Team: smARTs Media Team 3
School: St. Margaret’s School (Secondary)
Layla is a teenager trapped between constant arguments at home and the pressures of growing up. After a heated fight with her mother, she turns to the internet for escape and stumbles upon drugs that promise to ease her pain. What begins as curiosity quickly becomes a dangerous spiral, leading to hallucinations and risky encounters. When her teacher uncovers the truth, Layla is forced to confront her hidden struggles. Through raw conversations with her parents and the support of her teacher, she finds a path toward healing. This short film aims to expose the dark allure of drugs, the weight of family conflict, and the hope that comes when love and understanding replace silence.
