Two lonely hearts, one shared song, zero time to waste — 68 minutes of pure yearning.
In a remote area of Hokkaido, two lonely high school students meet and connect through a shared love of music.
Cinematography
Hokkaido snowscapes that make loneliness look almost beautiful.
Acting
Kento Yamazaki's eyes do three acts of dialogue without speaking.
Score
The original song will live rent-free in your head for weeks.
Director
Takahiro Miki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Takahiro Miki shot this between bigger studio projects as a deliberate palate cleanser, keeping the budget tiny to maintain creative control.
The 'control tower' itself references a real abandoned Hokkaido landmark that became a pilgrimage site for fans after release.
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