We live in the most connected era in history. Our phones buzz constantly with notifications, texts, and social media updates. Yet, as the noise increases, so does the silence. This is the heartbreaking truth at the core of 'Please Call Me,' the subtle but moving 8-minute short film from B28 Entertainment and a Sigil-X Story, now streaming on YouTube.

Released on October 5, 2025, 'Please Call Me' uses a single but simple action sending a free "Please Call Me" request as a lens to explore loneliness, economic vulnerability, and the devastating cost of being ignored.

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The Silence of the City

Set in the backdrop of a bustling but indifferent Nairobi, the film introduces us to Leah (Sarah Muende), a 24-year-old woman whose financial resources have dried up completely. She is out of data, out of airtime, and crucially, running out of options. Her only means of reaching out is a network-generated callback request.

Directed by Timothy Wachira, the film is art in quiet tension. Wachira focuses the camera not on grand gestures, but on the small, desperate acts of survival. As Leah sends her final, silent pleas to her father, a former colleague, and her stylish roommate Anita (Sharon Cherono), the audience is left hanging on the absence of a ring.

As the director notes: "The film is not just about poverty; it’s about the economic and emotional divide. Sending that 'Please Call Me' text is often a last resort, a silent cry for help when you literally have nothing left."

The Weight of the Unanswered Call

The true genius of the short lies in its commentary on modern connection. The internet and social media promise constant availability, yet 'Please Call Me' shows how easily one can be screened out, overlooked, or simply forgotten when their need is immediate and unglamorous.

Sharon Cherono's portrayal of Anita, who embodies the busy, ruthless ambition of the new Nairobi, serves as the perfect foil to Leah's quiet desperation. Anita is online, she is connected, and she chooses to ignore the vibration of the callback request. This single moment of inaction speaks volumes about who society chooses to pay attention to.

LEAH (V.O.): Watu wako online kila saa... Lakini si kila mtu atakupigia. (People are online all the time... But not everyone will call you.)

This simple line states the film’s message: In a world saturated with digital noise, the response to a genuine, vulnerable request for help is a true measure of humanity.

A Must-Watch 8 Minutes

At just 8 minutes, 'Please Call Me' is a powerful, concise piece of storytelling that offers more social commentary than many full-length features. It’s a film that stays with you, forcing you to think about the last time you saw that notification and what you chose to do about it.

It's a testament to the powerful storytelling coming from the Kenyan film scene and the Sigil-X Story team.

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Experience the powerful silence for yourself.

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