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Stylistically, this animated short is quite different from what we're used to seeing from Steve Cutts. Interestingly, it blends a simplistic, old-school cartoon aesthetic with hyper-realistic visuals and animation. But there's clearly a purpose behind this contrast-the film highlights the stark opposites within modern urban life.

The story follows a brutally beaten man as he makes his way through a city to get back home. Along the way, he witnesses the darkest sides of modern life: street violence, drive-by shootings, murders, beatings, prostitution, drug addiction, homelessness, and more. Meanwhile, the wealthy and powerful live in comfort, celebrating life behind the gates of their luxurious homes.

The socio-economic divide is unmistakable, but the film reminds us that, in the end, even the worst of people are still human. It all leads to an unexpected and thought-provoking plot twist.

Another violent and depressing short by Steve Cutts. His earlier films were poor. This one is full of meaningless gore, murky background and extremely disturbing visuals. And it does not make much sense.

This is reality. We carry the burden for the corrupt. We live in practical poverty, on streaks stricken with violence. While the rich live in mansions sipping champagne with politicians.

A young man, nearly beaten to death, makes his way through the armpit of the world. He is emaciated and one eye is closed. He manages to avoid death by just stumbling his way through obstacles. It's as if every part of his world is negative. Steve Cutts continues to do films that have a sense of horror to them. If he sees the world this way, it's extremely sad. The animation here is superb and the intensity of the music works very well.

Simple as that. People who say its too gory or depressing they definitely did not watched the whole video, as in the last 1/4, when the turning point comes its all about salvation.