Logline
In a dimly lit bar that exists on the edge of reality, a confused man confronts the unsettling truth of his own existence when he realises he may not be alive and must come to terms with his fate before he can move on.
Synopsis
In a dimly lit bar that straddles the boundary between life and death, a disoriented man encounters a mysterious woman (The Gatekeeper) who reveal that the bar is a place for souls not yet ready to move on. As he grapples with his own disorienting reality, he must come to terms with his fate before he can leave.
EchoesOA16092024
Artistic Interpretation
"Echoes" delves into the haunting space between existence and oblivion, capturing the ethereal dance of lost souls caught in an unsettling limbo. The film employs the dimly lit bar as a symbolic haven where characters confront their fragmented memories and unravel their unresolved fears.
Through minimalist and subtle visuals, such as a still, oppressive bar scene, and a disquieting cityscape, "Echoes" creates an atmosphere where reality blurs with the surreal. The bar, with its heavy silence and oppressive ambiance, reflects a psychological purgatory where time and place dissolve, and the disoriented man represents the universal struggle to find meaning and connection in a world that feels increasingly alien.
As the narrative unfolds with enigmatic dialogue and stark, visual isolation, "Echoes" explores themes of identity, memory, and the search for belonging in a universe where every echo of the past reverberates into the present, shaping the characters' destinies.
