Trigger warning: self-harm 
A deeply troubled man stands before a noose, about to take his life by suicide when the most unexpected stranger runs into him. Once the suicide attempt is halted, an entirely new conversation ensues. The man, Aditya, who has completely given up on life, is engaged in an exchange by the stranger, Abhinav, who makes him question the folly of his decision, with the reminder of the pain and grief that would be left behind if he ends his life. 

The writing of the film, and particularly Aditya’s character, brings in a sense of having been betrayed by others, lied to by your loved ones who either only pretend to care, or simply dismiss with toxic positivity when one begins to share their sorrow with them. 

The performances of the two actors are smooth and free-flowing, allowing the screenplay to exhibit clarity and earnestness. Even if the narrative comes to be marked by a certainty of development, the points it presents remain extremely emphatic and relevant, pronouncing a very important message about mental health.

Is That You? | Short Film Nominee

While the internet has ushered in innumerable advantages, it has also inflicted us with a world of crime, bullying and harassment of several kinds. We may all be afflicted by a deep infestation of technology in our lives to the extent of it turning into a banal reality, yet there are aspects of it which remain completely incomprehensible for several users, and one such example is the dark web - a territory of internet where all kinds of elements reside - from those who are indifferent to society, to delinquent to plain malevolent. The narrative of the film serves to educate the viewer about the same by taking us into the unfortunate experiences of its protagonist.

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