Nana, a world-renowned pianist of Chinese heritage, has never been able to escape the shadow of loss. Ever since her childhood idol and greatest inspiration, Japanese singer Yu, suddenly passed away ten years ago, she has carried a deep sorrow, despite her own success. One night, after finishing her concert, she falls asleep—only to wake up in Tokyo, ten years in the past, inside Yu’s apartment. As she struggles to comprehend the situation, she discovers Yu’s diary and learns of the pain she carried. Across time and places, their music starts to intertwine.

Credits

• Risa Kanda: Director
• Risa Kanda: Writer
• Risa Kanda: Producer
• Risa Kanda: Cinematographer
• Risa Kanda: Editor
• Ash: Key Cast, “Nana”
• Ayane Inumi: Key Cast, “Yu”

Specifications

• Project Title (Original Language): Melody Across Time
• Project Type: Student, Short
• Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Music
• Runtime: 11 minutes 11 seconds
• Completion Date: February 13, 2025
• Production Budget: 2,500 USD
• Country of Origin: China, Japan
• Country of Filming: Japan
• Language:Chinese, Japanese
• Shooting Format: Digital
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Film Color: Color
• Student Project: Communication University of China