The Time We Borrow - Sonja Bader

Author´s country of origin: Switzerland.
Filming location: Indonesia, Maldives.
Running time: 5 minutes.
Language: Musical.
Award: SILVER Barandilla in the MUSICALS category.

The Time We Borrow is a cinematic journey through love, memory and the fleeting beauty of the moments we share. Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant underwater worlds of Indonesia and the Maldives, the film chronicles a year of discovery, wonder, connection and quiet reflection. As the journey unfolds, moments of joy and intimacy gradually give way to a deeper understanding of just how fleeting even the most beautiful experiences can be. Through the rhythm of the ocean, the shifting light and the passage of time, the film explores the bittersweet nature of holding on and letting go, as well as the realisation that some of life’s most cherished moments are meaningful precisely because they cannot last forever. A heartfelt reflection on love, loss and gratitude, The Time We Borrow invites us to cherish what we have, whilst we still have it.