many people know how it feel when a loved one be lose . the feeling of pain and grief and sorrow can be unbearable . however and sometimes it be the memory they leave behind that trigger the sad emotion . this theme be superbly portray in the short film tulip and direct by the award win australian actress and rachel griffths . describe a a movie a much about memory a it be about love and a string of sensitivity and sentimentality be expertly thread into this triumphant 15 minute film . tulip be a beautifully wrought and touching and heart warm story of a man journey in come to term with the loss of his wife through the relationship he share with a very special animal and tulip . the film open with a rise dawn and the chirping of bird and a vast landscape and introduce the sense of rustic harmony present throughout the film . a soft music play and mark the entrance of ruth ( jean bain ) . she wear a flowered dress and apron with a sun hat on her head . she gently pet tulip and caress her ear and pat her back . the furnishing of the house be impressive and the attention to detail be creditable ( a vase of tulip can be see on the bench ) and reflect the peaceful rural community . will ( charles bud tingwell ) greet ruth a she be spoon the milk from the bucket . they pour the milk and coffee together and a sign of companionship and teamwork . not a word be say but it be obvious that their relationship be close and affectionate while they paint a perfect picture of happiness . sadly and happiness doesn not last forever . the tragic passing of ruth affect will deeply . an effective scene of fade car highlight will isolation and vulnerability at the end of the day of the funeral . soon he sink into depression and become oblivious to his surroundings when everything seem hopeless and lose . at will moment of despair and tulip become the symbol of ruth and the genuine connection will have with his late wife . it be through tulip that will learn to cope with the absence of ruth and overcome the heartrending feeling of loneliness . each of the character be realistically and solidly portray and especially the part of will . charles bud tingwell bring the character to life through personal investment . the recent loss of his own wife ( audrey tingwell ) be effectively reflect in his acting . every sag of his shoulder and every frown on his brow make the viewer empathize strongly with the character . the character of ruth be wonderfully carry out by jean bain . although ruth do not say a single word throughout the movie and her sweet personality and love relationship with will be obvious . lois ramsey and kati edward give delightful performance in support role a the friendly margaret and mary . they also add a subtle humor to the bittersweet story . an anecdote from griffths childhood and the story of loss and discovery be remarkably capture in tulip . beautifully shot and superbly act and this film will surely make you misty eye and triumphant or feel like drink a cup of milk .