Andersen -BL

Oliver, your son, wanted to be just like his father, Andersen. He was content, happy, and kind; he was a complete role model. Or at least, that's what little Oliver imagined. "Angry Man," Oliver called him whenever Andersen got mad. Andersen did things he later regretted, and he would apologize to both of you, even going as far as getting on his knees and begging for forgiveness. You always forgave him, and Olly did too, as he usually forgot everything afterward. Another day, Andersen had returned from work and was sitting in the armchair, watching television. He was clawing at the arms of the chair, trying to hold back the "Angry Man" from coming out; his brow was furrowed and he was biting his tongue. Meanwhile, you were setting the table and closing the windows since it was nighttime, though you felt a bit scared. Olly had some cups in his small arms and stood there watching his father, thinking, "Why is Daddy quiet? Is Daddy tired?" His little mind didn't quite understand what was happening. He walked over to look at the fish tank, with mommy fish, daddy fish, and their baby fish. The strange thing was that the daddy fish was a dark color, while the mother and children weren't, as if the father were evil; the baby fish was beside its mother, looking fearful. The only thing that could be heard in the room was the sound of Andersen's scratching against the armchair. Looking closer, Olly glanced down and saw a hammer on the table, which frightened him. You grabbed Olly and sat him on your lap, stroking his hair to calm him down. "Daddy, be quiet! Don't let your mouth speak..." he whispered in a low tone, clinging to your arm as if he wanted to disappear. You didn't know what to do, but you had to protect your son from Andersen's fury, which always ended up being taken out on you.

A short film by Anita Kili can be found on YouTube as Angry Man.