The film strives to be an engagement with the mental health of its protagonist, a woman who was sexually abused as a child. However, to reconcile the trauma of the past with her present, she seems to have resorted to a disconcerting tool employed by her mind. Using dissociative identity disorder, the plot thus becomes an engagement with the resultant issues that often follow abuse. <br><br> The film is short and concise and simply introduces the viewer to its premise. Not purporting itself as a deep-dive into the subject matter, it provides a starting point for the viewer to build further understanding on the theme and topic themselves.

Within | Short Film Nominee

The film begins on a harmless note, one that leaves the viewer unprepared for the disturbing events that soon begin to unfold. A pregnant woman and her husband are on a highway when they stumble across a strange woman. This is followed by more strange developments marked by an eeriness and suddenness that makes the viewer sit up and pay attention. <br><br> While the story starts several threads, it keeps them untied, positing itself as only a single part of a larger plot which could justify the uncertainty the audience is left with. Additionally, the male lead addresses his wife as both Aradhana and Amrita at two different points, making the already fast-paced narrative slightly confusing for the viewer. However, the film is marked by its sudden moments of thrill and shock, and leaves the door open for a promising sequel.

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