“Safety check.” The director took a step back and swept a glance at the prop assistant as if to check if everything was in place.

“Everything is in place, Director.” The props assistant immediately took a step back and responded, leaving Tatiana and Ayla at their initial positions.

“Two minutes. Actors, get into position,” the director finalized and immediately made his way toward the camera.

The crew immediately moved into their rightful positions.

The scene that would be shot at the mountain was one of the female lead returning to the village where she was raised after being shunned by her parents and the world due to a scheme from...