The realm of the film is defined entirely by symbolism and metaphors to present the internal struggles of the protagonist. As he sits by himself fixing a clock, perhaps he is attempting to fix, understand, and even dispel the many mysteries of time itself. His tinkering with the object, and all that it can potentially stand for soon takes us into a world of vast expanses of nature, abound by mystical and magical creatures and occurrences. <br><br> Three characters in hooded capes, the myriad elements of nature, all thrive here. As the protagonist traverses a journey from darkness to light, can these elements lead him to wings, wisdom, and a soaring flight? A strong voiceover and performances, written and executed with care, and interwoven with competent visuals, share the film's world with the viewer. The obscure explorations constitute the young man’s journey, eventually presenting the answer to this question. 


Exodus | Short Film of the Day

The film wants to engage with the overlap of the holy and the unholy, and the reckoning that arrives in the wake of such a union. The story is about a holy man who also works as a health professional. The film is located in the world of the pandemic when COVID-19 had our lives tightly in its grasp. <br><br>

A reticent, quiet man during the day, the protagonist has a parallel reality he subscribes to in the shadows when no one is watching. Alongside this are headlines of desecration of dead bodies as the pandemic rages on. All of these elements are tied in a manner that exhibits potential. Storytelling and writing both show promise, even if a little impeded by the overall production value of the final result. 



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