The Parting Gift and its message of loss and acceptance hits home in a quirky, amplified emotional style.
The story unfolds both chronologically and in reverse, revealing the history and increasing pathos for the characters each time.
A lot happens in this 20-minute film. Many scenes and characters are involved, yet the story has a good flow. It's easy to follow and the character and emotional arcs are well-justified.
The pain of loss on so many levels, the hilarity of human foibles, the daily trouble of staying alive...this kaleidoscope of existence is entertainingly portrayed in The Parting Gift.
The story unfolds both chronologically and in reverse, revealing the history and increasing pathos for the characters each time.
A lot happens in this 20-minute film. Many scenes and characters are involved, yet the story has a good flow. It's easy to follow and the character and emotional arcs are well-justified.
The pain of loss on so many levels, the hilarity of human foibles, the daily trouble of staying alive...this kaleidoscope of existence is entertainingly portrayed in The Parting Gift.