If This World Were Mine
2026 · 11m · Drama
If This World Were Mine: Poems is an intimate, cinematic short film adaptation of a layered poetic journey—a visual meditation on identity, introspection, and the internal landscapes we navigate as we grow. The film blends voice-over narration, evocative imagery, and reflective monologue to bring the emotional and thematic currents of the poetry to life.
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