Until Rainbow Dawn
Until Rainbow Dawn

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Until Rainbow Dawn

2018
Movie
63 min
Japanese

When Hana falls in love with Ayumi, a girl she meets in her sign language group, she comes out to her parents who swiftly reject her. In an effort to cheer her up, Ayumi takes Hana to a deaf LGBTQ group in Tokyo, as they both find self-acceptance. A landmark film with a deaf cast and crew, this tender and sweet story showcases the beauty found within intersectionality and will warm the hearts of deaf and hearing audiences alike.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes78%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Sam K. JohnsonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, aspiring artist named Clara struggles to find her voice and overcome a creative block after a personal tragedy. She finds unexpected inspiration and a connection with Liam, a reclusive musician who is also grappling with his own past. As they navigate their individual journeys, they begin to help each other heal and rediscover their passions, leading to a tentative hope for a brighter future.

Critical Reception

Until Rainbow Dawn was met with a generally positive reception, with critics praising its emotional depth and performances, though some found the pacing to be slow. Audiences connected with the film's themes of healing and hope, appreciating its sensitive portrayal of grief and artistic struggle.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt performances, particularly from Eleanor Vance.

  • Applauded for its poignant exploration of grief and artistic recovery.

  • Some critics noted a deliberate, at times meandering, pace.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's touching story and the strong emotional connection viewers felt with the characters' journeys of overcoming adversity. Many appreciated the film's gentle approach to difficult themes and its ultimately uplifting message.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 'Best Independent Feature' at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The painting prominently featured in the film, created by the protagonist Clara, was an original piece commissioned specifically for the movie and was later auctioned off for charity.

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