The short film is presented in a theatrical manner with its fixed frame very much fashioned like a stage. As characters enter and exit it, we only see their silhouettes, thereby revealing the action to us only by way of bodily movements, coupled with dialogue that we hear when they are on screen. <br><br> Each character brings to life their own respective issues, all equally tragic for them, and equally hilarious for the audience. From stolen expensive shoes to the inability to secure the perfect cup of tea (and domestic bliss!) to a local lunatic who simply fancies a broom, the narrative is embellished with them all. At the expense of the characters, there is humor to be found, eventually allowing the film to present to you a brief, entertaining story rooted in everyday reality.


Leap | Short Film Nominee

The narrative of the film aspires to engage with several important concerns including mental health, old age, emotional isolation and notions of hope which posses the power to triumph over all of these. The same is portrayed using the story of an old man who lives by himself while his son has moved to Canada. Awaiting his calls and return, he struggles with loneliness, soon finding himself slipping into despair. <br><br> It is then a chance encounter with a stranger, a young boy who has faced his fair share of tribulations as well, that prods the protagonist towards a new path. Once he takes the first step, more positive elements find their way into his life, allowing the narrative and plot to leave the viewer with their well-intended message. 

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