Short Films in Focus: My Son Went Quiet | Features | Roger Ebert
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The film, "My Son Went Quiet," beautifully captures the nuances of grief through the quiet relationship between a father and son coping with loss.
Bawa's film is distinct for its subtle portrayal of grief, employing shadows to symbolize the presence of the deceased mother in a hauntingly visual manner.
The narrative resists sentimental cliches about grief, instead representing the characters' emotional journeys with raw honesty and emotional depth.
Cinematography plays a crucial role in intensifying the film's exploration of grief, turning each frame into a poignant reminder of the emptiness left behind.
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