I love how the film shows searching for new things doesn’t mean you have to abandon the old, there are times and seasons ❤

What I liked most about this story was that it didn’t take the typical route of "she followed her dreams, but realised family and community matters most" she obviously learned that, but that didn’t mean she gave up on her journey and went home again. She made her decision and stood by it, which i really like :)

@minac949

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I really wanted it to reflect real life, I know so many people that made similar decisions

@Natureboy224

2 ай бұрын

@Karkene I love your pfp, what's it from?

@Karkene

2 ай бұрын

@@Natureboy224 Thank you! It’s from a graphic novel called ‘flavor girls’ by loic locatelli :)

these color palettes! so cold and calm and warm and bright!! These dynamic shapes and designs are always so appealing

@minac949

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

the concept of the film (mc's airship being the moon and her home planet being the sun) clicked into place perfectly for me as i watched the last shot of the eclipse.... thanks for such a wonderful short film!

The ending made me cry. Your storytelling is wonderful. Matched with your inviting artstyle and composition, I feel so lucky to see this film!

@minac949

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

As a Asian this really hits home beautiful storytelling, animation, music and showcasing 😮

Adore the character design

There's so many reasons this film is beautiful. The voice actress does a lovely job with her calming voice. The character designs are beautiful and unique. The music choice is peak. The moral of the story being to follow your dreams despite what traditions may hold, but to still appreciate and remember those traditions. Oooo I just love it so much. True art. The internet is good and this proves it. Thank you to everyone who worked on this. I'm glad you all exist.

Oh this is STUNNING. The soft style, the dreamy narrator's voice, and that smile from the Moon lady at the end upon seeing her Mum... What a gem ❤

yoo but the way you made mc's color palette slightly colder when she was still on the sun was inspired tho

GUYS WAKE UP MINA UPLOADED AGAIN

the little strand of hair looking like a crescent ! :( love the details omg

What a beautiful story! in the end she will always love her family and her family will always love her no matter how great the distance.

Absolutely beautiful animation that is complimented with delightful music. ❤

THIS IS GORGEOUS WHATTT your character designs are so beautiful!!

The story telling is beautiful ❤

Im currently living far away from home for college, and this hit me so deeply hard

Love how most of the comments are talking about the character design in the film. It’s amazing to look at.

this made me crryyyy omfg 😭 so touching and hits harder after getting to watch this years solar eclipse. love the character designs and love the background music - was not expecting to hear an erhu but it was so great!!!!! beautiful film!!

I like how this was written and illustrated like a folktale. It gave cozy vibes with a wonderful message. Very beautiful ❤

I just love EVERYTHING about this film! The colours, the character design, the music, the writing, the acting, EVERYTHING! Great job!

God give a clap for the music as well for really selling the emotions im crying over here. Great work!

OH MY GOD I had no idea it was about the moon and an eclipse until the end. That got me good. Such a beautiful story in the “all the days spent alone make the reunion so much better”.

Superb work here!! WOW!!! Love how there's a brief pause after that line "and yet" @ 2:29, and then the bass line hits at 2:38. Thats genius level storytelling right there. Top to bottom. Everything from visuals, to dialogue, SFX and music all just firing on all cylinders at the same time is just beautifully enriching. It makes whats happening on screen, that much more important. And, if I'm remembering correctly, up until this point we don't hear that element in the music at all -> so again, big emphasis on this "aha" lightbulb moment. Love this story. And the ending !!!! Geezlaweeez, put me in my bag. Thats how I feel now with moving to LA and leaving my family behind in NY/Haiti; I sometimes wrestle with the idea of "missing out" or losing valuable time with family vs trying something new. But this ending just also summed up the beauty of coming back from long stents away from home makes the reunion all the more better.

@nickpancakes2630

3 ай бұрын

Beautiful reflection on the short... you echoed my feelings. This is a truly beautiful film and I've watched it three times in a row. Everything about it is perfect - the voice of the actress, the way she is quiet and lets the animation speak for itself after the "and yet.." Honestly gorgeous film. And I love to see how it resonates with your story. Thats what movies are about

@minac949

3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you resonated with the film! Although, I can’t take credit for the music and sound design, my composer Salil and sound designer Amanda did an amazing job! I’m glad you were able to find symbolism through their work :D

@jonremimuziq

3 ай бұрын

@@minac949 as a composer myself, my ears always perc up for the audio side of films. Nonetheless, dingy get it twisted; literally the animation and film’s story are like on level 1000! Truly incredible project all together: every aspect of the film supports one another so well 🙏🏾 can’t wait for your next project

@minac949

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

FIRST CALARTS FILM OF THE SPRING TO MAKE ME CRY LETS GOOOOO!! honestly this was so good, the colors were fabulous and your storytelling is incredible. this spoke to me on such a personal level, you’re doing great work! 💛

This is a masterpiece art 👏👏 clap, clap for this great interpretation of an eclipse. I saw it in Mazatlán, México last month 🥰

This holds a special place in my heart... I hope it does to you too, to the person who created this film and helped too

after seeing kermit the forg i knew you'd upload some majestic stuff later on, glad i subbed

I cannot get enough of the character designs and the narration did such a good job tugging at my heart strings. You can feel just how personal this short is.

the colors, the story line, bgm, everything's perfect

omg i cried when the music combined with the color change at the end ;-; this is good

i legitimately cried when watching this- such beautiful story telling

Ok but the fits though They’re so clearly inspired by ethnic costume and I love it omg The shape language is strong too

amazing abstract animation with beautiful background and colors! the story is so simple, but lyrical and touching: with realistic depth and insight. It was a little sad and at the same time joyful to watch; dark blue colors contrast well with light blues and complement them. stunning language of shapes and shades! 💛💦

This was so sweet. Being away from home it feels good to be understood. Simple, pretty and heartwarming. Thank you

I'll be embarking on my own journey soon, far far away from my family. This was really encouraging. Thank you❤

WOW!!!! this is soo good!!! love the design!!

@minac949

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

This is so well made , I can’t help but look up to you. The idea with the moon and sun is genius

Your story brought back so many memories of my own life and my own choices, that it made me cry. Thank you

absolutely beautiful. my favorite calarts 2024 film!

Absolutely stunning work 🌙

i was not expecting this to bring me to tears. groegous animation along with beautiful, captivating character design aside, i really love this story. makes me wish i had seen the eclipse in person

@minac949

3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad to hear how much you liked it! I actually had no idea about the eclipse this year though, it was a crazy coincidence haha

Well done, I was deeply immersed in your beautiful world 🎉❤ you have gift of storytelling, thank you for sharing

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I’ve gotten to see, thank you for making it ❤

Oh my goodness this was beautiful!!! The colours, the composition, the music, the character designs... ugh this whole film was such a treat

It’s surprised to see Formosan Black Bear and Formosan Blue Magpie in this awesome work❤

This is so cooooool I loved the meaning Leaving behind your roots to form your own path Is hard but worthy I loved so much the color aaaa❤

The character designs, the concept, storytelling and colours, aand the music - everything is so good! 😭 Great job!

The main woman in yellow, I just adore her character design! I know it’s mostly Asian inspired but it also gives me strong retro-futurism vibes (from like the 60’s) as well which pairs really nicely with the solar and lunar theme🌞🌛

Love the ending. Eclipse are so cool!

Wow... This is a wonderful story. And wonderfully shown. The colors... Showing how she never fit in back home, and then how she kept on changing now on the moon... It's gorgeous. And my favorite part is that even without the voices, you can tell exactly what's going on, what she's feeling, and.

I consume the art. I eat it like the candy. It's so gorgeous holy fuck

The shapes!!!!!! Beautifully animated

this is so beautiful, and the meaning you add to it is so inspiring! keep up the good work! ✨✨

This resonates with me so very much, thank you for this wonderful story ❤

i really love this, both the art and animation was perfect and completely enhanced the story! I appreciate that she didn't have to be alone forever or give up on her dream, it's a great message to people afraid they'll lose all to try to get what they want. Thank you so much for sharing this, it was wonderful to watch

Gorgeous! ❤

Enchanting! Well done!

Love this! Gorgeous art, beautiful story.

Beautiful!!! I love it so much!!!!!

SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! thank you for sharing! beautiful colors, beautiful character stylization, subtle world building, ahhh it was all great. I know I said it already but thank you for sharing!

So incredible 💗💗💗

this is amazing!! the story is so refreshing and the style is so unique and gorgeous oml. I can't wait to see what you do next!

went onto your account and saw id seen your previous 2 films!! an excellent surprise, i really really love this one. the colours, the shapes, the storytelling, augh

You are so talented, you told something complex and beautiful with your art

I LOVEEEE THIS YOUR STYLE, THE COLOUR PALETTE, THE SCRIPT EVERYTHING

Okaay its so cool, it's like a sun/moon or warm/cold thing i love it! The animations are beautiful and the colors too!! Woaw

I love late April because all the carats films come out

I love the use of color in this. How it changes for the different planets, and how it only uses 3 colors for every character. It adds up to just have this nice feeling throughout the whole short, really comfy feeling, amazing work!!

the shapes wowwwww thank you

Beautiful short story.. amazing work

This is so beautiful. I love the addition of the jade bracelet and the symbolism it adds.

This is absolutely amazing!!

This is so beautiful!!

beautiful, brought tears to my eyes, I love the gentle vibe and colours, just such a soothing experience via the medium of animation

this is absolutely stunning. i'm speechless!

Wow, just beautiful

I love this so much, the character designs are so pretty

This hits HOME

I love this idea of the moon and suns relationship, the moon gets light from the sun so it only makes sense she’s her daughter

This is beautiful!

The animation is so smooth and the characters emotion are so vid good job 👏

This was so gorgeous! I love how her color palette was slightly cooler even from the start of the story - showing that there were different things she wanted to do and explore. I love this story, congratulations on your film!!

I love it, so well made 👌

AAAA, the character design is so good!!!!

This made me cry like a BABY

Oml this is beautiful. Gives me chills lmao

OMG THIS IS STUNNING! IT WAS SO WHOLESOME AND BEAUTIFUL!❤ HOW HAS THIS NOT BLOWN UP YET😮

incredible!!!

this is so nice ! love the bears

Amazing💫💫

so cool! Love the animation

BEAUTIFUL

The animations and sound design are so beautiful❤❤

beautiful!

Love the style and colors so much :'0

this is beautiful!! i'll admit i shed a few happy tears at the end :D

Such a gorgeous story with gorgeous visuals too!! ❤

Absolutely EXCEPTIONAL Film! The themes, color palettes, and the message through the narration were delivered so well and were so heartfelt.. Thank you for sharing your work! 👏👏❤️‍🔥

incredibly beautiful