The film opens with a woman driving a car. It is soon made clear that she is about to pick someone, and is then joined by her son. The conversation that ensues introduces the viewer to their complex situation, the recent rift between the two, and how now the characters have found themselves in a situation that is marked by emotional distance. The major chunk of the drama unfolds within the duration of the drive itself, and the viewer is introduced to the reasons behind the trouble between them, but also the possibility of hope and perhaps even a chance of finding their way back to each other. The film is especially interesting in the manner in which it offers a very unconventional setting where a single mother has chosen a live-in partner for herself, and is also accepting of the same situation when it comes to her son. Their equation is not only marked by affection, intimacy, open communication but also the role food comes to play in it, as they discuss restaurants and food items at multiples instances during the conversation. There is also a clear indication of how the two mirror each other, and therefore, face the same problems in their respective relationships. All of these elements when weaved together by the narrative, allow the audience a balanced and comprehensive understanding of the stories of the characters before them on screen, making the film a balanced product.

The Long Drive | Short Film of the Day

In a nation that is passionate about cricket, how far can a fixation with this particular sport go? Especially if it's the story of grieving parents, to what extent will they ignore the threshold of reason and the normative idea of 'sanity' in their pursuit of closure? GyaRaah raises all of these questions, and catches the viewer completely by surprise as the narrative develops. The film, however, does not allow enough time to its plot and situations to develop. The information is handed to the viewer too swiftly and without warning. Barring the pace, the story works well with regards to other aspects that include its progression as well as the performances of the actors.

GyaRaah | Short Film Nominee

What does it mean to be stuck in a cycle of illusions? The narrative raises the same question and keeps the audience guessing throughout about its progression. It's a lonely, dark night when a man stops to ask for directions for a place called Bharamwadi, or the land of illusions. However, as he goes round and round, trying to get to his destination, a horrifying surprise awaits him. Is there a way out of a world of illusions you may have created for yourself?

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