#DharMannFam#ShortFilm#Inspirational When a struggling single mother hires a kind but mysterious nanny to help with her troubled kids, she unknowingly welcomes into her home the vengeful orphan she once gave up for adoption—only for the woman’s dark plan for revenge to unravel when the truth about their shared past comes to light.
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CREDITS Executive Producer: Dhar Mann Show Runner: Ruben Ortiz Story: Ruben Ortiz, Mackenzie Carroll, Michelle Do Writer: Mackenzie Carroll and Michelle Do Director / Cinematographer: Tatiana Samano Senior Managers: Ruben Ortiz, Tony Corsini, Christopher M. Brown, Octavio Perez Assistant Director: Mike Caradonna, Andrea Hornedo Senior Producer: Script Manager: Michelle Do Editor: Emiliano Ayestaran Assistant Editor: Sacha Bastos, Adolfo Garduño, Fiza Rubbab, Yash Padte, Tomas Medina, Nicole Villoldo, Patricia Bottin Composer: Nicholas Jones Colorist: Mario Pantin Sound Designer: Lucca Mendez VFX Artist: Mahad Ali Sajid, Fabian Perez, Ian Kursakov VFX Lead: Juan Carlos VFX Coordinator: Diego Jimenez Casting Associate: Maral Manesh, Zachary Yonan Pre Production Managers: Hope Mueller, Luz Alcaraz, AJ Vargas Post Production Managers: Brian Nelson, Allan Dave Castro Breakdown Associate: Heni Sazon Bookings Manager: Kevin Acciani Bookings Associates: Nix Villarubin, Sherri Salazar, Khai Almendrala, Lea Leysis, Andro Cadapan Gaffer: Daniel Gomez Production Assistant: Lawrence Modjaver Makeup/Hair: Brittany Fontaine, Jordyn Maresh Wardrobe: Nadia Tulin, Alexis Chaney, Audrey O’Bryon Sound Mixer / Boom Operator: Angel Garcia Props and Inventory Manager: Manuel Alcaraz Production Designer: Dara Waxman Set Dresser: Cory Maracle, Emmett Lee Merritt, Duncan Reddy Props Associate: Armand Bashar Art PA: Jillian Fudali, Amanda Black Art Swing: Ivan Pacheco Inventory Associate: Joshua Bogert Operations: Alejandro Clemente, Rogelio Urena, Daniel Bagamba, Raul Santellano Security: Emilio Varela, Jhonnathan Rodriguez Facilities: Jesus Regin, Elbira Albares, Ingrid Baiza, Carlos Baiza Stunt Coordinator: Christian Drake, Lorenzo Carreon ACTORS Lenny - Daniel Karpik Andrea - Katherine Norland Britney - Abbilyse Caudle Jesse - Ruby Curtis Store Manager - Marcus Rucks Carter - Thoren Oseid Clair - Mariana Elson Spike - Kingston Cofield Richard - Stephon Pettway Principal Harris - Avis Wrentmore Young Britney - Zeriah Garrison Adoptive Dad - Jataun Gilbert Orphanage Worker - Jeanne Carr Reverend Jackson - Lamont Young Kevin - Brayden Cole McIntyre PTA Leader - Maricella Ibarra Shopper 1 - Steven John Shopper 2 - Paola Piccioli Shopper 3 - Kathleen Roy Football Player 1 - Rowan McKinlay Football Player 2 - Devin McLennan Football Player 3 - Paoulima Mauga Cronie 1 - Amanda Tai Cronie 2 - Zorie Stafford Kid 1 - Nylen Stevenson Kid 2 - Joshua Harris Young Andrea - Kristina Moro Chad - Nate Marks Churchgoer 1 - Tatiana Ariel Churchgoer 2 - Keyla Wood Churchgoer 3 - Sam Young Orphanage Sibling 1 - Mark Mkhitaryan Orphanage Sibling 2 - Chloe Brazelton Orphanage Sibling 3 - Adrian Esfandiari Church Kid 1 - Roy Hsu Church Kid 2 - Hailey Trinh Student 1 - Evan Sayre Student 2 - Charlize Mckeehan Student 3 - Cooper Wyre Student 4 - Jorlhey Novelo Board Member 1 - Dee Collins Board Member 2 - Aliya Turdalinova PTA Member 1 - Lewas Dellgad PTA Member 2 - KeNeice Musgrove Father 1 - Justin Ryan Sailor Father 2 - Sergio Romano Cervantes Perales Son 1 - Jaden Niba Son 2 - Matt Dizon
Letty!
Letty, please stop!
No!
I don't want to be here!
I want to be with my dad!
Why can't I see him?
Jesse, can you please help me with him?
Sorry, it's not like he's going to listen to me.
Ma'am, you need to leave.
We just got the plums in, and I won't see them bruised.
I'm so sorry, I can calm him down.
Mm-hmm.
Hey, little guy.
Want to see something cool?
Whoa!
Show me how you did that.
I can show you something even cooler.
Wow, you are so good with kids.
Thanks.
I'm a nanny, so it's kind of my job.
Do I know you from somewhere?
I don't think so.
Maybe you've seen one of my nannying ads.
Speaking of which, I'm currently looking for new clients.
So, if you need a little extra help, just give me a call.
Actually, can I talk to you about that now?
Too easy.
I told the running back he couldn't shake me.
Like taking flax from a baby.
Yeah, heck of a play.
We need to get our offense back out there.
Guys, let's go.
You should play offense, too.
Because it's offensive how much of a tomboy you are.
What? Am I lying?
You're the only girl in the field.
Well, Carter seems to be a fan.
That's because he thinks you're a guy.
Besides, Carter is mine.
When I'm on his arm at homecoming dance, we'll be a total power couple.
Like Taylor and Travis, only harder.
Heads up.
Nice catch, dork.
Didn't your daddy ever teach you to do anything except look stupid?
I got it. I got it. Derp.
Thanks again.
Given your stellar reviews, I'm amazed that you were in between clients and actually had time to be our live-in nanny.
Must have been fate, I guess.
So, after you get settled in, can you pick up the kids after school?
I've already told them you're starting today.
Jesse's okay with it.
Lenny, he's not really okay with much of anything these days.
Especially after his father.
Um, what happened?
Ah, okay, um, I gotta get this.
You see, this is why I need you so much.
Work is so demanding.
The perfect little house.
And the perfect little family.
You don't deserve this.
I'm not trying to pry into your personal life, but whatever is going on is clearly distracting you.
We need you at 100% for the pediatric hospital fundraiser.
Those kids are dependent on you.
I completely understand.
And now that my kids are being looked after by a new nanny, I'm gonna be laser-focused on my job.
That's what I like to hear.
Lenny's teacher said this is his second fight this week.
Tell his mother it's an urgent matter and to please have a talk with him.
Don't worry, I will give her the message.
And I apologize on the family's behalf.
Come on kids, let's go.
God, I hate math homework.
Can we take a break?
You just took a break.
Does your mom let you goof off when you're supposed to be working?
She's never here when we're doing homework.
Of course she isn't.
Yeah, but that's because she works so hard.
She has a really important job with the hospital.
I'm sure. And that's why I'm here now.
Mom! Hi!
Oh, I missed you.
Take this anymore, come on, let's go.
Please!
No, now! Come on!
No!
Have you heard from Dad?
When's he coming back?
Oh, honey, it's not that simple.
Your father's on an extended trip.
Yeah, it must be really important.
But you've got Mom here and now Brittany too.
Dad never told me about a trip.
Where is he?
Why are you keeping him from us?
Come on, Lennie, don't be like that.
Let me guess, bandage on his arm is from a...
A fight at school.
How did I know?
Maybe you can do one of your magic tricks and make their father reappear.
Good night, Lennie.
You're his father.
Why don't you act like it?
This isn't about me.
It's about our kids.
Please, Chad!
Please, just...
Hello?
When is church gonna start?
I'm bored.
Spoiled brat.
I am so sorry.
Penny, please, keep your legs still.
Brittany, you are a lifesaver.
How is it that you're so good with kids?
Steal a brain was so much better than...
So the genie said.
Would you get them to shut up?
I had lots of siblings.
Another great sermon.
Thank you. My boss accepts nothing less.
Could I trouble you for a few minutes to go over some...
monotonous paperwork in the office?
Monotonous paperwork is my specialty.
And you are excellent at it.
Hey, Lennie, are you going to Father and Son weekend?
I heard they're doing archery with, like, real arrows.
Oh, man. I can't.
My dad is...
on a trip.
He'll be back for a while.
Pretty sure you can go with your mom.
My mom?
But it's called Father and Son weekend.
Okay, okay. Just trying to help.
Where do you think you're going?
Actually, better question,
why would he go anywhere looking like that?
Say the dress is for the girls who look good in them.
Have you ever heard of makeup?
I heard what that girl said.
I think she's got some new sins to atone for.
She's lucky she didn't get struck by lightning.
She's not wrong.
I just feel like I don't fit in anywhere with anyone.
Hey, I know what you're going through.
Believe it or not, I used to be a grade-A outcast.
Sometimes it takes everything in us
to just get through the day.
I just want to get home.
Sorry to bother you,
but Jesse really wants to go home.
Yeah, Lennie probably does, too.
It's way past lunch, and it's...
Mac and cheese sundae. Yeah, he told me.
Twice.
I'm almost done.
Okay, let's get going.
I'll meet you outside.
You wrapped up so fast I didn't have a chance to use the bathroom.
Okay.
Thanks. I am down to the wire on this presentation.
Hey, um, Mom?
Would you be able to help me put on some makeup?
Jess, no. I've got to get this presentation done ASAP.
You can take whatever you need from my bathroom.
Okay. Thanks.
I think I'm going to take the kids to school in a few minutes.
Great. You do that.
I have got to get this in the bedroom.
Tell the kids I said bye.
For my next trick, I'll make this presentation...
disappear.
We're halfway there, guys.
Step 8 of my 10-minute miracle makeup routine.
No, no, no.
Now let's move on to the bronzer.
Okay, this is where your contouring comes into play.
Got to go for that sun-kissed glow.
Hey, dork.
You know what you and the pot pie have in common?
You're both chicken.
Lenny, what were you thinking?
I thought he was hungry.
O-M-G.
What happened to your face?
Those cheeks.
Those lips.
Those eyes.
Maybe she's born like this.
Or maybe she's just a freak.
Stupid. Stupid.
Then at this point, I will transition into the presentation for our new pediatric unit.
Sorry, technical difficulties.
Let's see here.
Where's the presentation?
I don't know what happened.
I do.
You're still not focused on your job,
and we can't have this happening during such a crucial time for the hospital.
One more mistake, and the board will have no choice but to replace you.
What are you hiding in here?
Maybe I could have been a baseball player.
Christmas presents would have been nice.
A family.
What I always wanted, but can never have.
Because of you.
Hello?
I have an obligation to ensure the safety of all the students in this school.
If Lenny has one more physical confrontation,
I have no choice but to expel him.
Make sure his mother's aware.
Lenny, I think you can guess what she said in there.
Okay, you've both clearly had a rough day, so...
Why don't we go out and get ice cream?
So, what's the plan for the homecoming dance?
The plan is, I just don't go.
I'll just look like a freak and get laughed at.
Don't talk like that.
Maybe I could persuade your mom to let me give you the wardrobe refresh.
Really? And you'll teach me how to do my makeup?
Yep. You'll be the hit of the...
Homecoming dance. It's coming up this weekend.
Unfortunately, our volunteer who was handling refreshments had to pull out.
So, can anyone here take their place?
Sure. I can handle the refreshments.
I got nothing but time.
Okay. See? It's all about the contours.
Now I get it.
I think you're missing your calling doing YouTube tutorials.
Thank you for showing me all this stuff.
I've always wanted a sister.
Yeah, me too. Or at least one who acted like one.
I'd love to spend time with Mom, but she's always so busy.
Especially since she kicked Dad out.
At least, I think that's what happened.
She won't tell me the full story.
Interesting.
Well, anyway, let's go get you some new threads.
Whoa, Jessie. You look amazing.
Sorry. You'd better go wash it off before it ruins your bargain bin clothes.
Carter, before I was interrupted, I was coming to ask you to the homecoming dance.
Yeah, absolutely. I'll go with you.
I just dropped Lenny off at the church event.
You know, maybe since it's a parent-child thing, you should make an appearance.
It'd be a nice surprise. You could really use one.
Yeah, you're right.
I just finished redoing my presentation, so...
I'll see you soon.
I'd like to tell you the story of a woman named Andrea.
The respected CEO of a pediatric hospital who abandoned her own daughter.
Now that's a presentation.
Surprise!
Ma? Why are you here?
Andrea, I need to have a word with you immediately.
$3,000 is missing from the safe. The one that you were accounting for.
Why isn't Dad here? He could fix everything.
Andrea...
Why won't you tell me where Dad is?
I just want to know what's going on.
I miss him so much.
I know.
She's not doing right by you at all.
But look, I know what you're going through.
There's things that I want answers about, too.
And I've waited all my life.
There you go, sweetie.
Hey, anyone tell you how cute you look in our disco ball lights?
Really?
Whoa. Yo, what's up with your teeth?
Huh? Yikes.
Looks like you learned how to put a dress on, just not how to brush your teeth.
I just wanted one moment where everything would be okay.
But my mom ruins everything.
How could she mess something up as easy as juice?
Honey, are you okay?
No, I'm really not, thanks to you.
I don't know what to do.
Both my kids hate me.
They seem to be upset because of their dad.
Why not let them see him?
Brittany, you've been such a blessing to me.
I should tell you the truth.
I'm not keeping him from them.
He abandoned us.
He never wanted to be a father.
Not now, not then.
What do you mean?
You see, not long after my husband and I started dating, I got pregnant.
I was scared.
Of course, I mean, we were both still kids ourselves.
But with Chad, there was more.
He could never accept it.
We were already barely making ends meet, and with a baby on the way?
He said we weren't ready to be parents, and he pressured me to give our baby up for adoption.
I refused.
But then, Chad found a family who could offer our baby a good life.
Much better than we could offer her.
It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
I gave her up.
I know it's terrible, but it was the best that I could do for her.
After we got married, eventually Jesse and Lenny came.
And I hoped that Chad would change.
But he never wanted to be a father.
He ran out on us, and he took our entire life savings.
That's why I have to work so much.
I am doing my best, but it never seems to make things right.
So, you never wanted to abandon your daughter?
Of course not.
I think about her every day.
I wish I could see her.
I wish I could tell her I love her.
Every single week since she's been born, I have been writing her a letter in my journal.
Just in case I could find her one day.
She never stopped thinking about me.
Hi, Andrea.
Hey, Brittany. Sorry again about last night.
That was a lot to unload on you.
No problem.
I just wanted to let you know that I will be giving my presentation soon at the fundraiser.
So, I'll be turning off my phone.
Tell the kids I'll be home as soon as I can.
Sure thing.
Wait.
The presentation.
Why are you driving so fast?
We have to get to your mom's fundraiser.
I don't want to go to some boring work thing.
You need to support your mom.
Why? She doesn't support us.
She's trying her best. Believe me.
So, without further ado, let me share with you the new plans for the pediatric wing.
Your file's corrupted. Don't open it.
I have a clean copy on this flash drive here.
One moment.
All good.
As I was saying,
the presentation was a hit.
Thank you for whatever it is you did to my computer.
I'd do anything for you, now that I know the truth.
Hey, I don't want to tell the kids about...
No, sorry.
I meant something else.
How old would your daughter be by now?
She'd be 27.
Why?
I'm 27?
I don't understand.
That little girl grew up in that perfect home that you gave her.
Only, it wasn't perfect for long.
She ended up in an orphanage.
Alone.
Growing resentful.
Blaming her mother for abandoning her.
At least until she learned the truth.
This is some kind of sick joke.
It is not funny.
I was that girl.
I was trying to ruin your life.
To get my revenge.
I'm sorry, Mom.
You're my...
You're my daughter?
I know. I'm a terrible person.
I have been praying that I would find you sometime.
Listen, I...
I really think that you should tell the kids the truth about their dad.
I know, it's like growing up and not knowing.
And it leads you down a dark path.
Hey, you two. Is everything okay?
Jessie, Lenny, we've got a lot to talk about.
But the most important thing to remember is you've got a great mom.
I'm so sorry I haven't always been there for you.
But I love you all.
More than life itself.
And it's time I tell you about your father.