The beginning titles are shown with no audio so it automatically grabbed my attention. The titles were in the colour red so I got the impression it could relate to blood, anger and love. The lettering also dropped like blood or a tear which instantly links with the film title. From the introduction credits the theme of death was already upon me before the film had even started.
I liked the pathetic fallacy at the beginning where it was raining heavily whilst a woman was crying. She was also behind a window whilst crying which gave me the impression she felt trapped for the reasons she was crying.
The narrator addresses the audience directly which made the film more personal and engaging. When the narrator says the word ‘bang’ we see blood appear on the window and start to drip as it had done with the title’s lettering. This revealed the storyline; her son had died.
The short film is base on real life events and is relatable to its target audience, which are young people. The film has a cause/purpose and has been made by people who have been affected by it or seen it happen; this makes it more realistic.
There is no dialogue throughout the film and this allows the audience to focus on the message and the emotional aspect.
There are close ups of tear drops throughout the short film. The victim’s blood appears as tears and it connects all those involved and those affected together.
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