A Silent Voice

After transferring into a new school, a deaf girl, Shoko Nishimiya, is bullied by the popular Shoya Ishida. As Shoya continues to bully Shoko, the class turns its back on him. Shoko transfers and Shoya grows up as an outcast. Alone and depressed, the regretful Shoya finds Shoko to make amends. “A Silent Voice” is a moving coming-of-age drama that depicts the struggles of adolescence through its memorable characters and beautiful animation. Based on the manga of the same name by Yoshitoki Ōima.

Recommended for ages 12+  

Content warning: depictions of bullying and attempted self harm.

Part of our ongoing animation series Page to Frame: Animated Adaptations Abound. Present your copy of the manga at the screening and get a free small popcorn!

Runtime
2h 9m
Year
2016
Director
Naoko Yamada
Format
DCP
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese with English Subtitles
First Showing
December 15, 2024