The short film packs an endearing, wholesome story of hope and what it truly means to seek something throughout the entirety of your life. Wicket is further notable in the manner in which it employs family members as characters to mark the passage of time for the viewer and delineate a wonderful conversation about straddling dreams and practicalities of life. <br><br> The protagonist of the film is an ardent admirer of cricket, and dreams of becoming a cricketer himself one day. However, growing up watching the successes of the legends in the field, will he find himself walking a path similar to their's or will he choose one which takes him in a completely different direction? The plot of the film is a sincere attempt to invoke a reality where the two might one day collide.

Wicket | Short Film of the Day

The offhand manner in which society views mental health by and large is a problem with adverse consequences. For someone who is struggling with issues of this kind, the dismissal of their experience, or making them feel like they are not heard, can be deeply isolating, forcing them further down a darker path. <br><br> The short film engages with the same concern and introduces the viewer to the struggles of its protagonist. Using metaphors and symbols, it adopts an experimental approach to share the story. In a world that is just beginning to come out of a pandemic, mental health issues had reached staggering levels, thereby further increasing the need for the conversation on the topic. The film does its bit to encourage and further the dialogue.

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