In a dystopian future where families are torn apart, a mother is granted one annual reunion with a digital simulation of her child — a fragile ritual that tests the limits of memory and love.

Review by Andie Kay:

Writer/Director Teresa Garza brings us this sci-fi short film that is very Black Mirror-esque. Our memories are so precious to us, they remind us of good and bad times and even can bring us serenity in a turbulent world.

The story was engaging and drops you right into a very tense, uncomfortable situation. Teresa provided a great twist at the end but if you don’t read the summary prior to watching the film, you might be a little confused. I just wish we were given a set-up of what and why the Family Services Division was abducting people.

Casting for this was amazing, every actor did such a wonderful job. They were believable, organic and it drew the viewer into the story even more. The way the filmmakers incorporated the computerized voice over was fantastic and brought in a sense of reality, like this could actually happen.

Jorge Palomo handled the score, editing and cinematography for the film and the music was a wonderful addition. The cinematography was really well done and the work with special effects added a seamless futuristic element.