A Chime in the Dark – dir. Sylvester Le

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Original Film Title: A Chime in the Dark

Director’s Name: Sylvester Le

Writer’s Name: Sylvester Le

Producer: Sylvester Le

Country of Origin: Netherlands

Country of Filming : Netherlands

Language: English

Runtime: 5 minutes 7 seconds

Film Description:

Albus, a cat wizard, journeys into a lifeless forest to fulfill his late mentor’s final wish: restore the once-vibrant land. As he conjures a powerful potion, he is interrupted by a glowing spirit, Pipu, offering a simple leaf. Dismissing it as a distraction, Albus repeatedly banishes the spirit—eventually casting it off a cliff. But when his spell fails and all hope seems lost, Pipu returns, offering not only a flower but a new path. By finally accepting the spirit’s help, Albus completes the ritual, and the forest comes back to life. Through this act, Albus finds peace, connection, and renewal.

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