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.

A young woman loses her father unexpectedly. Even though she wants to dissociate herself from everything, her father's house needs to be packed. While she gets stuck between her father's belongings and memories, her relationship with the house starts to have its own ups and downs. The grieving process begins to take shape, influenced by the spirit of the house.
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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