In the middle of a blasted heath, two parties meet for an important exchange. Records have to be set straight, a bagful of money to be paid, a prisoner to be handed over. The story progresses to reveal a threat of violence that never leaves its characters alone. <br><br> 

In the process, a stylized endeavor is presented to the viewer. While things seem to be going according to plan, an unexpected development, a bullet from an unseen shooter, throws everything into absolute chaos. The resultant short film becomes the first part of a longer narrative, establishing a significant character for the viewer whose life would perhaps be presented to them in subsequent parts. 



Chapter One: The Exchange | Short Film Nominee

The film has a strong point to make about the mental demons its protagonist battles on a regular basis. It raises a pertinent question - how important is it to confront them? Perhaps that's the only way to conquer them, suggests the narrative. <br><br> A young man struggles with the aftermath of his mother's death, also holding himself responsible for not helping her in time which might have saved her life. As he blames himself, isolating himself from his family, and in a manner, from his friends, his demons get bigger and bigger until there is no more running away from them. 

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