One night, a visibly distraught boy stumbles into a strange cafe where he is the only customer. He is met by a jovial man who offers him a menu that has no prices. The dishes are to be paid by his karma. <br><br> What does the boy deserve, will he get what he desires or what the cosmos decides for him? The short film is his journey that involves moving from one kind of soup to another and how it ties up with his deepest secrets. The script, language, performances and the manner in which the two actors interact with each other is thespian in nature. Because it's reminiscent of a theatre performance, the short film sets high expectations for the viewer, higher than what it lives up to. While the idea of good karma is conveyed to be a cathartic exercise, instead of getting the message across to the viewer, it ends up feeling like a therapy session for the protagonist.

Karma Cafe | Short Film of the Day

A fixed frame beyond a glass wall takes us into the realm of the film. The camera adopts a fly-on-the-wall approach to portray it for the viewer. As the lens watches like a quiet observer, different sets of people enjoy a cup of coffee in a cafe. <br><br> From friends, to lovers to perhaps parents watching over their children, all of these situations are shared with you. The common thread that ties the straightforward narrative into a whole are the many stories and scenarios that unfold around the same spot and activity, aiming to leave the viewer with a sense of warmth and togetherness.


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