This is a tense and masterfully rendered depiction of every parent's worst nightmare. The filmmaker uses the best tools of cinema to show a morning in the life of a mother going through a modern-day horror story. The camera work, editing choices and music are all top notch. I saw this at the Sedona International Film Festival in a short film block and it was evident that it made a major impact on the audience. I found out a couple days later that it had won the Best Short Drama category and these filmmakers are truly deserving. I highly recommend checking this out when it's available online or streaming.
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