

Time Trip App
In 1868, a battle between new government forces and shogunate forces are about to take place in Edo. Katsu Kaishu wants to avoid useless bloodshed and sends a peace envoy to Takamori Saigō, but Katsu Kaishu is unable to get a response from Takamori Saigō. One day, Katsu Kaishu meets high school teacher Mikako and her student Masaya who is captivated by the shogunate. Mikako and her student Masaya tells Katsu Kaishu that they are from the future. Katsu Kaishu takes care of Mikako and her student Masaya, while Mikako hopes to go back to the future where she came from.
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Plot Summary
A short film that explores the immediate and unforeseen consequences of a simple smartphone app that allows users to send brief messages to their past selves. The protagonist receives a message that seems innocuous at first, but quickly spirals into a nightmarish reality where his present is drastically and terrifyingly altered.
Critical Reception
As a short film, 'Time Trip App' received limited critical review but gained traction online for its clever premise and effective suspense. It's often cited as an example of micro-budget filmmaking that successfully utilizes a compelling narrative and visual storytelling to create a memorable impact.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its tight pacing and impactful twist ending within a short runtime.
- Commended for its inventive use of a familiar modern technology to explore time travel paradoxes.
- Noted for effectively building tension and a sense of dread with minimal resources.
Google audience: Audience feedback on platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, where the film is often hosted, frequently highlights the film's ability to deliver a thought-provoking and unsettling story. Viewers appreciated the concept and its execution, often discussing the implications of the plot and the surprise ending.
Fun Fact
The film was produced on an extremely low budget and was largely a passion project by its creators, gaining popularity through online sharing platforms.
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