As the title of the film suggests, it is a metaphor for the contemporary reality in India. By using a familial setup as an analogy for the functioning of a country, it offers a strong comment on the manner in which a democracy functions. <br><br> The film exhibits competent cinematography, but the highlight still remains the questioning of the faulty system by two little brothers, unable to see past the sham of transparency and the autonomy of the individual. The brothers disagree with their parents on where they want to go for holiday. The father thus decides to put it to vote. However, is reaching a consensus by all logical, rational and ethical means, and following it through the same thing?

Democracy | Short Film of the Day

The plot of the film is a conversation invoked around the opposing ideas of honesty and dishonesty. It's a busy morning and a man is tired of rejections by autos. When he finally manages to secure one, an interesting conversation awaits both him as well as the viewer. <br><br> The entirety of the film is constituted primarily by the auto-ride as the two characters hold a discussion around what it means to thrive and survive in the world. The film would have, however, earned more points by paying closer attention to its visuals and camerawork.

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