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If We Keep Talking in Summer Days

If We Keep Talking in Summer Days  ·  2023, China
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● Completed 🕑 2023

In a small city in the north, the time of midsummer is very short. Two boys get to know each other by chance and agree to meet by a lake. But one of them doesn't keep the agreement, and it begins to rain heavily. (Source:…

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In a small northern Chinese city where summer is fleeting and precious, two boys meet by chance and share an unspoken, electric connection. They make a simple promise to meet again by the lake under the warm sun—a pact that feels like the beginning of something tender. But when one of them fails to appear and the skies open into a sudden, heavy downpour, the waiting boy is left to confront the fragility of promises and the aching silence of a missed chance. ‘If We Keep Talking in Summer Days’ is a visually poetic short film that explores the quiet beauty of youthful longing, the weight of unspoken words, and the lingering hope that even rain cannot wash away. With minimalist dialogue and exquisite cinematography, it captures a singular moment that feels both universal and deeply personal—a gentle reminder of the summers that slip through our fingers.

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summer_rain_lover
July 2024
8/10
I adore how this little short film says so much with so little. The longing between the two boys, the way the rain mirrors the ache—it hit me right in the heart. Yes, it’s short, but every second is drenched in emotion. Perfect for a quiet cry.
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plotlogic_guy
September 2024
5/10
I get what they were going for, but the entire plot is basically 'boy waits in the rain.' There's no real development or payoff—just atmosphere. For a short film, it feels like a concept rather than a story. I wanted more substance.
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camera_eye
August 2024
7/10
The cinematography is stunning. That golden-hour light, the raindrops on leaves, the empty lake—it’s a visual poem. I wish the narrative had been a bit stronger, but as a mood piece, it’s beautifully crafted. A treat for eyes that love slow cinema.
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consent_first
June 2024
6/10
The emotional core is sweet, but I couldn’t help thinking about the power of that broken promise. One boy waits in the rain while the other doesn’t show—there’s an underlying discomfort about uncertainty in queer relationships. It felt unresolved, which might be intentional but left me uneasy.