The moment Dayo finally said, "That's all for the movie," something broke loose on set.
For a split second, there was silence. Then it hit everyone at once.
Claps started from the back. Slow at first. Then louder. Then faster. Until the entire set exploded into applause. People were standing, clapping above their heads, some shouting, some laughing, some just shaking their heads in disbelief. After months of exhaustion, night shoots, reshoots, injuries, pressure, and tension, it was finally over.
Park stood where he was, breathing deeply, still half inside the emotion of the final scene. His daughter was beside him, holding his hand tightly, confused at first by the noise, then smiling when she realized everyone was cheering. The pregnant actress had her hands over her mouth, tears already streaming down her face. Crew members hugged each other openly. No one cared who was watching.
Dayo looked around slowly. He didn't rush the moment. He let it breathe.
