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Mayday Relay is a claustrophobic, unsettling short which exists right in the middle of our socio-political climate, but explores this through a neutral, reactionary situation. The drama is powerful because of its restriction and minimalism, the meaning is profound because of its detachment from the story. The ending leaves one lusting for more, desiring to see if these characters ever do reach their destination. I even thought this is the first fifteen minutes to a feature. But it isn't. It ends exactly where it should. Narratively speaking, they probably never do reach the vessel. But existing is something more; subtly hidden in plot. The ship they call never answers once they mention the true facts of the crisis. They are apathetic, uncaring. The film hints at the larger problem at hand. A colossal, global catastrophe that is arguably being ignored. It brings this to light in a controversial way: challenging individual's morals and the larger society.