A man literally holds onto starlight to win back his lover. It gets weird.
Dyau tries to woo his upset lover. He holds onto her remnants, the further he drifts away from her--as a glimmer of hope shines.
Cinematography
Cosmic imagery that makes 21 minutes feel infinite.
Direction
Trivedi directs himself narrating his own heartbreak.
Director
Taapas Trivedi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Taapas Trivedi runs Kontemplia, a micro-budget Indian studio focused on experimental fantasy shorts. This is their most ambitious VFX work to date.
The film's title refers to both cosmic spaces and emotional distance — the Sanskrit name Dyau (द्यौ) means 'sky/heaven,' suggesting he's literally reaching for heaven to reclaim her.
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