Wait for Me. World of Warships Short Film

War is a tragedy experienced by humanity on some level every day. With respect to all who have fallen and those who survived, regardless of conflict or side they stood on, Wargaming presents the short film “Wait for Me." This project is intended to capture the humanity and emotion of war and to express gratitude to those individuals who sacrifice for their countries.

"Wait for Me” is based on the poem of the same name by Konstantin Simonov, which was inspired by the poet’s own experience of leaving his loved ones behind to serve on the front lines.

The release of "Wait for Me" coincides with the International Day of Peace, which is celebrated globally each September 21.

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[dmmeyer]

Japanese pilot, American sailor, Russian Well done.

[RadScorpius]

The moment you realize that a game developer can make a short film with a fair depiction of both sides of a war, yet Hollywood cannot.

[starflame]

That moment you realize a 4 minute short like this gives more emotion than Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor".

[FusionAero]

Didn't expect the Japanese bomber captain to make it back, but he didn't take an explosive shell to the face like his unfortunate bombardier, and he would have had an oxygen mask within reach for that first breath. If you argue about crash survivability, you're just one of the "ones that couldn't wait"
Unlike the Sailor, who joyously returns bedecked with a Purple Heart, the pilot returns somberly in defeat, bearing the dishonor of having survived a lost war, he has lost face both literally and figuratively. Contemplating Seppuku, he embraces his wife for one last time. It is only when the wife returns the hug, letting him know that she still loves and accepts him, that he truly makes it home alive.
The cultural differences, and the contrasting portrayal of both victory and defeat, are as profound as the parallels, make this a true Masterpiece.

[sheeptheshawn]

This is honestly one of the best game ads I've ever seen, almost the first time I've seen the Japanese portrayed as human.

[epic]

A true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him. This cannot be more correct

[Planecrashcollector]

This is where the money we spend on gold and ships go.
10/10

[barbells_and_guitars]

We forget that the "enemy" were just normal ppl from a different part of the world. We are all one! Let the horrors of human past teach us to never allow this to happen again. We are all one!

[junotisno]

The fact that they made those two soldiers made it back made me smile. It shows how every soldier is only human; and they have families who are waiting for them back home.

[FinlayDaGk]

People: "Blizzard makes the best trailers"
WG: "Wait for me."

[ExAnimoPortugal]

I saw this first when I clicked on a music video. I believe it's the first time in 5 years that I didn't skip a paid promotion. This is great. This is art.

[alexibanez]

I have served for more than 20 years now, under two different flags but I have to admit this video brought me tears, It really touched my heart

[shores]

This Is Very Touching, My Grandfather Passed Away Recently, He Was A World War 2 Veteran During The Pacific Theater, He Met A Japanese Veteran During WW2 Too, They Spoken With Each Other Then Became Friends. But Now They Both Are Dead Living In Peace.

[zasada]

I watched as wargaming created this video. Japanese kamikaze pilot is the grandson of a real pilot. He's an actor. When he was offered this role, he simply could not refuse. For him, it's not just a game video, it's his family's story. That's how life works.

[austincarreiro]

That was the deepest game trailer I've ever seen holy f***

[dokushinkizokubochi]

As Japanese, thank you for making nice pv‼︎
I respect both military japanese army and american army.
Thank you for your service.
Once enemy, always friends.

[hailongpham]

The poem of Simonov wrote at 1941 from the front of battle of Moscow, where he saw many death and sacrifice of Soviet soldiers, he himself may not comeback, with burning love to his wife, an actress, he wrote this poem for her with hope that one day, he will come home. He did not want to publish this, but all of his friend who read it pressure him and the poem was published ant December 1941 and quickly became the outcry of all soldiers through WW2.Long after that, this poem still wrote down many Vietnamese soldiers handbook, go with them to the most brutal battles. Many did not return, but many women still wait for them, even today.

[EurasianInvasion]

Im not crying!
Im not cryi
Im not
*Sad Emotion noises*

[elaiymmuratbekova]

Wait for me, and I'll come back!
Wait with all you've got!
Wait, when dreary yellow rains
Tell you, you should not.
Wait when snow is falling fast,
Wait when summer's hot,
Wait when yesterdays are past,
Others are forgot.
Wait, when from that far-off place,
Letters don't arrive.
Wait, when those with whom you wait
Doubt if I'm alive.
Wait for me, and I'll come back!
Wait in patience yet
When they tell you off by heart
That you should forget.
Even when my dearest ones
Say that I am lost,
Even when my friends give up,
Sit and count the cost,
Drink a glass of bitter wine
To the fallen friend -
Wait! And do not drink with them!
Wait until the end!
Wait for me and I'll come back,
Dodging every fate!
"What a bit of luck!" they'll say,
Those that would not wait.
They will never understand
How amidst the strife,
By your waiting for me, dear,
You had saved my life.
Only you and I will know
How you got me through.
Simply - you knew how to wait -
No one else but you.

[monwellh.g]

"In war, there is more than just two sides of a story"
~Unkown