Recently, Apple launched the short film Last Scene, which is part of its global Shot on iPhone project. The film is directed by renowned Japanese director Hiroshi Shibasaki, who collaborated with his long-time cinematographer Takimoto Kaneyo, showcasing the innovative photography technology and powerful lens of the iPhone 16 Pro. It delicately captures the beautiful moments of everyday life while telling a whimsical love story.
The short film is set against the beautiful backdrop of the seaside town of Kamakura. The cast features talented actors such as Nakano Taiga from Comedy start and Fukuchi Momoko from The Kitchen of Kabuki’s Family, along with outstanding performances by Hiroshi Kurosawa’s regulars, including Lily Franky and Daisuke Kuroda.
Hiroshi Koreeda captured the magnificent skyline of Kamakura using the powerful features of the iPhone 16 Pro, showcasing vivid colors, dynamic motion, and intricate emotions. His 27-minute short film, themed What will stay and what will disappear in the future?, provokes us to reflect on how our daily choices impact the future. In this age of rapid technological advancement, what are our expectations for the future?
Director Hiroshi Eijii shared his creative philosophy, expressing his desire for this work to authentically capture the fleeting moments of life and the everyday things we cherish. He described the protagonist’s journey starting from a restaurant, passing through Kamakura, and eventually arriving at a Ferris wheel, aiming to convey warm and sincere emotions. Utilizing iPhone imaging technology, he added layers to this story, showcasing the extraordinary within the ordinary.
The film’s theme song Majide, sayonara baby is specially crafted by the popular Japanese artist Vaundy, drawing inspiration from the theme of time travel, and it can be enjoyed on Apple Music in Spatial Audio format. Tokyo Highway Radio has also released a special conversation between Hiroshi Kurosawa and Vaundy.
The film’s storyline is equally captivating, telling the tale of screenwriter Kurata, who is in the midst of creating the television drama I won’t fall in love anymore ( I can no longer love again. ). Suddenly, he is visited by Yubi, a character from 50 years into the future, who pleads with him to rewrite the final scene of the script. Although Kurata is filled with uncertainty, upon discovering that Yubi is the granddaughter of a character from his own story, they join forces to revise the script, hoping to alter the course of destiny.
