Last Song for You

The narrative unfolds in contemporary times, with memories of So and Ha’s youth in Cheung Chau forming the core backstory. A crystal necklace introduces a future timeline where Ha appears to be dying, enabling time-travel connections between generations. The story moves between the present, past, and a speculative future as music and memory bridge the distance.

Cheung Chau is a quiet island off Hong Kong where So and Ha first connect in a record shop and share a musical romance. The story also travels to Japan for Ha's cremation and features scenes in a hotel and a pub, adding a cross-cultural backdrop. The climax centers on a Hong Kong alma mater's warehouse where So and Ha’s destinies converge.

🕰️ Time Travel

Time travel is used as a narrative device to link So, Ha, and their descendants across generations. A crystal necklace enables moments from the past to illuminate the present and vice versa, creating chances for reconciliation and growth. The film uses this mechanism to explore how memories shape identity and creative purpose.

🎶 Music & Dreams

So’s songwriting drive anchors the plot and gives meaning to the reunion journey. Music becomes a bridge between youth and adulthood, and between love and loss. The act of finishing a song becomes a catalyst for emotional breakthroughs and personal renewal.

💔 Love & Loss

Romantic love endures despite time and tragedy, driving So and Ha toward eventual understanding. Ha’s illness and family fractures add a layer of grief, making reunion and forgiveness a central emotional arc. The narrative suggests that love can outlive circumstance through memory and shared art.