TEEN REVEALS SECRET TO BEST FRIEND | SHORT COMING OF AGE FILM

A short concept piece for an upcoming feature film.

#friendship #mentalhealth #lgbt

[steelace]

I had similar confession to a boy in college when we were both 18. I confessed I really liked him and he was my best friend and he confessed the same. We became even better boyfriends and in 2002 we got married the first time in front of our families and then in 2008 we became married legally in California. Still happily together after 35 years❣

[oriolesandravens]

Flashback to Junior High 1975/76 when me and my soul mate went through this. I was scared shitless. He didn't know how to take it; but he didn't shove me. Today, we are 61 and still together, madly, deeply, passionately in love with each other.

[DidrickNamtvedt]

I had a huge crush on a guy I went to school with here in Norway back in my early 20's but then he got a girlfriend and one time when we all went to the UK and went to this nightclub one night, I saw them kiss and my heart got shattered in thousand pieces. I went to the bathroom and cried and soon that night, he came up to me and I confessed my feelings for him. I was afraid of how he was gonna react but he gave me a hug and told me that he was totally cool with it and he applauded me for being so brave. We still kept our friendship after having returned to Norway but now we live in completely different parts of the country and he's married to a woman now but I do hope he is happy and doing well. This video takes me right back to that one night opening up to him. These young actors are brilliant! :)

[PhilDapple]

These types of films I usually skip because I find them boring...but not this one. I't actually made me think back to when I was that age remembering how rough it really was for someone in that situation. I think you nailed it because that kind of hurt is real. People sometimes can be (to put it nicely) non compationate, quite hurtfull and sometimes violent, especially when someone this close to them tells them they're gay. The production, the actors, and the script was excellent, ... but I sincerely hope that part two doesn't end up with the young guy hurting himself over this, ... even though that would be a reality.

[jacksonhoopah]

I'm actually crying over this right now. All I have to say is good job to those two actors. I just started filming for the first movie I'm gonna be in. I've done ~30 theater productions over the last 9 years, and acting for film is much different. This plotline hits home for me, and I admire the actors in this a great deal. Congratulations!

[PUGZMrRexxy]

Hey everyone just saying, my name is marko mani, I played the kid who rejected the other one. It was a very tough role and I’m glad most of you enjoyed it. 🎉

[eddihaskell]

My best friend - who was not gay -- and stayed my best friend -- told ME he thought I was gay. He was correct. He then supported me as I adjusted to my new life. He and his wife are wonderful friends of mine.

[philzmusic]

I just rewatched this and realized all he said was "I really like you." But his friend understood what he was trying to say. Very subtle.

[stevieh]

My version of this scene was that he was offended: "why didn't you tell me?" As if I didn't trust him. No it was not that. I was just so scared of losing him as my best friend, ever. I'd never had a 'bestie' before and I really did not want to jeopardize that. He was very precious to me.

I don't know what became of him. But he has a special place in my heart.

[mattsmith]

In my experience, telling a close friend that you have feelings for him usually doesn’t end well, especially if he is straight. I’ve confessed my feelings to a friend. In his mind, that’s all we were….friends. In time we drifted apart. I thought I was in love with him. I cried over him. Looking back I’m not sure what those feelings were.

[eddeddy]

I mean, I can't blame him. His friend is really cute 😂❤

[ahkiv]

This stirs up all those feelings I had as a younger man! Well done!

[alyx-b]

Wow, this is the first video I've watched by this channel, and honestly I'm actually stunned by what you people have been able to pull off: the acting, scripts, editing; literally everything. As an aspiring film maker who loves stories that have an emotional journey, and is also queer, I found this phenomenal. I am really looking forward to part 2, please keep up the great work:)

[GerardoHernandez-sfwt]

This hit close to home - I had a similar experience 4 years ago in high school to my friend. He told me that he didn’t believe I was gay - this short film was well done. I can't wait for part 2❤

[robertlembo]

The flashbacks to my coming out are so strong right now O.O

Incredible acting from that boy, wow.

Hopefully, in another few generations, people won't have the other boy's reaction, I know my best friend did...

[forgetfulcj]

I legit relate to this a little too much. Left me wanting more.... and in tears. I need a part 2 please and thank youuu 💕

[spidermangy]

I felt so badly for him because I know what it feels like to be rejected, especially by someone considered a best friend. Hopefully, his friend will think about it and reunite with him. Yes, I know they're actors, but this sort of thing happens in real life. It did with me years ago and it still hurts.

[peterbongiovanni]

Wow! I was not expecting that. This is breathtakingly real and simply brilliant. I sense so many emotions in him. Relief and regret perhaps the strongest. I applaud his courage. Let's not be too judgmental of his friend - yet. If I had been able to have seen something like this when I was growing up, you have no idea

[gerardpritchard]

This brought me right back to confessing my feelings to my crush in high school... Well done 👍

[hallope]

I had a similar situation when I was 14... But we found back together after like a year and I still love him ❤ this year without him was clearly the worst time of my life (Ill be 17 this month)