6/26/2023 0 Comments Echo of war movieIt speaks strongly to the fact that we do not have to be DEFINED by those things that are visible or that others would even classify as insubstantial, but rather by the depth of heart, mind, and soul ideally reflected through our attitudes and actions, transforming that which most would call “garbage” into something truly meaningful. In the case of this project, the perspective is made more tangibly affecting through a narrative centered on four young kids, the innocently carefree reality they dwell within, the decision they make to attempt to take their biggest love to a higher level, and the ramifications in the aftermath, the film delves into often subtle yet plausibly compelling thematic explorations of comradery, social class, dreams, expectations, belief in our abilities, steadfastness in the face of adversity, discrimination, being willing to try, facing our fears, being in awe of new opportunities, the loss of that which is important to us, and just the simple but potent aim to remain WHO you are without shame or regret even in humiliation or hardship and push forward regardless. Any film that can address the lessons we experience, then acknowledge, then learn from, then move forward with bears significance for this critic, as even when said lessons are sometimes not as easy to swallow as others, it still presents us with the realistic truths about perseverance and overcoming the obstacles we might encounter while still being able to showcase the choices we make that won’t allow even potential roadblocks to become a detriment to how we see ourselves and each other in this shared journey of existence. The forever relevant nature of friendship’s heartening, supportive, and unyielding bonds paired with an equally shared passion for artistic expression and the means to create it shine emphatically and with total, soul-stirring brightness through this 16-minute Oscar qualifying short film effort from writer/director/producer Suman Sen, co-writer/producer Bijon, producers Dominique Welinski, Ram Krishna Pokharel, Vivek Modi, and Arifur Rahman along with co-producers Rohit Agarwal and Sneha Sing. But, will their experience in something so new and exhilarating bring a victory or the pain of defeat, either way potentially changing the view they have of life’s path amidst the beauty surrounding them. For a group of four kids ( Kunsang Gurung, Tashi Wangdue Gurung, Pema Wangyal Gurung, and Tsering Dhundup Gurung) from an isolated village high in the mountains, a time has arrived to take a chance to bring their uncomplicated but uniquely emotive musical talents to the stage thanks to a local battle of the bands competition taking place in a much larger nearby city. When confronted with that which requires an unfeigned boldness, inner confidence, and absolute belief in who you are, what will it take to step up, step out, and just go for it? It’s an idea that we face more in life than perhaps is comfortable, but whether the situation involved is complex or as simple as just showing up and doing what we know we’re capable of, it remains a challenge to prepare for an outcome that remains uncertain in the moment.
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