Half

In this tender 12-minute short film, best friends Whale and Talay find their world irrevocably changed the day a clumsy accident leaves Talay with a broken foot. Bound by guilt at first, Whale becomes Talay’s constant companion—carrying his books, scribbling encouragement on his cast, and eventually becoming his closest confidant. As their friendship deepens, unspoken feelings simmer beneath the surface. One jealous moment triggers a panicked confession: Whale kisses Talay, only to be met with shock and rejection. Humiliated and heartbroken, Whale vanishes from Talay’s life without a trace, leaving behind only a note. In the quiet aftermath, Talay must confront his own buried emotions and the haunting question: how long can two people love each other without words, without eye contact, without any interaction at all? A companion music video extends the story, offering a bittersweet resolution. Adapted from the song “Half” and the book “This may be a sad chapter but you are not a sad story,” this beautifully crafted short captures the ache of missed chances and the hope that love can still find its way home.