Am sure it didn't occur to you at the time, but you were laying the foundation for all of us who came-out years later. Thanks for being so brave - am glad your parents were so accepting.
Almost all these videos show the Dad as the bad guy and I guess he was. In my real world my mom was the syco that wanted to send me of for conversion therapy and my Dad just gave me a hug and said I love you no matter what and kept her from kicking me out. I guess this is my shout out to all the good Dads out there.
Dads are generally hyper musculine and strict to prepare sons for world. Can't imagine son being not they imagined to grow up and lead life. It's a big blow to them, they prepare sons in their own image. And society perception plays a huge role. So, basically dads are tough nuts to accept son being gay. Moms being mothers tolerates son's short comings and accept him easily. This is the case with me too. But it is very disturbing to imagine my mom throwing me out. Hope you are good now with your family.
I think it’s obvious the father knew already probably for years and his anger is the first emotion that comes up instead of concern, which is what I know he really feels. This is what happens when fathers wait until the kid is in the late teens to start showing emotions to their child. It’s fatherly to not want your child to suffer in a world where homosexuality is still considered socially unacceptable in some places.
I liked how they kept the ending very open, rather than having the friend acknowledge similar feelings and kiss or hold hands in the sunset. He just wanted to reconnect with his friend. This story has been played out thousands of times I'm sure.
Brilliantly executed. The imagery is effective. The plot line is believable, especially for 1965. The acting is superb, both before and after the kiss. Excellent.
Fred Thomas Me to. I still hurt from the love that I shared with my friend as a young man. His love was self centered mine was total. I will never forget those beautiful but painful times
The gay guy will always have those feelings for the straight guy. The gay guy will continue to feel rejected if the straight guy doesn't give in. The friendship will eventually be ruined. It's a love thing. I am 45 and lost many friends for falling for them. Once they discover you're gay nothing stays the same anymore. And that is why many gay guys stay in the closet.
I'm lucky. My best friend stayed by me and still does decades later, though we live in different places now. Others never spoke to me again. Their loss
Brother Andy This was set in 1965 where being gay was still deeply taboo and was considered just as sick as being a rapist or child molester. straight guys acted way more violent toward gay guys back then. You can't think of these scenes like they are happening in 2018 where being gay is much more accepted. The fact that the straight friend got over it by the next day shows how much he really cared about the gay guy.
@Brother Andy yeah fine but his friend changed his mind...remember this was the 60's that's just how it was....things werent too different in the 80's either however its getting better
@MR Grumps.. Homophobic reactions actually remain the same ever since. Doesnt matter if its 1965 or 2019 today. There are still violent reactions and gay-bashing happening almost daily, despite it getting more attention and reaching towards everyone in almost every household via all types of media. It is the mentality. Not the technology or evolution of the world around us. People are sadly not accepting. That is a fact. Gays just need to be vigilant at all times.
How times have changed. Sort of . I remember as a kid that's how those social norms were. Kept me in the closet for 30 years. It damaged my self worth and I still haven't freed myself of this.
Im sorry ! I feel you 100% Here it’s the same -Middle East/Jordan Im almost 30 & not even thinking of coming out! And to be honest.. im now way concerned about the mental effects and the damage that has occurred more than the main issue “being gay”. Like i can live under-covered my whole life, im used to the idea of being alone and lonely, im sort of able to imagine the hell that im heading to for the rest of my life.. but can’t live with myself, can’t love it nor accept it with all this mess that has happened since the moment i knew that i’m gay.
Peter Palmer no, im in another country, actually another continent.. ‘Hashemite Kingdom ofJordan’ google it of you don’t know it. Here it still way difficult when it comes to LGBTQ community and their civil rights
I know what u mean... I'm still not out but sometimes I'm like fuck it and this close to telling everyone... then I remember they aren't ready yet... but its costing me my freedom
@@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233- To hell with everyone, it's your life, not theirs. The ones that don't accept you, to hell with them, there will be ones who accept you, they are the ones who love you and are faithful to your friendship.
I was 22 when my sister outed me to my parents. I was disowned and shut-out of my family. It took years for my parents to get around to accepting who I am, though the connection was never the same. This is an interesting short film, but the ending is lacking closure, from my perspective.
He couldn't stand it anymore so he made a move. Then he got hated for being the way he is. Then at the very end he was having fun and being accepted as a human.
I'm from 1965. The year of my high school graduation. I chose to suck it up and live my life as everyone expected. The guys whom I was fond of didn't know, as far as I know. I'm still friends with them 60 years later. I'm happily married to a dear gal and have children who are in their 40s. I'm glad young people today have more realistic choices.... I considered who would have been devastated, like my parents, like my friends, if I gave into my desires. Now as an old man, I'm content with my choice. I'm happy.
Ahhh, If only your statement could be true, for ALL the bonds we form , throughout our lives ... What a fantastic existence we could all lead. Just a dreamer
I felt as my life to crumble on the beginning , but while I watched the film and came the end I remembered how i Fallen in Love , from my Friend and Boy George . I'm proud for this . 😍😍
Donnie Raveling many people have had and are having the same experiences. We all die my friend and I hope whatever comes next brings you peace. For whatever it's worth I'll have you in my prayers. Love you buddy x
as an English person they're accents are terrible! They're obviously trying to do liverpudlian but all 3 miss by a long shot! sounds vaguely yorkshire in places though...
I cringed from the accents, hair styles and wish the dad would have found them in bed in the act of oral gratification.... joking slightly. Being from the USA the accents do make you aware. Not as bad as South Park and someone from Canada...
Oh, yeah, I'll tell you something I think you'll understand And I'll say that something I wanna hold your hand... Propsmaster: that was NOT a suitcase from the period.
Been there, tried that, done that, it never works.out. My best mate never fancied me the way I did him. And that was in the early 70s. Wouldn't have dared kiss him.
man even if I had a problem with gays, seeing how sad that guy looked when they were fighting at the door, I would not have been able to not give him a big hug
Back to 2012 as I found this...This was the beginning of real realizing my sexuality and the problems of lgbtqi+ people. Although the sound is sometimes not really good, the picture, the sence and spirit of the whole film are flawless
Very good. Not all of us find it easy to accept. But I will always love my kids, no matter what they tell me. People we love need to be supported, not condemned.
Short Video,, however with much impact... And Frightening as it sounds it seems that we are now going back in time where these situations are concerned.. The Phobia,, and hatred in the Country and world seems to be going backward. To the horrible times.. The stories recently are not good on the News.Thanks for the Video and all involved.
great movie, music, direction. interesting ending...wonder what could have changed the guy's mind about accepting his friend since he was so irate about the situation. maybe it was that nice long bike ride, hmmm.
My partner & I never cared what might of came or way we was going to be together no mater what and we didn't care if if our family & friends liked it our not it was our lives and we was going to live it for us and it's been 45 years and have and still loving our lives togeatherwe met at 21 and we are 66 years old today . Always remember it's your life live it for your self regardless of what friends & family think you just got to walk away and live.
I noticed a lot of people are saying a good ending. It really does not have a good ending if you look at the whole picture. Even thought the two boys made up with each other. 1. The str8 young man is still moving to London 2. the other young man still has to go home to face his father and possibly see a psychiatrist. 3. The boy still needs to confront his sexuality. 4. At the time homosexuality was still punishable in England in 1965. I could keep naming more things but I won't. To me this film is confusing and it is only telling part of a unfinished story. It was well acted but felt incomplete.
After about a minute of turning it all the way up the hear the dialogue only to panic turning it down - I gave up and clicked out. I'm sure this is a great feature, but not if you're wearing ear phones. - THUMBS DOWN. Fix the audio and resubmit.
Two 17 yo forced to confront their own sexuality and love for each other when ones family decides to move south to London in the sixties. An unwelcome kiss anger frustration and rejection are quickly followed by acceptance . Whether it ends in a gay relationship or a bromance is immaterial. What is important is to love and accept yourself - gay straight or whatever.
Mom and dad died seven days apart seven years ago this month… The room was full of family and people …that’s when I whispered to my dad as he lay in the coffin that I was gay… I didn’t have the heart to tell him when he was alive…. I was scared…..really scared….of being ….. well ….gay…..😔
Just saw this, in the end, a terribly depressing movie, at 17 I knew what love was....and I knew how to show it. This film simply emphases the distance the western world has between what is considered love, and what is consider unacceptable. This was propaganda, pure and simple, and if I had anything to say about it, I'd have it removed.
In my mid teens (1968) my Mother had already divorced my dad, and re-married a man she found in an uber-evangelical church. For a 16year old boy: utter hell. Obedience required, rules upon rules. Now that I'm over 70, with prostate trouble, my ex still doesn't quite get the gay thing.
leah rockie I don’t think the LGBT was a known thing back then lol but yeah, that’s the first thing you should never do if someone tells you they’re not entirely straight.
Nice little story, but there's practically nothing 60's about it, neither with the sets and costumes, nor even with the way they interacted (all that pally touching) not even their language. (Expressions like "fucked up" " hanging out" and even "fuck you" are post 80's Americanisms.) Trust me I was a teenager in 60's Manchester, and it was very different.
