STORY
STORY
Oka Asahi runs a coffee shop she inherited from her grandfather, but on the occasion of the regular customer Kiyoto’s graduation of highshool, she decides to close the shop.One day, as she prepares to close the shop, Azumi Ogino, one of her former high school classmates, suddenly visits.There was a rift between the two of them because they couldn't properly express their romantic feelings for each other.The two began to recount their recent lives, tracing the events of the past.
Oka Asahi runs a coffee shop she inherited from her grandfather, but on the occasion of the regular customer Kiyoto’s graduation of highshool, she decides to close the shop.One day, as she prepares to close the shop, Azumi Ogino, one of her former high school classmates, suddenly visits.There was a rift between the two of them because they couldn't properly express their romantic feelings for each other.The two began to recount their recent lives, tracing the events of the past.
Oka Asahi runs a coffee shop she inherited from her grandfather, but on the occasion of the regular customer Kiyoto’s graduation of highshool, she decides to close the shop.One day, as she prepares to close the shop, Azumi Ogino, one of her former high school classmates, suddenly visits.There was a rift between the two of them because they couldn't properly express their romantic feelings for each other.The two began to recount their recent lives, tracing the events of the past.
Directed work
Run time：
17 min 45 sec
Production Period:
April – July 2024
Academic Project
Location:
Tokyo, Japan
Role:
Director/Screenwriter/ Production designer/ Costume Designer
Directed by:
Anzu Kawai
Production Period:
April – July 2024
Location:
JAPAN
Academic Project
Role:
Production Designer/ Original Concept
Directed by:
Anzu Kawai
Production Period:
April – July 2024
Location:
JAPAN
Academic Project
Role:
Production Designer/
Original Concept
Production Design
Production Design
The set of Monte Carlo, a coffee shop run by Oka. The biggest feature is a large window, which offers a view of the cafe interior and a narrow kitchen at the back. Next to the kitchen is a door to the restroom. Monte Carlo was originally opened in the 1970s by Oka’s grandfather. The interior is filled with elements from different eras, such as items from Showa-era dramas, vinyl records, toys, and antique furniture. Some new items, like Oka's personal belongings, are also occasionally placed. Though the store has a limited number of seats, it was designed to feel warm and cozy. There are some props made by hand, like a beaded curtain. The coffee shop scenes were all filmed entirely on a studio set. Since the set's base structure was already in place, we focused mainly on decoration.
The set of Monte Carlo, a coffee shop run by Oka. The biggest feature is a large window, which offers a view of the cafe interior and a narrow kitchen at the back. Next to the kitchen is a door to the restroom. Monte Carlo was originally opened in the 1970s by Oka’s grandfather. The interior is filled with elements from different eras, such as items from Showa-era dramas, vinyl records, toys, and antique furniture. Some new items, like Oka's personal belongings, are also occasionally placed. Though the store has a limited number of seats, it was designed to feel warm and cozy. There are some props made by hand, like a beaded curtain. The coffee shop scenes were all filmed entirely on a studio set. Since the set's base structure was already in place, we focused mainly on decoration.
