Short Film Nominee March 16, 2021
By Dev Parikh with 6.3
thriller · Short Films · hindi
The story locates itself in Mumbai of 2025 where, after having battled the Covid-19 pandemic, life is beginning to return to complete normalcy. However, before the world can take a complete sigh of relief, China releases a new virus called Octrone, as a bio-weapon, asserts the film. Amidst it all, there are doubts about the allegiance and loyalty of a senior Indian official, Dr. Sen.
Another official is made to tail him to discover his true intentions and the actions he is about to perform. The narrative wants to employ suspense and thrill, and conjure a sci-fi story for the viewer to be immersed in. As it develops, it strives for the same, also aiming for intrigue and unexpected plot developments. While the story exhibits potential that could have been developed further, a better control on its visuals would have surely enhanced it.
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