Pretty Safe

A Short Thesis Film

Rosa, a shapeshifting aswang, came home early at night from work. She is a creature of the night. But not by choice. Rosa prefers to go home at night so that less people can see her. Although, her being home doesn’t mean that her insecurities from outside have disappeared. Rosa liked feeling she belonged among the humans.They’re the reason why she changes her appearance. Even if it’s in front of a camera. She even made a social media page for the human version of herself called Luna. Luna is well loved and accepted there but why can’t the real Rosa receive the same acceptance as herself?

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ROSA

Rosa, in her true form, is quite insecure. Her appearance represents the opposite of common beauty standards: big upper arms, darker skin shade, smaller chest size, round face, thin lips, and curly or wavy hair.
It doesn’t help that she has hooves for feet, pointy ears, and glowing yellow eyes. She just wants to stop hiding herself and being afraid of standing out.

LUNA

Luna, is Rosa’s human form. Rosa feels much more secure with her appearance in this form.
Every feature of Luna screams beautiful according to Rosa. She wishes she could stay like this forever to avoid the hassle of shifting back to her main form.
Although a minor setback, since Rosa is used to walking on high hooves, Luna walks on the forefront of her feet like Betty Boop.

DROOG

Droog is somewhat of a gentle giant. His smile may be unnerving but he wears his heart on his sleeve.
He makes sure that people are as happy as him.

BUBBA

Bubba is a paranormal investigator. He made his own “company” for paranormal and supernatural investigations.
Bubba has a slight obsession with finding Rosa in her true form.