Two people discuss a tragic life event, the loss of their child, within the confines of a car. The film presents a smart use of a controlled space to bring its multilayered reality to life. The two talk about grief, regret, letting go, and the reminder that they did their best. <br><br>
At first glance, a story of grieving parents comes to the fore, supported by the easy chemistry of its actors. However, the film develops to present a far more sinister reality. For the careful viewer, the narrative drops hints all along on its way to the eventual climax and conclusion. <br><br>Despite a slightly rough edge or two in terms of the screenplay, the writing and storytelling become the strongest aspects of the film. This is coupled with the aforementioned visual landscape that squeezes the most out of a limited circumstance, endeavoring to pack a full punch in a brief duration.  



Let Him Go | Short Film Nominee

Chumbak is a dark and gritty short film begins and ends with a bang. Various themes of love and relationships are explored in a mind bender of a story. But hey, sometimes a dose of weird is good, right ?

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