The highlight of the film is the plot and the manner in which it unfolds. The Journey of Azad draws attention to a very important concern of the contemporary world - slavery. The narrative delineates how financial strains of a young boy's family are used to lure him into going to Dubai along with his sister. <br><br> However, as the film emphatically questions, does all that glitter is gold? There's also a comment to be made about dowry and the manner in which estranged and unmarried women are viewed in certain parts of society. While the film is an ambitious attempt, as a viewer, you might notice the lack of stronger research on the Muslim society.

The Journey of Azad | Short Film Nominee

As a runaway bride makes her way to a park bench, awaiting the union with her lover, her paths cross with a man who is battling humongous obstacles of his own. Desperate to secure money for the wedding of his sister, he finds himself striking a conversation with the harried woman. <br><br> The plot wants to portray a story of the unexpected developments that a conversation between two strangers leads to. Though it loses crucial points in the department of sound, Back Pocket employs melodious songs, along with a spirited performance by the two pivotal actors, to share its story.

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