Sherly Regina Olivia

Ayu, a young woman still grieving the death of her younger sibling, lives in silence and isolation. One night, she begins to sense something unusual—seeing the shadow of a small child and experiencing strange, unsettling events that remind her of her sibling. When she hears her sibling’s voice coming from a laptop and encounters a terrifying figure in the storage room, Ayu becomes convinced that something is haunting her. However, when Olivia arrives, it slowly becomes clear that what Ayu is experiencing might only be hallucinations caused by unresolved trauma and overwhelming guilt. This film explores the psychological side of deep grief, portraying how the pain of loss can blur the line between reality and imagination.

On a quiet morning by the sea, 17-year-old Olivia patiently waits for Ayu, her best friend who promised to join her soon. But as the day slowly passes from noon into late afternoon, Ayu never shows up and suddenly stops responding. Olivia’s boredom gradually turns into frustration and resentment. She floods Ayu’s phone with a series of angry messages, convinced that her time and good intentions have been taken for granted. As dusk settles and Olivia finally decides to go home, an unexpected notification appears on her phone. In an instant, all of her anger gives way to deep regret. The birthday gift she had prepared for Ayu slips from her hands as she comes to terms with the heartbreaking truth behind why her best friend never came.