I Still Am
"On her sister’s 18th birthday, a young woman returns to the grave with memories of love, loss, and the lingering words: “Don’t be sad.”"
After the death of her younger sister Jaz, 21 year old Chloe reflects on their bond through voiceover narration and a series of emotional memories. From childhood games and private jokes to the painful diagnosis of leukemia, Chloe walks us through the highs and lows of their journey together. Through warm flashbacks and grounded present day moments, the film explores the lasting impact of love and the shadow that grief leaves behind. As Chloe revisits key moments, building forts, fighting with their dad, the hospital visits, and Jaz’s 16th birthday at the beach, we see how much she has held on. On what would have been Jaz’s 18th birthday, Chloe visits her grave. Despite the promise her sister once made, “Don’t be sad”, Chloe ends the film with a heartbreaking truth: “I still am.”
