Rediscovering Youth Through Color and Sound
Release Date: Mark your calendars—The Colors Within debuts in Malaysia on November 21 (GMT+8). This new cinematic creation by renowned director Naoko Yamada (A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, The Heike Story) has captivated audiences since its Japan premiere on August 30. Initially slated for a fall 2023 release, the film made its debut among the highlights of Annecy 2024’s feature selections and was celebrated as the Animation Golden Goblet Award winner at the Shanghai International Film Festival 2024.
A Story of Unique Bonds and Emotional Discovery
At the heart of *The Colors Within* is Totsuko, a high school student with an extraordinary gift—the ability to perceive others’ emotions as vivid colors. Emotions like bliss, peace, and excitement become visible hues, while a favorite color radiates from Kimi, a fellow classmate who catches Totsuko’s attention with her radiant spirit. Although Totsuko is unskilled with instruments, she finds herself drawn to music and forms an unlikely band with Kimi and Rui, a soft-spoken boy with a love for music, whom they encounter at a secondhand bookstore on the edge of town.
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Music, Friendship, and the Colors of Life
Practicing together in an old, isolated church, Totsuko, Kimi, and Rui create a unique harmony that becomes the soundtrack of their self-discovery. As the trio explores music, their relationships deepen, uncovering layers of affection and understanding. Each song brings them closer to the core of their emotions, making them question if they’ve truly found their authentic “colors.” *The Colors Within* promises a heartfelt narrative that will resonate with anyone who’s ever sought connection and self-expression.
