The film opens on a calm note, creating a deliberately misleading atmosphere for the viewer. The narration, though meant for a woman, its protagonist Rhea, is chosen by the film to be in a man's voice. The reasoning behind it is also offered soon enough, allowing it to be tied with the rest of the intentions of the premise. The plot unfolds to reveal a story of sexual abuse, assault, infidelity and far more disturbing things. <br><br> However, all of it continues to be in direct contrast with the visuals presented on screen - of a woman going about her morning routine of breakfast and meditation, and maybe even greeting people from her balcony. The film succeeds at using these very mundane activities in creating a sense of foreboding that only heightens with every passing moment, allowing an eventual moment of release (or is it truly?) to the viewer only at the conclusion.

Euphorhea | Short Film Nominee

The narrative is a straight mapping of the several stages of existence - right from childhood into old age. In the process, the film wants to deal with all that each stage entails - from the naughtiness of one, to the responsibilities of another, to the eventual slowing down of life. <br><br> The storytelling strives to be sincere to share its intentions with the audience. In the process, it further reminds them of the inexorable passage of time as well as the cyclicality of life. We may move from one aspect to another, but the universality of life remains the same for every one of us, further asserts the film.

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