Trapped in a profound session of client-focused therapy, a young woman battling severe self-criticism must confront the destructive version of her younger self, as the animation's style shatters from stable reality into a chaotic, expressive landscape of her mind.
"Our Reflections" is a 2D animated short film that plunges into the psychological space of Lilia, a young woman struggling with paralyzing self-criticism.
The film explores the internal journey towards self-acceptance, using the unique visual power of animation to bring a therapy session to life. I was inspired to create a piece that merges personal experience to craft a story that feels both intensely vulnerable and universally resonant. The animation uses a deliberate stylistic contrast, shattering from the stable, coloured reality of the therapist's office into the chaotic, messy, black-and-white landscape of Lilia's mind. This visual metaphor intensifies the emotional climax, forcing Lilia to confront her yo.unger self. "Our Reflections" offers a short, raw, and deeply personal experience perfect for viewers seeking a meaningful story about mental health and healing
