A man has gone all the way from Delhi to Guwahati in search of something. As he arrives at his destination, he soon finds out that what he thought he wanted, the desire that got him to this point, is quite different from what he needs, in order to move forward in life. 

All of these ideas are explored in a quiet manner by the narrative. Weaved with ease and calm, the story introduces us to an unsure boy who is about to have his first sexual encounter ever, with a sex worker. The conversation between the two, in the process, becomes a coming-of-age moment for the smiling, simple-hearted protagonist, a moment that is much bigger and more significant than the sexual experience itself. 

The character of the sex worker is beautifully done as well - a smart, intelligent woman with agency, and someone who is in control of her life. The two characters, having come together in an unlikely fashion, soon find a space of shared comfort, in an even more unlikely fashion, as the film is taken home seamlessly.

Ode to the Nameless | Short Film of the Month

Two men, Kultaar Chatwal and Shounak, at vastly different stages of life, and in vastly different circumstances, find themselves united by a common thread of despair and existential dread. They are both disillusioned by the city and life they find themselves located in, and grapple with them in their own respective manner, as their shared loneliness and isolation further pronounce the film's title. However, one day things take the most unexpected turn when a woman called Kavery Chandra ends up at their doorstep. She is unfazed by the sight of two men drinking in a house by themselves and is more than comfortable sharing their accommodation for a week. 

The next morning introduces us to a Kavery who has taken over the household chores like cleaning and setting up the house, a plot progression that seems a little inconsistent with the character of a woman who is planning to stay for only a few days. However, if one chooses to view it as part of her cheery personality that aims to bring happiness within the narrative, perhaps it can be overlooked. The storytelling in itself presents to us an MPDG-esque character, something the viewer might have encountered previously in mainstream cinema. 

The performances of the three actors become the true strength of the film, as does its visual grammar, aiming to leave the viewer with an uplifting message about hope, optimism, and finding peace in the most unexpected ways, maybe even as unexpected as the entry of a woman who refuses to give up even in the face of the most overwhelming battles.

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