What if questioning reality got you institutionalized? This 15-minute mind-bender hits different.
A high school student is haunted by thoughts of "The Matrix" and a person named "Neo".
Direction
Watanabe's kinetic style makes 15 minutes feel epic.
Writing
Dense philosophical dialogue that trusts your intelligence.
Director
Shinichiro Watanabe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This short directly sets up The Kid's角色 in The Matrix Reloaded, where he helps Neo and Trinity enter Zion.
Watanabe's involvement bridged Japanese anime prestige with Hollywood franchise filmmaking in a rare creative collaboration.
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