• The Smell of Coffee

    Directed by Nishok Nishok
    Singapore | 12 minutes |

A young boy, Raga, accompanies his grieving grandmother in the wake of his grandfather’s passing. Perplexed by his absence, Raga innocently yearns for his warm return. A faint yet familiar smell piques his curiosity, leading him on a journey of self-discovery in the fading apartment.

In competition for the Young Cineastes Award

film synopsis

film details

Director: Nishok Nishok
Producers: Saraniyah Saravanan, Nooraini Shah Sikkander
Screenwriter: Nishok Nishok
Cinematographers: Yuzheng Lim
Editor: Nishok Nishok
Music: Burtt See
Cast: Tridev Mathan, Sithira Thevi Selvalingam
Country: Singapore
Language: In Tamil with English subtitles.
Year: 2020
Running Time: 12 minutes
Contact Email: nishok7@gmail.com
Website: https://www.nshk.info/tsoc

director biography

Nishok's short films focus on Singaporean individuals yearning for an approximation of their lost pasts. He likes exploring with the tribulations of characters left behind in the aftermath of an event and those who are an extension of the space they occupy.

2020 ShortFest Archive