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Joe Hisaishi’s ‘Summer’ Reimagined as a Short Film
Originally composed as the main theme for Takeshi Kitano’s 1999 film Kikujiro, Joe Hisaishi’s timeless piece “Summer” has long been cherished in Japan as the soundtrack of nostalgic summer memories. Now, this beloved masterpiece is reimagined as a short film.
7 minute, mini- movie "Summer", here.
Set in a high school in the Japanese countryside that’s slated to close next spring, the story follows members of the school’s broadcasting club as they face their “final summer.” It quietly captures their everyday moments as they try to leave something behind—an imprint of youth, memory, and time.
With no spoken dialogue, the 7-min short film relies solely on music, visuals, and the nuanced expressions of the cast to evoke an emotional coming-of-age narrative. There’s more information about the cast and production on the main site.
Set in a high school in the Japanese countryside that’s slated to close next spring, the story follows members of the school’s broadcasting club as they face their “final summer.” It quietly captures their everyday moments as they try to leave something behind—an imprint of youth, memory, and time.
With no spoken dialogue, the 7-min short film relies solely on music, visuals, and the nuanced expressions of the cast to evoke an emotional coming-of-age narrative. There’s more information about the cast and production on the main site.
Himalayan Tahr
The Himalayan tahr is a resilient, goat-like herbivore that calls the stunning alpine landscapes of its home its own. With a broad, barrel-shaped body and sturdy, short legs, this animal is perfectly adapted to its chilly, steep environment. Its thick coat can vary from a warm reddish-brown to a deep, dark brown, providing excellent insulation. The mature males are particularly eye-catching, sporting long, shaggy manes that cascade from their shoulders. Their impressive horns curve back in a graceful crescent and can reach lengths of up to 45 cm (18 inches). Females, while also horned, have smaller and thinner ones, and they lack the dramatic mane.
In terms of size, males typically weigh between 70 to 120 kilograms (154 to 265 pounds), while females are lighter, averaging around 36 to 60 kilograms (79 to 132 pounds). Both genders possess a calm yet intelligent demeanor, characterized by their large, observant eyes and strong hooves that enable them to navigate rocky terrains with ease.
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Jacki, our first car was such a VW beetle, but is was orange. It was second hand and a day after we had bought it we drove to Amsterdam. That was a trip of more than 600 miles and we stayed overnight in a small village before we drove the second part to the Netherlands. What an adventure. And that was exactly 50 years ago. Can you believe it?
Thanks Elenor! Wow! that's a great story, I am glad you shared it with me. My first VW was a '55 that I bought from my Dad in '62 our junior year of college for $500. We kept it three years and sold it to a sorority sister in '65, for $500.
Good, thrifty cars.
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