SCREENING
A Silent Voice
Sunday, Sep 1 at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Redstone Theater
Part of World of Animation
Dir. Naoko Yamada. 2016, 130 mins. Japan. DCP. In Japanese with English subtitles. With Miyu Irino, Saori Hayami, Aoi Yūki. After transferring to a new elementary 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 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 hand-drawn animation. Naoko Yamada (K-On!, Liz and the Blue Bird, The Heike Story) is a rare woman director among the top tier of the Japanese animation industry whose latest film The Colors Within will be released later this year.
Recommended for ages 12+
Content warning: depictions of bullying and attempted self harm
Tickets: $15 / $11 senior and students / $9 youth (ages 3–17) / free for MoMI members at the Senior/Student level and above. There is a $1.50 transaction fee per ticket for all online purchases. The cost of admission may be applied toward a same-day purchase of a membership.
Order tickets. Please pick up tickets at the Museum’s admissions desk upon arrival. All seating is general admission.