BLUE WHALE IN THE POND

2026· 3 min·

*Blue Whale in a Pond* is an emotionally intense drama that follows three young individuals, each on the verge of suicide, who are brought together on a harrowing journey of survival and self-discovery. Their chance meeting leads them into a dangerous jungle—both literal and metaphorical—where they confront their suicidal impulses and the societal pressures that drove them to the brink. Nature’s harsh beauty reveals a primal truth: life, despite its challenges, fights to survive. As the trio face their darkest fears, they come to understand that their desire to die was not natural but imposed by societal, political, and personal pressures. United in their newfound will to live, they resolve to restart the "game"—this time, choosing life. *Blue Whale in a Pond* examines the deadly influence of both online suicide games and the crushing offline pressures that lead people toward despair.

Director: Milind Ukey