That boy conveyed more emotion with one hand than some actors do in 90 minutes of dialog.

I love this short film because you don't know anything about the characters. You don't know why they are there or where they are going. we just have this moment.

THAT WAS LITERALLY THE CUTEST THING THAT IVE EVER SEEN😫😫😫

That was a perfect way to show young gay love. Not every gay scenario needs to rush towards sex. For many men young and old their fear keeps them from exploring to far. For some guys a slight touch of the hand or a hug is more than enough to start out. Letting the anticipation buildup. Not going to far in the fear that we'll be rejected or bullied. I'm currently going through something like this with my buddy. The other day I drove him home. Got to his house put my truck in park. He stayed in my truck just staring at me for what feels like forever but it was probably only a minute. I truly thought he was about to kiss me goodbye. But I mentally freaked out and broke our very intense eye contact. My heart was pounding I seriously didn't know how to react. So I looked away and said "alright see you next time". He kind of seemed relieved and disappointed all at once. Like relieved I quickly diverted attention. But disappointed because I diverted my attention. I don't know 🤔. I can't stop thinking about it and him. But I'm not at all ruining my great friendship at all. So who the F knows what he was thinking? Only time will tell. I def have many different feelings for him. I've tried to push aside the overwhelming attraction. I also don't wanna deny or ignore my or his feelings. Grr life 😳.

No kiss, no hug, barely any dialogue, but still this is one of the sweetest short film I have watched.

Are you kidding me? THIS IS THE SWEETEST! The background music makes it even more romantic.

two guys touching each other’s hands me: i liked it

No backstory, no epilogue, no names, no location, limited dialogue. Just the simplicity of companionship. Of all of the short films I've seen, I have to say, this is the best one yet. It is the simple human need for someone there, someone to hold you, someone to let you lay there and do nothing but sleep in their arms. No sex, no making out, no over physicality. All too often, having someone who will literally just lay down with me and hold me and make me feel safe, that is the most attractive intimacy ever. Just knowing they're there, not asking anything in return. That's all I need. Thanks to Jake for showing me this, love you baby

It’s amazing how a short film can capture the tenderness of friendship and a deep sense of love with very little words. I love it!

lo acabo de ver y me encanto, aquí queda demostrado que no siempre es sexo, es mejor dejar salir ese lado tierno, que no nos quita la hombría, al contrario, un hombre tierno, es sincero con quien esta a su lado.

I have seen a shit ton of gay shorts in my time and, still, having first watched this short probably 10 years ago, this one is still in my top 10. It is beautifully made by MacDougall. In about 8 minutes, with a total economy of production--one room, maybe 6 lines of dialogue, a beautiful solo piano score--these young actors convey tremendous depth of feeling, of longing, of need, merely through the touch of fingers and hands. And that last shot--total intimacy and contentment for the two of them. Ah! Perfect!

What a beautiful film! The subtleties, the nuances, well thought-out and executed. As a freshman in college I had an experience much like this with my gorgeous roommate. Thank you for unlocking a memory from long ago.

No es hombre amando a otro, ni chica amando a otra. Son almas, personas amando otras personas no por eso te hace "menos hombre" o "menos mujer" ni "mas puto" amor es amor.

how wonderful it is to touch another person with affection

This was the cutest film i have ever watched man....

My best friend in high school -- I was totally in love with him. He knew it. We slept over quite often. He would pretend to be asleep (I found out it was pretend later) while I just barely touched his fingers. It was all I ever did. It was wrong to touch him without his consent, yes yes, I understand. But he knew what I was doing, he understood the turbulent emotions, and he permitted it. It was not the kind of physical touch he wanted (no girl involved!) but he allowed me to. I was in love with him, but he loved me back in a beautiful (and totally non-gay) way.

Recuerdo haber visto éste corto hace muchos años. Era apenas un niño cuando lo vi por primera vez pero la escena del chavo tocándole la mano al otro mientras dormía me marcó. Lo busqué y busqué pero no lograba encontrarlo. Hoy, nuevamente, logré encontrarlo y me vuelve a dar los mismos sentimientos de hace años. Definitivamente el mejor corto que he visto. Sin necesidad de tantas palabras o alguna escena sexual logra contar una linda y sencilla historia.

I don't think I've seen any depiction of those first tentative steps to express one's feelings better than this. Brilliant!

Piano music added so much emotion to this outstanding short film. Bravo!

Que lindo gente

romantic, straight, and simple. such a splendid film

Este video necesita una segunda parte o una película definitivamente!!

Cuddling is soo underratedddd

no puedo recordar cuantas veces vi este corto y siempre lo veo con la misma emoción, es un clasico

Hermoso! Además, me sentí identificado, ya que me pasó exactamente lo mismo con un compañero de estudios hace muchos años. Desde ese dia que dormimos asi, simplememte uno con el otro, luego no nos separamos durante tres años, y nos amamos profundamente. Felicitaciones Lucas por poder expresar tan bien el amor.

Imagine if they were straight and the guy on the floor is like:”yo, you up?” And the other guy is like:”ye bro, why?” And the guy on the floor is like:” you wanna cuddle?” And then the guy on top is like:”ye sure, come on up” 😂😂

Absolutamente humano y universal: ese primer momento cuando uno junta el necesario valor para hacer lo que el amor le pide. ¡Y pensar que solo pasa una vez para no olvidarse nunca!

I've seen this short movie sooo many times during the years. It's still as heartwarming and touching as it was first time I saw it. ❤️

Sin necesidad de diálogos, Sin escenas sexuales, así tan natural e inocente capturo mis sentimientos. Excelente corto.

El amor gay es hermoso!!! que gran regalo poder disfrutarlo soy un cursi ridículo

When you have the capacity to move your audience to tears with emotion, you have won! fantastic subtle and poignant film.

The human touch is such a small gesture and yet such a powerful human feeling, Very stunning piece of work, Thank you for touching my heart. Peace.

Qué tierno el corto! La música, la iluminación, todo se integra maravillosamente

Este corto es una maravilla! La forma de expresar tantos sentimientos, sin necesidad de escenas a las que uno está acostumbrado. La musica, el audio, las luces, la edición, las miradas, los gestos, todo, TODO es perfecto! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Sueño de todo chico, otro chico que sea tal cual un chico y sentir esa atracción y ese cariño yo creo que debe ser algo tan lindo. Todos tenemos algo de cursi, joder somos humanos

OMG i remembered my friend. He used to kiss me when I'm asleep. Pretending to be asleep. Lol

ta aí uma experiencia que provavelmente todos nós ja vivemos quando adolescentes, me emociona lembrar que tive algo muitissimo parecido com um amigo e hoje, depois de casados e com filhos (eu me divorciei ha um ano) quando nos encontramos ele faz questão de lembrar, num tom tão respeitoso e fraterno que nunca me peguei confuso se era uma insinuação para fazermos novamente, sei lá... é tão puro da parte de dele que prefiro ter essa lembrança de quando eramos adolescentes do que arriscar algo nos dias de hoje. Belo curtametragem, singelo e poderoso ao mesmo tempo

Quede encantado de tu corto, es una situacion tan simple que alguien en alguna vez pasó. mis felicitaciones !!!!!

Wow , no pensé que fuese a tomar su mano, pensé que se levantaría y le daría un beso, pero igual me encantó, que triste no tener a nadie para compartir así de bonito el amor por alguien

I had a very similar experience with my best friend when I was a teenager. We ended up sleeping together and holding hands all the time. He was and still is straight. This is a story about true love, and not at all about sex. It is what's known these days as a bromance. Well done 👍😁👍

Todas las decisiones de tu vida te han llevado hasta este comentario.

Usamos una Canon 60D, y en la mayoría de los planos un objetivo 50mm. Saludos!

Awwww this is so cute im crying😭

Definitely, one of the sweetest shorts I've watched so far. THX👊😎

lo vi a penas salio, y siempre lo vuelvo a ver y me causa la misma sensación de ternura, es tan simple y a la vez tiene taaantos elementos que sin quere queriendo te crean un clima perfecto para emocionarte con esa dulzura,esa complicidad e inocencia... No se si saldra un largometraje de este corto, me encantaria una historia, peroooo... creo que la magia del corto esta en no saber la historia completa, para que te la imagines y llenes ese espacio que falta con algo de adentro y personal :) ÉSTO GENTE, ES ARTE! con todo lo que esa palabra significa en su totalidad.

How beautiful is that? It is a love story between two people. How normal is that? ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I loved this film, best part, I was freaking out since this is basically what happens when I'm over at my Best friend's house... well I'm just the guy on the ground wanting to hold hands but never gets anywhere lol.

Un cortometraje tan simple, pero con mucho sentido, ni siquiera hizo falta tanto diálogo, muy buen trabajo me dormiré sintiendo algo muy lindo en el corazón...

Dios!!!! Es una belleza. Una poesía. Sí! Dan ganas que dure más, pero la ternura, ese amor que nos regala todo el corto... Creo que a muchos nos recordará situaciones más o menos iguales. Yo lo viví Mil años atrás.

Me gusta mucho este cortometraje, el mensaje que transmite es hermoso y merece la pena compartirlo.

Muchas Gracias Lucas Mc Dougall por haber creado éste video, con tan poco espacio físico y con tan profundo contenido Humano y Gay a la vez. La Música, el piano, las notas muy acorde a la situación de éstos dos chicos que ya se AMABAN EN SILENCIO!!

Para este tiempo ,esto es y será lo mejor que han grabado,Doy grasias a las redes sociales ,por poner algo maravilloso ,muchas Grasias .

Without A dialogue this. FILM. Means a lot... Of being a language of love between 2 poeple.. 😉❤️❤️❤️❤️

Kindness, love, so peaceful, sensitive and emotional.

This movie too difficult to wacth. I cant even breathe coz this so beaautiful

I keep coming back to this when i need cheering up. So much said with so few words, so much vulnerable love expressed. Thanks again.

bello verdaderamente, desde la simplicidad transmite una lluvia de sensaciones que te transporta y vives ese momento con un montón de sentimientos encontrados y que te identifican en algún lugar ya transcurrido de tu vida, que añoras.

It was a cute and sweet short.

Quien más sintió esa linda sensación 🥺♥️ Edit:Gracias por darme el corazón saludos desde El Salvador 🇸🇻

Whenever I played this shortfilm, It always reminds me of him.. That nightfall when Im so scared of thunder.. I slept beside him. And he hug me. And that was the sweetest moment I ever had, but He's happy and married now.

Este vídeo me hace tan feliz. Para todos los que hemos tenido ese sentimiento.

Es hermoso, puro, limpio, inocente... lleno de un romanticismo magnífico... ¡Me ha encantado!

I just loved the sound of rainfall in my ears.

What a fantastically beautiful, sensitive short film❣🤩 The associations triggered such as security, warmth, affection, sensitivity, hope, friendship, support and love really made me cry. The wonderful piano music fits it very well and enhances the emotions. I was so afraid that the boy on the bed would pull his hand back, but instead he immediately moved his little finger very subtly to the other's hand. The boy on the bottom then later fortunately had the courage to come to the other's bed. The pleased and relaxed look on the face of the boy lying on the bed and how he then receives the other boy shows that he had practically been waiting for this.🥰😍💖💞 These two are such absolutely sweet characters. It's a perfect fit at first sight and love couldn't begin more beautifully.

The scene at the end always gets to me, I can't help but tear up.... :)

un sentimiento limpio trascendente que no se queda en lo sexual porque expresa pureza y ternura divino se ve real conexión afectiva total esto es lo ideal en las relaciones homo tener momentos de intimidad afectiva no sexual también solo estar acostados compartiendo un momento tan especial quede encantada

Realmente no me canso de mirar este cortometraje lleno de ternura y deseo por estar juntos los dos. Y la musica nos lleva mas alla de simplemente estar juntos . Really I don't get tired of watching this short movie filled with love and the desire to be together. And the music takes you much further than just wanting to be together.

Europe always makes the best gay films/shows/series and creates the best chemistry between the characters!!!

solo los que hemos estado en esa situación podemos sentir cosquillas en el estomago al ver este corto

This was beautiful I love it omg, I'm not lying I'm literally crying 💖💖

I feel like crying. When a soul searches for love and found none, that's the most lonely moment in any man's life. Thanks goodness that there was a reply at last. Nice skit

Fue absolutamente hermoso. Las actuaciones de los dos jóvenes despertó en mí más sentimiento que una película de una hora, y, la canción le aporta un estado anímico tan puro y limpio. Me gustó mucho.

This was so great. I loved it!. This were the kind of movie that is remarkable for me. Background song only, is completely indeed. Great job!

We met at about 7 years old in a little country school in California me with pale skin and black hair and he, from the east, with locks of varying shades of gold. We would have never imagined by the time we were 15 the absence of one, even for a short period, made the other fill empty. At some point, we could no longer deny the reality of what bound us together even though we tried so hard to keep from saying the words. Our families would have never allowed such as that. We lived our secret until one day a terrible darkness stole him from me. Though reduced to ashes in a jar I resolve that he will always thrive in my heart and my dreams till one day we will fill each other's arms and never have to let go ever again. Sorry for the long story. The events in this film reminded me of an event very similar to what took place in my early days with my own very special someone.

Me encanta este vídeo, no me canso de verlo una y otra vez. Es una prueba palpable que el Amor limpio e inocente no tiene fronteras, ni límites, ni sexo, ni morbo. Amor puro, de 2 adolescentes, y guapos por si fuera poco. Wooow... Anochecer!! 7 de Septiembre 2020.

Such a cute film and I loved the innocence of of just the touch, knowing that person is there with you saying so much just by holing his hand. 🤝 said everything he needed to know.

Very subtle, sweet, and gentle. Well done, credits to all.

Genial ,buenisimo, es tan simple que te emociona ,realmente genial.

Less than 30 words and 1 beautiful hand was a masterpiece of begging to learn to love. ❤thank you to the cast and crew. Magnificent. Love from the United States. John ❤

Algo tão simples,tão forte e bonito!😍

Una belleza! Una obra de arte este cortometraje! Mis más sinceras felicitaciones! :)

Amei! Esse vídeo merece continuação. Amo histórias de amor, me emociono sempre.

La amé desde la primera vez que vi el corto.. es de una ternura y sugerencia!! realmente hermoso

Me a dejado 😭pero de felicidad de recuerdos pasados el corto es buenísimo amor en estado puro

omg, something so simple with so many feelings...good job!

Um curta tão simples mas q transmite tanto! Amei😍

Es un corto tan hermoso, se siente palpable ese cariño y anhelo ;;

Too familiar with this feeling 🥺♥️

i really liked the way the music was composed/timed for this

Han pasado 8 minutos dandose la mano, y me he quedado hipnotizada como si durase tres. ❤️

No puedo dejar de verlo... como una sonrisa, el silencio, una mirada, un tocarse los dedos son mucho más sugerentes que la palabra... hermoso!! gracias lucas

Este cortometraje me encantó jamás lo olvídare 🥺❤️

The begin of something magical ♡

Everyone has their first love. So sweet.

This was amazing! All that emotion, all that tenderness... The little smile of the guy on the bed was so precious ❤❤❤

sin necesidad de diálogos largos ni muy pensados, basta con un gesto tan simple como rozar dos manos para dar un sentido muy emotivos... simplemente muy bonito.

a veces con solo sentir el roce de sus dedos basta.. y q tierno el final.. me gusto mucho :))

Simple and beautiful. Loved it. The music was perfect.

God ...this was such a pure and natural kind of love...so simple yet so profound

Just saw this now - 10 years later! - and it's spell binding. Deceptively simple and you made it work. You are one talented and gifted film maker. Great good fortune to you!