Father and Daughter | Sotetsu Train Commercial | Translated

Life is but a blink.

I made this translation for wider audiences shortly after a high level of interest outside Japan. About a month after it was released in March 2023, this commercial was found by ‪@CorridorCrew‬ where they reacted to the particular VFX technique used to create the effect. But even without that, I was enamoured with the story concept.

【VIDEO CONTEXT】
This is a special movie by Sotetsu Group to announce the opening of a direct train line connection between the Sotetsu/Tokyu rail networks. It's expected to greatly improve the daily commute between Kanagawa and Tokyo Prefecture, since the train now has a stop at Shibuya, instead of requiring a station transfer to get there.

For more information on the movie production and rail project, see:
https://www.sotetsu.co.jp/2023movie/
https://www.sotetsu.co.jp/future/into...

Original Movie, 父と娘の風景｜相鉄東急直通記念ムービー｜Father and Daughter:    • Видео  
Corridor Crew, VFX Artists React 99:    • VFX Artists React 99: Super Mario Bros, Bo...  

It also won an award later at Cannes Lions Awards 2023 - however, it was submitted under the name "A Train of Memories".

On September 15, 2023, the official video and website were taken down due to the end of the promotion.

【INSERT SONG】
The music is a special mashup by PUNPEE of two classic songs, "The Time Machine" by PUNPEE and "家族の風景" (lit. Scenes of Family) by Hanaregumi.

Original "The Time Machine" タイムマシーンにのって:    • PUNPEE - タイムマシーンにのって (Official Music Video)  
℗ 2017 by SUMMIT, Inc.
© 2017 by SPACE SHOWER NETWORKS INC.／SUMMIT, Inc.

Original 家族の風景:    • ハナレグミ「家族の風景」  
℗ 2002 by Laughin’ Ltd.
© 2002 by FUJIPACIFIC MUSIC INC. & BL/DG.CO.,LTD.

Official full version of mashup:    • タイムマシーンにのって/家族の風景  
℗ 2023 SUMMIT, Inc.