Handle with Care

This is a lighthearted family drama following the story of Grandpa and his family. Old and grieving over the loss of his wife, he is forced to move in with his son's family. However, the transition does not go smoothly. He must share a room with his grandson Matt (15). Grandpa has trouble fitting in and it seems that everything he does inconveniences the family. Instead of accepting his situation, he sets his heart on a long forgotten dream of tight-rope walking. Ultimately, he realizes that he does indeed belong in his new adopted home, and begins to settle down.

Director: Prarthana Joshi AKA PJ

Prarthana was born and raised in India. She graduated as an architect from B.N. College of Architecture (2008) in Pune University. Her thesis project on Museum History dedicated to the Indian Cinema sparked her interest in the film world. In 2008, she was selected to be a part of the film appreciation course at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India.

Specifications

Film Type:Short, Student
Genres:Drama
Runtime:16 minutes 9 seconds
Completion Date:September 30, 2013
Production Budget:12,000 USD
Country of Origin:United States
Country of Filming:United States
Film Language:English