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The Lines That Define Me

The Lines That Define Me

7,6 /10 (16 Votes)
2022 JA 107 min

Overview

Sousuke Aoyama is a college student who suffers painfully from the loss of his parents in a traffic accident. He meets Kozan Shinoda, a suibokuga (India-ink painting) artist, at an exhibition. Kozan becomes interested in Sousuke and surprisingly accepts him as his disciple. However, Kozan's niece is dismissive of Sousuke and declares to compete with Sousuke for the "Kozan Award." Although Sousuke seemed uninterested in painting at first, he gradually becomes drawn to it by each stroke he draws...

Release date

21/10/2022

Votes

16

Popularity

0.6

Genres

Status

Released

Original title

線は、僕を描く

Language

JA

Runtime

107 min

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Alunauwie

2025-09-29

⭐ 10

The Lines That Define Me is a beautifully crafted film adapted from Togami Hiromasa’s novel, offering a surprisingly deep and meaningful story about self-discovery. With natural acting and strong character development, the film avoids clichés and instead focuses on emotional healing between two wounded souls. Visually captivating and rich in artistic expression, it’s a must-watch for cinephiles who appreciate films rooted in art and introspection. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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