Have you ever thought about how the world would be
a better place to live if we only had
half the population at a time? Let me introduce you
to the Odd/Even system. Our final solution
to overpopulation and lack of resources. These are "Odd" citizens. They have an "Odd" year mark
on their body and stay active
in the odd-numbered years. They check into "The
Capsule" to hibernate
in even-numbered years, while "Even" citizens
wake up from "The Capsule" and resume their normal life. [Chinese System B
roadcast] [Spanish System Broadcast] Attention. All "Odd" citizens.
Staff: Good Odd day! Please check in at "The Capsule"
within 1 hour.
Staff: Good Odd day! Glad to be at your service
this year. See you in 2045. [French System Broadcast] It's okay, Boba. We're making the right decision! I know, I know. I'm scared, too. [Theater Audience Applause] Can you believe how
well that went? I'm so proud of you, Renée. People love you! No, Isaac, you were amazing. I was so nervous when the Ouch! What's w
rong? My zipper... Oh. Babe, I thought
you were coming out. Hey, babe. Sorry. I was chatting with Isaac. I love these flowers. [inhaler puff] We'll still be together. They'll have food there. And a girlfriend. Harry Petit and Boba the hamster [Ruslting and squeaking] No more heartbreak. Renée Kang. [Renée exhales] Ah!
Good Odd day, Renée! My name is Ofelio. Please have a seat. Okay. Change the waking period from odd-numbered years
to even-numbered. Your date of birth
and occupation, please. Febr
uary 14th, 2018. Actress. Woo! An artist! I'm sending an E-pamphlet
to your device. It's a guideline on rebuilding
your career in even-numbered years. No need to elaborate
on your motivation. However,
it is my duty to inform you that this decision
will be irreversible. Yes, I'm aware of that. Oh, my God. I love your necklace. ♪ Top of the morning ♪ [Renée hums with the
TV show theme song] Hmm, babe.
TV host: Top of the morning! Where did you get these
macaroons? They're so good. This is your hos
t, Kaiden Lee.
Andre: I didn't. Maybe the Even resident
accidentally left it in the fridge?
TV host: To celebrate the 10- year anniversary of
the Odd/Even system TV host: Today we invited
Renée: Yuck! TV host: Dr. Debebe. We should find
better co-occupants. TV host: who perfected the
cryopreservation technique [Andre snaps fingers]
TV host: to make human
hibernation possible! TV host: Welcome, Doctor! Nom nom, food waste!
Doctor: Thank you for having me. TV host: Please!
Thank you for saving us.
TV host: Everyone owes
you a big thank-you for getting us out of hell and gifting us the life
we have right now [Notification Sound]
Shit, gotta go now. Doctor: Well, I proposed the
solution for overpopulation, but the engineering team
who designed the system. Hold on. I got you little something. TV host: Definitely! And many
people want to know the reason Aww, you got me a hamster? Baby girl., you know you
can't take care of no pet. I got you something better. Doctor: I can't believe
it's been
20 years now Aww, I love it. Look so good on you. Promise you'll never
take it off? Never. It's my lucky charm now. Cool, cool, cool.
No criminal record, no outstanding debt,
no minor children. What else? Ah! Is there
any pet coming with you? No, I can't take care of a pet. Aww. Alright! And... No partners or family
members is coming with you. Woo, bold move! I mean, I'm sure a talented young artist like you will do
well there. Ofelio: You might
experience fatigue Ofelio: or moodiness in
the be
ginning of 2044 Ofelio: But you'll be in full
of energy again in no time. Renée: Ofelio, Renée: May I ask you a question? Sure. Did you leave even-numbered
years by yourself? Oh... I chose to come here because my partner
is actually an Odd citizen. We fell in love
through being pen pals. Ofelio: How romantic, right? Ofelio: But my family's
better off in Even years. Renée: What do you miss
most on the other side? Ofelio: My little brother. Ofelio: I really wish I could
watch him growing up Ofelio
: in person, you know? Renée: Hmm... Good Odd day, sir.
May I help. You? Good Odd day. Is it possible to
make an appointment now? Name's Andre Wright. Let me check our system. Sorry, sir. It's the
last night of the year, so we're all booked. Is there any way
you can fit me in? This is an emergency. Sir, I'm sorry, but you'll
need to come back in 2045. The receptionist: All
our officers-Please! I need to change
my waking period now. She's not going to
make it without me. You're welcome to stay. A
nd see if there's
an appointment ends earlier. I might be able to squeeze
you in, but there's no guarantee. Tracy the smart trash can:
Overload, overload, overload. Oh, Tracy, what's wrong? Overload, overload, over- [Tracy powering down] Hey, babe. Sorry, I didn't text you back. You didn't go to the theater. You went to a bar. Yeah, I was with the crew. You know, MacKenzie,
our hair and makeup girl? She got laid off.
Can you believe that? Producers hire some random
guy from the Even years- Andre
: And that's more
important than my feelings? You know, I hate it
when I come on me, right? So why would you do that? And why do you have to
come home so late? And now you're not
answering my phone calls- Mackenzie has been doing
my hair for a really long time. She's like family. No! [Glass bottle shattering] I'm your family. I'm so sorry, Renée.
I didn't mean to. You know you're my
everything, right? Hey, hey. You're the only thing
I care about, baby girl. Don't leave me, alright? Don't leave m
e alone. Come here. We did it, Boba! [Hamster squeaking] Oh, I think
Mr. Cheng is available now. Mr. Wright? Please follow our employee. Also, I need to remind you
that due to the adjustment, this will be the first time you won't get a whole year
to rest in "The Capsule." One last step. We need to change the year mark. Renée,
you sure you want to do this? Remember,
the decision is irreversible. Where did you get that name? I like the sound of it.
Samantha! But-[Notification Sound] I didn't get t
he role. It's Okay. You're better than that
role anyway, okay? Bring it in! Bring it in! You're fine. You're fine. Andre said he'll
come see me at the premiere. Doesn't he work from home? I'm sure he'll show up on time. MacKenzie: He's a real one,
huh? Renée: Yeah, he has been
supportive Renée: since the beginning and- I see him! He's here. He's here. [Theater Audience Appaluse] Renée: Oh, my gosh. No! Renée: The story is so
embarrassing. It was just
so incredibly awkward Renée: when I was
with
the directors
and they kept giving me Renée: these instructions and- I was mortified definitely So awkward- Who was that? Isaac? What are you doing? That was Mackenzie. Why did you do that? I'm sorry. Okay? Overload, overload, over- [Tracy powering down] I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm so sorry. And I should've
never done that, okay? Employee: The York family. [Baby cooing] Andre. What were you thinking? I don't want this anymore. You need me. And I need you! How are you gonna start
a new life th
ere all alone? I can take care of myself. I'm coming with you. You know I will do anything
for you, right? And I swear I'll never- I didn't change
the waking period. No, no, you can't-
Renée: Good night, Andre. It's time for me to sleep. [Chinese System Broadcast] I need to switch back... Andre: Is there anyone in there? Andre: Please! Anyone? Renée: See you never. [Spanish System Broadcast] Attention. All Odd citizens. Please check in at "The Capsule"
within 30 minutes. Glad to be at your servi
ce
this year. See you in 2045.
Comments
I like this film, it hit on TWO LEVELS. First the actors sold the story line of the bad relationship, and second the odd/even Sci-Fi back drop was incredibly clever.
I love the candy future look! Great film!
Getting away from an abuser is always right
Lol I really liked that trash can. And yeah this was a fantastic video. I would be all kinds of annoyed if I was an even and when I woke up in 2030 I found out the odds had decided to start WW3 the day before New Years.
Lovely film. Glad she escaped. I wasn't sure she would. Hopefully saved him from himself too😊
A nice complete story line. Unlike the ones which leave you hanging. Thanks. Love it.
Absolutely loved everything about this short film for so many reasons.
DANG! This made me want to cheer! Really good twist, and honestly a plot line I've never thought of before, which is saying something these days. 👏
Well written. Well acted. Well produced. I love it when a low budget movie is so cleverly done that it doesn't seem low budget. BTW I'm an "odd" 🙂
Used his own game to trick him!
How do you escape when you can only run once and the pursuer can follow? Make them run and don't follow.
Excellent story! 👍🏾
Wonderfully done on so many levels, a story of a relationship and the on again off again limits of a relationship. Beautiful.
Odd / Even strategies have been tried in the past, rarely with success. The government of Athens, Greece, tried to reduce the number of private cars congesting and polluting the city’s streets, by having cars with odd and even numbered registration plates only allowed on different days. The result was many bought another car with a different registration number, thus increasing the number of cars in the city looking for parking places.
Kudos to her!!!
Super Excellent!!!!🎉
Truly original, timely, and well thought out. I loved it! And, Renee, most definitely, did the right thing. See you in 2045!
Ooooo! Clever girl!
We had odd/even day gas rationing in the 70s. Clever adaption of the rationing idea. P.S. No one was happy about it....
That is truly scare concept.