As the title suggests, it is a phone call that triggers the primary action within the film. A woman, Aditi is driving back home when her sister, Priya calls her. Exasperated at the mention of a marriage proposal, Aditi refuses to let Priya speak any further, not hesitating to communicate her annoyance. <br><br> While so far the story is direct, simply about an exchange over a phone call, something truly awry begins to enter the narrative at this point. The protagonist's car breaks down, and she runs into an unexpected stranger in the middle of the road. It is through the conversation that follows that the film's most pivotal message is shared with the viewer, one that raises an important question about Aditi's rigid approach to life.

The Call | Short Film Nominee

When the story begins, it gives you the impression that it will be one dealing with discrimination and the rejection of a person's identity simply because he did not conform to the preexisting order of things. <br><br> As we get more involved in the protagonist's experiences, there is also an engagement with the unkindness and emotional isolation he was subjected to by not only his peers, but also loved ones due to his sexual orientation and weight issues. However what the film hasn't prepared you for are the dark, devastating consequences all these experiences are leading up to. When the truth finally arrives, what would be the fate of the protagonist and of those who were once cruel to him?

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