8/10
Powerful short film -But not for the faint hearted.
28 June 2007
Warning: Spoilers
This is a short film about of a couple experiencing damaging effects on their relationship after a car crash. Her partner tries to get her to go outdoors again but she gets flash-backs from the pain she endured. A simple story I thought, but there is more to this film than meets the eye.

*Possible Spoilers* There are a few loose ends. For one, we never find out what caused the car crash and also she can see when she dreams so I imagine she could see before the accident. She can't be lying to him about her condition as we see her point of view occasionally. She looks in denial about what happened but her husband is the one feeling the guilt. Also the angels are more like ordinary people; I think they are meant to seen as if they could exist among us. Either that or the budget did not allow for much more.

Also, she did not 'endure' the pain, her body gave out and she died. Or then again, if time stopped for her while she was in a coma then when do we see her in hospital?

I see several potential answers to this story. She died and her husband came back to get her to come with him to heaven. Or, she's in a coma and that's why she's dreaming and she can see sometimes and sometimes she can't. Or, if they are both dead throughout the film but he is waiting for her to come to terms with her own death – sounds too far fetched. In this case she could still be in a coma and he could be waiting for her to pass to the other side. Or the other more obvious answer would be that she's in a limbo period, which you might say is the same but then, that would mean it all becomes supernatural. And if not then the voices were in her coma dream, like weird sounds from nightmares. Whichever the case, it is highly watchable but after it will be of interest to many to try and guess what it all means. It can't just be seen as a story about a couple dealing with relationship problems or post traumatic stress as there are too many things in the story which appear ghostly or too weird to be an ordinary drama.

I know it is more romantic to think of the 'coma' story but I think that's what made me cry. It didn't seem that sad at first and then I thought about it some more towards the end. I think he is waiting beside her all that time but she never wakes up from the coma and as she sleeps, she dreams about meeting him again.

It was really well directed, with impressive performances from the main cast. The first few minutes build up slowly but and then moves into full swing. Some of the scenes are shockingly good especially when she remembers the accident and then the whole crash at the end. It is a well made film and is definitely one that shows a powerful message. I would urge those who drive too fast to watch this. This short also deals with recognizable yet overlooked matters. Other things in the film are more down to interpretation, but I think as people can relate, it is a job well done.

I thought is was powerful and moving, but it will not be for the faint hearted. Some of the scenes might be difficult for some to watch. It was not that horrific but it left an impression in my mind that lingered for long after. Well worth seeing.
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