Silent Voice, A: The Movie (a.k.a. Shape Of Voice, The)

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Synopsis

Japanese-language Animated/Drama. Based on the manga by Yoshitoki Oima. A high school student (voice of Miyu Irino) reconnects with the deaf girl (voice of Saori Hayami) he bullied in elementary school.

Content elements

• Infrequent use of cursing
• Infrequent portrayals of bullying – some blood and detail
• Infrequent portrayals of and references to suicide – some detail

Thematic elements

• Guilt and responsibility
• Forgiveness and redemption
• Isolation and belonging

Classification rationale

Rated PG for bullying and suicide in a dramatic context

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