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The Lines That Define Me

7.3(19)20221h 47m1

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...

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Japanese
  • based on novel or book
  • university student
  • ink wash painting

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  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical21 Oct 2022
  • TaiwanTW

    • Theatrical23 Dec 2022

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The Lines That Define Me was released on 21 October 2022.

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    Alunauwie

    9/29/2025

    10/10

    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 r…

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