The film opens with a single character weaving a conversation while standing in a brightly lit balcony. The narrative develops to reveal that he is  the protagonist sharing his life story, which is far from the light in his surroundings, with the viewer which would come to be the main body of the film. <br><br> The conversation further reveals that he is attending a counselling session, aiming to address and understand his internal struggle with guilt and anxiety. While he may have reached a position in life he had always aspired to, but the joy and pleasure of having reached here is marred by tragedy. It is a constant battle for him to reconcile the negativity he harbours within with the worldly achievements of his life. The film leaves the viewer with similar questions about the futility of chasing things. Is the road to happiness truly found by achieving and attaining them? While time and tide changes for everyone, would it always change in the manner you expected or hoped for?

Waqt | Short Film Nominee

The narrative starts en media res with a monologue of the protagonist. The rest of the structure of the film remains the same as he continues with his speech about hopes, dreams and aspirations. The story is him motivating his friend who has found himself down in the dumps. <br><br> Though the film wants to convey a positive message about working towards what you truly desire, it would have gained with some finesse in the technical department. As the lead character delivers his piece, the sound comes across as requiring more work before being cleared from the edit table.

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