My Inner Ear Quartet

My Inner Ear Quartet: A Literary VR Tale

My Inner Ear Quartet is an innovative VR animated film that masterfully blends storytelling with an interactive experience. Acclaimed at major film festivals like Ottawa and Annecy, it elevates the genre with its engaging narrative crafted by Akutagawa Award-winning author Yoko Ogawa. Under the imaginative direction of Academy Award-nominated animator Koji Yamamura, this experience invites players to explore the inner world of a lonely boy through 360-degree storytelling.

A Journey Through Sound and Memory

In this interactive narrative, players step into the ears of a lonely boy who collects forgotten objects. Using a cookie tin, he gathers his treasures from the earth, each imbued with a unique story. As the player, you listen to the lonely voices of these items documented in the boy’s notebook, allowing for a poignant exploration of his youth. There’s an emotional depth in discovering how these voices resonate with the boy's growth and isolation.