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Created as part of a 48-hour film challenge, this tender and lightly comedic short follows recently widowed Dad Eli as he navigates the chaos of a single morning with his spirited 11-year-old daughter, Naomi. What begins as a struggle over burnt grilled cheese turns into a quiet, heartfelt moment of connection, love, and resilience. Naomi’s wisdom, humor, and old-soul insight help her father navigate grief, reminding us that even in loss, love—and laughter—can still find a way.
A story about family, imperfection, and the small moments that make life meaningful.
- Year2025
- Runtime6:01
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- GenreShort, Narrative
- DirectorZemario Sheppard
Created as part of a 48-hour film challenge, this tender and lightly comedic short follows recently widowed Dad Eli as he navigates the chaos of a single morning with his spirited 11-year-old daughter, Naomi. What begins as a struggle over burnt grilled cheese turns into a quiet, heartfelt moment of connection, love, and resilience. Naomi’s wisdom, humor, and old-soul insight help her father navigate grief, reminding us that even in loss, love—and laughter—can still find a way.
A story about family, imperfection, and the small moments that make life meaningful.
- Year2025
- Runtime6:01
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- GenreShort, Narrative
- DirectorZemario Sheppard