The story of the film is about several things - it is about bereavement, the consequent grief, trauma and what it means to always be at war with your loved ones regarding the decisions of your life. Its title, which loosely translates to make-belief, further offers a comment on how several restrictions that truly hold us back, find a home inside our minds first, even before they achieve a physical manifestation. <br><br> The film employs beautiful visuals to share its intentions and a plot that is notable for its thrill and the unpredictability of the direction it is headed in. It is for this reason that while the narrative might first give the impression of being a drama, it soon unfolds to reveal a darker reality - one of violence, overpowering authority figures, the duress of forever being under scrutiny and the disturbing outcome it might eventually result in, allowing it to be an engaging, relevant, as well as entertaining product.

Mangadhant | Short Film of the Day

A mother-daughter relationship, while defined by intimacy and affection, can sometimes also be fraught with deep complexity. It is indeed only a place that has known great love that can give rise to anger, conflict and hostility of similar proportions. The short film is an exploration of the same premise as it introduces us to the struggles of Tara's relationship with her mother. <br><br> The story comes into its own gradually, revealing all pieces of information in an organic manner. The final result succeeds at invoking a sense of calmness when it comes to storytelling. The film exhibits potential of a young team at putting together a notable story that is marked by creative thought despite its limited resources. Additionally, it ensures that the length is just right, on the whole making more such endeavors by the cast and crew a prospect to look forward to.

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