Name: He Thought His Family Had Forgotten Him… But the Truth Will Break Your Heart
Uploaded: 2026-02-20T13:28:28.000Z
Duration: 17 min 40 s
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The film tells the story of a man named Frank, a widower who has recently lost his wife.

He actually has four children, but they all have their own lives.

To keep himself busy, Frank engages in various activities.

One day, he goes to the supermarket and buys a lot of groceries because his children are supposed to visit him.

He picks up steak, wine, and even an expensive grill.

He is very excited to prepare everything at home, even though he is alone.

That night, he receives a phone call from his son, Robert.

Robert calls to tell him that he won't be able to come due to his busy work schedule.

Frank then plays back his voicemail messages and hears similar excuses from his other children.

Rossi, a dancer in Las Vegas, also says she can't make it because of work.

Emmy, a successful executive in Chicago, says that she and her brother David won't be able to come either.

In the end, Frank cooks the steak by himself, using the expensive grill he just bought.

It turns out that none of his children have visited him since their mother's funeral, leaving Frank alone once again.

Since his children couldn't come, Frank decided to visit them instead.

However, his doctor advised him not to travel long distances due to his lung condition, which meant he shouldn't do anything too strenuous.

The doctor suggested that Frank stay home and focus on gardening instead.

He wrote letters for his children and packed everything he needed, including clothes and medicine.

He told himself that if things didn't go well, he would just return home.

None of his children knew about his trip.

Frank's first journey was to New York, and he took the train to get there.

Like most elderly people, he enjoyed having someone to talk to.

On the train, he struck up a conversation with another passenger and shared a bit about his past.

He told them that he used to work coating telephone wires with PVC to protect them from the weather.

Years of working in the factory had taken a toll on his lungs.

Then, with a proud smile, Frank showed the passenger photos of his children.

It was clear how much he loved and admired them.

Frank finally arrived in New York late at night.

After ringing the doorbell multiple times with no response, he assumed that David wasn't home.

He waited for hours, even falling asleep outside.

Realizing he couldn't stay there any longer, Frank grabbed his suitcase and went to find shelter for the night.

While walking, he came across an art gallery.

Inside, he saw a large painting with David's signature on it.

Frank was overjoyed Seeing his son's work displayed like that made him proud, as it meant David had achieved his dream.

Later, Frank went to a cafe to pass the time, and

the next morning he returned to the apartment.

Fortunately, another resident was entering the building, allowing Frank to finally get inside.

When he arrived at David's doorstep, his son wasn't there either.

So Frank took out an envelope and wrote that he wanted to surprise him.

But David wasn't home, so he would call him later.

From New York, he traveled for days to Chicago to visit his daughter Emmy, a successful executive.

When he arrived at Emmy's house, he met his grandson Jack, who told him that his mother was in the backyard.

As Frank called out for Emmy, he couldn't help but picture the little girl he had missed so much.

Emmy was surprised to see Frank at her doorstep and even more shocked to learn that none of her siblings had attended the family reunion.

This was the first time Frank had ever visited her home.

Wanting to give them some time together, Emmy asked Jack to take his grandfather outside to play golf.

Frank gladly used this opportunity to get to know his grandson better.

That night, they had dinner together, eating Chinese food that Emmy had bought.

At the dinner table, Jack acted a bit disrespectfully.

His behavior was different from how he had been earlier that afternoon.

She then asked her father about his plans in Chicago when he Frank explained that he only planned to stay for a day or two before heading to surprise Robert next.

But Amy gave various reasons, such as hiding something from her father so that he wouldn't stay at her house any longer.

She offered to call Robert to find out where he was, but Frank refused.

Despite his wishes, Emmy went ahead and told Robert anyway.

The next morning, Frank was taken by Amy to the train station.

However, before that, Frank took a photo together with everyone.

Frank was actually surprised that Jeff was still wearing the same clothes as the ones he had on the night before.

During the trip, they talked about their daily lives.

Frank also asked what had actually happened at the dinner table the previous night between Jack and Jeff.

Amy explained that the two of them often argued and it was something normal.

Before heading to the station, Amy wanted to stop by her agency's office first.

Frank felt very proud that his daughter worked in such a big office.

After that, Frank was then taken to the train station.

While waiting for the train schedule, the two of them had coffee Together.

Before boarding the train, Frank handed Amy a letter he had written for her.

Frank also asked if Amy was happy with her life now.

Amy replied that she was happy with her life.

Frank continued his journey to meet Robert, who was on the other side of the country.

After traveling for days, he finally arrived in Denver.

In front of an orchestra poster, Frank stopped to take a photo, thinking that Robert was featured on it.

Robert had told him that he was an orchestra conductor, so Frank assumed he was the one leading the performance.

Excited, Frank went to the concert hall where the orchestra was rehearsing.

He was filled with pride as he watched Robert with his team.

However, his presence unintentionally disrupted the practice.

The sound of his suitcase dragging across the floor was distracting.

But then Frank realized something surprising.

He was just a percussionist, a role that had little influence in the orchestra.

Even so, Frank still saw him as the beloved little boy he had always cherished.

Frank told Robert that he had come to surprise him and watch him lead the orchestra.

Robert simply replied that he wasn't conducting today and promised to explain everything after rehearsal.

After the rehearsal ended, Robert said that he never became a conductor and playing percussion was enough for him.

Without pressure, he could travel around the city with a decent salary.

Frank often thought that his son had a talent that would be wasted if he just became a percussionist.

no one wanted to use his song and hire him as an orchestra conductor.

In addition, Robert was also satisfied with his life now.

Then, Frank said he wanted to spend a day or two with Robert.

But Robert, who had discussed with Amy beforehand, had prepared an answer if his father said so.