The story is of a single afternoon and how matters come to a head after a particular phone call. A mother, after sending her daughter to school, goes about her daily chores when suddenly she gets a call about her daughter's abduction. The kidnapper leaves a little present of the child's dolls at her doorstep to drive the message home. <br><br> The narrative tries hard to sustain a sense of unease and tension, but doesn't manage to go all the way through with it. The writing and the story are its strongest parts and just when the viewer is made to believe the climax is over, another unexpected twist awaits them, making the film come a full circle.



The Phonecall | Short Film Nominee

The story of the film is constructed with attention to thought, allowing it to catch the viewer unaware when its primary revelation arrives. The night is dark, and the neighborhood desolate as a woman is left all alone in the middle of the street by a cab driver who refuses to go any further. Despite the fear gripping her, she makes her way forward, only to run into a malicious man. <br><br>

The plot further pronounces fright and extreme horror, but not in a way you might expect. In the process, an important story is presented to the viewer which demands a conversation on sexism, misogyny, safety and women in a predominantly patriarchal world.


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