The Lines That Define Me

The Lines That Define Me

線は、僕を描く
2022Drama1h 47m7.3
Sousuke Aoyama is a college student who suffers painfully from the loss of his parents in a traffic accident. He meets…
Directed by Norihiro Koizumi 21 Oct 2022 · Kartik 4, 2079 BS Japan

Storyline

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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based on novel or bookuniversity studentink wash painting

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Cast 10

Backdrops 2

Posters 4

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  • A Alunauwie29 Sep 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 rooted in art and introspection.

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