The short film follows the life of Shikhar who has a history of intense domestic abuse meted out to him by an alcoholic parent. The father, Mahesh, would abuse both Shikhar and his mother in the harshest, cruelest of ways, leaving the protagonist not only with visible scars, but also an immense emotional burden to carry forth in his life. 
Memories of decades long abuse and trauma still ensure that Shikhar's present is not devoid of distress. Details and objects like an ink blot, tea spills, a pocket watch, all come to play crucial roles in this aspect. At the same time, he has also developed an eye for identifying signs of struggle, and responding to the unheard call for help. The aforementioned elements are eventually tied together with a supernatural ability of the protagonist that the viewer is gradually introduced to. 
Amidst it, however, darker and unsettling revelations simmer under the surface, waiting to be unearthed at the right moment. All of this allows the narrative to reach a truly disconcerting conclusion for the audience to then interact with.

Imprints | 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.

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