The travails of a film maker in a foreign land , in a shaky ground and in uncertain conditions. That too during pandemic. COVID KARMA is a perfect Title.
For Chris could not stop lifting things , Joe could not stop building stone walls and you could not stop filming .
For Joe building stone wall is an obsession. I could identify. The masons of my place Nagercoil are very famous for their skill in building stone walls ( Karungkal ) Every piece of stone is unique and they know how to fit it in perfectly with some small bits to fill and support. While doing that they toss the stone in their hand few times to get the feel of where it will go and take its position. The same way you cut in your shots to fit the scene. The way Chris swinging the hammer and juggle it skill fully. Yes we must keep doing what we are good at. Never stop doing it. Out-come is not important. Like Juan Antonio Samaranch, former chairman of International Olympic committee famously said "important thing is not to win but to participate"
You wanted to make a feature film , but ended up with a documentary. You started Monster of the Forest and shelved it ultimately. But you kept making films
I liked the philosophical ending . While realizing the foibles of Chris , I discovered my weakness and inabilities. The past and future is not that important, living the moment is life.
Chris could not stop juggling with his hammer, Joe could not stop making stone wall. And you could not, cannot and will not stop making films.
