Sharp Corner

The story unfolds around a family home with a front yard that becomes a magnet for a sequence of car accidents. The quiet suburban setting contrasts with the growing dread that settles over Josh and his family. The front-yard tragedy acts as a constant reminder of chance and mortality in a seemingly ordinary street.

🌀 Obsession

Josh’s fixation on the road and the crashes drives the entire narrative. He obsesses over what might have been and takes dangerous steps to control outcomes, blurring the line between witness and participant. The theme shows how an unchecked fixation can distort reality and threaten a family.

💔 Family Strain

Rachel’s concern for Max and her wish to move away expose the fragility of family bonds under pressure. The mounting fear and grief erode trust, culminating in separation. The film uses the family unit to explore how trauma tests loyalty and safety.

⚖️ Morality and Consequences

The narrative probes responsibility when one person believes fate is at stake. Josh’s effort to influence events raises questions about intervention, guilt, and ethics. The story suggests that trying to control outcomes can backfire, producing unintended and devastating consequences.