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The Lines That Define Me

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...

Top Cast

  • Ryusei Yokohama

    Ryusei Yokohama

    Sousuke Aoyama

  • Kaya Kiyohara

    Kaya Kiyohara

    Shinoda Chiaki

  • Kanata Hosoda

    Kanata Hosoda

    Furumae

  • Yuumi Kawai

    Yuumi Kawai

    Kawagishi

  • Yosuke Eguchi

    Yosuke Eguchi

    Nishihama

  • Tomokazu Miura

    Tomokazu Miura

    Shinoda Kozan

  • Yasuko Tomita

    Yasuko Tomita

    Todo Suizan

  • Kenichi Yajima

    Kenichi Yajima

    Museum director

  • Atom Shukugawa

    Atom Shukugawa

    Takiyanagi

Overview

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...

Rating

7.6 / 10
16 Reviews
1 Popular

1 Reviews

  • Alunauwie
    Alunauwie
    10 Sep 29, 2025

    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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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