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The Color of the Sun
Japanese太陽ぬ色
Directed byXavier Tera
Written byXavier Tera
Produced by
Starring
  • Naoto Shimajiri
  • West Mulholland
  • Ichiro Andre Castro
CinematographySayombhu Mukdeeprom
Edited byVéronique Barbe
Music by
  • Philippe Aubin-Dionne
  • Jason Chung Won
Production
companies
  • MIA Film
  • Double Garage Films
  • Twin Brains Films
  • Wise Pictures
Release date
  • 9 September 2026 (2026-09-09) (Venice)
Running time
111 minutes
Countries
  • Canada
  • Italy
  • Japan
Languages
  • Japanese
  • English

The Color of the Sun (Japanese / Okinawan: 太陽ぬ色) is a 2026 coming-of-age film written and directed by Xavier Tera, in his feature debut. A co-production of Canada, Italy, and Japan, it stars Naoto Shimajiri, West Mulholland, and Ichiro Andre Castro.[1]

The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 6 September 2026, and won the FIPRESCI Prize.[2]

Premise

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Set in Okinawa, it follows the complicated relationship of locals with the U.S. occupation forces, based on the island since the end of the World War II.[3]

Cast

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  • Naoto Shimajiri as Kamei[1]
  • West Mulholland as Colin
  • Ichiro Andre Castro
  • Daido
  • Yuma Taira as Sayaka
  • Shiyun Nakamura
  • Erika Oda
  • Sachiko Fukumoto

Production

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Thai cinematographer Sayombhu Mukdeeprom was the director of photography, and shot the film in 35mm film.[4]

Release

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The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 6 September 2026.[5] Shortly before its premiere, The Pool Films acquired world rights for the film.[4] It is slated to have its Canadian premiere in the National Competition at the 2026 Festival du nouveau cinéma.[6]

References

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  1. 1 2 Ide, Wendy; critic, Senior international. "'The Color Of The Sun' review: Sensual Okinawa-set coming-of-age tale makes for a striking, enigmatic debut". Screen. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Venice 2026 - FIPRESCI | The International Federation of Film Critics". Retrieved September 12, 2026.
  3. ↑ Lawson, Richard (September 9, 2026). "'The Color of the Sun' Review: A Teenager in Okinawa Navigates Grief and Longing in an Attractive but Undercooked Coming-of-Age Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Vivarelli, Nick (July 24, 2026). "The Pool Films Acquires Tokyo-Based Photographer and Director Xavier Tera's Debut, 'The Color of the Sun,' Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Biennale Cinema 2026 | The Color of the Sun". La Biennale di Venezia. July 17, 2026. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ "FNC – PROGRAMMATION de la 55e édition du Festival du nouveau cinéma du 8 au 18 octobre 2026". CTVM, September 23, 2026.
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