Grishma and Rishi are meeting after over half a decade. Like any two people meeting after a long separation, the characters before us also have a lot to exchange. However, underlying it all is a perpetual current of bitterness, regret and resentment, on the one hand, and of wisdom, understanding and clarity, on the other. There is further an earnest attempt to talk about loss, grief, and the ways in which it has influenced the two lives. The end result attempts poignancy, and exhibits sincerity. The storytelling would have gained more if the project was longer, and not condensed to the quick-pace that defines it, but that is a wrinkle that can be ironed out in future projects.

Closure | Short Film Nominee

The film is an earnest glimpse into the struggles of three cinema professionals who are awaiting some form of return on their labors. By introducing us to Faizan, Varun, and Raju, the story constructs this reality for us in a sincere, authentic manner. 

The struggles of the characters further reveal the exploitation that is inherent in an industry modeled on taking advantage of people’s dreams and creative pursuits. The film’s visual development wavers a little sometimes, but the performances and the dedication of the cast and crew help it overcome this. 

A life of debt and disturbing financial and emotional uncertainty is invoked in the process. However, despite all the hardship and disillusionment, the message that remains central to the narrative, plot, and thus, the writing of the end result, is one of perseverance and hope. Even in the face of having hit rock bottom, the mustering of strength and finding that the only way is up become the firm string that ties the film together.

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