‘Sugar’'s approach to storytelling and visual treatment shows investment of thought, and attention to detail. The film spends a sufficient amount of time dealing with metaphors, symbolism and a stylistic approach that utilizes all of them judiciously. Despite the dreaminess that it wants to bring to the visuals, as colors and frames bleed and mingle with one other, the primary concern that the film wants to discuss is very rooted in the real world. By introducing us to Arjun and Maya, the narrative starts a conversation on addiction and its devastating effects on people and interpersonal relationships. At the heart of it all, rests Sugar, the eponymous antagonist who is more than she appears to be at first glance. When all of these elements are brought together, the film’s well-meaning story is presented to the viewer.

Sugar | Short Film Nominee

Though once a happy couple, Sam and Leena's relationship is now burdened with the unfulfilled desire of conceiving a child. The two have grown distant and aloof to the point of completely breaking apart. Leena has chosen to move on and get married to a colleague, but the jilted, sullen husband can’t quite come to terms with the decision. 


The course of the film is narrated as the contents of a last note written by Sam is being read out. He talks about his pained existence and how wants to free Leena of any burdens of their past, hence, allowing her to live a happier, fuller life. However, as the narrative proceeds, the film steers towards a dark and irrevocable set of events, that will alter the life of the characters in a lasting manner.

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