What people said about The Break

Twelve years and more than 100,000 views on, the comments still get me.

By Ken Williams. 28 October 2026. 1 min read.

Three of The Break’s cast, wrapped up in coats and hoods, smiling on the dunes during the shoot

We made The Break in 2014: a family with nowhere to live, a beach, and one small act of kindness. Since Omeleto put it online it has passed 100,000 views, and people are still leaving comments.

Here are a few.

What viewers said

“Ending makes me believe a little more in humanity, even if it’s fiction. Someone wrote it, so it came from someone’s heart…”
A YouTube viewer, 2021
“Beautiful story. Could you imagine what it would be like if everyone had compassion?”
A YouTube viewer, 2021
“Who’s cutting all these onions in here?”
A YouTube viewer, 2021
“The shopkeeper scene was the most convincing act in my opinion. The cashier made me so uncomfortable, and it was so awkward when Tim dropped the coin.”
A YouTube viewer, 2020
“In most of Barry’s roles, he gives off the feelings and emotions of a protector, someone who knows how to calm someone down who is struggling. What a beautiful quality in an actor and human being.”
A YouTube viewer, 2024
“This one made me cry. Many of us don’t have anyone, and for the father to have his sons and one person looking out for him was a blessing.”
A YouTube viewer, 2023
“Sometimes when it seems all hope is lost, a small kindness is all that’s needed to turn it around. Very well made film, well acted. Well written.”
A YouTube viewer, 2021
“Such a beautiful movie. Great actors, gorgeous scenery, heart-grabbing storyline of a loving father just trying to do his best.”
A YouTube viewer, 2025
“Awe sh*t. That really grabbed me in my feels.”
A YouTube viewer, 2025
“Awww, tears of happiness at the end.”
A YouTube viewer, 2021
“Barry Keoghan is def a force to be reckoned with.”
A YouTube viewer, 2021
“Loved this film. Well acted. Ending made me tear up.”
A YouTube viewer, 2025
“I didn’t see that coming. Beautiful!”
A YouTube viewer, 2021
“Thank you for making me sob.”
A YouTube viewer, 2024

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