A Reflection of One's Mind

Synopsis

Created in 2014, this subtle and graceful animated short film serves as the final year-end project for Kohei Nakaya, a Japanese student at Tama University of Fine Arts in Tokyo. By opting for a silent narrative accompanied by the soft, introspective piano music of Claude Debussy, the film allows the viewer to fully appreciate the delicacy of a teenager's malaise. Light and heartfelt, A Reflection of One's Mind is a very pleasing work. The remarkable maturity and control displayed in its visual storytelling lead us to expect great things from Kouhei Nakaya and his future audience.