Short films with a brief duration always have their own charm in conveying stories rich in meaning within a short time. With a compact and emotional plot, short films about family often present touching stories. Not only entertaining, these films also provide deep moral messages about life, love, and sincerity.
If you are looking for a short yet inspiring watch, these short family films can be the right choice. From the story of a mother sharing her unique legacy to someone's struggle to return home, each film brings a different story but still warms the heart.
Here are some recommendations for short family films that you can watch to gain a new perspective on life. Each film has its own message that you can take as a life lesson.
ELEGY MELODY (credit: Youtube Studio Antelope)
The short film about the family MELODY ELEGY tells the story of a woman named Melodi who faces the bitter realities of her life. In her old age, Melodi is diagnosed with cancer, a truth that is not easy to accept. However, instead of lamenting her fate, she continues to live her life with enthusiasm. One of her biggest dreams is to become a singer and have her own music video as a keepsake.
Melodi is not alone in pursuing her dreams. She invites her son, Rio, to help her realize this project. The mother-son relationship in this film becomes one of the strong emotional appeals. Besides Rio, there is also Akmal, a worker at a TV station who helps in the production of the music video. Together, the three of them create something more than just an ordinary music recording.
It turns out that the music video made by Melodi is not just for personal satisfaction. She wants the video to be played at her funeral later, as a way to leave beautiful memories for the people she loves. This short film can be watched on the Studio Antelope YouTube channel.
WE FAMILY (credit: Youtube Keratif Film School)
Airing on the Youtube channel Keratif Film School, WE FAMILY tells the story of Markus, a student who has moved to Yogyakarta, who wants to return to his hometown in Merauke to celebrate Christmas with his family. Unfortunately, the high price of plane tickets becomes a major obstacle for him. He tries to find ways to earn money to buy the ticket, but challenges keep confronting him.
Initially, Markus planned to work as a chocolate wrapper with a pay of 80 thousand rupiah per box. However, after learning that the job required a registration fee, he had to cancel his intention. In the midst of his confusion, his mother called and hoped he could come home, adding to Markus's burden of thoughts who was already struggling financially.
Not wanting to disappoint his mother, Markus decided to look for another job as an online motorcycle taxi driver. By borrowing his friend's motorcycle, he worked hard until he finally managed to collect enough money to buy the ticket. Not only that, he also set aside a little money to buy a gift for the gift exchange at his family's Christmas event.
LEMANTUN (credit: Youtube Wregas Bhanuteja)
The short film about another family that is full of meaning is LEMANTUN. The story is about a mother calling her five children to give them an unusual inheritance, which is a wardrobe. Each wardrobe given turns out to have its own story, as it was bought one by one when each of her children was born.
The responses from her children to the inheritance vary. Some feel confused, some are touched, and others consider it just a normal thing. However, as time goes by, they realize that the wardrobe is not just an object, but a symbol of their mother's love for them since childhood.
Directed by Wregas Bhanuteja, this film has won various prestigious awards, including Best Short Film at several film festivals. LEMANTUN can be watched on the director's YouTube channel, Wregas Bhanuteja.
DEWI GOES HOME (credit: Youtube Vidsee)
DEWI GOES HOME is a short film that tells the story of Dewi, a woman who has been away for a long time and rarely returns to her hometown. One day, she receives news that her father has passed away. A sense of guilt immediately haunts her mind, as she has never taken the time for her family.
Dewi returns to attend her father's funeral and tries to make amends by helping her mother. However, even though she is physically present, feelings of regret continue to shadow her. She feels that her presence is too late and that the time she could have spent with her father can never be regained.
This film highlights the relationship between parents and children separated by distance and busyness. The moral message conveyed is profound: do not let busyness make us forget the people who are most precious in our lives. You can watch this short film on the Vidsee Youtube channel.
POSITIVE (credit: Youtube UNAIDS Indonesia.
The short film POSITIF tells the story of a family that must face the bitter reality after the head of the family is diagnosed with HIV. Their lives change drastically, and social stigma becomes one of the biggest challenges they must confront.
Marini, one of the family members, then seeks support by joining a community of HIV positive individuals. Although she herself is not infected, she wants to find hope and ways to support her brother and niece so they can continue to live a meaningful life.
This short film about the family teaches that even when someone faces heavy trials, there is always hope and support to be found. With a strong message about empathy and struggle, POSITIF becomes one of the most inspiring short films. You can watch this short film on the UNAIDS Indonesia YouTube channel.
TO JOGJA (credit: Youtube Paniradya Kaistimewan)
TO JOGJA tells the story of Kinar, a migrant who finally returns to Jogja after spending over a decade in a big city. She lives with her aunt and struggles to adapt to the local culture, especially because she doesn't quite understand the Javanese language.
Misunderstandings often occur in daily interactions, making her feel awkward and different. However, gradually she begins to realize the importance of 'unggah-ungguh' in Jogja's culture. Life in the village highly values etiquette and togetherness.
This short film about family teaches the importance of understanding the culture of the place we live. With its distinctive backdrop and heartwarming story, TO JOGJA becomes a meaningful watch about returning to one's cultural roots. You can watch this film on the Paniradya Kaistimewan Youtube channel.
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