The film attempts a calm meditation on the fate of two characters, once lovers but now simply two people trying to comprehend the many complexities of their relationship. Adil and Shruti are meeting after a long time, perhaps a breakup that saw tumultuous upheavals, despite the love they shared. 

There were differences and the inability to find a way to reconcile. And yet, when they meet for this brief rendezvous, one thing leads to another and the circumstance becomes more intense than they had anticipated. The film remains consistent in its emotional identity and visual grammar. The earnestness of the actors, as well as of the writing and screenplay, is unmissable, allowing the film's intentions to be pronounced lucidly for the audience.

No Good Reason | Short Film Nominee

Set in a world where oranges are extremely crucial for surviving the rise in deficiency diseases, Unearth is a satirical take on youngsters and their understanding of the country’s socio-political situation. Friends from college, Krrish and Namrata, are both preoccupied with their own immediate issues which reflect in their conversation as they sit together one morning. 
For Krrish, having fresh, healthy oranges before leaving for office is a must, whereas Namrata is struggling with a severe neck-pain resulting from the previous night’s uncomfortable sleeping position. The two parties are inconsiderate of each other's issue, thinking of them to be trivial and not as important as their own. Ultimately as fate would have it, both end up in a similarly sour situation.

Unearth | Short Film Nominee

The film is especially notable in the intimacy and honesty it brings to life with its two characters, Mitali and Shrey. They are presented to the viewer during a moment of agitation and tension. Insecurities are rife, as is the clear drifting of the two characters away from each other. The writing of the film is most crucial in portraying this reality in an impactful, involving manner. 
While the production value of the end result is a little limited in its resources, the heartfelt tonality, the attention to writing as well as the earnestness of performances very smoothly draw your attention away from it. At its heart, the film has a message as well as a reminder about relationships to leave the viewer with once the narratorial progression is complete.

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