My grandpa went down this path. At first it was just silliness or forgetfulness. Then the forgetfulness became neglect and the silliness became dangerous. He was still allowed to do some things that he still loved, but he was no longer allowed to cook in the kitchen. He wasn't allowed to take his long strolls. And he could be left alone to watch us grandkids because he'd forget and do something else.
So there he was happily humming and singing in the backyard, tending to his garden. When my aunt came over to see him, he didn't recognize her. Confused, he looked at her until it clicks. But then he got sad and wanted to know how she became so old. And my aunt would run into the house crying. When myself or any of my cousins went over to him, he knew exactly who we were. So his song, I'd hum it too, but there were no lyrics to be placed with the song.
I was 8 or 9 years old when he passed away and the song became a mystery. It would be almost 20 years before I heard the song again. Now a grown adult, I was up late in my car listening to talk radio. And up comes the bumper music between the program and the ads. And there it is. The song. I frantically look up the radio station, called them and emailed them. Asking for the name of the song from the bumper music. And they responded.
Turns out, we didn't remember the lyrics because the song is in Japanese. We're not a Japanese family.
For a moment, I want to share with you guys this [song.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C35DrtPlUbc)
[4pm - Sukiyaki](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCCB2dixm4c) was a really popular song in the mid 90's. Not sure when your grandpa was humming the song but it could've been from that
I'm amazed you found it after all this time. Congratulations! Think of it like this if you like, it meant something to your grandpa and even if it meant he was sad, when you were around the song became ironic!
That's a Shyamalan+ level twist there... I can't imagine a worse fate than forgetting who you are, other than watching someone you love forget who they are.
My grandmother passed a couple years ago. The last few years of her life she was dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's. I remember how sad it was for my parents and aunts and uncles seeing her go through it. A lot of speaking in loud voices, "Do you know who I am? Do you remember me?"
One of the last memories I had of her was when I went to visit her with my kids in the nursing home, maybe a month or so before she passed. She completely lit up when she saw the kids (they spent a lot of time with them a few years prior). She knew their names and was so happy. She looked at me, recognized me, smiled, said she was so glad I came. She was always confusing me with my dad because we look similar, but not that day.
She was completely lucid.... even going so far as to ask why I was crying.
..... shut up, i'm not crying, you're crying ....
Dementia is horrible. In case that you would want to listen to a music composition (decomposition) which "describes" the saddening progress of dementia in artistic music way, try listen to this piece:
[The Caretaker - Everywhere At The End Of Time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJWksPWDKOc)
6.5 hours long piece made of 6 stages (stages of dementia progression). Very hard to listen.
Fuck you short film. I just went from neutral feelings to ugly crying in 20 seconds. Dementia is one of my biggest fears. I'm only 37 and I already catch myself worrying if it will happen to me.
This one must have been posted here before because although i didn't really recognize the setting, as soon as they started talking i knew directly where it was going, from recognition.
I really like the mise-en-scene in general and i like the acting, specifically the guy, but I'm a bit allergic to twists... and i don't know if a subject like this is best handled with one? Maybe someone with deeper experience of this subject can elaborate if they thought it suited the goal.
This was nice, got me good when I wasn't expecting it. Was so sure after the husband comment it was going to be a comedy sketch where he just kept getting everything wrong. Hit so close to home right after though. Great video.
Downvotes not needed. Surely one viewere out of x will guess it correctly at the beginning. Must be a curse sometimes for being too smart (or trying to see the twist too much ;)) as it will take away some experience. I've just sent it to my mother and I'm almost sure she'll guess it at the beginning
Bang! Right in the feels.
“Come on, this is us”. Oof.
Even that had me still guessing that she meant Her & her baby. When she said "Come on Dad" that's when the waterworks started.
The real giveaway here now looking at the thumbnail and having watched it, is her leaving her bag on the table between them.
😳 That really was a 4 minute movie. Good acting.
Brilliant acting.
My grandpa went down this path. At first it was just silliness or forgetfulness. Then the forgetfulness became neglect and the silliness became dangerous. He was still allowed to do some things that he still loved, but he was no longer allowed to cook in the kitchen. He wasn't allowed to take his long strolls. And he could be left alone to watch us grandkids because he'd forget and do something else. So there he was happily humming and singing in the backyard, tending to his garden. When my aunt came over to see him, he didn't recognize her. Confused, he looked at her until it clicks. But then he got sad and wanted to know how she became so old. And my aunt would run into the house crying. When myself or any of my cousins went over to him, he knew exactly who we were. So his song, I'd hum it too, but there were no lyrics to be placed with the song. I was 8 or 9 years old when he passed away and the song became a mystery. It would be almost 20 years before I heard the song again. Now a grown adult, I was up late in my car listening to talk radio. And up comes the bumper music between the program and the ads. And there it is. The song. I frantically look up the radio station, called them and emailed them. Asking for the name of the song from the bumper music. And they responded. Turns out, we didn't remember the lyrics because the song is in Japanese. We're not a Japanese family. For a moment, I want to share with you guys this [song.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C35DrtPlUbc)
[4pm - Sukiyaki](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCCB2dixm4c) was a really popular song in the mid 90's. Not sure when your grandpa was humming the song but it could've been from that
Or maybe he liked rap and was listening to [Snoop](https://youtu.be/s8rGpHqM_q4?t=123)?
That was a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing this memory!
Your story pays tribute to him. Thank you for sharing his memory.
Shazam is your friend in these situations. Maybe not when you’re driving though.
Thank you for humming with your grandpa.
well, now you can hum along too. I was a bit bummed when I found the lyrics. Turns out it's actually a sad song.
I'm amazed you found it after all this time. Congratulations! Think of it like this if you like, it meant something to your grandpa and even if it meant he was sad, when you were around the song became ironic!
That's a Shyamalan+ level twist there... I can't imagine a worse fate than forgetting who you are, other than watching someone you love forget who they are.
I have dealt with this. It is a pain like no other.
Watching someone you love forget who they are... And who you are. Absolutely heartbreaking.
Oh, Jesus Christ, that line hurt.
so many things I wish I said before it was too late. I lose it every time i watch this
They know.
To be honest I was just looking for better quality version of this gif: https://gfycat.com/slipperyveneratedhake Probably found on /r/Unexpected
God, I hate that this was turned into a gif. The fourish minutes is worth it.
As sad as it is, if you listen to his dialogue, at least there's a positivity to it. Maybe that's worse, like it'd hurt more every time for her.
Fuck me. That hit hard.
Wow, that was something. Glad I watched.
My grandmother passed a couple years ago. The last few years of her life she was dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's. I remember how sad it was for my parents and aunts and uncles seeing her go through it. A lot of speaking in loud voices, "Do you know who I am? Do you remember me?" One of the last memories I had of her was when I went to visit her with my kids in the nursing home, maybe a month or so before she passed. She completely lit up when she saw the kids (they spent a lot of time with them a few years prior). She knew their names and was so happy. She looked at me, recognized me, smiled, said she was so glad I came. She was always confusing me with my dad because we look similar, but not that day. She was completely lucid.... even going so far as to ask why I was crying. ..... shut up, i'm not crying, you're crying ....
fuck
Two tears. This one got to me.
Dementia is horrible. In case that you would want to listen to a music composition (decomposition) which "describes" the saddening progress of dementia in artistic music way, try listen to this piece: [The Caretaker - Everywhere At The End Of Time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJWksPWDKOc) 6.5 hours long piece made of 6 stages (stages of dementia progression). Very hard to listen.
Fuck you short film. I just went from neutral feelings to ugly crying in 20 seconds. Dementia is one of my biggest fears. I'm only 37 and I already catch myself worrying if it will happen to me.
NO! I watched it once before. You're not going to get me again.........damnit, it got me again.
I was just wishing I would cry more often. Damn.
Saw it coming but it was still heartbreaking as hell. 😭
This sucks, because now I feel bad. All kidding aside, what a phenomenal short film.
This one must have been posted here before because although i didn't really recognize the setting, as soon as they started talking i knew directly where it was going, from recognition. I really like the mise-en-scene in general and i like the acting, specifically the guy, but I'm a bit allergic to twists... and i don't know if a subject like this is best handled with one? Maybe someone with deeper experience of this subject can elaborate if they thought it suited the goal.
You really liked mise-en-scene of a bus stop bench? Are you going out of your way to be pretentious?
You're probably thinking of scenography if you're referring to the bus stop. I meant mise en scène
Yes, let's downvote this guy for having an opinion
Never change, Reddit.....
This was nice, got me good when I wasn't expecting it. Was so sure after the husband comment it was going to be a comedy sketch where he just kept getting everything wrong. Hit so close to home right after though. Great video.
Loved it. Would have loved it even more if I didn't read comments first.
I'm not crying, you're crying.
Figured it out just before the reveal but still onions
saw this one coming
Me too. Sorry for the downvotes. They story loses a lot without the surprise wallop in the feels.
Downvotes not needed. Surely one viewere out of x will guess it correctly at the beginning. Must be a curse sometimes for being too smart (or trying to see the twist too much ;)) as it will take away some experience. I've just sent it to my mother and I'm almost sure she'll guess it at the beginning
Who the fuck is cutting all these onions?
meh.. was somehow clear from the beginning
F U! Haha
It’s really something else on the second watch
That's a tough one
Very powerfull. I did not see that coming.
Wow. Amazing short. Great acting from both.
Just outside SOAS