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June 22, 2025

A scene of a clandestic meeting in the depths of an uncharted forest ceases. The dusk setting allows for an ominous yet subtle lighting, injecting shades of orange and purple with the occasional darkness when the shot pans towards the thickness of the trees. The camera captures the overpowering height of the ancient, moss-covered trees, creating a deep frame and perspective, showcasing a balance between wilderness and civilization. The diminishing light, scattered and fractured by the dense canopy, hits the long, sleek figure of a rusty, unregistered car in the clearing. The camera focus then gradually shifts, with a slow zoom-in towards a group of characters huddled around the vehicle’s hood. They are engaged in a heated debate, their visages barely recognizable due to the artistic play of shadows and the dim tail-light of the car further adding to the saturated colors. The intrusion of an underwater creature in the form of a statue -an ‘urva’- to the right of the car, adds a final touch of uncanny surrealism to the scene.