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The Color of the Sun

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A raw coming-of-age that asks what it means to belong, to fight, and to grow up among the ghosts of the past.

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Wendy Ide Screen International Sep 16, 2026
Some of the picture’s poetic imagery doesn’t entirely land... But Tera, working with cinematographer Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, is a striking visual stylist with an eye for elegantly expressive framing. Go to Full Review Richard Lawson The Hollywood Reporter Sep 16, 2026
I almost wish that Tera would get a second shot at making a film about a young man living on contested land and feeling displaced within himself. There’s a great story in there, but Tera has yet to find it. Go to Full Review Hannah Strong Little White Lies Sep 11, 2026
The Colour of the Sun is extremely promising as a debut feature, ambitious in its navigation of myriad themes including American imperialism, burgeoning queerness and adolescent sexual appetites. Go to Full Review Stephen Saito Moveable Fest 6 days ago
The ultimate result may not be much different than plenty of other coming-of-age stories, yet the depth is unusual when Kamei is truly a product of his environment, caught between two worlds where any change in the atmosphere inevitably feels seismic. Go to Full Review David Cuevas Next Best Picture Sep 22, 2026
8/10
"The Color of the Sun" is one of the year’s best debut features — an impressive feat of pure cinema. Go to Full Review Rita Di Santo Morning Star (UK) Sep 22, 2026
5/5
a claustrophobic beauty that forces the audience to really look Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Xavier Tera

Director

Naoto Shimajiri

Actor

West Mulholland

Actor

Ichiro Andre Castro

Actor

Daido

Actor

Yuma Taira

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Movie Info

Synopsis A raw coming-of-age that asks what it means to belong, to fight, and to grow up among the ghosts of the past.
Director
Xavier Tera
Producer
Stella Savino, Janie Chartier, Antonio Miyakawa
Screenwriter
Xavier Tera
Production Co
Mia Films, In Good Company
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 51m
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