Florence is celebrating her sixtieth birthday with her family, but despite the celebration, a dark pall is cast on the moment. Right underneath the cheer, a dark development simmers, waiting to make its presence felt at the slightest provocation. Soon the viewer is introduced to the protagonist’s battle with dementia, and the many devastating and irrevocable ways in which it has begun to affect every aspect of her life. 

Despite the love and support of her two concerned children, Sarah and Matt, along with an important work project up her sleeve, one about composing music for a reinterpretation of a Russian fairy tale, Florence now finds herself battling a disease, a disconcerting reality that simply cannot be overcome. 

Through the many conversations that the narrative holds with its protagonist, and the metaphors that are conjured in the process, the film does more than its bit to raise awareness about not only the illness, but also how it affects the loved ones of those afflicted with it. The writing is sensitive, the performances dedicated and earnest. Consequently, the end result becomes a whole that educates, but also, presents its story with sincerity.

The Cleverest Thief | Short Film Nominee

The protagonist goes about his day, from one task to another. However, a constant presence never leaves him alone, insidiously hovering over his shoulder all along. It doesn't matter if he stands before a mirror, or a sink doing mundane chores, the other man is forever present. Despite the premise, a man following another and appearing most unexpectedly and strangely, its treatment remains lighthearted and easy, ensuring that no sinister underpinnings define the story. Devoid of any dialogue until the very end, the plot continues to develop. When the first and only verbal exchange arrives, the mystery is finally cleared. The end product is simple, direct, and though marked by a few rough edges, remains sweet, and sincere in its intentions.

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