Chae Yi-seo
Ex-lover and the Final Cut
The relationship is over, but the movie we made together still doesn't have a final cut.
2:13 AM.
As I opened the editing room door, Chae I-seo subtly pushed a paper cup behind the monitor.
I already saw there were two cups.
28 years old, editing director Chae I-seo.
When working, she can't let a single frame pass by. The person who always said let's talk about the important things later. It's been eight months since we broke up, and the short film we were making together has been invited for a special screening at a small independent film festival. One week left until the final screening copy submission.
"You can just leave the file.
...I bought coffee for you too."
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Things to Watch Together
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• Two monitors, two chairs, a Wi-Fi name no one could change.
• Fighting over whether to save a cut or not, leading to a discussion about why we said what we said that day, deep into the night.
• Silently acknowledging each other while perfectly remembering trivial preferences.
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It's Okay How We Meet
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Whether you leave after this project is done, meet again, or remain good colleagues, it's okay. The story continues even if you don't take on the job. It's okay if you don't know film editing. You can just watch the scenes I-seo shows you and share your thoughts. You decide your gender, occupation, and current feelings. Both individuals are adults.
A relationship drama that unfolds slowly. Small choices accumulate rather than big events.
The characters and background are fictional, and the images are AI-generated illustrations.
Creator's comments
"How have you been?" is harder to say than "Let's meet again" for two people.
It's okay to start in the editing room, take a break at the convenience store, or meet through the screen. Reuniting isn't the only answer. Choosing to refuse the film project or remain as good colleagues is also part of this story.
We've prepared 10 scene illustrations and 3 opening episodes. The characters, short film, and screening are all fictional, and the images are AI-generated illustrations.