As the title has already established, it is around a breakfast table, with the promise of a new day, that the predominant action and drama of the film develops. However, despite the bright, well-lit setting, the story is far from that of hope or warmth. Instead it is one of lies, deceit and horrifying revelations that are about to change the relationship of the two characters before us in an irrevocable manner. 

Saritha is married to Ganesh, a seemingly humble politician who is portrayed as doing commendable work for the welfare of society. Within their conversation rests one more name, Kalimuthu, and it is these three names around which the plot is weaved. The story, performances and screenplay become marked strengths of the film. Together they constitute a narrative that is engaging and shocking, while tightly holding your attention all along.

The Breakfast  | Short Film Nominee

The films brings to life a very raw, visceral sensuality on screen that, though is always only spoken of in hushed whispers, is an undeniable part of human existence, for better or worse. It weaves the trajectories of several characters together to share its intentions. The viewer has to patiently watch and pay close attention to the overlaps so that all of them are able to form a cohesive whole. Amidst this world of sexual hungers, is also an existence marked by the efforts of struggling actors, of lovers' quarrels, homosexual undercurrents and sexual harassment allegations. The bottomline that the film draws is that each character has their own bit to chew, their own hurdles to overcome, albeit of vastly different nature. Consequently, as they move from one occurrence to another, a chaos of heightened energy ensues that can only conclude in a manner that is deeply shocking for both the characters and the audience.

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