13 MIN | 2025 | DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: NATALIE GRONO | AUSTRALIA | WORLD PREMIERE

In her whimsical universe, Charlie finds solace in daydreams and the imaginative worlds she creates in her journal. However, during the school holidays, her worried mother insists she spends time with her younger sister and her friends, forcing Charlie to struggle to fit in with their lively antics. Everything changes when she locks eyes with an eccentric boy at the skate park, igniting a spark that melts her heart.
He begins to appear in the most unexpected places, deepening her crush and adding a touch of magic to her routine. But as her obsession grows, she becomes love-sick and distracted. As school approaches, he vanishes, leaving Charlie torn between confronting reality and embracing her creativity. She must decide whether to follow her heart into the unknown or succumb to the pressures of everyday life.

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