin intellect for goodness sake. Let them blossom with zero pressure, it is NOT about you, it is about them finding worth and value and identity.

No words, just too good... You guys did an amazing work... Keep it up!

Amazing work.. N very thoughtful particularly theme.. Liked it

...a beautifully told story with an important message, and even if it is hard to see clearly when the mind is cloudy, there is a way forward, one step at a time...🧡

Wowwww... what a great story and message! Thank you for this beautiful and important work! Greetings and love from Hamburg, Germany!

i just wanted to hug him. hes an artist which is automatically a success. hes already succeeded. whoever instilled in him that only school success will lead you there also designed the failure that is the american school system. Academics need a revolution. where arts music and health come first and foremost. an artist is the most successful person on earth. we would still live in caves without art. art is the wheel....

The history of creative people is full of such stories. Cezanne, Gauguin, Matisse....all began as bankers or law students etc. but, after trying to fit into their parents' plans, they gave that up and followed their dreams.

Brilliant and Inspiring work😊

EXQUISITE!! ❤ Ticks all the boxes for outstanding filmmaking.

What a small gem. Bring tears in my eyes.