Omoide

This unique animated work from Tomayasu Murata presents a contemplative narrative centered on an automaton tasked with maintaining order in a quiet, almost desolate environment. The robot’s routine cleaning unexpectedly triggers a cascade of fragmented recollections – visual echoes of past experiences stored within its systems. The animation employs a distinctive claymation style, lending a tactile and slightly melancholic quality to the unfolding story. Through these recovered memories, the automaton grapples with questions of identity and purpose, exploring themes of memory, loss, and the nature of existence. The film offers a gentle, introspective experience, inviting viewers to consider the meaning embedded within seemingly mundane actions and the enduring power of personal history. It's a visually compelling exploration of what it means to remember.