En? (Why?) | Spotlight

Short Film Nominee September 11, 2024

En? (Why?)

By Arjun Vijayakumaran with 6.8

drama · Short Films · tamil

Valli, the protagonist of the film, is at the end of her rope. With a father who battles dementia and does not remember her, men at her workplace who constantly corner her about being unmarried, and a life of isolation and loneliness, she finds herself battling suicidal thoughts.

The scars on Valli's wrist further reveal past attempts and episodes of self-harm. One day, however, strange occurrences begin to occur with a new student's entry into her class.

Bala seems to know things about Valli’s life he has no way of knowing, and Valli now finds herself going on a philosophical and spiritual journey that has the potential to alter her life forever. As the film engages with all of this, its title gets pronounced in the developing plot. It is further marked by a skilled performance of the protagonist, and sincerity of storytelling, with an important message at its heart.
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