-deeper- Emily Willis - Barrier -15.07.2021- Guide

(beat) But the real barrier… the deeper one… that’s to keep you in.

July 15th. I chose this day. Five years ago, I walked out of that house. Three years ago, I said the name "Emily" for the first time in a mirror and didn't flinch. -Deeper- Emily Willis - Barrier -15.07.2021-

She reaches toward the line but stops an inch away. Her hand trembles. (beat) But the real barrier… the deeper one…

Emily stands. Slowly, she walks to the line of salt. She doesn't step over it. She kneels, blows gently, and breaks the barrier with her breath. Five years ago, I walked out of that house

Deeper: Emily Willis – Barrier Date: 15.07.2021 Medium: Short Film / Visual Monologue

On the eve of a life-altering decision, Emily confronts the invisible wall she built between her past self and the person she is trying to become.

The deepest barrier wasn’t the door. Or the name. Or the distance.