Something like this happened to me some ten years ago. I never cried… until now. Never realized how much I needed a good cry.

I felt this so much. He gave someone else what she truly wanted, and she is settling because she thinks it will make her happy. I hung on the actors' every expression. And that parting hug spoke volumes.

Obsessed with this film, I saw it maybe 25 times. It held a mistery for me. Was so sad for Alicia. I rewatched it again and again to try to get what hid in between words and looks. Not so sad for her anymore. Here are my observations and hypothesis : - she is very determined and a little "omnipotent" : what she wants, she must get. Job. Children. Even for little things, like flowers to her wedding. Her time must be "the" time, despite seasons. - She was in the same control with Javi, who therefore, didn't feel accepted and really loved for who he was. - Many deep issues in the relation : he is an artist who needs to "let go", she is more like a manager... kind of opposites. - The young pregnant lady seems very sweet and loving. Maybe he felt accepted as he is by her, so, even if it wasn't his choice to have children, it's become easier for him to give her what she wanted. When you are in acceptance and welcoming, everything becomes easier... even if the feelings are maybe not as intense. - Life seems to be teaching Alicia a lesson of letting go, renunciation, acceptance... for a deeper capacity for love.

Sometimes you never stop loving someone. Two years is nothing.

His eyes, her forced smile, the hug, everything so sad. Made me cry.

Incredible acting, that's how it is when people truly love one another even though life situations don't come together. Beautiful film!

The actress is incredibly good. She says so much with just her expressions

Now I see again for a million time how much gifted are the Spanish actors and actresses. They are a billion levels beyond many Hollywood ''stars''.

That hug was so realistic, it said a thousand words. It gave them both a chance to say everything thst needed to be said without words. I don't blame either of them to be honest, she could have waited, he could have fulfilled her dream. Now both of them in some way have to learn to live with thst love that is lost, not easy.

Her acting at 8:38 when she’s faced with the question of whether she’s actually happy or not is just amazing. So natural and real.

Wow, so touching. So many of us have been there- you leave because you deserve better, and then out of contrition, he gives someone else what you wanted so bad.

There is SO MUCH crammed into this short film. It begins and ends with her "I want what I want" wedding plans, which is fine, okay, but a hint to her character. She's "busy," as she apparently was when they were together (and got promoted; the busy-ness paid off). She wanted her coffee to go; had to be persuaded to stay. His first question is about her mom! He's thoughtful. Asks if she's happy; she cannot say. He has grown. He's grounded and practical: working for his dad--not what he wanted. Stopped smoking (we'll learn why). He's become the man she'd wanted. She's settling because she wants what she wants now.

I hope someday this can be a full length movie. It felt so real. Those actors are really good, they put their whole heart into this. Thank you.❤

The storyline of "life" NEVER changes. Only the characters change.... century upon century upon century, ad infinitum.

What a wonderful film! No distracting and manipulative music or camera-play - just dialogue and raw intimacy. Thank you for this!

When you get blind-sided like this, it breaks your heart all over again. Maybe you never really get over it but you just move on because you must.

Overwelming. I don't get how people who watch this incredible short film can affirm the intentions, feelings, personnalities of the characters with such assertivity. What is extraordinary in this film is that it reflects the complexity of life, without giving "answers". Each of us can project their own vision of the situation, and nobody is right or wrong. It's brilliant because it's so opened and true. No necessity to judge one or the other. Complexity of life. So many questions without answers.

I could watch them act for hours. Those eyes spoke more than words. They were beyond perfection. Impeccable 🥺 It's one of those short films that I will keep coming back to ❤️ It felt realistic to the core with such a beautiful song. Endless list of subtleties that were well put together in this film deserves an applause 👏🏻

I think the power in these short films is in what is NOT said, that underpinning layer says much more than words could express! Kudos

When life really messes up, you need an excuse to cry ! Even unavailable Dahlias would do!

This movie deserves an Oscar. Great script and acting.

The Dahlia's are out of season... Such a nice touch, wraps up the whole film in a single phrase.

The actors ...They blew my mind.No words can describe how they expressed the feelings! Brilliant acting ! I think we only begin to realise how much we loved someone after losing them.

WOW ! What a tear jerker. Had a moment like that in my life. Devastating. But Life goes on as the cliche says and here I am 36 years later. Thank you for the film !!!

Here bawling my eyes out. That hug. I've been there before. I could feel it. They did an amazing job! I loved this short. It made me remember how much I want that feeling again. That loving connection.

I don't believe I seen better acting than that of Alexa Jimenez as Alicia. I watched in awe, how, in the course of 12 or so minutes, every nuance of of the slow 'disrobing' of Alicia's emotions is miraculously uncovered for us. Just as in a Chekhov story, in her performance, a whole lifetime is distilled into a passing moment. In the dramatic honesty of her mobile expressions we can trace her transition from hopeful past, pregnant present, and disconsolate future and read it like a book, sheer acting artistry. She is ably counterpointed by Daniel Grao, as Javi

Superb. You can feel the longing.The heartbreak when she saw that his new lover was pregnant is palpable.

The worst feeling in the world. To feel like it was you who wasnt good enough.

Both the actress and the actor deserve a great recognition. They express every suitability of emotions in such a moving way!

Whoever is reading this from video's side. I can't express in words how i felt through the entire film. I cant understand spanish but still i felt every single moment of this. The lady who played alicia had my heart. The entire time, her acting , I cant define in words. Alicia was trying to hold the tears from the beginning and that hug t end , all this made me so emotional . I can't stop myself from rewatching it again and again. I have watched it 5 times since yesterday. Hats off to the makers.

Those eyes and the hug speaks louder than words omg felt so real, great acting

I know it's silly but, wish there was a world where we could love the one we were meant to.

I have watched several of these short stories and have wanted the to go on for hours... the stories from Ireland are gems 💚

i lost the love of my life. He quickly moved on and found someone else. hell even i found someone else. Im happy. I adore my now boyfriend. But nothing compares to what i felt before. This movie is amazing. Its so well made. its seriously messing me up, even after i thought i'd be ok now.

Both actors are very talented. It is as if they are not acting. I felt like I am there and they both are real persons

One of the best love stories film I have seen

Great short story and so full of emotion. well done to the actors. Alicia comes across as a woman who is driven and has goals and good on her for wanting to strive for things in her life. Javi is a free spirit who wants to travel with no responsibilities and wanted to be a writer which is all well and good but that needs money. If they did marry and have kids, their relationship will not have survived as they are two different people with very different goals in life. They tried but they were not able to compromise so was best to move on and find partners who are more compatible. Life is made of up of compromises and nothing is ever going to be 100% perfect. You have to weigh up what you are prepared to compromise on to be happy. There is no point in committing to someone, no matter how much you love them, if the compromises/sacrifices are too high a price to pay. There is a fine line between love and hate.

A lost a love! It happened with me, and I can assure, it is not easy. I´ve never stopped to think about her. Yes, it has more than 2 years, and I think about her every single day. That`s my life, that`s my burden!

Have never seen such an emotional hug in a movie or anything..

Life is so unfair to Alicia all she ever wanted was to have a family with the love of her life but he wasn't ready. After 2 years they meet again and it looks like he is going to be having a family first. . . Obviously they still love each other . . . my heart breaks for Alicia.

Esta actriz se merece un Oscar.

I can’t believe I just stumbled across this video through YT recommendation and cried after watching it. It hits me. They are so natural that it doesn’t even look like they’re acting at all. Love it.💜

The actress deserves an Oscar... Look at her expressions...

Love does not simply go away, and seeing again the one we felt for deeply, is upsetting.

With Alicia, a sacrifice. With the other, easier, but no deep love to connect, and doesn't matter the circumstances. One should never run from the difficulties. Consequences are seen forever in their eyes, even though the hearts heal. Que lindo.

Preciosa y potente. Ambos actores están maravillosos pero Alexandra sobresale con maestría. El dolor al ver a la nueva novia embarazada se ha reflejado a la perfección en su mirada. Ese abrazo al final refleja tanto los sentimientos pasados (el hecho de que ella le abrace más fuerte, que le huela el cuello aspirando su aroma como recordándole...) como le da a ella la oportunidad de cerrar una puerta que, a mi parecer aún estaba entreabierta. En mi opinión, por mucho que él ahora esté en esa etapa que ella le demandaba dos años atrás, su relación no hubiera durado por mucho amor (que se palpa) se tuvieran. Para que una pareja salga adelante no solo tiene que haber amor, sino también compartir valores y formas de ver la vida y ellos no lo hacía. Solo espero que si fuera la vida real ella terminase de llorarlo y, por fin, pasase página y fuera feliz con su futuro marido. Bravo, bravísimo!!!

Wow. If only he could have gotten his act together a little bit faster.... then it would have been him and Alicia expecting a child. Well written and superbly acted.

ok that hug made me cry❤️

How heartbreaking. The what could have been. Oh I've been there. Such pain.

Ever move, each bit by bit look truly original . Incredible acting . My Salute to the entire team.

I really felt this. I'm Alicia, totally in doing mode (when I was younger) and believing happiness is something I can create. It's fabulous the way he looks at her throughout this film. Kudos to the actors.

It's a good movie. A good reflection of real life. It is a blessing when one can have a proper closure at a time when the pain of break up feels so strong. Two years had gone by and the girl still had grieving to do, letting go of the past. Good job, Javi, for recognizing that and not letting the awkwardness of a situation get in the way of a good closure hug. Well done, NITV !

I cried, I feel the same elusive feeling You want it but you cannot hold it Perhaps something is missing, it is not for you although you think about it all the time Complicated ❤️ ❤️

Wie kann man so herausragend Gefühle darstellen? Unglaubliche Schauspieler. Tragische Geschichte. ❤️

Such short film they gave their best. Both are beautiful actor

What a incredible acting!. Alexandra Jimenez is stunning.

I can't believe that this short film touched me so much. This tension between them was almost touchable through the table. Her emotions of seeing someone who you loved and who wasn't ready to do smth for you, but got ready to do it for another person.

Fantastic acting! It is true life ,,everybody has regrets .

This movie broke my heart. Great acting.

Wonderful film, I think almost everyone has had these moments, sadly.

Beautiful... Some conversation are to heal the old wounds after addresssing them

My god, magic. And the music. Thanks a much for sharing. ❤️🙏👏

Those of us who still love our loved one from earlier in life know why this beautiful film hits home and tugs at our heart. Blessings

An evocative short film. Life doesn’t move on it simply pauses in the hope you reunite. It’s our fragile ego and fear that stops us making the move towards something that makes sense to our hearts but not our minds. Why settle for imperfection when you let perfect escape? I think that’s why so many divorce in later life perhaps resuming something they lost in the frenetic pace of their youth. Maybe that’s the unwritten ending of this short.

I just got absorbed into their acting and the story. Loved every bit of it.

Cannot beat this film!!! So much captured in less than 15 minutes, in less than 50 feet, in less than two hands touching and one hug. Few visible tears under an ocean of years of heartache both two years and the future!!!!

The real partner is the one who helps you find yourself. That partner may come disguised as a person, or as a talent such as writing. But in the end, to find oneself is the real love we are looking for. And it's the only love we can share.

The actress playing Alicia was phenomenal

Wow…what a great short film. I recommend this very highly. Great acting. You can really feel the emotions so strongly.

This was v. v. good - like a film from an earlier time - when human relationships and society were real - the writing, the acting, the expressions the actors allow themselves to give, (Javi's eyes are extraordinary in the emotions they convey), I would have done a less predictable ending except for the great last phone call, but very impressive, excellent work by all, it gives me hope for film again - thank you to whoever directed this lovely little gem.

I am learning Spanish. This film has gave me so much motivation to keep learning. It’s such a amazing tale of heartache and shows a potential love that could’ve been and should’ve been. The hug spoke a million words without a single syllable leaving their mouths. I needed this film right mow

To think that one can become totally devastated after seeing a 13 minute film is beyond my ability to understand. I want to see the entire story from beginning to end‼️💔

Me lo creo cuando lo veo, ese abrazo, esa mirada, esa maldita sonrisa de te hechare de menos me cala en lo más profundo... Solo cuando se ha dicho adiós al amor de tu vida entiendes 💔

very beautiful eyes to eyes game which tell they still love one another

True love showen in there eyes..incredible acting.

Splendidly done, and truly a heartbreaker. Superb actors, both characters. The good bye just tore me to pieces.

Fabulous acting! They deserve the Oscar!!

Wow So powerful and, yes, incredible acting. Thank you for this beautiful film.

I've never been so excited about a short film. Everything about this film is fantastic, the acting is amazing, they make you feel every emotion along with them. Honestly, I need to buy this film to keep in my collection. Anyone that loves this short film, I recomend a little known but beautiful movie called "Viaje" Staring Fernando Bolanos and Kattia Gonzalez. 🥂🎬

Simply beautiful. I cried my eyes out.

I felt this deeply. What wonderful writing and acting.

Such a beautiful short movie. Gorgeous acting and very emotional.

Powerful!! Speak to many broken hearts. Some pain is easily resurrected under surprising circumstances.

Beautiful! We never tell anyone the truth about why we cry,do we!😔

Life is always a compromise, and very often our first true love teaches us that, but not until we’ve lost it. Only then, after living with the heartache are we experienced enough to make a mature choice, which he was finally capable of doing. They were each other’s teachers and first loves, and what an important role they each played for the other. As so beautifully played by the actor, he was clearly a good man, and would make his new love happy. She clearly IS happy. And Alicia IS planning her dream wedding…with someone else. It’s a lovely story of love never being lost even when life has other plans for us.

What an incredible and heart felt short movie. I felt many emotions in a good way.

The memory of this short movie can't be erased ever from my memory ever. Great actors and good materiel.

She was stunned to see that he was having a family with another woman. The very thing she wanted with him. Yet they still loved each other. Exceptional acting.

I wish she would have gone with her "coffee to go" and everything would remain as it was in her head. The timing! right before her wedding.... my heart broke for both but more for her in this situation.

Best short film I’ve seen . Really moved me. Great acting great little storyline. Had me hooked

We can close our eyes to what we don't want to see,but we can never close our hearts to what we fill...( I heard this somewhere and I found it to be sooo true)💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤦

life why is needed to be so hard makes us cry a lot, I can feel her pain, it's almost 6 years since I never felt love, worst is she is already married with 1 child

The first time, she felt unwanted; or not good enough; or maybe 'too much'; or an inconvenience, because of his immaturity. The second time, he crossed her way and pushed some real sensitive buttons, leaving her with even more pain, because of his nostalgia. He looked quite uncomfortable, when his conversation with her was disrupted by his pregnant girlfriend. At least he takes responsibility for her condition, but I guess, it is only, because she is pregnant. Now he is broke. Now he needs a job. Now he needs to pull himself together, and now he makes healthy choices, like stop-smoking. The girlfriend is too young to know the difference. I feel sad for her. She is still so lost and lonely. She had to work hard for a good job position. His father supports him. Her last words, that she wants white dahlias for her wedding, but maybe it is out of season, described her future. She settles for another lie. This time, her man doesn't have any understanding of her heart's wish to have a white wedding, but she has to be satisfied with a kiddies party zone. Again, she feels let down and not worth enough, to fight for. I hope she will pick herself up for her _real_ dahlia season. Personally from experience and observation, a woman who loves herself, will clothe herself with _true_ romance, where she can be who she is meant to be; a beloved wife and mom, with beautiful memories of her white dahlias. There is nothing lawful in it, but only grace. This guy knows nothing about her white dahlias. He is still playing her. He has no right. He shouldn't even be there. The next man doesn't have a clue about the condition of her heart. Hopefully, there won't be a wedding at all; hopefully she will find her heart and gets her freedom. There is life after a quick divorce. For some girls it takes a bit longer to truly find their complete worth, and grow into their true selves. But it is definitely possible.

From the acting, directing, camera angles, to the editing, this beautiful short flim draws me in and kept me there. When it is over, it almost felt like i have intrude into a person's private moment. An absolute masterpiece!

Just spent an hour trawling through Damien Rice songs…I need to learn Spanish. The song is “Fragility” by The Trees, as it says in the credits. Great film and music.

This is an incredible film, because it is getting a lot of people talking :) If it gets expanded to a full length film, even in the indie world of film, I would be very excited to see it. Kudos to the actors for carrying this entire thing- with moments only spoken with their facial expressions, emotion in their words and their on-screen chemistry.

So much emotion in this little gem of a film! The acting was impeccable and brilliant! Hope to see more of them again! Felicitaciones a todos que contribuyeron a esta linda película. Me encanto! 👏🏼✨💕

Very true to real life. Almost a documentary. The story is very realistic by itself, and the acting is incredible!

Just fabulous wow 🤩 tears rolling down my face … tremendous actors 🤩

That was so good….it just wasn’t their season…timing is everything