LUCY | Omeleto
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- Опубликовано: 22 июн 2022
- A lonely man discovers an abandoned dog that gives him a new outlook on life.
LUCY is used with permission from Mojean Aria. Learn more at / mojeanaria .
James collects electric scooters around Los Angeles for his job, driving around the city in the morning to look for them, swapping them out for freshly charged ones, and retrieving used ones in the sometimes odd places they're left behind. The job isn't idyllic; it's long, tedious work and he sometimes sees the worst of people as he goes about his day. And then at night, he comes home to an apartment filled with scooters, where he lives alone, equally isolated.
But one day, as he pulls out an errant scooter from a tree, he encounters an abandoned dog. He rescues the dog and takes it home, but when his landlord comes by demanding money, James is told the dog has to go. There's only one way to keep a pet at the complex: it has to be a service animal. So James goes about getting the dog certified as one -- one that pulls him into unexpected emotional territory he may not be ready to confront.
Written and directed by Mojean Aria, this deceptively quiet drama begins with an extended sequence of its main character going through his daily routine. Told with no dialogue but deliberate pacing and an eye for telling detail, gesture and expression, we see a reserved, taciturn James go about his job as an electric scooter collector. There's a striking aspect inherent in such work, but it isn't milked for whimsy by the storytelling. Instead, it is mundane, isolating and at times alienating, rendered in a flat yet bright naturalism and framing that emphasizes James's isolation. The job does allow James to traverse many obscure pockets of Los Angeles, but this wide perspective often isn't expansive, particularly when James encounters violence or suffering.
Such everyday brutality wears on James, which suffuses even his home and private life, situated in a cramped, rundown apartment. His routine there is equally lonely, with his only human interaction being harangue and harassment for payment by his landlord. Still, he summons some small degree of compassion when he comes across an abandoned dog and takes her home. The pacing then picks up, particularly when James embarks on a quest to get the dog certified as an emotional support pet (which offers the opportunity for some dry, cynical humor.)
We get the sense that James is already attached to the dog, enough to go about the task of certification with a psychologist. But the session goes in an unexpected direction, particularly as he faces personal questions about his state of mind and heart. The questions are uncharted territory for James, and actor James Aaron Oliver conveys the sense of a man unaccustomed to introspection.
But he must answer the queries to keep the dog. In doing so, Oliver unfurls unspoken depths of feeling, resulting in a knockout of a performance that takes LUCY in a powerful direction that's riveting, heart-wrenching and raw. What begins as a slice-of-life character portrait transforms into a truly moving distillation of living with "quiet desperation," and how silent pain, sadness and loneliness build up into depression -- a process so incremental that its bearer doesn't even realize what it is or what is happening. Watching James confront himself, perhaps for the first time, resonates in its evocation of a difficult truth: we all carry burdens of strain and stress, and facing that reality with honesty is keenly painful. But it may be the first necessary step to move out of the shadows, towards something bigger and better. 
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This guys deserves an Oscar for that final scene. What a beautiful film. ❤
hell of a good actor!
Thank you for watching and for the kind words.
Agree 👍
The Oscar's have become a freak show for poor acting
@@norman7527 Agreed, maybe the guy and dog should get an "Omeleto"
The dog saved his life just by leading him to the path of better mental health. 🐕💕
Heartbreaking. It is so easy to judge another without context and full understanding, but this helps remind us to remember that everyone has their own struggles and backstory, and depression is very real. Well done.
ESP after the world shut down during Covid . Very touching
Absolutely. And always good to shed a tear instead of killing u inside
She saved him even though he never knew he needed it. Very touching
Powerful short... Been there, rather recently even. Stuck in a downward spiral, failing relationship, lack of friends, risk of losing the roof over my head and a job that ate me alive. Then I met someone who opened my eyes. I didn't realize the path I was on until that someone got me to wake up. So obviously this short film hit really different and it's played pretty darn well.
Who is that person?????
"A job that ate me alive"
Was he acting?
He painted a real person in my mind and I can't help but believe he is the real depressed man as he forced me cry with him!
Unbelievable talent! BRAVO!!!
His acting was too good not to be based on a real situation.
I felt like I WAS him ❤️
I don't fear my own death, but I am terrified of the day my old four-legged child passes away.
I feel you! They should be young & healthy for as long as they’re loved 🤗🐶
Remember that after your old friend passes, there will be a frightened, hungry young one who desperately needs your help. When the time is right, go out and find the next animal who needs your help and love.
@@555tracy Oh, that is wonderful in a bittersweet way. Those animals are so lucky to have found you, a loving person to give them a good home.
thats so selfish... if you go first then his life will get somuch sadness. you should fear that instead. and takecare of her untill it's aive
How can anyone just watch person break down and cry like that. Give that person a hug.
When you have suicidal thoughts, attempted to do it for the past few years and accidentally watch a movie about it. It makes you feel you're not alone.
James is a brilliant actor.
Touching. I wish there was a world where no one felt alone. 😔
Umm, why? Some people do want to be alone, and feel alone.
@@mr.nobody9086 Alone => Lonely. Nobody wants to feel lonely.
@@jivanvasant idk. It's quite addictive. Sometimes feeling lonely may be just what you want to feel
@@7yep4336dfgvvh True. Feeling lonely is a result of focusing on the "external" non-self a/k/a the society of other persons, while feeling alone is a result of focusing on the "internal" self. Being alone can be therapeutic, while feeling lonely can be pathological, even addictive as you mentioned.
@@jivanvasant "pathologically lonely" lol i like that
You are never alone when you have a dog
I have to be honest. i cried when he did. I answered the questions alongside him and cried.
🤗 You’re not alone.
So did I...
As did I.
It was indeed really difficult
I felt like helping him and the dog immediately. He is kind and not selfish. And the dog is so cute, with sad eyes. The dog was abandoned just like the man had been once probably.
I know that guy well. I have a Lucy, too. My Lucy's not a dog, though, but a cat, and her name's Nu. She had a brother who ran away a few weeks ago after I had to move house and died under a storm water drain that collapsed on him before I was able to find him. The worst months are those when I run out of cat food.
That actor must've known that guy really well, too. The way he portrayed him reduced me to a glistening, soggy pile of rags, blanket and mucus.
I'm sure there are a lot of people like that. The way we are makes it hard to find one another. This is an important little film. It's like a beacon of light in a way.
I'm so grateful to have seen it. Thanks again, OMELETO.
I was missing my friend who died. Unable to feel. This film allowed me to. Just superb.
Animals are Angels in disguise!
Yes they are.
Angels are animals in disguise
Dogs maybe. Wouldn't say that about all animals
@@tokivikerness8863 cats are gods, so obviously they're not just angels. The Egyptians knew this
Yes indeed
Yes Matthew Fahey, the ACTOR is amazing. I felt everything he meant to depict. His loneliness, his sadness his existential anguish. His eyes are so expressive. And to think that there are so many people in situations like this and the numbers are growing...
Adopting my dog truly saved my life. Great story!
I love that this short film shines a light on the unseen. It shows the people in this world going about their day to pick up after the rest of society with no praise, simply forgotten, and the toll that it takes. Brilliantly written, directed and impeccable acting (full disclosure James is my brother...but I also would say it was amazing even if he wasn't :) Congrats to all involved, you all deserve all of the praise and then some!! I hope that entire world gets to see this!
omg! Please tell your brother he made a great movie and I hope the entire world sees it too.
I watch allot of these short films. There are allot of good ones out there. I share the very best ones (in my opinion) with my family. This one is sad yet outstanding. The acting was incredible. The story was very thoughtful and well executed. The ending was so unpredictable and beautifully done with the black out ending with the dogs name. One of the best!
Love you sis
Your brother did brilliantly 💜I'm going to go over and subscribe to his channel. I'm good to know that he actually has good family that cares in real life because all I wanted to do was give him a hug LOL ️❤
Coz the entire world can relate to a modest suffering of a privileged society? Give me a break. You clearly don't know what suffering really looks like
I'm quiet for a moment... Tears in my eyes.
I've been there once...
Often it takes a shock and a new friend to mirror your situation.
So recognizable and so grateful that my life is now so much different and surrounded by the warmth of loved ones.❤
Respect for the team and the actors. A masterpiece
Possibly the best I've seen here.
Thank you 🙏
Glad you’re in a much better place 😊
I'm glad you're okay. I was in such a situation myself. ❤️❤️❤️
Have to agree. Stunning.
this has been a really tough one to watch, it's almost a mirror image of my life and lack of a dog since my wee Jack Russel died a year ago.
I feel for you 🤗🐶 Depression shrinks your world so much & without a furry bud to open it back up again even a bit, I can’t imagine how you’re coping. Hope you’re doing ok
@@allisonjames2923 aw thanks Alison, your so right about depression making your world smaller, i will rescue a new wee fur buddy soon and we can rescue each other by doing so. i will be fine thankyou :)
Somewhere out there is a dog that needs you. And what a lucky dog he shall be...
I'm so sorry that your dog passed.
I hope you are going to be okay. There are hundreds of unwanted dogs waiting to pull you out of this. You are not alone, my dog is everything to me. Please be well.
The last few moments of the interview were utterly heart-wrenching. That was truly an Oscar-worthy performance, holy cow. 😭❤
I would have given up if it wasn’t because of my dog, long long time ago ….. I feel his pain in my bones. We don’t deserve dogs. Yet they save us every day.
THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL. Powerful. I'm literally crying tears right now typing this. I really felt his suffering . I too was rejected from owning a dog in many rental accommodation my current retal objected against. But as ive ben paying rent 12 years and i keep quiet to myself I decided to break the rules as I don't want to be alone anymore. I took the risk.. Thankfully I have my dog now almost 5 years ! . Hes small and I use a big bag to hide him in when I leave and come back inside. Only once my neighbour told me im not allowed. But i told her im only minding him for a friend. My dog is my world. My dog saved me from taking my life thro depression. My dog is now lying beside now. Wow what a powerful movie this was. It meant so much to me. Almost like a sign. It was made for me. Thank you so much to the producer's who made this. This film is like a message to me. This film reminded me how life is precious and not to be afraid to seek help
. There are some people out there who are compassionate. One day when i find i home of my own my dream is to adopt many dogs. I certainly do not want kids. There is enough humans !
I think we are spiritually related. I have 5 fur babies (all cats). My 6th fur baby (a Shih Tzu), departed from this physical realm a couple of months ago and his absence still haunts me. Before him, I had another Shih Tzu, who was abandoned. He was my saving grace. We faced homelessness together. I've been homeless before, but being homeless with someone you love is a slow and powerful blow to the chest. I too never wanted human kids, you are right, too many humans. I wish you and your little fur baby all the love and happiness existence has to offer!!!
@@thetruthhurts599 what a lovely reply 🤩😍 condolences for loss of Shih Tzu 😥 I'm sure Shih was very fortunate to have a loving career. Of course I love humans & kids but I find thw whole tradition of marriage and the need to have kids so overrated. All my family & friends had told me many times I'd make a great father. Yes I do to pet animals make a great father. I once had 34 guineapigs 4 rabbits 6 hamsters. The love I get from pets is greater than what I'd get off humans. Unfortunately most humans are raised into the belief of material things = love. My siblings kids turned out like this. They feel unloved if they don't get the new shoes , phones e scooters. What a headache 😫 People like us deserve comfortable homes too for our pet children. Equally as the human who want to populate more humans. I wish you well and please send my kisses to your 5 furies xxxxx
@@bsfbestshortfilmsonyoutube yes, I'm wishing you a small homestead in the beautiful countryside for you and your baby. You can have a sanctuary for homeless and neglected animals. I can't bare to see animals hurt and abused. You're right, most humans only care about materialistic pettiness. Especially in this social media toxic culture. All I want is a good home, good health and peace of mind for me and my love ones!!! I pray that this world will change its course.
@@bsfbestshortfilmsonyoutube and my little boy's name is Jeremy, he is a Shih Tzu. I will not say "was" because he's still here with me spiritually. I still have his harnesses, sweaters and toys. I refuse to let go of it.
I have a dog named Lucy and if it weren't for her I could be this guy.
That dog had such ice blue eyes, what a beautiful hound.
And now I'm crying...such a beautiful story. If only we let dogs rule the world....they'd save everyone
Ahht ahhht we gave u ur chance already
those who have been in those shoes and are now improved in life are the legends who have a titanium heart.😥
From start to finish that is expert level acting. It is rare to see a performance of this calibur... This guy deserves some serious screen time and a salute. I couldn't hold back the tears.
A talented actor can take a low budget film and make it great. Where as, it doesn't matter how much you spend or how good a story is, if the acting performances suck, so will the film.
I really hope this guy lands some big roles, he deserves it.
🙏
100% agree I felt those tears ,when he shouted the dog awaymit hurt,but I knew she would come back,I lost my BFF ,and miss her too much, depression,is overlooked by far too many.
I enjoyed this short. I wish it was a little longer. I understand how he feels. If it wasn't for my children, I would live a life just like this. I know what it's like to live with mental illness. And to have a realization that you're really not ok.
❤
Exactly same I feel....only bcz of my parents I'm living a normal life with my husband & daughter
Yeah, a little longer that included an ending
You may have noticed that life doesn’t have neat, clean endings.
This exquisite comment from Tamie lynne explains the film so tenderly. Thank you
He found his reason to live
I could say I saved my dog from the street, but I know it was really her who saved me.
I like that the landlord and the therapist weren't one-dimensional.
I cried - they saved each other ❤️
struggling to keep myself from crying while watching this too.
I did too...
They always save us from ourselves. These beautiful creatures are angels on earth.
@@TheMiamixbitch I had a cat that cared when I was upset too
Dogs are like ghosts, only visible. They appear when we most need them to assure us that life could be worse. One opportunity and 🐕 that animal would make us appreciate even the most mundane.
I want to adopt that man and his dog.
His reaction at the end was as much due to the unexpected kindness of the Dr as it was to his internal pain.
when we get a dog we save a life but not just one life but your own as well as the dogs 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Heartbreak like no other when he had to force Lucy to run off :'( Emotional film
This is a hard watch, I felt like jumping in and helping this guy and his new friend the dog. Similar situation to mine, so called friends and family were not there when I needed them. Great work thank you.
I was torn between who I felt bad for the most, the guy or the dog. 😔
This was a very moving and powerful short film. The acting was absolutely outstanding. The acting was overflowing with authenticity. I believed the pain and suffering of the main character. I felt that this short film dealt more with other issues than just loneliness. The dog was a blessing to the man because it caused him to connect with a therapist who will help him. I was touched and wanted to give the man a hug and see how I could help him. The dog was beautiful and in need of help also. We truly need one another to help us deal with our emotional and financial challenges. I did appreciate how the man attempted to help others in spite of his excruciating pain. It was very difficult for him to answer the questions about his family.
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Just wanted to jump in and hug him. Beautiful and touching work. I held the tears as long as I could, but got to me in the end. 😭♥️
I broke down crying watching this...I just wanted to embrace this man so much
This is veryy emotional and beautiful at the same time...you can see that both man & dog felt neglected, empty & wanted ! Thank God they found each other...😘😘
1. I love this short. Thank you for it ❤️
2. Seeing James' place, I thought to myself, who lives like that? And then I thought, I did. And then I teared up.
3. I never saw a 'movie shrink' that acts like that. They're usually more... detached. His reaction to James' crying is a breath of fresh air.
The therapist-dude is more believable, with his primary purpose being simply to help the guy get through the system, accomplish the task to get dog approved; can imagine he finds fulfillment in moments he gets to practically help someone who is suffering, without an in-depth long term relationship. Nicely written character- just a dude tryna help people, without being bogged down in theory or psycho mumbo-jumbo.
@@zyrosqrd2552 Yup, he's a dog person.
yeah ... like all doctors they are only about money.
Oh. My WORD!!! Who is this actor? WHAT THE HECK???He's amazing!!
I wonder what it would take
to make more people discover that movies and acting such as this one deserves so much more than $250 million budget movies.
That was really sad but pleased he managed to have the strength to get a support vest so he could keep his dog
Man, that was a tough one. Hard to watch. Powerful, stunning actor.. Wow, just wow!
Heart wrenching. Truly one of the very best short films I've ever seen (and I've seen about a thousand of them). Loneliness, isolation and marginalization seem to be an American institution. You don't need to "tough it out". There are people who want to hear your story, who want to help. Let this film be an inspiration to seek them out when you need them, or to make yourself available to be one when you don't.
Yeah it's just an American thing, of course.
Great movie! Gripping and with great acting... I'm that guy...Liked your comment. Maybe I should seek them out!
True, it only happen in the US. Here in the uk this seems alien to me
@rghyffrgg syvht Probably because you can't relate. This story is my whole life. It's happening everywhere in the UK and I am one of them.
had to rewatch this scene at 7:40 to help me wipe the tears away
Love when a short film pulls me in. There’s so much in this film that I relate to so it got a bit hard to watch at the end. It was so beautifully executed all around. Fantastic work by the cast, crew and director.
These stories are true gems , real problems we face .
I’m so glad I found this channel.
This is byfar one of the best films I've seen by this chanel yet. There's just something about it. And very good acting too.
I definitely believe in the power of animals. They really can bring joy to your life. I have always said a house is not a home without at least 1 dog or a cat.
Dogs. Us humans have been blessed with them.
So heartbreaking and emotional. Such a beautiful story.
😢😢😢😞 animals can help heal a wounded and broken heart!!
Thank you so much, Mojean. Thank you for weaving the narrative of loneliness through different species. Connection is an emotional need. It is not optional - it is essential. And this is not just true for humans - as much as we like to set ourselves apart like we are superior. We all need one another - and that includes other species. Thank you for showing a man weep. It is the realest thing there is. Much love everyone. Love yourselves, and love those around you, while we can.
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How is this only 24k views? This film deserves 24 million!
I could relate to this on several levels, but kudos for the scene where he's driving and Lucy's in the passenger seat @7:58 and you view her head and pointy ears from behind. I had to smile in this otherwise heart-gripping story; It's so much a part of most of my life to have a dog that goes with me everywhere.
😢🐶 My best buddy is not able to jump in & out of the car any more & I haven’t been able to afford to get him a ramp so I can still take him on drives. He’s too big & heavy to just lift in & out of the car & it hurts his arthritis unfortunately. I miss our drives together. I put big fat cushions between the backseat & the centre console & his seatbelt harness lets him sit resting his front legs on the console. Although he used to brace himself on the passenger seat so he could hold himself with his head pressed up against my arm & I’d spend most of the drive kissing his big super velvety soft flurpy ears. I hope you get many many many more years of car rides with your best buddy 🤗🐶
I particularly loved that shot too, beautiful.
@@allisonjames2923 use some wood as a makeshift ramp
@@allisonjames2923 Can you adopt another dog so your best buddy will have another friend?
@@resolecca I have thought of making him a ramp I can fold up & keep in the car for him. He sits on the back seat though so it will have to be pretty long so it’s not too steep for him. Must keep an eye open for some suitable wood
As soon as he started crying so did I. Wow, the acting in this was award winning!
I watched this when it first came out , at the time I was mentally struggling and felt I was broken by the end of the video I was crying so hard and I felt a warmth in my heart , it's been 5 months since and I feel like I have my personality back , thank you God
Absolutely fantastic story. I can feel his pain
Dogs are such a gift to us all. 🐾🐾
We need more films like LUCY!!!
Some of these short films are just too intense and heart wrenching. I want it to be a bit longer though 🙌
Great work piece of art 👏👏👏
Definitely a piece of art
The best and most profound art always leaves you wishing there was more, (not checking your watch waiting for the end).
The actor's performance is outstanding
Brilliant performance. Powerful film and so true
This film awakens my mind & soul on so many levels.
An Oscar i mean who is this guy? AMAZING
The landlord wrote and directed this. I love when directors go ahead and give themselves the role of the jerk; shows a lack of ego.
Over-all, very well-executed, shot and acted.
I have a question for Mojean: Was the scene where he yelled at the dog shot last? Otherwise, I feel like the actor would maybe lose the animal's trust. Just curious.
Thank you, means the world to me it’s resonating so deeply.
No James and the Chombly/Lucy lived together for the pre-production and duration of the shoot. Casting Lucy was probably the hardest aspect of the film, we worked with animal human society also to make sure Chombly/Lucy was always protected.
Thank you again.
What an honest question.. and good statement about ego of a director! Let me guess ... the way the character yells is dubbed.. he might have just said go go go on location ... I am just guessing ..... amazing performance by the way and beautifully shot !
I am blown away. This is some incredible acting. I hope there is more to come from James Aaron Oliver.
Very fine acting by that gentleman. Well done.
Visually dark and beautiful with an important theme explored. A short film that makes you feel the desolation of the character first hand in a short amount of time. Absolutely loved the cinematography, acting and directing in this piece. 👏🏼 Can watch it again and again.
😢😢😢God! Thinking that no word is good enough to explain his pain...he is dying...Great movie!
Thanks for the spoiler
@@fridonina thats why you should always watch before reading the comments.
What an incredible watch. This really moved me. Coming from someone who has struggled with depression throughout my life, I really related to this. Great work! ❤️
Sad and beautiful in equal measure. And a wonderful dug. Magnificent x
Omeleto always get their point across in Such away we understand
One of the best performance of acting, towards to the end, when he cries I feel the pain. Another good short, keep it coming beautiful people👏👏👏
i was separated from the story until I asnwered yes to the questions. pain connects us.
Omg! He had me crying too! Beautifully done👏👏👏
I've been in that darkest of moments I drove my car to a remote wood, I then began to swallow a bottle of pills, while the engine via a vacuum pipe fed monoxide fumes through the window, knowing it would soon be over. But then a strange thing happened, two deer a doe & its fawn walked alongside & looked in at me. It's at this point I just broke down crying. So I opened the all the doors, to clear the car of fumes. Then I found the car was struck in mud, I couldn't shift it. Unexpectedly a man came walking along. He saw I was having problems, so he packed the wheels with dry grass & sticks to give traction. I praised his good deeds, & asked him if he'd like a lift. He said "no" but said to look after myself & try to stay more positive.
I am so glad you are still here and were able to share your story with us 🤗
I live in a rural area so I was confused at first about why he was collecting scooters from all over the city. Apparently there are cities where people can rent them, and when they're through with them they just abandon them. I say all of this because the main character's depression was probably exacerbated by his thankless job. This short was brilliant. The actors both human and canine were exceptional.
Thank you. I was confused, so I checked the comments till I found your answer.
Yeah, I was wondering what was up with all the scooters. Thanks for the explanation.
If characters within a story can project their pain & suffering to the viewers, you feel more connected to the story. If all that can be achieved within a small time frame, kudos to all those involved. This is my second viewing of this short film, & it still packs a punch of realism.
Very moving and convincing performance by the lead actor. I definitely felt his pain.
We don't know we need them until they come into our lives. Very well done.
Wow. It is mesmerizing how these short films have such incredible depth. Pure artistry. Gut-wrenching.
This is absolutely beautiful.
Absolutely superb. That guy was a fantastic actor, well done. The raspy cry really got me!
damn.. that was powerful.
Great film.
Yes, dogs can be absolutely terrific for lonely people.
Thank god for the Lucys out there!
This was brilliantly done, not sure when I've been so moved, in such a moving time.
I cried. I resonated. That doesn't happen often. Thanks for the beautiful film. Well done.
Great acting and a beautiful story. So many people are carrying a deep well of hurt inside.
Thanks an excellent film. Gritty & realistic & moving. Plus nobody gets killed which is usually a bonus for me.
This man is amazing he exudes so much emotion and really made me feel it💜💕❤💕💜💕❤
This has got to be my favorite shorts so far. I believe that this was probably the first time in a long time that he allowed himself to cry. Reality set in while he answers the questions . He thinks his emotions are an issue for the doc because his tears are a problem for himself