Many of the filming locations became lasting memories for the cast. LIN recalled, “There was a little café tucked away in a building — it had that classic Hong Kong charm and quietness. I found it really romantic.” In one scene, he breaks down in tears on camera, fully releasing his emotions. “It was just a single shot, but the setup was quite complex. Everyone worked together seamlessly, and that strong sense of teamwork gave me a real sense of accomplishment.” 

OKADA, who voices the opening and closing monologues of the short film, described the experience as a return to his roots. “Through this shoot, I rediscovered who I am,” he shared. “It felt like retracing the path that led me here.” His lines were inspired by an impromptu on-set conversation, where he recalled being scolded by a director early in his career — a painful moment that ultimately affirmed his decision to keep acting. He also expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong crew: “Though our time together was short, it reminded me there are still endless possibilities ahead. That’s why saying goodbye was so hard.” 

One of the most memorable scenes was Aokbab’s striking moment bowling in high heels — an image that captured her quiet strength and determination. Reflecting on the experience, she shared, “One of my favourite scenes was when we were all together. The energy — the exchange of ideas, emotions, and presence — sparked something new and inspiring.” Deeply resonating with the film’s theme “Encounter Cinema,” she added, “It’s like meeting another soul through the stories we tell on screen.” The directors praised her nuanced performance, noting how the symbolic bowling strike embodied the courage it takes to make life-changing decisions. 
 
For LO, one particularly meaningful moment was the final scene shot atop a building in Tsim Sha Tsui, where all four actors finally “encounter” one another. “It was a very brief moment, but one I really looked forward to,” he shared. “None of us had worked together before, and cross-regional collaboration like this doesn’t happen often — it felt special.” The film’s message also spoke to him. “In this industry, you don’t always realise a step’s importance until you look back and see how many possibilities it created.” Looking back on his journey as an AFA18 Youth Ambassador, he added, “This experience pushed me to keep growing as an actor — and also consider exploring other roles behind the camera to continue evolving as a storyteller.”