In her debut feature, ‘Last Shadow at First Light’, Singaporean filmmaker Nicole Midori Woodford explores themes of healing and trauma through the journey of a young girl searching for her missing mother in tsunami-stricken Japan. The film, shot in Rikuzentakata, a city devastated by the 2011 tsunami, captures the lingering impact of the disaster while also delving into the personal struggles of a family seeking to mend broken relationships. Woodford’s film reflects her own experiences and fascination with storytelling, weaving together themes of family, loss, and resilience in a powerful and moving narrative.