The film brings to life a powerful story of resilience, survival, and waging the toughest battles life might throw someone’s way. The protagonist of this non-fiction narrative is Myles Berrio, a survivor of a near-fatal accident that cost him two of his limbs. 

 However, refusing to buckle down, he came back at life with an even more fierce spirit, downright refusing to merely be a survivor. In Berrio’s own words, he found a way to thrive, irrespective of the circumstances. The protagonist and his remarkable story of courage, determination, and strength are easily the strongest aspects of the film. 

Additionally, the narrative brings forth a notable endeavor that does justice to its delineation and execution. At its core rests a crucial message about ideas of courage, but above all, about kindness, forgiveness, sometimes even towards oneself if need be, making the story an impactful, poignant one that is sure to stay with the viewer for a long time.

Myles Berrio: From Surviving to Thriving | Short Film of the Day

Meg’s grandmother has recently passed away. As she stands before her massive hat collection, alongside her mother Jeanine, a sense of regret at not having known her better is expressed within the film. However, little does Meg realize that this lament is about to be addressed in the most unexpected manner. 
Fantasy nestles itself within the heart of the drama unfolding before us as Meg finds herself reliving her grandmother’s memories when she puts on a hat. The memories, along with fulfilling Meg’s wish, also serve the purpose of solving a key issue of the story - Jeanine's desperate search to find her mother’s necklace before her pugnacious sisters get to it and claim it as their own. 
Though the film does not fully utilize performance and production tools, it presents a sincere story with its heart in the right place. Alongside the tension infused within the film, there is further an engagement with bereavement and the grief it leaves behind, coupled with memory, longing, and wish fulfillment, adequately interacted with by employing the screenplay and writing.

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