Playback
Mina has always seen the world through a lens-literally. With her camera, she captures the small, fleeting moments that others overlook: a shared glance, a nervous laugh, a secret argument. To her, life is best understood frame by frame, yet her own emotions remain unrecorded, hidden behind the viewfinder.
As she navigates her final year of high school, Mina finds herself entangled in the complicated dynamics of friendship, loyalty, and unspoken desire. Leo, her charismatic but flawed friend, draws her in with a mix of charm and recklessness, while Siena, his seemingly perfect partner, embodies a confidence Mina both admires and envies. Into this delicate balance steps Ian, a quiet, observant transfer student who sees Mina-not just through the camera, but for who she truly is.
Through her documentary project, Mina learns the power of observation, the weight of truth, and the courage it takes to confront feelings she has long hidden. As secrets unravel and relationships shift, she discovers that capturing life on film is not enough; sometimes, she must step out from behind the camera to live it.
Playback is a tender, introspective story about friendship, first love, self-discovery, and the delicate art of seeing-and being seen.