A Silent Voice
If you’re emotionally prepared to bawl your eyes out, be sure to set aside some time to watch Kyoto Animations’ award-winning film, A Silent Voice
Kids in grade school can be cruel, especially to those who stand out. Sadly, that’s the case for Shouko Nishimiya, a deaf girl that transfers from her elementary school shortly after joining due to the malicious bullying from her classmates. However, the main character of this film isn’t the endearing Nishimiya, it’s Shouya Ishida, one of the kids who bullied her the worst.
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With time comes the capacity to learn and change. After years of wallowing in his own self-pity and guilt for bullying Nishimiya, Ishida seeks redemption in becoming friends with Nishimiya. The heart of A Silent Voice isn’t just the trials that come with repairing a past relationship, but the ongoing soul-crushing task of forgiving yourself for the person you used to be.
