ReMoved - Coby Solms

“Sometimes someone hurts you so bad, it stops hurting at all. Until something makes you feel again, and then it all comes back: every word, every hurt, every moment.”

Those are the first words spoken in the powerful 2013 short film, ReMoved, directed and produced by Nathanael Matanick. The short film exposes both the austerity and the impending hope that exists within the foster care system in America.

The story begins with Zoe, a young girl who narrates the entire film, tells of her life with a sadistic father and a feeble mother. After Child Services remove Zoe and her little brother from the destructive household, they are passed from home to home, often separated from one another. The story captures the pain and hopelessness foster care children face every day, hampered with the idea that they are unwanted, and it often strikes a chord with Zoe.

This film is by far my favorite live-action short film. The emotion in her small, young voice clearly conveys how she feels, and like clockwork makes me tear up a little. Yes, I just admitted that I cry a little bit every time I watch this film. There's hope in this film, and that’s where you and I can find our relief and solace from the overwhelming sadness of her and her brother’s life. I highly recommend you watch this film, let it soak in, and mull it over for a couple of days. And, in case you’re curious, you’ll love the ending… I think. (Use the link below to watch the Film! Or find it on YouTube!)

 Watch ReMoved on Vimeo!!!