4/5
In order to better their lives, a naïve Sarah and her adventurous friend, Lisa, meet a mysterious lady and conduct a ritual. The situation…
- Horror
- Hong Kong
- 2022
- 14 min
The 6-minute short, which is set amongst an Australian woodland, opens with an unorthodox exhibition of the sisters laying (in the fetal position) amongst mother nature. With character voice-over narration throughout, the narrative expresses their strife surrounding maternal favoritism and honor. In spite of their knotty tension, unconditional love and unity is absolute.
Visually, the film is well crafted with stellar cinematography and lighting – wrapped up with commendable sound and post-production. In summary, ‘Carved Into Flesh’ is a heartwarming, albeit unconventional tale that will spark self-contemplation with the viewing audience. Highly recommended.
The 6-minute short, which is set amongst an Australian woodland, opens with an unorthodox exhibition of the sisters laying (in the fetal position) amongst mother nature. With character voice-over narration throughout, the narrative expresses their strife surrounding maternal favoritism and honor. In spite of their knotty tension, unconditional love and unity is absolute.
Visually, the film is well crafted with stellar cinematography and lighting – wrapped up with commendable sound and post-production. In summary, ‘Carved Into Flesh’ is a heartwarming, albeit unconventional tale that will spark self-contemplation with the viewing audience. Highly recommended.
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