Trigger warning: sexual assault 

The entirety of the plot unfolds during the night, but instead of darkness, the visuals are dominated by red and green light - two primary colors with their well-defined boundaries. It could perhaps suggest the mingling of two equal forces, a union the pursuit of which defines the movement of the story. 
Within the first few minutes itself, disturbing developments ensconce themselves within the film, introducing us to a night of violence and sexual assault. The malicious protagonist soon moves on to his next victim - a chirpy, talkative boy who does not shy away from revealing his appetite. He further mentions a game of rock, paper, scissors, not simply echoing the title, but also making the viewer truly pay attention to the equation unfolding before them. 

As the plot continues to move forth, each of these layers is gradually unwrapped, presenting to you a story of horror and terrible events from which there is no looking away.

Rock Paper Scissors | Short Film Nominee

Marked by a complete absence of dialogues, the plot only uses gestures, glances and facial exchanges to share its story with you. Once the opening shots have established the insides of a local grocery store, we are introduced to the shopkeeper who sits by himself, enjoying his music. Soon a little boy visits with an order of a kilogram of sugar. The film henceforth starts a conversation on the innocence of an unsuspecting child which is in direct contrast with the dishonest intentions of the adults who inhabit his world. However, despite being convinced that he has managed to trick the little boy and successfully cut corners from the order, what unexpected turn, that would also hold a mirror to this unfair act, awaits the seller?

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