Short Film Review: “Michael Solace” Contemplates Selling Out and Selling His Soul
The film blends reality and the supernatural world together, leaving the viewer unsure of what’s real and what’s merely a figment of Michael’s agitated imagination.

Entering and leaving prison is not unfamiliar to Kaizi, but this time is somewhat different. His girlfriend is pregnant, and the unlucky lot he drew makes Kaizi, who is about to lose his freedom, feel uneasy and fearful. He hopes to be part of his child's growth and wishes that everything remains unchanged when he is released.
The film blends reality and the supernatural world together, leaving the viewer unsure of what’s real and what’s merely a figment of Michael’s agitated imagination.
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