Cyclicality of the past, present and future, when combined with the blurred lines between dream and reality, comes to form the integral thematic concerns of the narrative. The interplay of these elements also becomes the core dilemmas of the protagonist who finds himself unable to reconcile a sequence of events that have taken over his life. <br><br> The film is a skilled attempt to explore his confusion, bewilderment, tied with an image of violence he is unable to shake off. However, at the heart of it all, is a release from this eternal, endless loop possible or will it forever continue, marked by its endless variables? The story, marked by a notable performance and voiceover, raises the same question.

Paash | Short Film Nominee

At the start of the film, we find a solitary character, going up a mountain. The same is conveyed using what seems like promising camerawork, but will it be able to sustain itself throughout the narrative? That’s a question the viewer would have to answer for themselves. <br><br> As the character continues with his ascent, he is soon captured by a group of men who mean nasty business. Now begins the back and forth movement of the narrative with its two parallel stories. The protagonist has gone in search of a unique substance occurring naturally that could serve to heal his ailing father. However, he soon finds himself running into  trouble. Will he be able to overcome it and help his father in time or is it the end of the road for our protagonist for good?

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