Traces of Summer

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The theme of this film is nostalgia and emotional recovery. It delicately portrays a protagonist, worn down by life in the city, who reconnects with herself through the atmosphere of a summer countryside. Nostalgia is not merely about longing for the past; it carries a warmth that resonates with the human heart and becomes a quiet source of strength for moving forward. The film was created with the intention of conveying such a gentle yet hopeful message through its visual expression. In terms of technique, we were deeply committed to a handcrafted approach. All props and background models appearing in the film were created entirely by hand, without the use of AI generation. The character animation was also done completely by hand, without relying on motion capture. Rather than prioritizing efficiency, we chose to place the creators’ emotions and spirit at the center of the process. We believe that the warmth born from this carefully crafted, trial-and-error approach most authentically expresses the film’s themes.