The Host is a woman living alone in the middle of a vast land. The visitors that she has long waited for finally arrive in the small hours of the morning. They mingle with the Host’s life, both interfering with her daily routines and helping her to take a decision.

An examination of the line between physical theatre and cinema, actor-director Esme Madra’s enigmatic short auspiciously depicts a defining moment in a woman’s life. The fascination of the surrealist choreography lies in the precise acting, dynamic mise-en-scène, and crafty sound design.