A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016)

Sometimes the answer is as simple as learning to listen.

A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) poster

Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?

Director: Naoko Yamada
Genre: Animation, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 129 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kensuke Ushio
Cinematography: Kazuya Takao
Editing: Kengo Shigemura
Production: Kyoto Animation, ABC Animation, Kodansha, Pony Canyon, Quaras, Shochiku
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $31M
Original Language: ja

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Rekindled High School Romance, Teacher-Student Relationship, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits

Keywords

high school, friendship, suicide, suicide attempt, deaf, bullying, coming of age, school, based on manga, adult animation, woman director, sign languages, shounen, anime, social anxiety

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Silent Voice: The Movie about?
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?
Who directed A Silent Voice: The Movie?
A Silent Voice: The Movie was directed by Naoko Yamada.
Who stars in A Silent Voice: The Movie?
A Silent Voice: The Movie stars Miyu Irino, Saori Hayami, Aoi Yuuki, Kensho Ono, Yuki Kaneko, Yui Ishikawa.
How long is A Silent Voice: The Movie?
A Silent Voice: The Movie has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
What genre is A Silent Voice: The Movie?
A Silent Voice: The Movie is a Animation, Drama, Romance film.
How much did A Silent Voice: The Movie gross?
A Silent Voice: The Movie grossed $31M worldwide.
Where was A Silent Voice: The Movie produced?
A Silent Voice: The Movie was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of A Silent Voice: The Movie?
The themes of A Silent Voice: The Movie include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Rekindled High School Romance, Teacher-Student Relationship, Young Love and Rebellious Spirits.