As the title suggests, mirrors and all that they stand for become a crucial metaphor that drives the film forward. It is Roopal’s birthday and she sits before her reflection in a lovely red dress and lipstick before she steps out with her friend for a celebration. However, she is on edge throughout. 

The slightest change in Roopal’s environment makes her deeply uneasy, introducing the viewer to her anxiety and stress simmering right under the surface. For us to truly understand what plagues her, the writing, screenplay, and story notably rope in ideas of the past and how it can continue to haunt and traumatize someone. The protagonist is brought to life by a powerful performance that invokes an unmissable union of vulnerability and strength. 

Roopal continues to battle a broken relationship with her mother, as well as the memories of the most horrifying assault that occurred on one of her birthdays when she was a child. Though this struggle is not without the support of well-meaning, but sometimes ill-equipped friends, would she find it in her to finally overcome the tumultuous past that she carries within?

Aaine Mein | Short Film Nominee

The narrative's intention is to introduce you to a deeply disturbing reality with the purpose of making the viewer sit up and truly pay attention. The plot deals with child sexual abuse perpetrated by a girl's father, along with emotional abuse inflicted on her by her grandmother. As these issues are explored, we are presented with a protagonist who completes a journey from fear, disgust and repulsion, to finally finding her voice and the fierceness to raise it loud and clear. The film shows potential in terms of visualization and treatment, but makes the choice of a background score which is not entirely consistent with the approach. It is also marked by notable performances by its two female characters that further enhance the story. On the whole, it proves to be a sincere, dedicated endeavor, devoted to portraying its intentions lucidly for the viewer.

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