The short film introduces the viewer to Rohan, a teenager who shares the house with his younger sister, brother and his wife. However, familial tensions and stressors are rife in this set-up, isolating Rohan further who also battles the grief of his parents' passing at the same time. As the narrative reveals different aspects of his life, problems of heartache are further invoked. Simultaneously, a parallel narrative about abject poverty is developing, portraying for the viewer the difficult life of a daily labourer. The hapless man is endeavoring to put together a meagre sum of one thousand rupees for urgent medical aid of his infant daughter. Through all of these characters and their experiences, the short film wants to remind the viewer of those who are battling huge obstacles, further drawing their attention, perhaps even at the cost of the oversimplification of the nature of pain or sadness, to strive to find happiness in whatever little they might already have or be blessed with.

Aarohana | Short Film Nominee

Along with being a celebration of friendship that transcends all man-made barriers, the film also becomes a comment on unity. A conversation between two friends comes to constitute the plot of Yarana. It is during the course of this conversation that important developments are achieved for the viewer. The story is then revealed to be one of financial crisis, consequent familial trouble and how the two characters find their way back to each other, despite all odds that fate might have littered in their way. The film is sincere and honest in its intention to convey the message it had set out with.

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