The poetic narrative of the film presents to the viewer an endearing and heartwarming portrayal of a family during the national lockdown in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. While it is a fairly unprecedented time in recent history, Punarnav attempts to draw attention to the silver lining of this dark, dark cloud that has set itself upon us like a shroud. <br><br> From family members suddenly turning into art connoisseurs to their dedication to Yoga and meditation, the film exhibits it all. The visuals, intelligently angled, are further supplemented by a competent voiceover. All in all, the end product becomes the glimmer of positivity we would all gain from in contemporary times. 

Punarnav | Short Film of the Day

The short film is constituted by smooth visuals and an endearing conversation between a little girl and her grandmother. The child wants to write a letter to India on her birthday, that is, the Independence Day, but finds herself at a loss of words. While the nation battles a pandemic, she is unable to find something to say to the "sad" nation, as she puts it in her own innocent manner. It is at this juncture that the grandmother enters the conversation with a simple, but sweet message for both the child as well as the viewer. <br><br> While drawing the viewer's attention to the importance of the health guidelines, the film also carries within itself a message of hope and the reminder to not give in in this fight against the coronavirus. All of these messages are tied together within the ambit of the familial space, while also communicating that with each other's love, even the saddest days can be turned around.

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