Upstay

Wise / brilliant/ admirable/ touching definition of brotherhood.

Two brothers in night , in bunk bed. The nightmare of one . The wise answer of older one. A special phone .

After decades , in office, at window, the younger discovers , again , the not ordinary telephone receiver . He is the calling by his brother about his state, nightmares, same being the consolation.

In short, a great short work of Carlos Andres Reyes , reminding, in beautiful - fair way the connection of us with our beloved ones , the death not representing the border / obstacle.

So, profound moving, in fact, just a poem about the dialogues out of any end.

A good micro short film can deliver a powerful message, showcase a humorous act, or depict an emotional moment. Upstay does all three in just one minute, which is a remarkable achievement. The cinematography in Upstay is excellent, too!

The story portrays two brothers across two timelines, with one common thread connecting the past and present: the brothers use a tin-can phone to communicate and support each other, especially when one is scared or having nightmares.

In the end, a major plot twist ties everything together, allowing the three elements-message, humor, and emotion-to come together simultaneously. While the concept isn't entirely unique, the execution is beautiful.