The short employs an engagement with a seemingly inane activity to perhaps attempt to explain how the quarantine is making everyone feel. While both the viewer and the film's protagonist stay confined in the lockdown following the Covid-19 pandemic, how does one not only find a purpose to their day, but as well as a way to figure out their daily chores? Left clueless in these unusual times, the film aims to represent the struggle, confusion and doubts surrounding one such situation.

Coffee | Lockdown Film Challenge

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.


Brewing Stories Since 1971 | Short Film Nominee

When a writer puts pen to paper, there is a parallel reality he conjures, one he will continue to dwell in until the story has reached its conclusion. The film is a portrayal of the same, a world created by a writer in his imagination. The visuals are coupled with a voiceover of the protagonist. <br><br> Through its story within a story, the film explores a romantic relationship and its many complexities and dynamics. As the protagonist paints the relationship of the lovers using the strokes of his words, what will truly be their fate?

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