The film strives to be an engagement with the mental health of its protagonist, a woman who was sexually abused as a child. However, to reconcile the trauma of the past with her present, she seems to have resorted to a disconcerting tool employed by her mind. Using dissociative identity disorder, the plot thus becomes an engagement with the resultant issues that often follow abuse. <br><br> The film is short and concise and simply introduces the viewer to its premise. Not purporting itself as a deep-dive into the subject matter, it provides a starting point for the viewer to build further understanding on the theme and topic themselves.

Within | Short Film Nominee

Developing in a manner that conceals more than it reveals, the film shares its story with the viewer. It progresses to drop hints as it moves along, making you notice the unanswered questions. A man is distraught about his missing wife, while also seemingly harbouring his own secrets about her. <br><br> He suspects his friend of foul play, and calls upon the help of another sympathetic friend to solve the mystery at hand. However, as drama builds up and matters come to a head, a disturbing truth awaits him, while a zealous endeavour at an important comment on mental health awaits the viewer.

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