Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Nestled in a quiet Tokyo alley, the unassuming Funiculi Funicula café holds a profound secret: it offers patrons a unique, albeit temporary, journey through time. Local lore whispers that if one sits in a specific chair, a carefully brewed cup of coffee can transport them to the past or future. However, strict rules govern this magical experience: one cannot change the present, must return before the coffee gets cold, and can only meet those who have visited the café. Over one summer, four individuals step into this extraordinary establishment, each driven by a powerful desire: a woman seeking to confront her estranged lover, another hoping to receive a letter from her husband grappling with Alzheimer's, a sister longing for one last moment with her sibling, and a prospective mother yearning to meet the daughter she never got to know. "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" is a heartwarming and wistful exploration of human connection, regret, and the enduring power of understanding, even when the past cannot be altered.