Seema and Ashwin, a couple whose marriage is defined by love and affection, are battling an insurmountable foe - a terminal illness. Ashwin, an oncologist himself, has been diagnosed with a kind of cancer that has made all treatment redundant, and an end to his young life imminent. 

While portraying all of this, the film talks of the quiet acceptance of fate, the guilt of making others’ life harder, and the grief and agony that comes with it. The transience of life, as long as it allows moments of peace, beauty, and happiness, fleeting as they may be, also gets pronounced in the film. 

Additionally, the writing and storytelling exhibit depth and investment of thought with which they attempt to talk of the grief of not only the carer, Seema, but also of the patient himself. Though the final result does not utilize its actors to their full potential, and loses some marks there, it evidences potential in terms of narrative-building and screenplay.

Castle of Sand | Short Film Nominee

The world of the film is constituted by all sorts of unexpected elements, crossfires between an unsuspecting set of people, and a mysterious, whimsical Cupid-esque character at the heart of it all. He comes and leaves as it pleases him, with no one being able to trace his movements. However, he notices the plight of those rejected in love, even allowing them a second chance at it. 

The narrative endeavors to explore all of these aspects and some more, along with attempting a distinct style while at it. The final result exhibits desire to experiment, one which should definitely be interacted with in further projects by the team.

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