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I am an English teacher in Brazil and trust me, things like that happen to us. I had a student who called me in the middle of the night telling me he was about to commit suicide but because he thought his life was worthless. So I said to him: _ That's ok, and I will respect you but, if you do that, please say that in English otherwise I will think my career is also worthless and all my dedication was meaningless. And he said it in English.... My life is worthless. I was like. Well, at least you will die knowing something but, can you tell me what do you really want from life... in English? He said: _ I want to be happy. I told him:_ GREAT!!! This the seed of your life, you just need to water it everyday by saying... I AM HAPPY, and everything will be all right. Nowadays he is doing very well, he's a respected engineer, he has his own family and he knows... In the moment when you plant a seed you must water it every single day. :)

Hi, I am an English teacher too. I'm from Ukraine. Teaching is self-giving, I mean if you are a teacher, you share a part of your knowledge, your heart and soul with your student. I have a private English school in Ukraine. It's the most difficult time because of the War. We are teaching in "strange" situations like no light, sirens... We are feeling scared, exhausted, disappointed and still we teach. This is the key. Every time we have announcement about new soldier died from our town it is so difficult to cheer up students, to be energetic, to teach... I compare a teacher with a bucket, if you are empty, you can't give.

He lost his wife, finally make friends, and lost his friend too. His fear of losing someone is bigger than his anger.

1 Million views. Wow, this film touched so many hearts around the word. Thank you. Get ready for part 2!

Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about: Mr Robert, Jin, all of us. I truly enjoyed this film very much!

This short film should be made into a whole movie.

I am an English teacher from India. It is always a joy when you hear the excitement in your students' voice when they know they've got something right, after having said it wrong for the longest time. Every small win feels like a major victory.

"While we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one." Albus Dumbledore

I really enjoyed this movie. We never know what other person is going through, but we still try to be helpful to others. That's humanity.

Damn i cried after i realized he lost his wife... Then lost his friend to suicide... that's just so fucking sad... like dude... that hit so different then anything .... knowing that um know that he lost people in his life then loosing someone else and then having no one.... that hurts because I know how it feels I lost people and I lost my best friend and damn that shit just hits so hard....

This video is very sad but is very beautiful too. Because don't talks about only pain, talks about regret and solidarity too.

Teaching is somehow an emotional job for me.being able to meet various characters of students helps me to develop myself far away better,I guess.they learn something from me,I learn something from them as well.

That’s the beauty of independent film making!

I'm honestly floored at this short film. How you fit so much emotion in this little time is remarkable. It's a very moving story and deserving of awards. As an aspiring filmmaker, I would love to make work of this quality someday.

The ending , though hanging is unexpected; that makes the story beautiful. So, i think the purpose of the man studying english is for him to be able to express himself to the husband whose wife died because of him.very touching, Sir!

This IS the best short film I’ve ever seen. So touching. The script was well written and the roles were well played. Thank you for creating this masterpiece!

I'd never miss a session if Mr. Robert was my teacher 🥰

The ending's left open, but my best guess is the "English teacher" tried to prevent his "student" from taking his own life?

Can't get over how he bites his bread vertically

Wow. Truly inspiring. I'm also a private teacher and after watching this film, it generates awe to myself how most people keep their secrets yet some want to make changes and embrace the peace of mind to overcome regrets. Thank you Blake and Louis. You guys are great actors.

Before the twist, I was thinking there's no character development. Well done.

What a Punch in the Acting of Both Teacher and Student. Director , Story Writer and Screen Players should be Legends . Congratulations

I am an English Teacher. There are many surprises from students come along the way with this career. Like when I accidentally taught the daughter of the long-lost obstetrician that helped me to labor. The obst was so kind, like an angel, but I couldn't search her in the internet. Now, 10 years later, I can thank her by being the best teacher for her daughter. It happens all the time if you stay in the job, because you witness people grow. Its a very heart-touching job. This movie confirms that.

Thank you for this film, every ESL teacher can relate to the storyline here, especially if you work one on one. There is a certain exchange of feelings and stories between teacher and student that lends itself to unbelievable revelations. Hope to see more of your work.

Nice performance by both the actors. Specially Blake Ridder. Single handedly acted, directed, written.

Wow - talk about an unexpected twist. Well done Blake, Louis & Sophie. You had my attention from beginning to end. This short really captures the intimate devastating moments between two people. Two thumbs up from Canada.

Watching the film with such excitement and rooting for the man to learn English to pass an exam to the heartbreak of one loosing a spouse only to find out your student's motive for wanting to learn English and the emotional shift of feelings while watching is astounding. Great work!

It had been a long time since I had seen such a moving short film. Deceptively simple in its form (the importance of framing and editing) and powerful in its message (the small everyday gestures that are parts of life). Bluffing. The outcome stuck me to the ground! The actors are formidable...

This was a heartbreaking short film. I broke into tears after watching this. The twist at the end ! I didn't see that coming

Amazing film. I'm an English teacher myself. I kind of felt like Mr. Robert in a few scenes of the film. I did not see that end coming, honestly. Congrats to the actors, director and the whole crew. Thanks ☺️

This is deep right here. Love the storytelling. I can truly see why this is an award wining film.

The worth of having loved ones either it's a partner or a friend is beautifully explained in this movie.👏👏👏 I was also serving as an English teacher in my country and the achievement of students learning and speaking English was always a piece of cake. Once I burst into laughter when I entered in my class and the students wrote the word on board that I used to say during class..the word was correct but the spelling was not ..😂but I was so amazed to see how the students imitate their teachers and speaks like them.❤️

Didn't see that coming...omg!! I'm in tears 😭 That was indeed sad

This was fantastic. I love the ambiguous ending that allows the audience to imagine their own version of events.

The film is amazing in beautifully and effectively showcasing the impact and imprint of a true teacher, on a student, even though a latter is academically either rich or poor. Efforts in making the film is highly praiseworthy.

I am an English teacher in the Dominican Republic. Definitely, I was deeply moved by this short film. Stunning acting and a powerful message for humanity.

Well... I didn't see that ending coming. If a video, short film, can be judged by the visceral emotion it elicits... this deserves an academy award. My only regret is that I can only give one thumbs up.

A well crafted and beautifully acted film exploring emotional truths. Great work guys. For me, the psychological thrust of the movie is the attainment of release of emotion when the truth is known - in feeling his own anger (now he can put a face to the person who caused his loss) and the resonance of his own grief when he experienced the remorse of his wife’s killer); I hope that it would be the beginning of his journey to healing and recovery. The sadness in both men are palpable but done and filmed in an understated way. Most moving.

This is one of the best short movies I've ever seen, very emotional and honest.

I am a language instructor in Mexico and your video was really helpful in getting feedback from my students. It got them commenting on it a lot. Great work! A lot of emotions running.

OMG “Jin” is Blake Ridder the actor, writer, and director. I wasn’t expecting the guy learning english in the film IS everything to the film. Oh, and he’s the cinematographer and editor. Excellent. Looking forward to more films by Blake Ridder. (update) Just looked at Blake Ridder’s account. Dude, you have been busy this year. I have another 9-12 films to watch.

Speaking English to foreigners is more confident than speaking English to natives.I have always been like this.

It's really amazing, I am a high school student from India and after watching this short film I found goosebumps and tears in my eyes

I just bumped into that little movie. I thought it would be fun to see it because I have just finished my english lessons after one year. That movie is really great and very touching ! Good job to the actors, the screenwriter, the director of the movie and all the crew 👏👏👏

I must say I didn’t see that coming. Sad but well done.

Impressive! The cinematography and editing was outstanding. I loved Mr. Robert’s reaction to learning the twist!

Great short film..I'm a foreigner here in japan, my 18 years experience here in teaching english is not easy, but all I can say is.. "Patience" is the virtue in teaching.

British teacher here who has been in China now for 17 years, I am currently teaching master's students in university and I shall be showing this to my students this week and hopefully, it will kick off a good discussion. Awesome work to everyone involved in making the video, thanks.

1. Dang, that English teacher be hottt 😌 2. If I haven't cried in ages, this made me do so 3. One of the greatest short film I've seen, so much emotions played off and the musical score was perfect !!

Simply legendary, fantastically shot and written and an awe inspiring perform from both of you starlets! Onwards and upwards from here I hope!!

Wow, this is an amazing short film, so much emotion! So well acted, did not see the twist coming. Bravo to the writer, director and actors!

I was hit by a car on my bike not too long ago. I was on the bike lane and the car hit me from behind. It happened so fast! Well I noticed I was able to pick myself back up, so I limped over to the driver, and for some reason I just wanted to comfort him and let him know I was still alive! Anyways, this film reminded me of that. Believe it or not, I'm so happy that car hit me. It answered a prayer that I was praying about before. I got a couple closed fractures in my right arm, but no major injuries! I was also still able to play guitar and make videos during that season! My arm locked up and it took about 4 months to get my motion back. Now I'm able to stretch and flex it normally! But the funny thing was that my arm was locked up in a guitar playing position lol. Well Now I look both ways even when I'm crossing a small neighborhood road lol, life is good man. This film was great!

that was unexpected. a sudden punch in the feels. beautifully told story.

A tragic yet wonderful film, leaves you guessing until the twist itself happens. Well done Blake, very enjoyable.

This movie really made me cry 😭 seriously, everyone in the world is dealing with something, and sometimes that something kills us inside

If it was me i will forgive him after seeing the kindness of this man

Made me cry, I was English teacher in Hong Kong too. Film is so heart-rendering really!

Beautifully done with two great performances. They needed to be truthful to make it work and both actors nailed it. Simply directed which was very important in order to give a feel of a normal pedestrian existence for both of the characters. It's not a new story, it's been done many times before, but it was a neat take on it.

Plz be kind to others,every body is going through their own struggle

I am an English teacher from India. Teaching my students have always helped me stay connected with different minds. They come be friends with you and that bonding is very different and cannot be explained. I love my students and feel that victory when I have made them understand things.❤️

It is so emotional, and I feel the sadness and his anger as well. Great film.

Oh my gosh let me just say this film is amazing, it brought me to tears!

The ending has left me speechless.....heartbroken.

I really wanted to show this to my students' summer school English class but found myself welling up from the emotion of it all. I know for a fact, my students would be in floods of tears from this short movie, so will not be showing it. However, it was a superb piece of work, well-deserving of awards. Thank you for your skills and efforts.

Excellent short! Thank you for conveying so much in such a short time.

Warning!!! You will need a box of tissues. So sad and so great. I felt the heartache and the empathy. Awesome film short! 👍🏻👍🏻

This is just so good and real, the thought of learning English to convey apologies is just superb👍👍👍

Im an English teacher in Indonesia. This film is so touching.

Definitely what you would call an ambiguous ending.

That english teacher actor reminds me someone i lost!..that's why i think i fall in love with the actor ❤❤

That story is so amazing. It's sad, of course, but has a great ending. Deserve a huge thumbs up. Thank your for sharing.

Loved it, well done to all involved with the making of this short film.

I am an English teacher that’s why I can relate to some parts.

This was really good! Brought me to tears!

What a beautiful little film. Didn't see the twist coming. Emotionally charged. Really liked the moment when the student asked the teacher if he was happy. A simple question that had so many meanings. Good job 👍

Life learned, life lived; life to live and life to learn. What a life we have.

Extraordinary. Story, Script, Acting and Directing. Superb, a minor masterpiece.

This was amazing and I have never felt this angry and sad at the same time before.

Wow! I'm speechless... Should be made into a whole movie.

Teachers love and care is appreciable

I used to be an English teacher like that. Until I realised and accepted that I really hate people, and I do not want to have anything to do with anyone. I am happier now doing things that do not involve people.

This video is really touched my soul...Allah knows best i experienced this time..some friends they were trying to destory me.But i have never loose my hope.One day one uncle he just changed my life..Now i m doing my study in one of top college. Now i can speak english with out feel any hesitation. I just want to say we all are good in our way just we need some confidence. This video has taught us that Everyday we are learning and Learning is a part of our life. No one can break the iron only his rust can likewise no one can bteak the person only his mind set can....Its my humble request to all who is goind to read my comment if you see the people like this try to help them ...You will get happiness ..Thank you 😇🙏

such a touching and well written story. i’m speechless

Watchung this video as an English teacher brings tears to my eyes. I am proud to be one.

While I was able to predict the plot pretty easily, I still think this is a masterpiece. The story, the implementation, everything. It is just a simple idea and also the locations are held simple but the result is amazing. A wonderful and touching short film! Good job!

Oh my goodness! KUDOS on this short film. What you captured here was the element of surprise with emotion; awesome job on this film.

I'm so touched... It left me crying😭 Please ,I can't wait to watch part 2.

Oh, my word! What a story...what an amazingly emotional story in such a few minutes. Bravo, Blake Ridder, Bravo!

The climax was unexpected one 👍 Nice work ..well done to all who worked with this film.

Love how the film ends with an open end, leaving it to the perception of the audiences. I teach English and Humanities in an engineering college. My students need to learn about the language of emotion as much as English. Hence, I am using this piece as a material.

Gosh! The plot twists of many of your short films are just amazing. Thank you for this video for you have inspired me to make my own films as well.

What an unexpected, tear-jerking ending. What a magnificent story.

They both taught each other. That's what it's all about :(:

Amei! O roteiro é muito inteligente e os atores abraçaram os seus personagens. Direção sensível. Bela fotografia e direção de arte. Parabéns!

This short film should get the highest award in the history of short films.

Well done! Very well written for such a short film, and the details in the interaction between the teacher and the student are spot on! I'm an English teacher and I saw so many similarities to my students. I was so happy to see Jin happy after learning something new, that always puts a smile on my face when I teach - and it's the reason I chose to pursue this profession. I consider my students my friends, and find it very difficult whenever a student stops learning with me - but because I want to stay professional, I can never show it :(

Great film! I was skeptical during the first, but the ending made it all worth it. Well done! 🙌🏽

being an English teacher myself, this sure hits differently

It was a brilliant short. Made my cry instantly. Kudos !