Two young women in a bathroom, one comforting the other who is lying on the floor against the toilet, appearing distressed.
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An award winning short film
Directed by Sam Evoy
Written by Ellivia Gold

10 min | Hope Driven Drama

The film explores the way memories and loss shape our thoughts and actions. It’s a story about friendship, uncertainty, and hope.

Sixteen-year-old Zara, still grieving a deep loss, becomes entangled in her friend’s breakdown and finds herself grappling with the meaning of life. Determined not to lose someone else she loves, the girls discover that facing the unknown can be its own kind of courage.