This film is based upon the haiku:

Perhaps it is our
ability to forget
that allows us joy

With this film, the person shown above reflects on the past while achieving a moment of realization. The pain of the past may haunt us, yet we have this ability to move on. Our ability to forgive, forget, and reflect allows us to reach peace and stability. 

Haiku

perhaps it is our
ability to forget
that allows us joy

I wanted the words of the haiku to be spread througout the film, each line after the right memories to create a flow moving from bitterness to mellowness.

Inspiration

I was inspired by a friend of mine’s work, Akina Obata. Their work shows emotion in a refreshing way thats connects spiritually and interpersonally with others and nature. It addresses pain yet still connects back to peace; I’ve included a piece of hers on my moodboard.

Akina’s Portfolio