These words form the opening monologue delivered by the protagonist, a stage actor, encapsulate one of the central questions of the film.

Each day, we live surrounded by countless forms of fiction. From the ideas that first come to mind when we hear the word ‘fiction’ — dreams or virtual spaces — to shared ‘concepts’ and ‘narratives’ like currency or democracy, and even the uncertain memories we consider our own past, fiction is an expansive and far-reaching phenomenon that can’t be confined to a simple definition. In many ways, these threads of fiction are intricately interwoven with reality, making it difficult to draw a clear line between the two. It was from this sense of ambiguity that I felt compelled to create a work exploring the themes of reality, fiction, and memory.

Another central theme of this film is ‘creation’ itself. Ever since our ancestors began painting on cave walls, we have been creating in one form or another. What does it mean to create? Why do we feel the need to do so?

Lately, I’ve come to feel that the act of creating may be an attempt to find an answer to those very questions — and that, in the end, we never truly find it. Instead, we continue creating, over and over again. Perhaps creating is also a way of mourning. It is both an act of making and of containing, and through that dual nature, it allows us to move forward.

With this work, I’ve tried to give form to one of my own answers to these questions as of 2025. I am deeply grateful to all those who have supported this project, and I sincerely hope that it will leave a lasting impression on those who experience it.