[Overview] A 1990 holiday where a 9-year-old boy is obsessed with his motorized mini car and track. His father records him from a distance using a Hi8 camcorder without speaking. 480p, 16:9, 15 seconds. 7 hard-cut shots in 7 different locations. No transitions. The subject does not acknowledge the camera. No dialogue or narration.
[Subject] A cute Japanese boy. Face: mash-style black hair, round face, big double-lidded eyes, freckles, large front teeth, tanned skin. Clothes: red sweatshirt, blue jeans, white sneakers, red cap. Props: small screwdriver, palm-sized mini car. Habit: sticking his tongue out when concentrating.
[Timeline/Location/Light] Spring 1990. 1. Breakfast table. 2. Desk in room. 3. Living room track. 4. Park sandbox. 5. Car wash in front of house. 6. Veranda (evening). 7. In front of the TV at night.
[Camera] 1990 Hi8 aesthetic: color bleeding, low resolution, easy overexposure, soft outlines. Handheld, natural shake, imperfect composition. No stabilizers, drones, or slow motion.
[Shots] 1. Breakfast: Drinking milk and wiping mouth. 2. Desk: Tightening the car with a screwdriver. 3. Track: Following the start, losing, and putting head in hands. 4. Sandbox: Making a sand track. 5. Car wash: Accidentally spraying dad with a hose. 6. Veranda: Lining up parts and blowing on them. 7. TV: Falling asleep holding a controller. Recording blackouts suddenly at 0:14.
[Physics] Realistic physics. No distorted anatomy or floating objects. Consistent clothing throughout.
[Sound] Natural environment sounds: clinking dishes, motor sounds, water, father's laughter. No music.
