Halycon
(2019)
Definition:
: a period of idyllic happiness, success, and prosperity in the past that is remember as better today,
: a bird related to the kingfisher held in ancient legend to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation
Theme: Nostalgia
: a period of idyllic happiness, success, and prosperity in the past that is remember as better today,
: a bird related to the kingfisher held in ancient legend to nest at sea about the time of the winter solstice and to calm the waves during incubation
Theme: Nostalgia
Summary
Halcyon follows the life of 18 year old Ollie Caulfield and his best friend Luna Price. It begins with Ollie in his room packing his belongings for college. As he inspects each item he fondly remembers the childhood memories he experienced after moving in as the new kid. Taking a break for air, Ollie takes a walk down his neighborhood and runs into his high school companions. Along his journey he visits many locations around town recounting memories associated with each of them. Eventually, he reunites with Luna and after exchanging an emotional farewell, Ollie leaves, ready to begin a new chapter in the story of his life.