Mother's Day Short Film- I'll Love You Forever

To celebrate Mother's Day, Jaycie and I set out to create a short film based on a children's book that impacted my life in a very personal way. By the amazing comments we've seen, we aren't alone either. The book "Love You Forever" is the story of a Mother's love for her son as he progresses through life, and we sought to make a modern interpretation of the wonderful themes inside the book.

This short film comes from the bottom of my heart. It's inspired by a book from my childhood, Love You Forever written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Sheila McGraw, and is dedicated to my mother Ali and Jaycie's mother Charissa.

Starring:
Keaton Haskell
Katie Jones
Carol Anderson
Camden Harwood
Rylan Harwood
Christopher Huber
Cooper Ursenbach
Addie Manapat
Jaycie Haskell

Adapted and created by me, Kim Haskell with the support of my loving wife, Jaycie.

Special thanks:

Katie Hassard and Love Light Solar for helping to bring light into this project

Kelly Haskell for baby wrangling and production assisting

My friends at St. Lukes for their support

Kennedy and Gage Manapat for lending their facilities and baby

Lexii Birch Ursenbach for donating a baby

Charissa Birch for lending us their home for yet another video ;)

[sheilamcgraw]

Hi... I'm Sheila McGraw, the illustrator of Love You Forever. I was just surfing and came across your film, and it made me weep, just as the book still does -- timeless. You have captured the book's premise perfectly. Love it!

[kelliehorn]

I never realized until this short film that the story is just as much about the son as it is about the mother. Of course his mother loved him, but he was also a loving son, and then a loving father. So wholesome.

[mcds]

I lost my mom a month ago after 93 years of life with her. This made me cry....

[debishaw]

This is cry worthy. Before my mom went into a coma her last words to me were “ I’ll love you always and forever.”❤️. So beautiful!

[HalifaxBevFan]

For 2 weeks, I continuously read this book to my Mom while she was dying. This book touches your heart.

[muneca]

I’ve watched this 5 times n I’m still balling my eyes out n sent this to my son . I wished to God that I had another him but I’m grateful to have him now n today is his birthday to .. happy birthday pa, mami will forever love you

[petrichorrs]

I love my mother so much. She means the world to me.

[kcm]

I cried like a few minutes after I started watching it and haven't stopped. It's something certainly to remember.

[johnnyeherald]

I gave my children this little book when they were little. My son gave this to me for Mother’s Day. Oh my the tears❤️❤️💧💧💧💧💧💧❤️❤️

[NC-qcwd]

Lost my mom a few years ago, and this movie really described her. I miss my mom and she always conveyed her love forever.

[sunshiney]

I bawled my eyes out watching this.The love of a Mother is the powerful force ever. ..It transcends generations.

[ellamariewalker]

I’ll Love You Forever holds a very special place in my ❤. It’s the story I read to my children, and it was very special to my oldest son Zack. Each of them had their own copy. Zack died when he was 19, and we buried his book with him. I’ll love you forever is written on his tombstone. This short movie made me cry of course, but they were good tears. I think Zack wanted me to find it on YouTube. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, and especially those moms who are missing their child today and always💕

[laurendoda]

This made me cry, it made me think of my mom and how much I love her and how much she's done for me in all my 40 years.

[Mr_Colindres]

I can´t understand how can 19 people put thumb down with such a masterpiece; what´s wrong with the world? It made cry for real. Beautiful!

[oreocookies]

Like so many others, this sweet touching story has me with tears streaming along my cheeks. Oh wow ... He continued with his own I'll love you forever. So true even with all the bumps along the road & I'll continue to love mine from beyond.

[bobdewey]

This film is well made. I lost my Mom in 2018, still miss her till this day....Happy Mother's Day Mom.

[asmith]

My mother passed away nearly 4 years ago. She would read me the book this short film is based on, and would cry sometimes when she did so. As a kid, I did not fully understand why she would. But as an adult now, with 3 kids and a 4th on the way, I understand. The love I have for my kids is the same love my mother had for me.

I love you mom, and miss you so much. You are the reason I am the person I am today. And hope I make you proud still.

[terribolan]

My best friend and I had baby boys one year apart almost 40 years ago. We would read this book to our sons and just weep. I have gifted this book to every acquaintance who has welcomed a baby boy.

[Idontknow-toyr]

It is really beautiful to know that there is someone who is going to love you sacrifice for you and protect you unconditionally ❤️
Thanks mom for everything you did for me, I know I am not the perfect son but believe me whenever I try to do something I always think of you, you deserve all the best and I won't stop trying to make you proud of me.

[lydianewman]

This truly pulled at my heartstrings! Tears flowing alongside the memories I hold dear to my heart of my wonderful Mother. ❤