About this Short Film
In the midst of overwhelm and continuous grief of all kinds, a woman enters back out into the world after a period of “hibernation,” and reenters a world that feels as if it’s moved on without her. As she races to catch up, she rolls further away from what she must face. Everyone, including a wise man she meets along the way, is telling her to “slow down”….but how? How will she move through it all? How do we find our way through?
Film Details
Country:
United States
Category:
International Short
Genre:
Drama
Festival Year:
2026
Filmmaker:
Marisa Jean Giachetti
Film Transcript
Hey, I was thinking about you and I just wanted to chat and, you know, share some new tea. Love you. Hey, I was just thinking about you. Just called to tell you hi and let him miss you. Love you. Have you tried yoga? What did he just say to me?
You poor thing. Yep. Poor little me. You're moving too fast. Grandma, slow down, sweetie. You're going to get a speeding ticket.
Come on. Where you going? Play. I haven't been able to pick it up. Look who's playing here.
Be good to each other. Slow down. Thank you. I really needed that. Then you'll see that when you come out of darkness you'll find community. You'll learn to slow down, kid. Gracia. Heat. Just pick up.
Filmmaker
Marisa Jean Giachetti is the filmmaker behind this entry. See every Focus on Ability entry from Marisa Jean Giachetti.
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