It's Been a While

About This Movie

It's Been a While offers a unique, almost ethereal atmosphere that lingers with you. The animation is simple yet mesmerizing, drawing you into the vivid flower field where the protagonist and her friend share their thoughts through a tin can phone—a brilliant nod to childhood innocence. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing each confession of fear and longing to breathe. As the friend vanishes, the lingering phone adds a haunting quality, emphasizing themes of connection and loss. There's a certain charm in its practical effects that enhances the emotional depth, while the performances, though animated, convey a raw authenticity. It’s a film that invites reflection, and stays with you, echoing the sentiments of nostalgia and the complexities of friendship.

Explores themes of childhood innocence and emotional depthUnique practical effects enrich the viewing experiencePacing allows for reflective engagement with the narrative