See You Yesterday

The events take place in modern times, during a hot July period starting with the last days of school and continuing into the holiday week. The teen protagonists operate in a school-based and urban environment, using current technology to travel through time. The time travel experiments repeatedly alter small moments with large repercussions, highlighting causality and ethical questions in a contemporary setting.

The story unfolds in a contemporary urban setting, centered around a school and its surrounding neighborhoods. The density of city life—streets, storefronts, and the sounds of police activity—creates a tense backdrop for the time-travel exploits. The location anchors the consequences of meddling with time to the community and its daily rhythms.

🕰️ Time travel

Time travel drives the plot and forces characters to confront the moral implications of changing past events. The film explores how even well-intentioned actions can ripple outward, affecting strangers and loved ones alike. It questions whether control over time is worth the cost of unintended consequences.

⚖️ Power & Consequences

The ability to alter the past places the protagonists in situations where they must weigh personal desires against communal safety. Each attempt reveals trade-offs between immediate gains and long-term harm. The story uses these choices to examine accountability in a world where time itself can be bent.

🤝 Friendship & Mentorship

The close friendship between CJ and Bash anchors the narrative, highlighting trust, collaboration, and shared ambition. As they push the boundaries of science, their alliance tests loyalty and resilience under pressure. The film portrays mentorship—from teachers or older peers—as a counterbalance to reckless experimentation.