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.
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.
Premise 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.
Cast
Naoto Shimajiri as Kamei West Mulholland as Colin Ichiro Andre Castro Daido Yuma Taira as Sayaka Shiyun Nakamura Erika Oda Sachiko Fukumoto
Production Thai cinematographer Sayombhu Mukdeeprom was the director of photography, and shot the film in 35mm film.
Release The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 6 September 2026. Shortly before its premiere, The Pool Films acquired world rights for the film. It is slated to have its Canadian premiere in the National Competition at the 2026 Festival du nouveau cinéma."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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