'The Definition of Lonely' - Award Winning Drama by Leon Lopez (Best feel good film EVER!) 

I love how the guy tells him that if he turns out to be straight, there's nothing to worry about. He's just expressing that he likes the guy because he seems to be a nice person, which is why a real and good friendship is just as worthy (and even more so) as hook up. It's all about the connection!

I love gay guys like this. they finally painted someone as the stereotypical gay guy in a POSITIVE light. his bubbly and strong personality made someone, who is introverted and alone, smile and experience a genuinely happy human experience. love a happy gay short film

Easily the most original short film I've seen. Not the usual "guy kisses guy, who gets freaked out and runs away, only to come back later and kiss that guy back." And why they always end up in a pool or the shower during all this is anybody's guess. Kudos to whoever wrote this script.

I can see why this film won awards, it is incredibly well done. You almost forget you're watching a film, it seems as if you are just listening in on the conversation.

Charlie be like : “hmm, he seems nerdy, tall, boring hair, he got a job, but he looks gay and weird just like my dad. A MATCH. Dad, i made it, i got you a date!”

This guy passes out every 5 minutes and gets a date but I can’t even get a text back 🤕🤕🤕

“I hear ya sister✊🏼” I’m sorry but I started dying😂

“You make me smile” *clutches heart*

As an introvert very much like him, I can honestly say this stunned me. This film is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen! I never thought I'd find anything like it. I love it - and I love you for making it.

"It's easier to be alone." Why does no one believe me when I tell them so?

The intensity of the sadness that the character squirms to avoid is awesome: the way he conceals his depression and his anomie is startling, that even the diog recognizes his pain is comforting.

This film is a delight: an amusing script and a cute dog, but most of all, some terrific acting from the two leads, Nick Hayes and Lucas Rush. Very enjoyable.

For someone who also feels lonely and introverted this really made me smile :)

I wanna see more of these two. Id watch a whole movie about this couple

Dogs....ducks....going for walks.....watching the river flow by....listening to birds chirping as they flit from tree to tree....going for a coffee.....maybe a meal.....embarking on a vacation.....sitting on a park bench....kids running and playing.....a couple holding hands.....then.....unexpectedly the fortress walls of our own silent unseen making are shattered.....it's the presence of another human being.... pressing in....awakening our inmost being. Excellent little movie affirming this need of the human spirit.

"I can feel the world go by. I just can't take part in it."

This film was awesome. Dogs have the innate ability to know when someone is worth their time. :-)

This little gem made me smile....

What a great, great, wonderful and unusual short film. I really had some great laughs. Thank you.

giggling and grinning the whole time, had to run and grab my dog for whatever reason, not sure myself. gorgeous, and talked about a topic that wasn't exclusively being gay

this is a brilliant short film and deserves the awards. fantastic acting with a touch of humour. well done!

An introvert, an extrovert, a dog and a most creative script writer - together they've captured my attention and left me wanting more.

I have a degenerative eye disease and just recently diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat and a seizure disorder. So, I can really relate to that "alone guy" a lot. This short film lifted some spirits up. Thanks for sharing.

Why doesn't this have a part 2? It's so beautiful!! We are all waiting!

One of the best gay shorts I've seen.

Loved this unusual story and actors. Have you thought of making this into a full-length comedy-drama? You could dig deeper into their backstories---such how the guy's sleep disorder has affected his relationships to the extent that nobody else would befriend him, why he makes the effort to look so well-groomed (does he have even a part-time job?), how their first date went, and maybe an unexpected ending. Though if this was ever a longer film, I'd suggest keeping additional characters to a minimum. Anyway, great stuff!

Wow! This is incredible. The writing, directing, lighting, camera, acting, story, perspective, and even the title. Everything. Perfect. This film captures human nature at its most vulnerable moment in a caring way. I LOVE it. Thanks!

Beautiful short. I love how deep these films run. I'm an extremely lonely person, and I've realized that I often feel the most lonely when I have the least reason to feel lonely. When you suffer from social anxiety and depression sometimes even when you're surrounded by the most caring and genuine people is when you feel the loneliest.

This movie was great, really! The actors, the acting, the camera, everything was perfect

I am literally the sleepy boy. Never dated, never relationshipped, never held hands with anyone, pretty sure I'm aro ace, and now, not making friends anymore...am I lonely? Maybe... Thank you for making/sharing, I feel so represented by this film (even tho I'm n.b.) 💚

That was the most amazing short film I've ever seen. The humanity and tenderness was perfectly understated.

i find it interesting how all of these situations of loneliness or being alone are magically remedied by an external person who just shows up and forces their will upon the person/situation. literally watch any movie or tv show and that's exactly what happens. that certain person just happens to come along at the right time to "save the day." because that never happens to me and i even do try to put myself out there. people say you can create your own happiness and your own destiny, but at some point it requires the interested participation of others (in terms of love or friendship) which you have no control over.

I keep telling myself to just put myself out there and one day someone will perhaps overlook my flawed looks or my timid personality, this film really made my day seeing how this conversation randomly started and flowed so naturally, I couldn’t stop smiling while watching. Thank you for making this amazing film.

I just love it, I'm 50 and alone and lonely too, so this movie gives me a little hope.

I sent this to my old college mate. He loved it, he was one of my closest friends, he passed last July. We both were from the disabled community, bluffing normality is totally relatable. This reminds me of him. Thanks for this master piece. 💐

Beautifully written. Superb acting too.

I was looking for gay short movies and I came across this one. I would describe it more of a short movie about.. loneliness or depression. The fact that the 2 characters happen to be men isn't as important as that. It's well written and I find myself really connecting with some of the quotes, such as "I can feel the world go by, I just can't take part in it" and talking about just observing others while you keep to yourself.

This is CBYN level film . So mild so intense so deep. The protagonist's acting quality is outrageous. First I thought it gonna be boring but mintue by mintue it's just folded it's aesthetic charm. Nice camerawork , well direction and amazing casts .

That was absolutely wonderful, they were both so cute and great actors.

I think at some point we have all felt loneliness at times, this film really brings back that feeling, but also brings hope and a feeling of happiness into the picture. It's really lovely!

I headcannon the blonde guy as bisexual/pansexual but I love that they made him someone who hasnt really experimented with romance or sexual relationships because he felt like his condition would be something that would hinder his relationships(im assuming). This film is legit so good and wholesome. I like when he said "you make me smile though..." skjhfguigsukfgsrjg my heart exploded

This is a masterpiece. My goodness I just love the starting of this video. It's so beautiful and pinch of reality.

This was a beautiful little film. It started very bleak, the expressions of loneliness, being “other”, being outside of society watching but not participating. Then it suddenly changed, and the little bit of comedy around the narcolepsy / cataplexy like a non-sequitur in the way it added some absurdity, for want of a better word. Superb.

I LOVE IT. Beautiful speech at the beginning and honestly the photography work of this short movie is incredible. This doesn't even seem like a film, it's like you're just eavesdropping on a real conversation between them, which makes it sound more realistic and relatable. This was SO GOOD. Already a favorite.

Anthony Hollinghurst described loneliness in his book, "Swimming Pool Library" He described what it was like to be single and approaching 50 in the gay world: He wrote: "I find myself applying to the more subtler connoisseurship of the out of season. Days without warmth, Nights without encounter, The empty pleasure grounds and the violence of the tides." I find those words so profound because they describe so many single, middle aged, gay men. It seems in the gay world, men expire earlier than their hetero counterparts.

Found this endearingly charming.

An amazing little film packed into just over 13 minutes. Beautifully filmed and performed, this was a richer experience than many of my trips to a cinema. So charming and subtle, it's easy to forget you're watching a film and not simply eavesdropping in a park. If this were a television show pilot, I would hooked.

So glad I stumbled upon this wonderful short film tonight. Sometimes you get lucky and discover real gems like this on RU-vid.

Damn it was a good one. Came across many but none of them struck me like how this one did. A beautiful story of two strangers. It was just the right amount of perfect. loved it very much. Keep up the work. It's seriously good.

These are the kinds of gay people I know, I absolutely love them and how they have portrayed them in this film ❤ what a wonderful film, made me so happy watching this.

This film is so mine. I am a very much single as well.Thanks.

this needs to become a movie PLEASE!!!!

This was cute, heartwarming, and almost, almost made me have hope for myself in the future of meeting a nice guy.

One of the best short films Ive seen in a long time. Just wish it would have continued, I'd love to see how this relationship continued.

This clip fill my heart with joy and smile on my face...brilliant.

The innocence and honesty is powerful and so authentic...absolutely lovely...

This was absolutely amazing. Actores great script beautiful 😍

No nodding off watching this...worth the watch. I caught myself smiling at the end.

This should get so much more recognition. It’s such a beautiful script. I love the words.

That cinematography was on point! Also great dialogue in a short film?! Good stuff.

When he said I'm dejected by the idea of people, I felt that

I need a part 2 to see how the date turns out ♥

omg i cant believe i actually have a fav short film now. this is brilliant. im laughing and cant stop smiling throughout the entire convo.

Simple and sweet

Beautiful film, it gives me hope

To the person who wrote the monologue for this film: great job. It truly mirrors how I feel sometimes and brought a tear to my eye.

So much in such a short film.... What a great idea. Somehow, you instantly know and care about this fictional person's life and want nothing but good for him - Gosh - Just brilliant.

CUUUTE omg this needs a sequel of their first date

This is an excellent film. With so much of the entertainment industry trying to make their movies more appealing through complex characters and convoluted plots. This film was a ray of sunshine and a breath of fresh air! Most people can relate to loneliness at some point in their lives. Bravo!! Brown Boy Productions

I blushed . Love the film 😊😊

I LOVED this short film! It gives you hope that chance encounters can still happen by actually meeting a stranger 'Face to Face" when you least expect it! There was no hard pitch to bring you into the storyline and I immediately found myself wanting to know more about the characters and if they did go on the date. With social media today people are terribly distracted looking down into their smartphone, to see what likes they received to a post or playing a game! People have become very socially disconnected and are very well missing out on what's going on around them. GREAT JOB!

You know it's a good one if it left you wanting more.

L. O. V. E. L. Y. I loved both these characters (and Charlie, of course!) This is one of my favorite shorts ever. I'd really enjoy this being a series so we could all delve deeper into their lives over some time. They are exquisite.

This was by far one of the best (gay) short films I ever saw, and I've seen a lot... There is this perfect combination between the poetic part (which was beautiful) and the humanly normal talk. Both actors were great and it was really lovely to watch the conversation and it brought up a smile on my face. Thank you❣️

The acting is so believable in this. Well done!

I normally don’t comment on here but this was an adorable movie! I would certainly love to see a follow up to see how the date went.

As a gay man I must say that this is an awfully brilliant gay short film and it is open to anyone's imagination what's gonna happen next. The doggy brought them together which itself isn't unusual. I liked both actors although at first I wasn't too fond of the dog's "owner" being a bit too camp. But actually it didn't mind at all! Altogether brilliantly produced. And you know what? They'll get together. I'm pretty sure of that. Thumbs up and thank you for this wonderful piece of meaningful entertainment.

" From childhood's hour I have not been As others were-I have not seen As others saw-I could not bring My passions from a common spring- From the same source I have not taken My sorrow-I could not awaken My heart to joy at the same tone- And all I lov'd-I lov'd alone- " --- Edgar Allan Poe, " Alone "

I can see myself in this guy 😌

I am not happy about the length of this great piece of work. I need more!

Warmed my heart on a cold winter night. What a lovely short film.

How utterly wonderful. Lightened my heart.

Finally, like a short film with a positive ending. So frequently the end in tragedy or one person falling in love into the other or not or anything other than happy. It says if gay people aren’t supposed to end up happy, which really burns me. This was such a pleasant surprise.

Gosh, I want to see more of these two!!

Just goes to show that you never know when or how u may meet someone. Romantically even. Gives me a bit of hope.

Wow!!!! This film is brilliant!!!!!

I realy like his voice. I could listen to him for hours and hours. It's so calm and friendly.

This is like drugs I keep coming back to this short film over and over again

I never get tired of watching this video. The humanity , contagious!!!!

Wonderful, relatable film.

What a charming, unassuming, uplifting love story. I wish I took part in it!!

A sequel will be great! Thank you so much for this.

Charming, relatable, lovingly written and directed. A total delight I didn’t want to end!

I enjoyed this quite a bit, actually a lot . Plus, it didn't make me fall asleep.

I watched this short film when I was 12 years old and struggling with my sexuality. After watching I couldn't find it for 3 more years and just found/watched it for the second time right now. It's crazy much life changes in just three years. Things really do get better

That little dog killed me with cuteness

I’d love to see this as a full length movie

this was so beautiful my heart hurts.

The definition of lonely... Surely, a beautiful one. Love that he kept an opened and dreamy eye on simple things of life.. Even if he can't commit yet. Things might be a little difficult for him, at least he's not dead.. He's very still alive inside. Charming leading role. Leaves you with smile or the face..

This was quite touching. Although I hadn't been introverted most of my life, I have become so in the last more than a few years. This short movie gave me a bit of an incentive on one way of getting back out there; the park.