Narrative Structure

* Non-Linear Timeline: The story uses a "broken" timeline by jumping from the present day into a past memory to reveal the plot's twist.

* In Media Res: The film starts "in the middle of things," with the protagonist already running, creating immediate tension for the viewer.

* Three-Act Build:

* Setup: The girl running alone in the dark.

* Confrontation: The realization of her crime via the poster and flashback.

* Resolution: The ambiguous arrival of the shadow.

Narrative Devices:

* Flashback: Used as a reveal to show the audience that the protagonist is actually the "villain" or the cause of the tragedy.

* The Catalyst: The Missing Person poster acts as the object that forces the character to face her suppressed memories.

* Visual Metaphor: The Empty Street represents her isolation and the fact that she is running from herself, not a physical person.

* Ambiguity: By ending with a shadow, the film uses an open ending to leave the audience wondering if the girl is being arrested, haunted, or experiencing a mental breakdown.