Lost Between the Trees

A movement through a seemingly endless forest becomes the overarching metaphor in the narrative which is about growth, self-discovery, losing, but also, eventually finding yourself. In the aftermath of his father's death, the protagonist finds himself stricken with grief and despair. The emotions become overpowering enough for him to pick up his backpack and run away from it all. However, once inside the forest, other than the physical journey he is undertaking, an internal, emotional journey begins as well.

The film maps this movement from one point to another when, even what could have been a soothing expanse of nature's lap, becomes treacherous and dangerous, threatening to cause severe corporeal harm at every step. It is in tackling and battling these foes, that our character discovers his personal bests, as well as finds within him the desire to survive even the most difficult hardships.

Lost Between the Trees has an important story to tell about the distance covered within, and is further marked by a notable choice of a background score that adds an extra dimension to the film. It exhibits deep potential, but loses points when it comes to stability and control over its visuals which, in turn, keep it from being everything that it could have been.