First Anniversary

A short film about dealing with loss and the consequences of it. The tension and anxiety are evident from the beginning to the end of this film. The story was well done with good acting. Both the man and the woman did a good job conveying sadness, regret, and reluctance. The nervous, anxious conversations and pauses helped set the mood for the film. The conversation about trivial things before they leave the coffee shop and their avoiding looking at each other is a sad and an effective way to get the point across. It is clear they are struggling and you feel empathy for them. The end of the film was rather dramatic with the walk through the graveyard. You suspect but are not sure until they discuss what had happened. It is a very poignant film. You want them to work through the loss and pain and be together. It appears though as she walks away that this is not possible. They still care about each other but can't get past the pain. I wondered what she was thinking as she walked away.