Ho Yu-chen

A Japanese boy returns to his late father’s hometown in Taiwan, where tea becomes the bridge between memory, grief, and newfound family.

Ten-year-old Yu and his younger sister loved playing “The Countdown Game” with their grandfather, who could always find the hidden watch in seconds. After Grandpa’s sudden passing, u feels lost and is misunderstood as having taken the watch. As he searches for it with his sister, he is forced to confront the grief he has tried to avoid. A moment of honesty with his mother finally opens the door for Yu to release his long-held emotions and find the courage to face his sadness.

Human nature is like aircraft black box. No matter what it has gone through, it looks the same from outside. The secret within can never be known.

A long-estranged blended family enters a virtual game world made by the youngest sibling, Lil Chacha, using his imagination. Together, they undergo several challenges, recovering love and connection.