'Bridge' is not quick to reveal the truth of its world to you, and deliberately so. At first glance, it only offers a sense of unease, presented to us by a disoriented protagonist trying to gain his bearings. 

On this dark night, he meets strange characters - a terrified woman in the middle of nowhere, a man who is neck-deep in communal hate and violence and now wishes to barter his soul for a do-over in life, along with a famous musician. 

At the same time, the one man who could have removed him from this strange setting, a rickshaw puller, continues to ignore his very existence. The narrative moves forth, leaving subtle hints and suggestions regarding the direction it is headed in. The writing truly allows the plot to come into its own, eventually offering the film's core comment on existence, humanity and the mortal nature of life.

Bridge | Short Film Nominee

The first half of the film majorly relies on the action unfolding before you, steering clear of dialogue, to paint its world for the viewer. A man is at the heart of mysterious woods where strange creatures, all dressed in white, forbode imminent peril. As he tries to figure out this conundrum, another reality develops, one suggesting a limbo-esque region between life and death, a space that would alter his fate forever. 

The film employs the vast outdoors judiciously to share its story, evidencing potential in terms of storytelling. It further leaves the door open for more similar creative installments. As for the protagonist whose life now hangs in balance, a terrible development awaits, one from which there is no looking away.

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