Any woman who has travelled alone at night would identify with the anxiety and stress of the protagonist. On her way back from the railway station after dropping her friend, a woman is unable to find any cabs. Time is of essence in the situation for she has slipped out of her house without the knowledge of her parents. Desperate to get home, she gets inside a private cab, despite the lateness of the hour. The narrative brings to life the uncertainty and fear for one's safety, building the suspense gradually. However, at the end of it all, along with the comment about women's safety, awaits a very unexpected development at the story's conclusion.

Not Alone | Short Film Nominee

The narrative's intention is to introduce you to a deeply disturbing reality with the purpose of making the viewer sit up and truly pay attention. The plot deals with child sexual abuse perpetrated by a girl's father, along with emotional abuse inflicted on her by her grandmother. As these issues are explored, we are presented with a protagonist who completes a journey from fear, disgust and repulsion, to finally finding her voice and the fierceness to raise it loud and clear. The film shows potential in terms of visualization and treatment, but makes the choice of a background score which is not entirely consistent with the approach. It is also marked by notable performances by its two female characters that further enhance the story. On the whole, it proves to be a sincere, dedicated endeavor, devoted to portraying its intentions lucidly for the viewer.

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